Below you find the introduction to a scientific article that reports on a study of the use of
external scientists to solve R&D problems in firms. Your task is to analyze the way the
authors formulate their research problem, using Van de Ven (2007). In particular, you can
draw upon chapter 3 in your analysis. Also state an argument whether you approve to the way
the authors formulated their research problem or not. Your discussion should be no longer
than 500 words.
Article: Bradach, J. L. (1997). Using the plural form in the management of restaurant chains.
Administrative Science Quarterly, 42: 276-303
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