The measurement of effectuation highlighting research tensions and opportunities for the future
In this paper, we address issues related to the measurement of effectuation. We identify and examine 81 empirical studies focusing on research tensions (fundamental assumptions, theoretical underpinnings, boundary conditions, units of analyses, measures, and temporal issues) within the effectuation...
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Published in | Small business economics Vol. 54; no. 3; pp. 689 - 720 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
New York
Springer Science + Business Media
01.03.2020
Springer US Springer Nature B.V |
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Summary: | In this paper, we address issues related to the measurement of effectuation. We identify and examine 81 empirical studies focusing on research tensions (fundamental assumptions, theoretical underpinnings, boundary conditions, units of analyses, measures, and temporal issues) within the effectuation literature. Our findings suggest these tensions inhibit the accumulation of empirical knowledge. We highlight the challenges involved in effectively measuring effectuation and offer solutions and recommendations for systematic knowledge accumulation. |
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ISSN: | 0921-898X 1573-0913 1573-0913 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s11187-019-00149-6 |