Research Article

EXPLOITING LIMITATIONS: EXAMINING THE CONCEPT OF “BRICOLAGE” IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES THROUGH A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Volume: 9 Number: 2 December 6, 2024
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EXPLOITING LIMITATIONS: EXAMINING THE CONCEPT OF “BRICOLAGE” IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES THROUGH A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

Bricolage, a novel concept derived from anthropology, has a significant impact on contemporary management practices by promoting the use of available resources to deal with challenges and exploit resources. Previous research has highlighted the importance of bricolage in encouraging innovative thinking and adaptability in organizations, particularly in developing nations where resources are scarce. Although the notion is very adaptable, researchers could encounter the difficulty of combing through the diverse range of publications to find essential academic sources and articles on management. Therefore, a bibliometric analysis is necessary to thoroughly review and assess current trends in the management literature on bricolage. This study examines the existing literature on bricolage in management studies to identify research trends and potential gaps. The study's sample consisted of 209 publications published between 2003 and March 2024 in the Web of Science database. VOSviewer was used to analyze and display the associations among journals, authors, countries, and keywords. According to the results, bricolage is an important tool for businesses to overcome limitations within the entrepreneurial domain. The findings indicate that the United States, England, and China are significant research hubs in the research network. Also, keyword analysis revealed that a growing body of research is bridging the gap between entrepreneurship and other fields, such as technology, innovation, policy, and society, according to the relationships discovered. This study provides a comprehensive overview of bricolage research in management studies and practical suggestions for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to enhance the application of bricolage in various organizational and management contexts.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Business Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 6, 2024

Submission Date

April 18, 2024

Acceptance Date

November 10, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 9 Number: 2

APA
Gerçek, M. (2024). EXPLOITING LIMITATIONS: EXAMINING THE CONCEPT OF “BRICOLAGE” IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES THROUGH A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS. Journal of Research in Business, 9(2), 554-584. https://doi.org/10.54452/jrb.1470459
AMA
1.Gerçek M. EXPLOITING LIMITATIONS: EXAMINING THE CONCEPT OF “BRICOLAGE” IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES THROUGH A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS. JRB. 2024;9(2):554-584. doi:10.54452/jrb.1470459
Chicago
Gerçek, Merve. 2024. “EXPLOITING LIMITATIONS: EXAMINING THE CONCEPT OF ‘BRICOLAGE’ IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES THROUGH A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS”. Journal of Research in Business 9 (2): 554-84. https://doi.org/10.54452/jrb.1470459.
EndNote
Gerçek M (December 1, 2024) EXPLOITING LIMITATIONS: EXAMINING THE CONCEPT OF “BRICOLAGE” IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES THROUGH A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS. Journal of Research in Business 9 2 554–584.
IEEE
[1]M. Gerçek, “EXPLOITING LIMITATIONS: EXAMINING THE CONCEPT OF ‘BRICOLAGE’ IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES THROUGH A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS”, JRB, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 554–584, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.54452/jrb.1470459.
ISNAD
Gerçek, Merve. “EXPLOITING LIMITATIONS: EXAMINING THE CONCEPT OF ‘BRICOLAGE’ IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES THROUGH A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS”. Journal of Research in Business 9/2 (December 1, 2024): 554-584. https://doi.org/10.54452/jrb.1470459.
JAMA
1.Gerçek M. EXPLOITING LIMITATIONS: EXAMINING THE CONCEPT OF “BRICOLAGE” IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES THROUGH A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS. JRB. 2024;9:554–584.
MLA
Gerçek, Merve. “EXPLOITING LIMITATIONS: EXAMINING THE CONCEPT OF ‘BRICOLAGE’ IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES THROUGH A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS”. Journal of Research in Business, vol. 9, no. 2, Dec. 2024, pp. 554-8, doi:10.54452/jrb.1470459.
Vancouver
1.Merve Gerçek. EXPLOITING LIMITATIONS: EXAMINING THE CONCEPT OF “BRICOLAGE” IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES THROUGH A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS. JRB. 2024 Dec. 1;9(2):554-8. doi:10.54452/jrb.1470459