The measurement of effectuation: highlighting research tensions and opportunities for the future

Alexander McKelvie (), Gaylen N. Chandler (), Dawn R. DeTienne () and Anette Johansson ()
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Alexander McKelvie: Syracuse University
Gaylen N. Chandler: Wichita State University
Dawn R. DeTienne: Colorado State University
Anette Johansson: Jönköping University

Small Business Economics, 2020, vol. 54, issue 3, No 5, 689-720

Abstract: Abstract 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.

Keywords: Effectuation; Causation; Measurement; Theory; Specification; L26; M13; O31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/s11187-019-00149-6

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