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

Alexander McKelvie; Gaylen N. Chandler; Dawn R. DeTienne; Anette Johansson

doi:10.1007/s11187-019-00149-6

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

Alexander McKelvie, Gaylen N. Chandler, Dawn R. DeTienne, Anette Johansson

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	689-720
Number of pages	32
Journal	Small Business Economics
Volume	54
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11187-019-00149-6
State	Published - Mar 1 2020
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Causation
Effectuation
Measurement
Specification
Theory

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business, Management and Accounting(all)
Economics and Econometrics

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