Using multilevel modeling and mixed methods to make theoretical progress in microfoundations for strategy research
讨论了微观基础研究面临的多层次分析挑战，提出多层模型和混合方法能帮助学者同时考虑个体与组织层面的变量，从而推动战略管理理论进步。
The microfoundations research agenda presents an expanded theoretical perspective because it considers individuals, their characteristics, and their interactions as relevant variables to help us understand firm-level strategic issues. However, microfoundations empirical research faces unique challenges because processes take place at different levels of analysis and these multilevel processes must be considered simultaneously. We describe multilevel modeling and mixed methods as methodological approaches whose use will allow for theoretical advancements. We describe key issues regarding the use of these two types of methods and, more importantly, discuss pressing substantive questions and topics that can be addressed with each of these methodological approaches with the goal of making theoretical advancements regarding the microfoundations research agenda and strategic management studies in general.