Decolonizing Management Theory: A Critical Perspective

In this Point-Counterpoint series Filatotchev et al. (2021) and Bruton et al. (2021) discuss the shortcomings of management theories developed in the West when applied to non-Western contexts. Filatotchev et al. propose an ‘open systems perspective’ that can help contextualize management theory while Bruton et al. argue that even these emerging contextualized theories are embedded in a Western worldview and call for developing ‘indigenous theory’ that truly reflects local contexts.