The Enneagram in the Organizational Behavior Literature: A Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the theoretical and methodological development trajectory of Enneagram studies in the organizational behavior literature through bibliometric analysis techniques in terms of descriptive characteristics, performance metrics, and intellectual structure. A total of 102 documents systematically retrieved from the Scopus and Web of Science databases in accordance with a systematic protocol were analyzed using the Biblioshiny interface of the R-based Bibliometrix package. The data obtained were classified into three main dimensions-descriptive characteristics, performance analysis, and science mapping-and elaborated around nine research questions. The findings indicate that the field tends to evolve from spiritual approaches in its early period toward an empirical discipline encompassing topics such as strategic leadership and dynamic forecasting systems, and that, considering the development in publication volume, it has approached a certain stage of maturity as of 2023. In this regard, it is anticipated that longitudinal studies, artificial intelligence-supported personality analysis models, and international collaborations may contribute to the development of the field.

Keywords

• Organizational Behavior
• Enneagram
• Bibliometric Analysis
• Personality

Supporting Institution

No external funding or financial support was received for the preparation of this study.

Ethical Statement

At every stage of this study, all the principles set forth in the Directive on Scientific Research and Publication Ethics of Higher Education Institutions were strictly observed. None of the actions defined under the section entitled "Acts Contrary to Scientific Research and Publication Ethics" were committed. Throughout the preparation of this manuscript, all quotations and citations were made in accordance with ethical standards, and the reference list was prepared accordingly. The manuscript was also subjected to a plagiarism screening.

Thanks

The author declares that there are no acknowledgements or statements of support to disclose.

Örgütsel Davranış Literatüründe Enneagram: Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz

Abstract

Bu araştırma, örgütsel davranış literatüründeki Enneagram çalışmalarının kuramsal ve yöntemsel gelişim seyrini; tanımlayıcı özellikler, performans metrikleri ve entelektüel yapı boyutlarında bibliyometrik analiz teknikleriyle çözümlemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Scopus ve Web of Science veri tabanlarından sistematik bir protokol doğrultusunda ayıklanan 102 belge, R tabanlı Bibliometrix paketinin Biblioshiny arayüzü kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler; tanımlayıcı özellikler, performans analizi ve bilimsel haritalama olmak üzere üç temel boyutta tasnif edilmiş ve dokuz araştırma sorusu ekseninde detaylandırılmıştır. Bulgular, alanın başlangıç dönemindeki spiritüel yaklaşımlardan stratejik liderlik ve dinamik tahminleme sistemleri gibi konuları içeren ampirik bir disipline doğru evrilme eğilimi gösterdiğine ve yayın hacmindeki gelişim dikkate alındığında 2023 yılı itibarıyla belirli bir olgunluk evresine yaklaştığına işaret etmektedir. Bu doğrultuda boylamsal araştırmaların, yapay zekâ destekli kişilik analizi modellerinin ve uluslararası iş birliklerinin alanın gelişimine katkı sağlayabileceği öngörülmektedir.

Keywords

• örgütsel Davranış
• Enneagram
• Bibliyometrik Analiz
• Kişilik

Supporting Institution

Bu araştırmanın hazırlanmasında herhangi bir dış destek alınmamıştır.

Ethical Statement

Bu araştırmanın her aşamasında “Yükseköğretim Kurumları Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği Yönergesi”nde belirtilen tüm kurallara uyulmuştur. Yönergenin “Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etiğine Aykırı Eylemler” başlığı altında belirtilen eylemlerden hiçbiri gerçekleştirilmemiştir. Bu çalışmanın yazım sürecinde etik kurallarına uygun alıntı yapılmış ve kaynakça oluşturulmuştur. Çalışma intihal denetimine tabi tutulmuştur.

Thanks

Makale için herhangi bir destek ve teşekkür beyanım bulunmamaktadır.

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