Abstract
This paper examines phenomenology as a research methodology and
posits that management research could benefit from its focus on human action
and experience. The paper is conceived as a reflective literature review on
phenomenology augmented by case studies on its application. It is shown that
management is intertwined in a web of competing and reciprocal human
experiences and actions, making it challenging to understand without grasping
the human element. This complexity pressures management researchers and
practitioners to reconcile theory with practice. Consequently, management
research requires a worldview that invites scrutiny of how individuals assign
significance to their everyday management responsibilities and encounters in
their natural as opposed to contrived settings. While phenomenological
research has been applied extensively in understanding human-related
experiences, its application in management research is limited. Accordingly,
the paper adds to scholarly discourse by providing insights into the application
of phenomenology in management research.
posits that management research could benefit from its focus on human action
and experience. The paper is conceived as a reflective literature review on
phenomenology augmented by case studies on its application. It is shown that
management is intertwined in a web of competing and reciprocal human
experiences and actions, making it challenging to understand without grasping
the human element. This complexity pressures management researchers and
practitioners to reconcile theory with practice. Consequently, management
research requires a worldview that invites scrutiny of how individuals assign
significance to their everyday management responsibilities and encounters in
their natural as opposed to contrived settings. While phenomenological
research has been applied extensively in understanding human-related
experiences, its application in management research is limited. Accordingly,
the paper adds to scholarly discourse by providing insights into the application
of phenomenology in management research.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 2024 |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 2024 |
Keywords
- phenomenology; management research; qualitative research; management.