Re-examining systematic literature review in management research: Additional benefits and execution protocols

Ralph I. Williams, Leigh Anne Clark, W. Randy Clark and Deana M. Raffo

European Management Journal, 2021, vol. 39, issue 4, 521-533

Abstract: A systematic literature review provides a comprehensive overview of literature related to a research question and synthesizes previous work to strengthen a particular topic’s foundation of knowledge, while adhering to the concepts of transparency and bias reduction. In the growing, complex, and dynamic, management research field, systematic literature reviews have value, yet there is relatively little work published describing how management researchers might apply this approach. In explaining the purpose of systematic reviews, we define a systematic review and describe its rationale. We then discuss how systematic literature reviews may enhance management research and address current management research shortcomings. We present a detailed systematic literature review execution guideline, outlining systematic literature review steps, and providing keys to effective implementation.

Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.emj.2020.09.007

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