Vignette studies and thought experiments are effective experimental methods with distinct characteristics and applications that can advance multidisciplinary management research. Vignette studies involve creating scenarios to manipulate variables, facilitating real-time decision assessment, and enabling the exploration of complex phenomena. Despite being underutilized, they have significantly contributed to decision-making, strategic alliances, employee turnover, and leadership. Our PDW addresses perceived complexity, making vignette studies more accessible. Conversely, thought experiments occur within the researcher's mind, offering unparalleled flexibility in manipulating imagined variables without sample size or participant-related constraints. They are ideal for sensitive topics, particularly ethical and legal issues. Our PDW equips participants with the knowledge to comprehend thought experiments' idiosyncrasies and apply them effectively, transcending specific management branches. Thought experiments' versatility extends to various fields of science, making them universally applicable.
