Organizational effectiveness does not lie in that narrow minded concept called rationality. It lies in the blend of clearheaded logic and powerful intuition
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No generalizing beyond the data, no theory. No theory, no insight. And if no insight, why do research.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of basing theories on data to gain genuine insights in research.
Henry Mintzberg's quote points to the critical relationship between data, theory, and insight in the research process. He argues that without a solid foundation in empirical data, any theoretical claims will lack validity and utility, ultimately questioning the purpose of conducting research if it does not lead to meaningful understanding.
Themes
DataInsightResearchTheoryValidity
In practice
Example use cases
In a research conference, this quote can be used to emphasize the significance of data-driven conclusions.
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