Course Outline

This autumn school introduces participants to the method of meta-analysis.

Meta-analysis offers a way to synthesize prior research on a topic and give information about the direction and magnitude of effects based on the existing body of research. It also enables researchers to test for boundary conditions that could influence effect sizes. Meta-analysis is therefore considered a powerful tool for evidence-based management.

Participants will learn about the process of conducting a meta-analysis, including topic choices, literature search, coding of studies, methods of analysis, as well as the presentation and interpretation of findings.

The practical sessions will be taught using CMA (Comprehensive Meta-analysis) and EXCEL.

Participants are expected to bring their laptops with a free trial version of CMA installed.

Reading List

Chliova, M., Brinckmann, J. and Rosenbusch, N., 2015. Is microcredit a blessing for the poor? A meta-analysis examining development outcomes and contextual considerations. Journal of Business Venturing, 30(3), pp.467-487.

Geyskens, I., Krishnan, R., Steenkamp, J.B.E. and Cunha, P.V., 2009. A review and evaluation of meta-analysis practices in management research. Journal of Management, 35(2), pp.393-419.

Rosenbusch, N., Gusenbauer, M., Hatak, I., Fink, M. and Meyer, K.E., 2019. Innovation offshoring, institutional context and innovation performance: A meta‐analysis. Journal of Management Studies, 56(1), pp.203-233.

Rosenbusch, N., Rauch, A. and Bausch, A., 2013. The mediating role of entrepreneurial orientation in the task environment–performance relationship: A meta-analysis. Journal of Management, 39(3), pp.633-659.