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作者:Pettigrew, Andrew M.
作者单位:University of Warwick
摘要:This paper reveals the author's theory of method for conducting longitudinal field research on change. The paper also discusses a range of practical problems in carrying out time-series research in organisational settings. The practical problems include dealing with time in longitudinal research; issues of site selection, choices about data collection and degrees of involvement the importance of clarifying research outputs. audience and presentation; and finally handling problems of complexity...
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作者:Leonard-Barton, Dorothy
作者单位:Harvard University
摘要:This paper describes a case study methodology that combines a real-time longitudinal (three-year) study with nine retrospective case studies about the same phenomenon. These two kinds of case studies offer opportunities for complementary and synergistic data gathering and analysis. That is, specific strengths in each method compensate for some particular weakness in the other. For instance, the retrospective studies offer the opportunity to identify patterns indicative of dynamic processes and...
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作者:Glick, William H.; Huber, George P.; Miller, C. Chet; Doty, D. Harold; Sutcliffe, Kathleen M.
作者单位:University of Texas System; University of Texas Austin; Baylor University; University of Arkansas System; University of Arkansas Fayetteville
摘要:This paper describes assumptions, rationale. and trade-offs involved in designing the research methodology used in a longitudinal study of the relationships among changes in organizational contexts, designs, and effectiveness. The basic research question concerns when how, and why do different types of organizational change occur. Given this research question and a desire to develop and test generalizable theory about changes in organizational design and effectiveness, we conducted a longitudi...
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作者:Barley, Stephen R.
作者单位:Cornell University
摘要:This paper discusses the problems and processes involved in conducting longitudinal ethnographic research. The author's field study of technological change in radiology provides the context for the discussion. Specific attention is paid to how researchers can design a qualitative study and then collect data in a systematic and explicit manner. Consequently, the paper seeks to dispel the notion that participant observation and quantitative data analysis are immical. Finally, the social and huma...
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作者:Van de Ven, Andrew H.; Huber, George P.
作者单位:University of Minnesota System; University of Minnesota Twin Cities; University of Texas System; University of Texas Austin; University of Minnesota System; University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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作者:Van de Ven, Andrew H.; Poole, Marshall Scott
作者单位:University of Minnesota System; University of Minnesota Twin Cities
摘要:This paper describes the methods being used by the Minnesota Innovation Research Program to develop and test a process theory of innovation which explains how and why innovations develop over time and what developmental paths may lead to success and failure for different kinds of innovations. After a background description of the longitudinal field research, this paper focuses on the methods being used to examine processes of innovation development. These methods pertain to the selection of ca...