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The video discusses Burrell and Morgan's Research Paradigms, which outline four research quadrants based on the axes of objective versus subjective and regulation versus radical change. The paradigms include traditional, functionalist, interpretive, radical humanist, and radical structuralist perspectives. It explores how researchers view the world, conduct research, and seek to understand various societal issues. The paradigms offer insights into different approaches to research, ranging from studying the status quo to seeking radical change in social structures. The speaker emphasizes the relevance and practicality of Burrell and Morgan's schema as a framework for theory and research analysis.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses Burrell and Morgan’s Research Paradigms, focusing on how researchers view the world and conduct research. The two primary axes that form the paradigms are explained: objective versus subjective, and regulation versus radical change. By crossing these axes, four research paradigms or quadrants are derived. The primary or traditional paradigm, functionalist research and theory, focuses on studying the status quo and providing rational explanations for social affairs. These paradigms help researchers understand different perspectives and approaches to conducting research.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses two paradigms of research: functionalist and interpretive. The functionalist paradigm focuses on uncovering the objective reality and views the world as stable and organized, seeking practical solutions to practical problems. Examples include Frederick Taylor and Max Weber’s research in classical management and Lean Six Sigma practices. On the other hand, the interpretive paradigm also sees the world as regulated but from a subjective viewpoint. Researchers in this paradigm focus on individual subjective experiences and shared meanings, using methods like in-depth interviews to understand social reality.
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In this segment of the video, key points include an overview of the radical humanists and radical structuralists in research. Radical humanists focus on subjective views of reality, emphasizing how societal views shape individual thinking and consciousness. They aim for radical change to break free from dominant societal beliefs and values, seeking emancipation by changing thinking patterns. Popular research topics include gender issues and analyzing language use as a reflection of thought processes. On the other hand, radical structuralists also seek radical change but attribute unequal power arrangements to objective social structures. Their solutions involve changing laws, policies, and social institutions. Examples include feminist scholars pushing for equal pay and critical organizational researchers advocating for more participatory work environments.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on Burrell and Morgan’s schema, which is emphasized as a clear and easily applicable framework for theory and research analysis. While there are other ways to categorize the world of theory, this model remains relevant and practical for both conducting and understanding research work.