The Validity and Usefulness of Theories in an Emerging Organizational Science

Authors
Miner, John B.
Citation
B. Miner, John, The Validity and Usefulness of Theories in an Emerging Organizational Science, Academy of Management review , 9(2), 1984, pp. 296-306
Journal title
Academy of Management review → ACNP
ISSN journal
03637425
Volume
9
Issue
2
Year of publication
1984
Pages
296 - 306
Database
ACNP
SICI code
Abstract
Analyzed are 32 established organizational science theories in terms of their rated importance, validity, and usefulness.Little evidence of any relationships among these three variables is found.However, other significant findings do emerge from the analyses.Their relevance for an emerging organizational science discipline is explored.Certain parameters of such a discipline are specified.