Preparatory and field work phases in the qualitative empirical research process in management: the case studies approach

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to promote qualitative methodology within the scientific community of management. The specific objective is oriented to propose an empirical research process based on case study method. This is to ensure rigor in the empirical research process, that future research may follow a similar procedure to that is proposed. Design/methodology/approach: Following a qualitative methodological approach, we propose a research process that develops according to four phases, each with several stages. This study analyses the preparatory and field work phases and their stages. Findings: The paper shows the influence that case studies have on qualitative empirical research process in management. Originality/value:. Case study method assumes an important role within qualitative research by allowing for the study and analysis of certain types of phenomena that occur inside organisations, and in respect of which quantitative studies cannot provide an answer.

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Reprinted from the Bulletin of the American geographical society, v. 47, July, 1915.

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The springer spaniel; a complete presentation with illustrations of the origin, development, breeding, showing, training including field work and field trials, kenneling, care and feeding of this breed of dog, with 22 charts of pedigrees of leading sires

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Cover title: Smithsonian explorations, 1919.

Explorations and field-work of the Smithsonian Institution ...

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