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Organisation Theory (Subject) / Introduction (Lesson)

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• Value of Theory - Fishing net fix the mesh of the nets cast the net in select ponds
• Value of theory - Theory can help to... Describe phenomena in a complex world using well-defined terms Understand and explain the nature of these phenomena predict the effects of specific actions Derive useful decision aids
• identifiying criteria for good theories Theory objectives Generalizability Comprehensiveness Parsimony Accuracy Evaluation criteria Falsifiability Empirical Support Validity Reliabity
• Sources of theoretical diversity Heterogenous phenomena of interest Diverse and complex research questions Diverging knowledge creation objectives Wide-ranging disciplinary influences Differences in theoretical and methodological training Distinct epistemological positions
• Value of theoretical pluralism Broad array of specialised tools complementary perspectives more comprehensive and balanced explanations theoretical triangulation

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