Madden et al Narrative Synthesis HRM 2017 accepted version.pdf (633.29 kB)
Using narrative evidence synthesis in HRM research: an overview of the method, its application and the lessons learned
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posted on 2023-06-09, 07:29 authored by Adrian Madden, Katie Bailey, Kerstin Alfes, Luke FletcherThe use of systematic approaches to evidence review and synthesis has recently become more common in the field of organizational research, yet their value remains unclear and largely untested. First used in medical research, evidence review is a technique for identifying, evaluating and synthesizing existing empirical evidence. With greater demand for the best evidence about ‘what works’ in organizational settings, nuanced approaches to evidence synthesis have evolved to address more complex research questions. Narrative synthesis is perceived to be particularly suited to evaluating diverse evidence types spanning multiple disciplinary fields, characteristic of the HRM domain. This article evaluates the narrative evidence synthesis approach, explains how it differs from other techniques and describes a worked example in relation to employee engagement. We consider its strengths, the challenges of using it and its value in HRM research.
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Enhancing and embedding staff engagement in the NHS - putting theory into practice; G1271; NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCH; NIHR 12/5004/01
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Human Resource ManagementISSN
0090-4848Publisher
WileyExternal DOI
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2Volume
57Page range
641-657Department affiliated with
- Business and Management Publications
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- Future of Work Hub Publications
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- Yes
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2017-08-02First Open Access (FOA) Date
2019-10-24First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2017-08-01Usage metrics
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