Arbitrary decisions in ranking studies: A commentary on Xu, Yalcinkaya, and Seggie (2008)

Anne-Wil Harzing

doi:10.1007/s10490-008-9088-1

Arbitrary decisions in ranking studies: A commentary on Xu, Yalcinkaya, and Seggie (2008)

Anne-Wil Harzing^*

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Abstract

This commentary evaluates the problems associated with creating rankings of individuals and institutions in International Business. It argues that the many-potentially arbitrary-decisions involved make the creation of rankings a hazardous affair.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	685-689
Journal	Asia Pacific Journal of Management
Volume	25
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10490-008-9088-1
Publication status	Published - Dec 2008
Externally published	Yes

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