McNamara and Schleicher have identified four principal paths for contributing to the Journal of Management (JOM): theoretical insights, phenomenon-driven research, research methodologies, and review papers. This editorial focuses on phenomenon-based research, emphasizing its potential for enhancing management knowledge by offering a nuanced understanding of real-world phenomena. Unlike traditional approaches, phenomenon-based research prioritizes the complexity of phenomena over the immediate generation of theoretical contributions. Grounded in established theory, phenomenon-based research utilizes the phenomenon itself as the primary source of insight, facilitating the development of relevant organizational frameworks. We propose a multistep framework encompassing phenomenon selection, framing, data collection, and study constraints, highlighting criteria—Pertinence, Reach, Insightfulness, Magnification, and Expediency (PRIME)—to guide scholars in identifying meaningful phenomena. Additionally, we discuss constraints that may limit research, including cultural, logistical, ethical, academic, and resource-related challenges (CLEAR). By addressing these considerations, we encourage management scholars to explore diverse and impactful phenomena, ultimately aiming to position JOM as a leading platform for phenomenon-based research and its contributions to real-world organizational challenges. This editorial advocates for a balanced approach that values both theory-driven and phenomenon-driven research in advancing management scholarship.

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导航基于现象的管理研究的路线图


McNamara 和 Schleicher 确定了为《管理学杂志》（JOM） 做出贡献的四种主要途径：理论见解、现象驱动的研究、研究方法和综述论文。这篇社论侧重于基于现象的研究，强调其通过提供对现实世界现象的细致理解来增强管理知识的潜力。与传统方法不同，基于现象的研究优先考虑现象的复杂性，而不是立即产生理论贡献。基于现象的研究以既定理论为基础，利用现象本身作为洞察力的主要来源，促进相关组织框架的发展。我们提出了一个多步骤框架，包括现象选择、框架、数据收集和研究限制，突出标准——相关性、范围、洞察力、放大和权宜性 （PRIME）——以指导学者识别有意义的现象。此外，我们还讨论了可能限制研究的限制因素，包括文化、物流、伦理、学术和资源相关挑战 （CLEAR）。通过解决这些考虑因素，我们鼓励管理学者探索多样化和有影响力的现象，最终旨在将 JOM 定位为基于现象的研究及其对现实世界组织挑战的贡献的领先平台。这篇社论倡导一种平衡的方法，在推进管理学术方面同时重视理论驱动和现象驱动的研究。