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

Rashid, Yasir; Rashid, Ammar; Warraich, Muhammad Akib; Sabir, Sana; Waseem, Ansar

doi:10.1177/1609406919862424

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“…We adopt a case study methodology within our workable qualitative research design that aligns well with our research aim. The basic guidelines from the literature [53,54], as summarized below, are adopted to ensure the quality of our research framework:…”

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Towards a Secure and Scalable IoT Infrastructure: A Pilot Deployment for a Smart Water Monitoring System

Overmars¹,

Venkatraman²

2020

Technologies

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Recent growth in the Internet of Things (IoT) looks promising for realizing a smart environment of the future. However, concerns about the security of IoT devices are escalating as they are inherently constrained by limited resources, heterogeneity, and lack of standard security controls or protocols. Due to their inability to support state-of-the-art secure network protocols and defense mechanisms, standard security solutions are unsuitable for dynamic IoT environments that require large and smart IoT infrastructure deployments. At present, the IoT based smart environment deployments predominantly use cloud-centric approaches to enable continuous and on-demand data exchange that leads to further security and privacy risks. While standard security protocols, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), have been explored for certain IoT environments recently, the implementation models reported have several variations and are not practically scalable for any dynamically scalable IoT deployment. This paper addresses current drawbacks in providing the required flexibility, interoperability, scalability, and low-cost practical viability of a secure IoT infrastructure. We propose an adaptive end-to-end security model that supports the defense requirements for a scalable IoT infrastructure. With low-cost embedded controllers, such as the Raspberry Pi, allowing for the convergence of more sophisticated networking protocols to be embedded at the IoT monitoring interface, we propose a scalable IoT security model integrating both the IoT devices and the controller as one embedded device. Our approach is unique, with a focus on the integration of a security protocol at the embedded interface. In addition, we demonstrate a prototype implementation of our IoT security model for a smart water monitoring system. We believe that our modest first step would instill future research interests in this direction.

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Towards a Secure and Scalable IoT Infrastructure: A Pilot Deployment for a Smart Water Monitoring System

Overmars¹,

Venkatraman²

2020

Technologies

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“…In order to achieve the research goal, the case study method based on the desk research was used. The choice of case study as a research method has resulted from the fact that (Mohd-Noor, 2008;VanWynsberghe and Khan, 2007;Rashid et al, 2019):…”

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National Strategic Documents on Cluster Policy as a Source of Challenges for Cluster Management in Poland

Frankowska¹,

Justyna²,

Bembenek³

2020

ERSJ

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Purpose: This paper is aimed to assess the evolution of Polish cluster policy, as well as, to identify the key challenges for cluster management in Poland, which result from the framework of the conditions described by the national strategic documents in the field of cluster policy. Literature review reveals a substantial shortage of publications and research in the area of the issue under discussion, and presents the relevant research gap. Design/Methodology/Approach: So far, no document strictly dedicated to shaping the cluster policy in Poland has been developed. The following research methods were used to achieve the research goals: the desk research to identify and analyse the relevant national strategic documents, as well as the case study method. Findings: A detailed analysis of the national strategic documents on cluster policy with particular emphasis being put on the current European Union's programming period of 2014-2020 revealed a significant number of references to strategic documents of both longand medium-term nature, as well as, a particular inconsistency. It seems that this lack of coherence in the framework conditions for cluster management leads to negative effects of the functioning of cluster organisations in Poland. Practical Implications: Cluster policy occupies an important place in the economic policy of the European Union. Despite popularising the idea of clusters, a document strictly dedicated to cluster policy has not yet been developed. Moreover, the provisions shaping the cluster policy in Poland are presented in many strategic documents, as a result of which implementation of the policy, employing coherent executive documents and then support instruments, becomes difficult. Originality/Value: The value of the conducted research in relatively a new field is the identification of relevant strategic documents, the provisions of which make up the cluster policy in Poland, as well as its assessment in terms of the role and scope of impact on cluster organisations, and, consequently, the challenges for cluster management.

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“…To shed light on the processes that frame the CS practices of an MNE in a developing country context, this article adopts a single-case study method focusing on the CSA process implemented at Digi. A qualitive case study approach is utilised as it allows "for an in-depth exploration of intricate phenomena with some specific context" [64] (p. 1) and has been acknowledged as the most effective approach for addressing the "how" research question rather than "why" [64]. A single case study is considered as a suitable strategy for an in-depth examination of CS practices adopted by exemplar companies, with previous examples in Asia including Lenovo in China [65], BMW in Korea [66] and Hyundai Motor Company in Korea [67].…”

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Corporate Sustainability Assessments in the Information Communication Technology Sector in Malaysia

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The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda has further propelled the need for the private sector to engage with sustainable development. Corporate sustainability research seeks to specifically address this; however, extant literature highlights a paucity of research on how this occurs. In this study, we utilise an emerging process that has been identified to support managers in addressing sustainability—the corporate sustainability assessment (CSA). Utilising an in-depth case study and qualitative data collection, this study highlights how CSAs are a systematic and comprehensive approach to guide managers in how they can address sustainability. This study empirically examines three distinct but interconnected aspects of the CSA including the sustainability governance system, measurement of sustainability performance and sustainability reporting. With scant empirical studies on both CSAs and multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in emerging markets, this study provides unique insights into two key traits of MNEs to understand the interplay between home- and host-country contexts and the industrial sector the MNE is operating within.

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

Cited by 504 publications

References 42 publications

Towards a Secure and Scalable IoT Infrastructure: A Pilot Deployment for a Smart Water Monitoring System

Towards a Secure and Scalable IoT Infrastructure: A Pilot Deployment for a Smart Water Monitoring System

National Strategic Documents on Cluster Policy as a Source of Challenges for Cluster Management in Poland

Corporate Sustainability Assessments in the Information Communication Technology Sector in Malaysia

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