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African Journal of Social Sciences
Volume 1 Number 2 (2011), pp. 46 - 72
Indexed and Abstracted
ISSN 2045-8460 (Online)
ISSN 2045-8452 (Print)
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY STRATEGIES IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
José G. VARGAS-HERNÁNDEZ;
Adrián de LEÓN;
and
Andrés VALDÉZ
University Center for Economic and Managerial Sciences
University of Guadalajara
Periférico Norte 799 Edif. G203
Núcleo Universitario Los Belenes
Zapopan, Jalisco, 45100, México
ABSTRACT
This paper review and examine how strategic management researchers apply research
methods, and what strategies use as part of the research process, to locate, organize,
manage, transform, create, communicate and evaluate research tools, data and
information resources. It also analyzes recent developments in research methodology to
create scientific knowledge in theory building and practice in strategic management
offering an overview of methodologies used in strategic management research. The
assessment of strategic management research methodology is based on a review and
analysis of strategies for the incorporation of knowledge of managerial research methods.
Finally, the paper identifies and discusses some methodological research issues and
reviews future direction on research methodologies in strategic management.
Keywords: Research methodology, Research Strategy, Strategic Management
JEL Classifications: A29, B49, M19
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