The scientific field of administration: an analysis from the circle of theoretical matrices

Abstract

This essay is the product of a reflection on the scientific development of the administration. It proposes to analyze the field trajectory, from its theoretical bases, reflecting on the epistemological problematic of being before a knowledge that has not even clearly defined its object of study. Thus, through inspiration in the concept of a circle of epistemic matrices, conceived by Paes de Paula (2015), analyzes are carried out based on three matrices of knowledge (Orthodox Studies, Organizational Studies and Critical Studies), describing their trajectories and highlighting the need Of a (re) positioning and a re-signification of its scientific object. Finally, some considerations are made regarding the discussions on the development of the field of administration, in order to instigate the researchers of the area to make more profound reflections on the epistemological bases of this science.

Keywords:
Scientific field; Theoretical Matrices; Scientific Object.