Allen, Matthew and Wood, Geoffrey and Demirbag, Mehmet (2022) Developing theoretically informed typologies in international business: Why we need them, and how to do it. Journal of International Business Studies, 53 (9). pp. 2133-2146. DOI https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-022-00529-3
Allen, Matthew and Wood, Geoffrey and Demirbag, Mehmet (2022) Developing theoretically informed typologies in international business: Why we need them, and how to do it. Journal of International Business Studies, 53 (9). pp. 2133-2146. DOI https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-022-00529-3
Allen, Matthew and Wood, Geoffrey and Demirbag, Mehmet (2022) Developing theoretically informed typologies in international business: Why we need them, and how to do it. Journal of International Business Studies, 53 (9). pp. 2133-2146. DOI https://doi.org/10.1057/s41267-022-00529-3
Abstract
In this article, we make the case for theoretically/logically derived explanatory typologies and their constituent ideal types, arguing that they can provide us with the basis to further understand dynamic and complex contemporary phenomena. We contrast this approach with dominant analytical strategies in international-business research. We show that the greater use of explanatory typologies and their associated ideal types in international-business research facilitates comparisons of similar cases; illuminates key, but relatively under-researched aspects of phenomenon; promotes theory building; and readily supports configurational analyses. By doing this, explanatory typologies can underpin rigorous analyses, and enhance the relevance of research findings on causally complex contemporary phenomena at different analytical levels.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | International Business Theory; Explanatory Typologies; Ideal Types |
Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences > Essex Business School |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 21 Jun 2022 14:43 |
Last Modified: | 30 Oct 2024 19:32 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/32778 |
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