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A topic modeling and scientometric analysis of microfoundations of strategy research

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  • Ajith Venugopal

    (Texas A&M International University)

  • Sreehas Gopinathan

    (The University of Texas at Arlington)

  • Marwan Al-Shammari

    (The University of Texas at Tyler, Soules College of Business)

  • Tushar R. Shah

    (Texas Woman’s University)

Abstract

Microfoundations is a nascent research area in strategic management that scrutinizes individual-level actions and interactions as the fundamental basis of various strategic topics. We conducted a quantitative survey of existing literature to comprehend microfoundations research in strategic management comprehensively. Employing topic modeling, we determined the primary themes in microfoundations research and performed scientometric analysis to comprehend authorship networks, co-citation patterns, landmark publications, and the most productive institutions and countries. Based on the insights garnered from the analysis, we put forward prospective areas for future research.

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  • Ajith Venugopal & Sreehas Gopinathan & Marwan Al-Shammari & Tushar R. Shah, 2025. "A topic modeling and scientometric analysis of microfoundations of strategy research," Management Review Quarterly, Springer, vol. 75(1), pages 219-247, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:manrev:v:75:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1007_s11301-023-00379-9
    DOI: 10.1007/s11301-023-00379-9
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