How can qualitative research advance the understanding of family firms’ internationalization? A multiple case study of family firms internationalizing into China and India

Author(s):  
Claudia Pongelli ◽  
Andrea Calabrò
2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 329
Author(s):  
Barbara Francioni ◽  
Fabio Musso ◽  
Giorgia Masili

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 329
Author(s):  
Fabio Musso ◽  
Giorgia Masili ◽  
Barbara Francioni

Author(s):  
Virginia Barba-Sánchez ◽  
Ericka Molina-Ramírez

The aim of this chapter is to offer an alternative to the emigration and marginalization currently experienced by indigenous Latin American communities by creating ecotourism ventures in their home territories. By fostering profitable and environmentally sustainable economic activities enabling them to remain in their settlements, it is possible to alleviate the problem of socio-economic marginalization which they currently face whilst helping conserve the environment and their ancient culture. Qualitative research has therefore been conducted by means of a multiple case study. This is an introductory work and the authors' preliminary findings highlight the importance not only of social networks in the creation of indigenous SMEs but also of the culture, values, uses and customs of such communities in the identification of the profile of the indigenous entrepreneur.


Author(s):  
Stacey Sneed ◽  
Chau H. P. Nguyen ◽  
Chrissy L. Eubank ◽  
Aaron S. Zimmerman

In the field of education, case study is a widely used qualitative research methodology. While there are a broad range of approaches to case study, the resources available to researchers is limited. Therefore, this chapter aims to shed some light on what defines a case study and some of the possible methodological variations. The goal of this chapter is to provide the reader with a foundational understanding of a case study as a methodology and how this methodology aligns within various research contexts in the field of education.


2022 ◽  
pp. 252-266
Author(s):  
Sydnie Schoepf ◽  
Nicole Klimow

This chapter focuses on collective case study: (1) what it is, (2) what separates it from other case study formats (case study and multiple case study), and (3) how to effectively use collective case study design for research. This chapter walks researchers through the overarching components necessary in conducting research using collective case study design, providing helpful strategies and examples the authors have found useful in their own research. While highly useful in qualitative research, this chapter also notes possible challenges to using collective case study design. This chapter concludes with a list of additional resources for more in-depth explorations of the procedural elements addressed.


2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luíse Bispo da Costa Dalé ◽  
Lucas Bonacina Roldan ◽  
Peter Bent Hansen

This research aims at analyzing how sustainability is being incorporated by industrial focal companies on supply chain practices within Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. An exploratory qualitative research was performed using a multiple case study strategy where four focal companies were investigated. These focal companies actuate with their supply chains in the electric-electronic, energy and footwear industries. Findings concluded that the economic pillar is still the most important for the investigated companies. It was also noted that the environmental pillar is becoming even more relevant, and the social one is still incipient within the practices of the industrial focal companies of the supply chains investigated.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-130
Author(s):  
Ronaldo de Oliveira Santos Jhunior ◽  
Gustavo Abib ◽  
Fabrício Stocker

The existence of risks is a premise in business-related matters, mainly in the exploration of international opportunities. Organizations seeking to operate abroad are potentially more susceptible to the risks that exist internationally. This study follows the behavioral approaches to internationalization and conceptual ideas about risk and risk perception in international business. The main goal is to understand how the risk perception of managers in Brazilian companies with different entry modes is configured. In this qualitative research, a multiple case study was carried out. The data collection techniques established were the analysis of documents and the performance of semi-structured interviews with managers responsible for the internationalization processes of six Brazilian companies. Regarding the risks inherent to these processes, there was a greater emphasis on country/political risk factors, followed by monetary risk. The risks perceived with greater evidence, considering the entry modes addressed, are also presented for a better understanding of the results.


1997 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Dirks

A qualitative research study was conducted of innovative instructors who use the Internet to deliver college level courses. The study focuses on key concepts expressed by all of the Pioneers as important and develops recommendations for other instructors beginning to use the Internet for instructional purposes. Results are presented on the problems encountered, the Pioneers' philosophies toward teaching and learning, and the Pioneers' motives for moving their courses to the Internet. This research is a multiple case study that used four instructors from a university in the South concerning three courses being taught over the Internet during the Spring term of 1996.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Halyna Handzilevska ◽  
Uliana Nikitchuk

In this article, the authors examine the problem of experiencing difficult life situations by persons with subclinical symptoms of depression through the prism of their mental representation of the problem of reaching happiness. The study empirically grounds on following: qualitative research (multiple case study) of subclinical depression; quantitative research of adaptation of Ukrainian migrants with high rates of depressiveness. On the basis of a multiple case study it is deduced that depressive concepts of happiness tend to be: 1) rigidly concentrated on the only one aspect of life; 2) over-demanding (especially toward others) to that extent that happiness seems unreachable; 3) over-evaluated, that can increase frustration and anxiety; 4) accompanied by expectation that happiness should occur itself. Impatience and whimpering are defined as peculiar feature of how a person with subclinical symptoms of depression passes through actual obstacles in reaching happiness. Considering these features, the depressive concepts of happiness appears to be quite infantile, therefore researches analyze the problems of persons with subclinical depression through the prism of the concepts of psychological infantilism. Specific presuppositions that underlie infantile expectations which had been explored during the study are revealed in the article. The quantitative study of migrants’ adaptation supports the theses of the childish nature of the depressive concept of happiness. Childhood scenario decisions and internalized parents’ drivers that are significantly related to depressiveness are given. The study highlights the role of biases and childhood decisions in irrational thinking of persons with subclinical symptoms of depression. These findings can contribute to understanding the problem of their social development. У цій статті автори розглядають проблему переживання складних життєвих ситуацій особами з субклінічними симптомами депресії крізь призму їх ментальної репрезентації проблеми досягнення щастя. Дослідження емпірично ґрунтується на якісному дослідженні (множинний аналіз випадку) субклінічної депресії та кількісному дослідженні адаптації українських мігрантів з високим рівнем депресивності. На підставі результатів аналізу випадків виснувано, що депресивна концепція щастя характеризується: 1) ри­гідною зосередженістю на єдиному аспекті життя; 2) надвимогами (особливо щодо інших) до такої міри, що щастя здається недосяжним; 3) надцінністю для суб’єкта, що може підвищувати фрустрацію й три­вогу; 4) очікуваннями, що щастя має статися само собою. Нетерплячість і капризування виокремлено як властиві ознаки переживання людиною із субклінічною депресією актуальних перешкод у реалізації бажа­ного. З огляду на ці ознаки, депресивна концепція щастя виступає як доволі інфантильна, тож дослід­ниці аналізують проблеми людей з субклінічною депресією також крізь призму концепцій психологічного інфан­тилізму. У статті розкрито виявлені в ході дослідження специфічні пресупозиції, що лежать в основі інфан­тильних очікувань. Кількісне дослідження адаптації мігрантів підкріплює тези про дитячу природу депресивної концепції щастя. Подано дитячі сценарні рішення та інтерналізовані батьківські драйвери, що найбільш значуще пов’язані з депресивністю. Дослідження підкреслює роль похибок судження і дитячих рішень в ірраціональному мисленні осіб з субклінічними симптомами депресії. Ці висновки можуть сприяти кращому розумінню проблеми  їх соціального розвитку


Author(s):  
Sheryl Chatfield ◽  
Robin Cooper ◽  
Elizabeth Holden ◽  
Kelly Macias

This paper represents the third in a series of reports published in TQR in which authors explore students’ experiences learning to conduct qualitative research. Prior researchers have suggested that emotional and experiential elements of the learning experience are key for students learning to conduct qualitative research; the use of arts-based approaches may help address these priorities. We gave students in a conflict analysis and resolution degree program opportunities to conduct qualitative research using either an arts-based or traditional approach to analysis. We identified several ways that arts enhanced the learning experience for students, and discuss considerations for instructors or others who would like to incorporate an arts-based element into research instruction.


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