Qualitative Methods and Analysis in Organizational Research: A Practical Guide

Bringing together a wide range of qualitative methods in organizational research this book shows how they can be used in practice. The diversity of methods provided highlights the range of work issues and environments in which qualitative methods can be applied. A general introduction describes the development, position and value of qualitative approaches in research in organizations. Taking a particular method as its theme, each subsequent chapter then outlines its features while demonstrating its use in organizational research. The text is illustrated with detailed examples and each chapter concludes with an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of its subject. Assembling a group of leading experts i