Production and Operations Management 2009

Bodies of Knowledge for Research in Behavioral Operations

Elliot Bendoly¹; Rachel Croson²; Paulo Gonçalves³; Kenneth L. Schultz⁴

¹ Emory University · ² The University of Texas at Dallas · ³ Massachusetts Institute of Technology · ⁴ University of Alberta

Abstract

Whenever intrepid researchers venture into new terrain, they find that they require knowledge outside of their formal training. This paper reviews bodies of knowledge for operations management (OM) researchers interested in the new area of Behavioral Operations. We highlight theoretical constructs and empirical phenomena from cognitive psychology, social psychology, group dynamics, and system dynamics. We also provide a guide for where to go to learn more about each body of knowledge. Our overall goal is to lower the startup costs for new researchers in Behavioral Operations.

DOI

10.1111/j.1937-5956.2009.01108.x

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