Abstract:Purpose
This article aims to propose a critical review of James G. March’s research in and particular its consistency with its epistemological and psychological underpinnings.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper proposes a textual and conceptual analysis of James G. March’s study.
Findings
The article argues first that March’s study exemplifies the “physics envy” typical of management and organisation studies scholars since the early 1960s. Second, evidence is presented that March’s conclusions, irrespec… Show more
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