Considers the research and writing of strategic management cases which are intended to develop student’s problem … systems. Develops a systems ‐based method for the research and writing of case studies and examines its application to a …

paid to qualitative research in the discipline. This is perhaps due to the propensity to apply quantitative approaches in … an attempt to establish the credibility of a relatively young subject. However, to neglect qualitative research methods …. In order to appreciate fully the value of qualitative research it is necessary to consider its historical development.  …

Many methodology sources suggest that a researcher should in advance frame the research project and make a choice among …, research trajectory design is presented which is labelled the “iterative theory‐building process”. The main feature of this … approach is that research questions may be changed over time based on material collected and that research strategies, data …

Doctoral thesis research projects are often limited in their resources and time. Complex research topics and … qualitative research designs often, however, call for a large scope. This article explores ways in which fairly large scope … qualitative research designs can be made manageable in terms of effort and time, utilizing one PhD thesis methodology as an …

This article consists of two parts, starting with a discussion about generally accepted quality concepts in research … securing quality when pursuing qualitative research.  …

research, rather than definite proof. In our everyday life, theories can just be invented. A PhD student, however, must in … sound arguments and evidence. Also, in grounded theory, the theory typically evolves during actual research in an iterative … methods, constructive research approach and triangulation, into a thesis that combines TQM and organizational culture.  …

, including researchers, educators, publishers and consultancies, encourages a statistically‐driven research approach more … statistically‐driven research is statistically sound or not. But “statistically sound” does not equate to “good”. We tend to value … what we can measure. But in research, like the rest of management practice, we need to learn to measure what we value. This …

Discusses methodological aspects of case study research and qualitative data collection and analysis. Discusses the … choice of a research strategy and data collection and analysis methods according to theory as well as the arguments which … lead to qualitative case research. Suggests steps in research processes according to different authors and considers in …

stories rather than answer structured questions. Presents a technique to ensure that, when conducting research via face …