Configurational Theory and Methods in Organizational Research

Several decades after the emergence of configurational theory as a key perspective in organization studies, this edited volume charts the revival and evolution of a configurational perspective on organizations, both in terms of the use of set-theoretic methods such as Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and in terms of configurational theorizing that has emerged from the use of such methods. The volume brings together more than 20 leading scholars applying set-theoretic methods in a range of prominent fields in organization studies. Additional chapters discuss the state of the art of configurational theory and methodology, specifically with regard to crisp and fuzzy set methods. This volume provides both inspiration and practical advice on how to conduct configurational analysis and offers an agenda and template for future research in the configurational tradition.