Scientometrics

, Volume 14, Issue 5–6, pp 435–452 | Cite as

The essence and dilemmas of measurement in the sciences of organization

  • W. Nasierowski
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Abstract

This paper will discuss the problems of measurement in the theory of organization. The development of methods of measuring is shown to be a condition for progress to this theory. The basic components of measurement are discussed. main shortcomings involved in the concepts of measurement of features of organization are presented. Their sources, and the consequences of their existence for solving organization problems, are demonstrated. Suggestion for elaborations regarding the elimination of drawbacks will be presented.

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Basic Component Main Shortcoming Organization Problem 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • W. Nasierowski
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  1. 1.School of Commerce and Administration RamseyLaurentian UniversitySudbury(Canada)

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