Case study methodology as a means of theory building: performance measurement in facilities management organisations
Dilanthi Amaratunga
(Dilanthi Amaratunga is based at the School of Construction and Property Management, University of Salford, Salford, UK.)
David Baldry
(=David Baldry is based at the School of Construction and Property Management, University of Salford, Salford, UK.)
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Abstract
Uses a research study (involving case study analysis of performance measurement in facilities management organisations) to describes the process of theory building. From this study it draws out lessons about research strategies – from specifying the research questions to reaching closure – and about the strengths and weaknesses of case study method as a research tool.
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Citation
Amaratunga, D. and Baldry, D. (2001), "Case study methodology as a means of theory building: performance measurement in facilities management organisations", Work Study, Vol. 50 No. 3, pp. 95-105. https://doi.org/10.1108/00438020110389227
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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