This paper shows which disciplines can contribute tostandardization research by confronting a characterization of standardization with a systematic listing of sciences. The paper argues that standardization typically requires a multidisciplinary approach in which business research might provide the interconnection between the contributions from many other disciplines.
Standards and standardization – fields of research
Fundamental sciences
Examples of fundamental sciences to study standardization
Applied sciences
Applied sciences related to specific standardization activities
Characterization of the standardization ‘discipline’
Conclusions
Final remarks