Multilevel research: Foundations and opportunities in management

José F. Molina-Azorín, Jorge Pereira-Moliner, María D. López-Gamero, Eva M. Pertusa-Ortega, Juan José Tarí
2019 Business Research Quarterly  
JEL CLASSIFICATION C18; M10 Abstract The purpose of this methodological insight is to analyze the foundations of multilevel research, answering two main questions: why this methodological approach is important for management research and how to conduct a multilevel study. We examine why multilevel research is relevant, emphasizing its potential, opportunities and basic principles. Moreover, we point out the main theoretical, methodological and analytic aspects to be considered for an
more » ... application of multilevel research. The paper refers throughout to the basic literature on multilevel research, reviewing conceptual, methodological and empirical works.
doi:10.1016/j.brq.2019.03.004 fatcat:epgqtrrkxndl5i6jgkpqujxavy