Exploring the Role of Popular Management Theories

Oliver Gassmann (), Karolin Frankenberger (), Roman Sauer (), Ivo Blohm () and Maximilian Palmié ()
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Oliver Gassmann: University of St. Gallen
Karolin Frankenberger: University of St. Gallen
Roman Sauer: Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG
Ivo Blohm: University of St. Gallen
Maximilian Palmié: University of St. Gallen

Chapter Chapter 3 in Exploring the Field of Business Innovation, 2025, pp 63-154 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter provides an overview and a summary of popular management theories and investigates their influence on business innovation research. It discusses how these theories—often developed outside the innovation field—gain traction due to their practical relevance and wide appeal. The authors explore the theory–practice gap and question how such theories are adapted, transformed, and legitimized within innovation studies. They argue that the popularity of a theory is not inherently negative but must be critically examined to ensure scientific rigor. The chapter underscores the boundary-spanning nature of business innovation and advocates for a nuanced approach to evaluating and integrating popular theories into academic discourse.

Keywords: Management theories; Theory application; Theory overview; Theory summary; Theory transfer (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-03104-4_3

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