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.

The role of management accounting in the process of innovation: A field work perspective

A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Finance from the NOVA – School of Business and Economics

Student at work with closed-circuit TV

A student in the Closed-circuit TV Dept. at the New York Trade School is shown working. Black and white photograph.

Welding Student at Work

A student in the Welding Department at the New York Trade School is pictured working. Notice the sparks that are being emitted from the equipment. Black and white photograph.

Welding Student at Work

A student in the Welding Department at the New York Trade School is shown working. Black and white photograph.

Outline for field work in geography /

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

Instructions for field work of the roadway branch of the engineering section of the Division of Valuation, Interstate Commerce Commission.

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First tentative draft : instructions for field work of the signal branch of the engineering section of the Interstate Commerce Commission /

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Field work for the local botanist,

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The illustrated glossary of practical architecture and civil engineering : comprising the theory and modern practice, with the subjects of office and field work, the steam engine, mechanical engineering, surveying, levelling, & use of instruments, mining and quarrying, manufacture of iron, bricks, lime & cements, carpentry, joinery, bricklaying, and masonry, slating, painting and glazing, building, etc. /

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