Multilevel empirical research: A call for more mixed-methods approaches

IF 7.5 2区管理学 Q1 BUSINESS

European Management Journal Pub Date : 2024-08-01 DOI:10.1016/j.emj.2024.06.001

Tomislav Hernaus , Kristina Potočnik , Eva M. Lira , James M. LeBreton

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Abstract

Organizations are complex multilevel social systems, in which individual members frequently execute diverse tasks within their functional units or teams to advance strategic goals over a period of time. Diverse organizational phenomena are, therefore, inherently shaped by factors from different levels and can be comprehensively studied by embracing multilevel research designs. In this introductory paper, we review different multilevel approaches used in management and organization studies to contextualize four papers published as part of this management focus on multilevel research. We also discuss several directions for future research. We strongly advocate for scholars to conduct more multilevel qualitative and mixed-methods studies that can address complex business and societal challenges. The need for such research designs is urgent and important in our scholarly field, and your contribution can make a significant difference.

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多层次实证研究：呼吁采用更多混合方法

组织是一个复杂的多层次社会系统，其中的个体成员经常在其职能单位或团队中执行不同的任务，以在一段时间内推进战略目标。因此，多种多样的组织现象本质上是由来自不同层面的因素形成的，因此可以通过采用多层次研究设计对其进行全面研究。在这篇介绍性论文中，我们回顾了管理和组织研究中使用的不同多层次方法，并对作为多层次研究管理重点的一部分而发表的四篇论文进行了背景分析。我们还讨论了未来研究的几个方向。我们强烈主张学者们开展更多的多层次定性和混合方法研究，以应对复杂的商业和社会挑战。在我们的学术领域中，对此类研究设计的需求是迫切而重要的，您的贡献将带来巨大的变化。

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European Management Journal Multiple-

CiteScore

12.90

自引率

5.30%

发文量

113

审稿时长

74 days

期刊介绍： The European Management Journal (EMJ) stands as a premier scholarly publication, disseminating cutting-edge research spanning all realms of management. EMJ articles challenge conventional wisdom through rigorously informed empirical and theoretical inquiries, offering fresh insights and innovative perspectives on key management themes while remaining accessible and engaging for a wide readership. EMJ articles embody intellectual curiosity and embrace diverse methodological approaches, yielding contributions that significantly influence both management theory and practice. We actively seek interdisciplinary research that integrates distinct research traditions to illuminate contemporary challenges within the expansive domain of European business and management. We strongly encourage cross-cultural investigations addressing the unique challenges faced by European management scholarship and practice in navigating global issues and contexts.