What is the difference between proposition and hypothesis?

In research methodology also, these words were used with different meanings by different authors, and there is sufficient confusion now.

One view is that in theory building, a set of assumptions are developed and from these assumption through deduction, theoretical propositions are created. From these propositions, once again through deduction hypothesis is derived. This hypothesis is now tested. This explanation is given in a nice way in a summary of  "A Primer of Theory Construction" http://www.soc.iastate.edu/sapp/soc401theory.html

It was made clear that theory has to use abstract concepts which are applicable over time and space and hypothesis has to use variables which are present in the observation to be made now.


But a slightly different explanation which does not use the word proposition is given in
the research methodology course material on economics by Prof. Yang. http://www.csus.edu/indiv/y/yangy/econ145.htm

Wikipedia note on hypothesis follows Yang's way.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothesis

My preference is for the first explantion. Theory builder first builds a theoretical proposition out of abstract concepts and then derives the hypothesis.

Study on Living Without Water and Food by a Yogi

A study was conducted on a yogi who claimed that he had not eaten for 70 years. The study was done for 15 days. But its results were not available in any paper as per search on Google Scholar.

Yogi - Prahlad Jani

Year 2010

http://www.naturalnews.com/029716_fasting_health.html

http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/whatsnew/DIPAS-UPDATE.pdf

http://www.sudhirneuro.org/files/press_release.pdf

Even though the doctors and scientists wanted to confirm the phenomenon first and then explain it, so far we have not seen any explanation.

http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/gurus-mystics-india-performing-miracles-magic-tricks/story?id=11929407#.UIfflm_Mgro
October 2010

Proceedings 11th European Conference on Research Methods - Full View Google Book

Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Research Methods
28-29, June 2012

http://books.google.co.in/books?id=25Ew9KKsbQIC

Some Papers

A Case Study and Best Practices for Teaching Research Methods Online  P. 102

Research Methodology Videos - from Research Methods Festival 2012 at Oxford

http://www.ncrm.ac.uk/TandE/video/RMF2012/whatis.php

Videos on topics
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Research Methods Festival 2012 what is sessions

What is analytic induction? What are cohort studies? What are community studies? What is discourse analysis? What are electronic data collection methods? What is event history analysis? NCRM What is geosimulation?

What is multilevel modelling? What is multimodality? What is narrative interviewing? What is online research? What is propensity score matching? What are qualitative research ethics? What is the regression discontinuity approach? What is social network analysis?

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Review of Research in Management - Course Plan

Course September to December 2012

Class 1: Introduction

Class 2: Discussion on concepts Effectiveness and Efficiency

Course September to December 2011

Interesting papers

The Reality of Brands - Towards an Ontology of Marketing
http://snc.academia.edu/WolfgangGrassl/Papers/121901/The_Reality_of_Brands_Toward_an_Ontology_of_Marketing

Management - Ph.d Disserations (Thesis)

Management and Cybernetics - Paper by MIT Profs

Zenon S. Zannetos and Jarrod W. Wilcox

http://dspace.mit.edu/bitstream/handle/1721.1/48399/managementproces00zann.pdf?sequence=1

Regression Models with Qualitative Dependent Variables  - A knol by me

Research Papers Reviewed in Course

Strategic Moves and Organizational Survival in Turbulent Environments: The Case of Spanish Banks (1983-97). By: Zúñiga-Vicente, José Á.; Vicente-Lorente, José D.. Journal of Management Studies, May2006, Vol. 43 Issue 3, p485-519, 35p,

Structural Inertia and Organizational Change, Hannan and Freeman, American Sociological Review,  April 1984, Pp.149-164 http://www.business.illinois.edu/ghoetker/teaching/ba547papers_files/Hannan_Freeman_1984.pdf

ENTREPRENEUR PASSION AND PREPAREDNESS IN BUSINESS PLAN PRESENTATIONS: A PERSUASION ANALYSIS OF VENTURE CAPITALISTS’ FUNDING DECISIONS
XIAO-PING CHEN, University of Washington
XIN YAO, Wichita State University
SURESH KOTHA, University of Washington
Academy of Management Journal
2009, Vol. 52, No. 1, 199–214.

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 Summary of the paper "Building Theories from Case Study Research"  (Pradeep Kumar and Vikrant Patil)
(A recent paper on case study research 2007, Academy of Management Journal, by Eisenhardt and Graebner available  http://aom.pace.edu/AMJ/editorials/Eisenhart.Graebner.2007.pdf )

 TOWARDS A DYNAMIC THEORY OF STRATEGY
By MICHAEL E. PORTER
Graduate School of Business Administration, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Strategic Management Journal, Vol. 12, 95-117 (1991)  (October?)

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Theory Building in Stategic Management - Porter's View

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Books on Research in Management - Business

Jan Dul and Tony Hak, Case Study Methodology in Business Research, Butterworth Heinemann, Amsterdam, Oxford, UK., 2008

NITIE Library: 001.42/Dul-Hak

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Course September to December 2010

Research Papers Reviewed in Course

Let chaos reign, then rein in chaos—repeatedly: managing strategic dynamics for corporate longevity. By: Burgelman, Robert A.; Grove, Andrew S.. Strategic Management Journal, Oct2007, Vol. 28 Issue 10, p965-979, 15p

Strategic Moves and Organizational Survival in Turbulent Environments: The Case of Spanish Banks (1983-97). By: Zúñiga-Vicente, José Á.; Vicente-Lorente, José D.. Journal of Management Studies, May2006, Vol. 43 Issue 3, p485-519, 35p,

ENTREPRENEUR PASSION AND PREPAREDNESS IN BUSINESS PLAN PRESENTATIONS: A PERSUASION ANALYSIS OF VENTURE CAPITALISTS’ FUNDING DECISIONS
XIAO-PING CHEN, University of Washington
XIN YAO, Wichita State University
SURESH KOTHA, University of Washington
Academy of Management Journal
2009, Vol. 52, No. 1, 199–214.


Assignments


Summaries of References in Wacker

1. Summary of the paper "Building Theories from Case Study Research"  (Pradeep Kumar and Vikrant Patil)
(A recent paper on case study research 2007, Academy of Management Journal, by Eisenhardt and Graebner available  http://aom.pace.edu/AMJ/editorials/Eisenhart.Graebner.2007.pdf )

2. A summary on Broader Product Line: A Necessity to Achieve Success Author(s): Sunder Kekre and Kannan Srinivasan

Avadhut Patwardhan and Barun Thakur

http://knol.google.com/k/anonymous/-/11ayqtkwjjc0v/4#edit

3. Summary of Fading memories: A process theory of strategic business exit in dynamic environments by Burgelman, Robert A.

http://knol.google.com/k/pradeep-kumar-kalampukatt/fading-memories-a-process-theory-of/32v1esgi6eotp/8

Submitted by: Pradeep Kumar .K and Avadhut Patwardhan

4. STRATEGY AS VECTOR AND THE INERTIA OF COEVOLUTIONARY LOCK-IN,

by  Shradha Gawankar

http://knol.google.com/k/nitie-fellow/strategy-as-vector-and-the-inertia-of/3sc68js6ecrcz/2

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Course in 2010

1. MANAGEMENT AS A PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE. By: Squires, Geoffrey. Journal of Management Studies, Jun2001, Vol. 38 Issue 4, p473-487, 15p,

2. Strategic Moves and Organizational Survival in Turbulent Environments: The Case of Spanish Banks (1983-97). By: Zúñiga-Vicente, José Á.; Vicente-Lorente, José D.. Journal of Management Studies, May2006, Vol. 43 Issue 3, p485-519, 35p, 

3. Performance management: a framework for management control systems research

Management Accounting Research, 1999, 10, 363-382

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http://miha.ef.uni-lj.si/_dokumenti3plus2/196128/Otley-1999-PM-aframeworkforMCSresearch.pdf

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4. TOWARDS A DYNAMIC THEORY OF STRATEGY
By MICHAEL E. PORTER
Graduate School of Business Administration, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Strategic Management Journal, Vol. 12, 95-117 (1991)  (October?)

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Theory Building in Stategic Management - Porter's View

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5 Let chaos reign, then rein in chaos—repeatedly: managing strategic dynamics for corporate longevity. By: Burgelman, Robert A.; Grove, Andrew S.. Strategic Management Journal, Oct2007, Vol. 28 Issue 10, p965-979, 15p

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Summary : Managing Strategic Dynamics for Corporate Longevity
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6. ENTREPRENEUR PASSION AND PREPAREDNESS IN BUSINESS PLAN PRESENTATIONS: A PERSUASION ANALYSIS OF VENTURE CAPITALISTS’ FUNDING DECISIONS
XIAO-PING CHEN, University of Washington
XIN YAO, Wichita State University
SURESH KOTHA, University of Washington
Academy of Management Journal
2009, Vol. 52, No. 1, 199–214.

7. Autoconscious mind and consciousness . It is a research paper more of theoretical research paper published in open journal of medicine.

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Related Knol

Bibliography - Research Papers in Management - Planning and Control

Review of Research in Management (2010) - Course Research Papers

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Knols on Research Methodology

Ph.D Research Methodology - Knol Book of Readings

Theoretical Research Strategy: Introduction

Case Study Methodology for Research

Case Study Methodology in Business Research - Jan Dul and Tony Hak - Book Information and Review

Phenomenology: An Introduction

Phenomenology: Use in Management and Business Research

Knol Sub-Directory - Research Methodology or Methods

Research - Types of Academic Research for Award of Ph. d Degree

Research Hypotheses - Mergers and Acquisitions

Selected Research Papers - Bibliography - Industrial Engineering

Article Directory - European Journal Of Business Research Methods

Literature Review

A Systems Approach to Conduct an Effective Literature Review in Support of Information Systems Research
2006
http://inform.nu/Articles/Vol9/V9p181-212Levy99.pdf

Recommended for Reading
Four Steps That Turn Reading into Learning (you have ask questions during reading and connect your present reading to the knowledge you already have)

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Summaries by the Participants in the Course of Selected Research Papers Quoted in the Main Papers

BJ Nitnaware.

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Assignment 1:
SUMMARY OF WHITLEY, R., “THE SCIENTIFIC STATUS OF MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AS A PRACTICALLY-ORIENTED SOCIAL SCIENCE”
http://knol.google.com/k/bhagwan-nitnaware/summary-of-whitley-r-the-scientific/vmb9kgh0kpvc/15

Assignment 2:
SUMMARY OF BURGELMAN, R. A. , “A PROCESS MODEL OF STRATEGIC BUSINESS EXIT: IMPLICATIONS FOR AN EVOLUTIONARY PERSPECTIVE"
http://knol.google.com/k/bhagwan-nitnaware/summary-of-burgelman-r-a-a-process/vmb9kgh0kpvc/18

Assignment 3:
SUMMARY OF Porter, M.E., “TOWARDS A DYNAMIC THEORY OF STRATEGY”
http://knol.google.com/k/bhagwan-nitnaware/summary-of-porter-m-e-towards-a-dynamic/vmb9kgh0kpvc/16

Assignment 4:
SUMMARY OF PORTER, M. E., “THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF NATIONS”
http://knol.google.com/k/bhagwan-nitnaware/summary-of-porter-m-e-the-competitive/vmb9kgh0kpvc/17
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Rajiv Ranjan Sinha

1. http://knol.google.com/k/rajiv-ranjan-sinha/the-firm-as-a-distributed-knowledge/3i6nke04mnna7/3
2. http://knol.google.com/k/rajiv-ranjan-sinha/large-corporate-failures-as-downward/3i6nke04mnna7/2

3  http://knol.google.com/k/rajiv-ranjan-sinha/the-usefulness-of-residual-income/3i6nke04mnna7/4#

R K Meshram

---Assignment1: On the nature of managerial tasks and skills: their distinguishing characteristics and organization

http://knol.google.com/k/anonymous/on-the-nature-of-managerial-tasks-and/2ukicyhkvrmo1/3

---Assignment2:Resource – based View of the Firm

http://knol.google.com/k/anonymous/resource-based-view-of-the-firm-birger/2ukicyhkvrmo1/2

----Assignment3:Dynamic Capabilities and Strategic Management

http://knol.google.com/k/anonymous/dynamic-capabilities-and-strategic/2ukicyhkvrmo1/1

----Assignment4:Random Walks and Sustained Competitive Advantage

http://knol.google.com/k/anonymous/random-walks-and-sustained-competitive/2ukicyhkvrmo1/4

Somnath Roy

1. Professionalizing Management and Managing Professionalization - Reed, M. and Anthony, R. (1992). 

http://knol.google.com/k/somnath-roy/professionalizing-management-and/1apdj5zaslnmk/8
2.Core capabilities and core rigidities - A paradox in managing new product development
http://knol.google.com/k/somnath-roy/core-capabilities-and-core-rigidities/1apdj5zaslnmk/2

3. Core Competence of the Organization

http://knol.google.com/k/somnath-roy/the-core-competence-of-the-corporation/1apdj5zaslnmk/7

Santosh Kumar Phulpgar (Entered on 27.2.2011)

1. Fading Memories: A Process Theory of Strategic Business Exit in Dynamic Environments
2. Reference Paper of "TOWARDS A DYNAMIC THEORY OF STRATEGY by MICHAEL E. PORTER"
3. TOWARDS A DYNAMIC THEORY OF STRATEGY
4. Bibliography - Research Papers in Management - Planning and Control

Bhupendar Kumar Verma - bhupi

1. Dynamic Capabilities and Strategic Management
2. How Information Gives You Competitive Advantage
3. INTRAORGANIZATIONAL ECOLOGY OF STRATEGY MAKING AND ORGANIZATIONAL ADAPTATION: THEORY AND FIELD RESEARCH

Original knol - http://knol.google.com/k/narayana-rao/review-of-research-in-management-course/ 2utb2lsm2k7a/ 2386

Effectiveness and Efficiency - Concepts

Effectiveness is the extent to which outputs of service providers meet the objectives set for them.

Efficiency is the success with which an organization uses its resources to produce outputs — that is the degree to which the observed use of resources to produce outputs of a given quality matches the optimal use of resources to produce outputs of a given quality. This can be assessed in terms of technical, allocative, cost and dynamic efficiency.

http://ajbr.org/Archives/Technical%20Efficiency%20Measurement%20by%20Data%20Envelopment%20Analysis%20-%20An%20Application%20in%20Transportation.pdf

Technical and Allocative Efficiency - Concepts

Technological change and efficiency improvement are important sources of production growth in any economy.

Technological change is defined as a shift in the frontier production function.

Efficiency improvement can be further decomposed into technical and allocative efficiency.

The concept of technical efficiency is based on input and output relationships.  Technical inefficiency arises when actual or observed output from a given input mix is less than the maximum possible.

Allocative inefficiency arises when the input mix is not consistent with cost minimization.  Allocative inefficiency occurs when farmers do not equalize marginal returns with true factor market prices.

http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/pubs/divs/eptd/dp/papers/eptdp39.pdf

X-inefficiency
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-inefficiency