The “ological-triad”: considerations for construction management research
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2017-06-05
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© 2017, © Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: This paper aims to consider an “-ological” (ontological, epistemological and methodological) triad in the context of construction management (CM) research, and to explore the triad in terms of ontological/epistemological viewpoints, paradigmatic approaches to CM research and, ultimately, CM methodological decisions. Design/methodology/approach: Derivation of critical narrative and graphical models using literature synthesis combined with experiential, methodological views of the authors. Findings: Conceptions of ontology, epistemology and methodology (the “ological-triad”) demonstrate high variability – resultantly, their use in CM research is equally inconsistent, sometimes questionable and, in the extreme, sometimes overlooked. Accordingly, this study concludes that greater recognition of the “ological-triad” is called for in CM research, especially at the design stage. A framework for doing this is proffered. Originality/value: Combined study of the “ologies” within CM research uniquely consolidates previous disparate knowledge into a single, cogent, subject-specific discourse that, inter-alia, both informs and illuminates CM research challenges. It also encourages critical debate on the issues highlighted.Citation
Holt, G. and Goulding, J. (2017) The “ological-triad”: considerations for construction management research, Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 15(3), pp. 286-304. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-03-2016-0019Publisher
EmeraldJournal
Journal of Engineering, Design and TechnologyType
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1726-0531ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1108/JEDT-03-2016-0019
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