Assignment: Operative Paradigm

1. Develop a personal “operative paradigm” based on a review of the paradigmatic assumptions and concepts involved in each of the three basic methodological approaches in organization and management research. First, a brief review of the three basic methodological approaches in organization and management research is conducted. Second, the preferred personal “operative paradigm” is covered based on the following components: assumptions, concepts, propositions, hypotheses, variables, and operational definitions.
2. The body of your paper should be 7–10 pages long, written in good APA, and with at least 10 references.

Background Information

We have provided an example of a personal operative paradigm.  Keep in mind this is an example and yours should be your own.

Resources

• Chapter 7 Arbnor and Bjerke