Abstract Both theories and methodologies are effective means for creating and disseminating management knowledge.In view of the fact that existing literature have focused on management theory while the empirical concern about the management research methodology is insufficient,this article attempts to make a systematic,scientific and objective investigation on method utilization on Chinese organization and management research.Based on the sampled articles published in Management World,China’s most important and influential management academic journal, during the year 2000 to the year 2014,this research is developed from five aspects,namely,triangulation,internal validity,external validity,construct validity and statistical conclusion validity,trying to reveal the evolution and development trends of research methodology in Chinese organization and management field in the 21st century.According to the status quo and the main problems discovered,this article will put forward some reflections and suggestions,hoping to provide empirical basis for Chinese management discipline’s “Creative Destruction” development as well as its future evolution.
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Received: 27 December 2015
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