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 inSmall business economics Vol. 54; no. 3; pp. 689 - 720
Main Authors McKelvie, Alexander, Chandler, Gaylen N., DeTienne, Dawn R., Johansson, Anette
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Springer Science + Business Media 01.03.2020
Springer US
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Accumulation
Business and Management
Causation
Effectuation
Entrepreneurship
Industrial Organization
Management
Measurement
Microeconomics
Research methodology
Specification
Theory
Measurement
L26
Theory
Causation
Specification
O31
Effectuation
M13
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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.
ISSN:0921-898X
1573-0913
1573-0913
DOI:10.1007/s11187-019-00149-6