An Introduction to Case Study Methodology

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Stacey Sneed ◽  
Chau H. P. Nguyen ◽  
Chrissy L. Eubank
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Research Methodologies ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Available Resources

Case study has been one of the most often used qualitative research methodologies in the field of education at all levels – from preschool to adult. Yet the number of available resources for case study researchers—be they emerging or experienced—is still limited. This paper will review the definition of the case study method as well as some of the methodological variations that a case study may take. The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with a better understanding of the methodology of case study as well as to provide the reader with ideas for how to apply this methodology within different contexts within the field of educational research.

scholarly journals Using Case Study Methodology in Nursing Research

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Zucker
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Research ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Valuable Method ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Chronic Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Study Designs ◽  
Traditional Approaches

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate a research method that may contribute a unique and valuable method of eliciting phenomena of interest to nursing. Case study method can be used as a creative alternative to traditional approaches to description, emphasizing the patient's perspective as central to the process. This manuscript will define case study method, and discuss various case study designs. Approaches and tactics from a variety of disciplines, and theoretical or philosophical perspectives are discussed with an emphasis on method and analysis. The bulk of the manuscript outlines the stages used in a case study of men with chronic coronary heart disease (CHD), as well as presenting a case study protocol. Implications for its usefulness in nursing research, practice, and theory generation are discussed.

scholarly journals Case Study Method: A Step-by-Step Guide for Business Researchers

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 160940691986242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasir Rashid ◽  
Ammar Rashid ◽  
Muhammad Akib Warraich ◽  
Sana Sameen Sabir ◽  
Ansar Waseem
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Multiple Case Studies ◽  
Research Students ◽  
Reporting Phase

Qualitative case study methodology enables researchers to conduct an in-depth exploration of intricate phenomena within some specific context. By keeping in mind research students, this article presents a systematic step-by-step guide to conduct a case study in the business discipline. Research students belonging to said discipline face issues in terms of clarity, selection, and operationalization of qualitative case study while doing their final dissertation. These issues often lead to confusion, wastage of valuable time, and wrong decisions that affect the overall outcome of the research. This article presents a checklist comprised of four phases, that is, foundation phase, prefield phase, field phase, and reporting phase. The objective of this article is to provide novice researchers with practical application of this checklist by linking all its four phases with the authors’ experiences and learning from recently conducted in-depth multiple case studies in the organizations of New Zealand. Rather than discussing case study in general, a targeted step-by-step plan with real-time research examples to conduct a case study is given.

scholarly journals Recommendations for Using the Case Study Method in International Business Research

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiia Vissak
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Multinational Enterprises ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
International Business Research ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Complex Phenomena

The case study method has not been as frequently used in international business (IB) research as quantitative methods. Moreover, it has been sometimes misused and quite often criticized. Still, it can be very useful for understanding such complex phenomena as the internationalization process or the management of multinational enterprises. Based on case study methodology literature and the author's personal experience from conducting case studies and reviewing case study articles, this paper proposes some ways for overcoming some of the critiques of the case study method and increasing its contribution to IB research.

Case Study Methodology of Qualitative Research: Key Attributes and Navigating the Conundrums in Its Application

2020 ◽  
pp. 003802292097031
Author(s):  
Arya Priya
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Study Type

A case study is one of the most commonly used methodologies of social research. This article attempts to look into the various dimensions of a case study research strategy, the different epistemological strands which determine the particular case study type and approach adopted in the field, discusses the factors which can enhance the effectiveness of a case study research, and the debate surrounding the role of a case study in generating theoretical propositions with broader applicability. The prime focus of this article is to engage the reader with the intention of stimulating them to contribute their own bit, in order to add greater novelty and freshness to the methodology of case study.

scholarly journals Educational Knowledge Brokerage and Mobilization: The Marshall Memo Case

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel R. Malin ◽  
Vijay Keshaorao Paralkar
Keyword(s):  
Educational Research ◽  
Source Material ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Research Production ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Knowledge Brokerage ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Practical Implications

The importance of intermediation between communities primarily engaged in research production and those primarily engaged in practice is increasingly acknowledged, yet our understanding of the nature and influence of this work in education remains limited. Accordingly, this study utilizes case study methodology and aspires to understand the activities and signature product (the Marshall Memo) of a particularly influential mediator of current educational research, news, and ideas: Mr. Kim Marshall. The article also examines the memo’s meaning to subscribing educators. Data analyses suggest subscribers greatly appreciate several aspects of the memo, which was found to draw from a wide range of source material that varies in terms of its research centredness and its practical implications.

scholarly journals Talent identification and location: A configurational approach to talent pools

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Maria Carmen De La Calle-Duran ◽  
Maria de la Luz Fernandez-Alles ◽  
Ramon Valle-Cabrera
Keyword(s):  
Talent Management ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
Configurational Approach ◽  
Management Positions ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Definition Of

Purpose: Talent management (TM) has become a strategic priority for companies that try to identify employees with outstanding performance and potential to hold strategic positions in future. In fact, talent is considered an intangible capital that adds value to the organization. However, literature does not provide a clear definition of talent, nor how to identify the talent in the company to be able to develop it. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to provide a definition of talent and proposing configurational approach as a theoretical framework to identify the different configurations of talent or “talent pools” to initiate TM process in firms.Design/methodology/approach: Case study methodology research based on four companies that have implemented talent management program in Spain.Findings: This paper provides a complete definition of what is understood as talent and potential. It also highlights that talent means people, that companies focus their TM on talent that can be developed and that talent pools can be found throughout an organisation, in management and non-management positions, and the relevant theoretical contribution of the configurational approach to explaining that a company's future competitive advantage is based on the different talent pools existing in its organisation. Under this theoretical framework, conceptual bases are established to enable progress in TM and the design of practices to identify, develop and retain talent that are different for each type of talent pools identified.Practical implications: The need to design and implement different TM practices for each talent pools allow companies to develop talent at different points in time to achieve their future strategic objectives.Originality/value: The proposal of a theoretical TM framework and an empirical field study dominated by theoretical contributions especially in a Spanish context, where there have been very few publications to date.

scholarly journals Qualitative Research in Sport Management: Case Study as a Methodological Approach

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan Morse ◽  
Char McEvoy
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Sport Management ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Sport Finance ◽  
Management Case Study

This paper presents qualitative research in sport management and suggests that case study is an appropriate qualitative methodology for research and practice in sport finance. The purpose of qualitative methodology is presented along with the process of a case study. The intention of this paper, for academicians working in sport management, is twofold. The first aspect is for researchers to consider using qualitative case study methodology in instances where such practice will progress the knowledge and understanding of specific situations while invoking a deeper response to research questions. The second facet of this paper focuses on the framework of case study methodology, as applied to a research project in the field of sport finance.

The Pacific Alliance

2021 ◽  
pp. 356-380
Author(s):  
Juan M. Gil-Barragan ◽  
Andrés Aguilera-Castillo
Keyword(s):  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Trade Agreement ◽  
Internationalization Process ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Internationalization Strategies ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The Pacific Alliance is a regional trade agreement (RTA) between Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. It is generally expected that the implementation of this RTA will provides benefits to all micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the forms of greater internationalization opportunities. However, there are concerns over the extent to which MSMEs have benefited from this commercial agreement. Thus, this chapter analyzes the internationalization process of 23 MSMEs from Colombia that exported to member countries of the Pacific Alliance. The authors, using case study methodology analyzed the internationalization process of these firms and aimed to identify their unique behavior. Results shows that the process began by the creation of networks, the identification of opportunities abroad, and the definition of the internationalization path for each firm. In general, the firms used the institutional resources available in the Pacific Alliance framework to achieve their internationalization strategies.

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