Qualitative Methods in Organizational Research

by Cassell, Catherine; Symon, Gillian

• ISBN13: 9780803987708
• ISBN10: 0803987706
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1994-07-01
• Publisher: Sage Pubns Ltd

Summary

A volume which explores the variety of techniques and frameworks available for qualitative methods in organizational research and intervention has long been required. This book provides just such a resource, focusing on qualitative approaches in practice.The introduction considers the role and distinctive features of qualitative methods in organizations and discusses key debates about their use. The remainder of the book outlines a number of different approaches.A feature of the volume is its diversity. Alongside well-known methods such as interviewing, participant observation and case studies, newer approaches like stakeholder analysis and tracer studies are included. The contexts described range from individual decision-making and personality assessment to working practices and employee relations, within organizations ranging from health care to multinational corporations.

Table of Contents

Qualitative Research in Work Contexts - Catherine Cassell and Gillian Symon

The Qualitative Research Interview - Nigel King

The Twenty Statements Test - Anne Rees and Nigel Nicholson

Question-Asking and Verbal Protocol Techniques - Graham I Johnson and Pamela Briggs

Repertory Grid Technique in Constructive Interaction - John G Gammack and Robert A Stephens

Discourse Analysis in an Occupational Context - Harriette Marshall

Participant Observation - David Waddington

Group Methods of Organizational Analysis - Chris Steyaert and Ren[ac]e Bouwen

The Analysis of Company Documentation - Nick Forster

Tracer Studies - Pat Hornby and Gillian Symon

Stakeholder Analysis - John G Burgoyne

Case Studies in Organizational Research - Jean F Hartley

Intervention Techniques - David Fryer and Norman T Feather