Critique and Theory Building: Producing Knowledge “From the Kitchen” - Roy Jacques - Article Information

ACADEMY  MANAGEMENT REVIEW July 1, 1992 vol. 17 no. 3 582-606




Discussion of what constitutes “good” scholarly critique in organisational studies usually emphasises procedural issues. The values guiding critique are seldom discussed.  The purpose of this artilce is to draw attention to the Important role the values that structure critique play in the development of organisation theory.





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