Operations management research methodologies using quantitative modeling
International Journal of Operations & Production Management
ISSN: 0144-3577
Article publication date: 1 February 2002
Abstract
Gives an overview of quantitative model‐based research in operations management, focusing on research methodology. Distinguishes between empirical and axiomatic research, and furthermore between descriptive and normative research. Presents guidelines for doing quantitative model‐based research in operations management. In constructing arguments, builds on learnings from operations research and operations management research from the past decades and on research from a selected number of other academic disciplines. Concludes that the methodology of quantitative model‐driven empirical research offers a great opportunity for operations management researchers to further advance theory.
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Citation
Will M. Bertrand, J. and Fransoo, J.C. (2002), "Operations management research methodologies using quantitative modeling", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 22 No. 2, pp. 241-264. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443570210414338
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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