information, • Theory is brought to bear so that the problem can be understood and analyzed, • Explanation involves … interaction between data and theory in order to make clear that which needs to be understood, • Prescription points to actions …

frameworks. Despite these advances, scholars have not critically examined theory and its place in sport management scholarship … they conceptualize theory, the role of theory in the academia, and the process in which they engage when developing their …

application and development of theory. Good theory does not just describe, it explains. Thus, in a fundamentally applied field … like sport management it is important that the body of knowledge is derived from theory-based and theory-building research …. It is equally important that practice and student learning is founded on good theory that guides explanation, prediction …

articulated role of theory in contemporary accounting and management qualitative research. Findings –A wide range of qualitative … of theory as either informing or reflecting methodology is presented. Originality/value –The paper provides a critical … methodological papers and their contributing perspectives, as well as addressing the often-vexed relationship between theory and …

future research agenda to address vandalism and graffiti. We recommend lines of further research covering: theory, empirical …

There is a long tradition within qualitative research of theory being central and of critical importance. Qualitative … research theory often equates with the methodologies used but this is a complex relationship, plagued by lack of consensus … among scholars regarding how theory and methodology are related. This article furthers the debates on how theories are used …

design, and statistical analysis techniques were examined as part of theory development and testing. The review establishes a … empirical testing, a greater variety of moral frameworks and wider use of marketing exchange theory is needed. The review …