Research on configurations is primarily inductive in nature-a process of observation and description.

These constructs can be grouped into four major classifications: ( 1) environment, (2) structure, (3) process, and (4) content

Thus, the multivariate techniques (e.g., factor analysis, cluster analysis) common in configuration research may enhance the analysis and interpretation of data.

Thus, the multivariate techniques (e.g., factor analysis, cluster analysis) common in configuration research may enhance the analysis and interpretation of data.

First, configuration research involves investigation of relationships among constructs in multiple domains.

The statistical methods used in configuration research must recognize the difficulty in establishing causal relationships.

However, it is possible to overcome some of these problems through methodologies such as case replication (Leonard-Barton, 1990) and retrospective event histories (Glick et al., 1990)

The configuration approach to research in strategic management offers much potential for solving some of the difficulties inherent in accurately articulating multifaceted constructs and relationships among them

Exploring the nature of organizational change can often benefit from configuration research

	Created by Josiane Giacomelli about 7 years ago

Dess, G. G., Newport, S., & Rasheed, A. M. (1993). Configuration research in strategic management: Key issues and suggestions. Journal of Management, 19(4), 775-795.

Teoria da Configuração