Even more, strong theory should approach micro processes, if necessary. In certain situations, strong theory leads to directions that cannot be observed without the help of theory.

Regarding organizational theory, contributors to building the basis of strong theory in this field include: Frederick Winslow Taylor (who studied human behavior at work using a systematic approach), Elton Mayo (who focused on the emotional side of employees and how it affects their work), Mary Parker Follett (who promoted positive motivation for employees), Douglas McGregor (Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, 2007).

Regarding strong theory, Karl E. Weick's opinion is somehow more complex than that of Sutton and Staw. The theorizing model that he proposes is based on the idea that theory construction involves imagination, kept under control by the processes of artificial selection (Weick, 1989). Weick's contribution to organizational theory resides in the approach he developed to describe the process used in collecting, managing,...
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