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Erschienen in: Asia Pacific Journal of Management 2/2009

01.06.2009 | Editorial

Motivating, testing, and publishing curvilinear effects in management research

verfasst von: Klaus E. Meyer

Erschienen in: Asia Pacific Journal of Management | Ausgabe 2/2009

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Abstract

Curvilinear relationships are a powerful tool to conceptually express and empirically test complex relationships, and thus to advance understanding of the underlying theories and their implications for management practice. Yet, my practical experiences as an editor show that non-linear functions need to be handled carefully in ways that many authors do not seem to be aware of. This editorial thus discusses opportunities and tripwires of theoretical and empirical studies using curvilinear effects, with the aim to enhance the quality of manuscripts submitted for consideration at APJM.

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Fußnoten
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This is a simple application of algebra. If the estimation yields a coefficient β1 on a linear effect and β2 on the corresponding quadratic effect, this corresponds to a functional form of β1x+β2x2. Taking firm derivatives yields β1- 2β2x. Setting this to zero yields the turning point of x = (2β21).
 
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Metadaten
Titel
Motivating, testing, and publishing curvilinear effects in management research
verfasst von
Klaus E. Meyer
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2009
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Asia Pacific Journal of Management / Ausgabe 2/2009
Print ISSN: 0217-4561
Elektronische ISSN: 1572-9958
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10490-008-9122-3

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