Some ideas about testing processual theories

Abstract

This article begins by examining the recommendations of Uhl-Bien and Marion that the LAMPE theory of organizational leadership could be enhanced and improved if it were to incorporate elements of complexity and complexity leadership theory. Their advice should be reversed: complexity leadership theory should incorporate the theory, methods, and models already tested in the construct of the LAMPE theory. The reasons for this conclusion are based on a general discussion of the conditions under which a processual theory can be tested and the testing procedure be made rigorous. According to this approach, complexity leadership theory cannot be most rigorous and the LAMPE organizational leadership theory might be.

Citation

Mackenzie, K.D. (2006), "Some ideas about testing processual theories", Yammarino, F.J. and Dansereau, F. (Ed.) Multi-Level Issues in Social Systems (Research in Multi-Level Issues, Vol. 5), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 443-475. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1475-9144(06)05020-X