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1. Case Study

verfasst von : Marta Strumińska-Kutra, Izabela Koładkiewicz

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The main aim of the chapter is to discuss the case study method. We shall begin by confronting its definition. It is quite a challenge, as researchers representing various paradigms embark on this type of research project. These paradigms define the way we perceive the explored reality, our chances of understanding/cognizing it, and the acceptable research methods. As a consequence, not only is the case study subject to various definitions, but it is also employed to achieve manifold goals). Despite these differences, we can point out a number of characteristics that distinguish case study method; they shall be the focus of our discussion. As much as possible, we shall take into account the variety of perspectives in case study-based research, or recommend to readers the sources where they can find more detailed information on a particular issue. In this chapter, the presentation of premises and types of case studies will be followed by a manual, guiding readers in their endeavor to design their own research using the method discussed.

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Even if the starting point of our research is interest in a particular case, we need to bolster our case with a theoretical framework, which will serve as a point of reference for research results.

We must remember that sampling should also involve documents, articles, posts on Internet fora, place and time of observation, and so on.

Here, “case” refers rather to a happening, an expression, or a statement that does not match the emerging pattern, and not to “case” understood as a bounded system/phenomenon.

In fact, the analysis is far less structured and multistage. It comprises abundant feedback and requires the researcher to revert to theoretical reflection; there are periods of “creative impotence” and the process is affected by the other publications read by researchers during the process.

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Titel: Case Study
verfasst von: Marta Strumińska-Kutra
Izabela Koładkiewicz
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Qualitative Methodologies in Organization Studies
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-65441-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-65442-3

Copyright-Jahr: 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65442-3_1

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