Using middle-range theorizing to advance supply chain management research: A how-to primer and demonstration

IF 11.2 2区 管理学 Q1 MANAGEMENT
Christopher W. Craighead, Li Cheng, David J. Ketchen Jr.
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Middle-range theory (MRT) refers to conceptualizations that apply to some, but not all, contexts. While MRT sacrifices generalizability, it yields rich, actionable insights in the contexts where it applies. With MRT's history of industry grounding, the supply chain field offers a strong fit for the development of MRT, but arguably this potential has been underexploited by supply chain management (SCM) researchers. Several conceptual articles have encouraged greater use of MRT and offered important tips, but no step-by-step demonstrations appear in the literature. Such a demonstration could guide supply chain scholars seeking to better implement MRT as well as lead other scholars to start pursuing MRT. In this article, we develop a five-step process and apply it using an MRT (i.e., warm glow theory) and a series of experiments. The experiments focus on how local businesses might shape demand in their favor during societal crises. We discuss how the results inform local businesses and the crisis context but may have limited generalizability to other organizations and normal conditions. Overall, we describe and explain a systematic and viable approach, albeit not the only viable approach, for using MRT to advance SCM research.

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利用中程理论推进供应链管理研究:入门指南与示范
中程理论(MRT)是指适用于某些而非所有情况的概念化。虽然 MRT 牺牲了普遍性,但它在适用的环境中产生了丰富的、可操作的见解。由于 MRT 具有行业基础的历史,因此供应链领域非常适合 MRT 的发展,但供应链管理(SCM)研究人员对这一潜力的开发可以说还不够。有几篇概念性文章鼓励更多地使用 MRT,并提供了重要的提示,但文献中没有出现分步示范。这样的示范可以指导供应链学者更好地实施 MRT,并引导其他学者开始追求 MRT。在本文中,我们制定了一个五步流程,并通过 MRT(即温暖光辉理论)和一系列实验加以应用。实验的重点是本地企业如何在社会危机期间塑造对自己有利的需求。我们讨论了实验结果对本地企业和危机背景的启示,但对其他组织和正常情况的推广可能有限。总之,我们描述并解释了一种系统可行的方法(尽管不是唯一可行的方法),用于使用 MRT 推动供应链管理研究。
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期刊介绍: Supply chain management and logistics processes play a crucial role in the success of businesses, both in terms of operations, strategy, and finances. To gain a deep understanding of these processes, it is essential to explore academic literature such as The Journal of Business Logistics. This journal serves as a scholarly platform for sharing original ideas, research findings, and effective strategies in the field of logistics and supply chain management. By providing innovative insights and research-driven knowledge, it equips organizations with the necessary tools to navigate the ever-changing business environment.
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