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smj-theory-development

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Use when building the theoretical mechanism and hypotheses for a Strategic Management Journal (SMJ) manuscript. Constructs the argument and develops hypotheses; it does not position the literature or run estimation.

When to use

• building theoretical mechanism
• developing hypotheses
• constructing argument
• specifying causal logic
• choosing strategy lenses
• theorizing moderators
• resolving theoretical tensions

When not to use

• positioning the literature
• running estimation
• purely conceptual papers

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