定性比较分析(QCA)已成为当前国内外管理学领域重要分析方法与研究范式.本文采用文献计量方法,以1987-2022年Web of Science核心数据库的502篇期刊论文和CNKI数据库中的633篇CSSCI期刊论文作为研究样本,系统梳理并分析QCA在国内外管理学领域的应用现状、研究热点和演进脉络.主要发现包括:(1)在研究热点方面,国外文献主要聚焦在"组织创新及其复杂性""创业管理""复杂性理论下的组织行为与消费者行为"和"组织绩效的多重复杂前因"四个大主题;国内研究主要聚焦在"组织创新""创业管理""公共管理与政策服务"和"数字经济与数字化转型"四个大主题.(2)在演进脉络方面,QCA在国内外管理学的研究进展均可划分为三个阶段,但在研究主题与范围演化方面,国内外文献呈现出差异化特征.QCA在国外文献的应用主题 日趋集中,而国内文献关于QCA应用范围还在发散且更注重其在本土化管理情境的解释与应用.最后,通过对比与总结国内外文献的研究热点与演进脉络,本文从研究主题、理论视角与研究方法三个方面提出QCA在管理学领域有前景的拓展方向.本研究为全面认识和理解QCA在国内外管理学的应用现状与发展动态,进而为深入运用QCA解决中国管理实践问题提供相关理论借鉴或参考.
The Application of QCA Method in the Field of Management Studies:Evolution,Comparison,and Prospects
Qualitative Comparative Analysis(QCA)has emerged as a critical paradigm and methodological innovation in management research,both within domestic and international spheres.Despite its growing recognition as both a theoretical framework and an empirical methodology,it is imperative to acknowledge and address the challenges and limitations inherent in the practical application of QCA.In this study,we employ tools,CiteSpace 6.1.2-advanced and Gephi 0.10.1,to perform an in-depth literature keyword clustering network graph and citation analysis.Our analysis encompasses a substantial corpus of literature,spanning from 1987 to 2022,which includes 502 journal articles from the Web of Science database and 633 CSSCI journal articles from the CNKI database.Then,this paper utilizes a comparative analysis of the current research hotspots,and evolutionary trends of QCA in the field of management both domestically and internationally,by answer three important questions:(1)What are the primary topics QCA has been applied to,and what are its evolutionary trends?(2)How do the research hotspots and trends in QCA differ between domestic and international contexts?(3)In what ways can QCA deepen its impact in the field of management studies in China?Our research has two key findings.Firstly,in terms of research hotspots,international literature predominantly focuses on four major themes:"Organizational Innovation and its Complexity","Entrepreneurial Management","Organizational and Consumer Behavior under Complexity Theory",and"Multiple Complex Antecedents of Organizational Performance."Conversely,domestic research primarily concentrates on"Organizational Innovation","Entrepreneurial Management","Public Management and Policy Services",and"Digital Economy and Digital Transformation."Secondly,regarding evolutionary trends,the progression of QCA in management studies can be categorized into three stages both in foreign and domestic contexts,with distinct periods identified(Foreign:2005-2014,2015-2019,2020-2022;Domestic:2011-2016,2017-2019,2020-2022).Notably,there are differentiated characteristics between domestic and international literature in terms of research topics and scope.Specifically,the application themes of QCA in international literature tend to be more concentrated,while domestic literature displays a wider divergence,emphasizing interpretation and application in localized management scenarios.Consequently,we propose several promising directions for the expansion of QCA in management studies.Firstly,in terms of research topics,future studies should broaden the application of QCA methodology to emerging areas,particularly focusing on localized macro-management scenarios.The research should focus on the characteristics of localized macro-management scenarios,aiming to form and develop a management system with distinct Chinese characteristics,one that is tailored to the specific contexts of China,guided by contemporary needs and times,and driven by theoretical innovation.Secondly,from a theoretical perspective,it is vital to emphasize the configurational perspective as the foundational theory of QCA in management research.This includes exploring the theoretical guidance provided by Complex Systems Theory for applying QCA,and underscoring QCA's role in developing"Middle Range Theory."Lastly,in terms of research methods,it is crucial to prioritize the development and use of dynamic QCA methods for exploring dynamic and complex management problems,and to investigate how QCA can complement other related methods.Additionally,exploring alternative methods for configuration comparison analysis or developing complementary algorithms is recommended.This study effectively addresses the shortcomings of previous qualitative literature reviews that were limited by subjective scholarly interpretations,thereby enhancing objectivity.It provides a comprehensive understanding of the current application and developmental dynamics of QCA in management studies,both domestically and internationally.Building on this understanding,the research offers constructive insights for Chinese management scholars,aiming to deepen the theoretical and methodological application of QCA,especially in the context of effectively conveying the"Chinese story"in the global arena of management research.
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