Evaluating the social mechanism of investment subsidies using an abductive approach

Krupnik, Seweryn

doi:10.1177/1356389012460958

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“…The literature indicates that methodologies founded upon critical realism (Bhaskar, 1975) enable complex organisational phenomena to be investigated (Wynn and Williams, 2012) and underlying mechanisms to be exposed (Tsoukas et al, 2000). An iterative approach to analysis that combines qualitative and quantitative data gathered from multiple sources; utilises abductive and retroductive modes of inference; and, is based on critical realism, appears to provide an viable pathway along which to pursue the production of more holistic, credible (Krupnik, 2012) and methodologically pluralistic theories (Kurki, 2009) of how boards can influence company performance outcomes.…”

Section: Approach To Researchmentioning

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How boards influence business performance: developing an explanation

Crow

Lockhart

2016

LODJ

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between boards and board activity and subsequent business performance, in the context of high-growth companies, through the lens of decision making and business performance. Design/methodology/approach A critical realist approach was used to conduct a longitudinal multiple-case study of two medium-sized, quasi-public high-growth companies. Data collection included first-hand observations of boards in session, semi-structured interviews with key actors and the inspection of board and company documentation. An iterative approach to analysis was used to gain an in-depth understanding of how the boards worked and how they sought to exert influence. Findings The paper provides empirical insight about board involvement in strategic management. A proactive involvement by boards in the strategy development process and assessment of strategic options, and a collaborative form of board involvement in strategic management together with management is indicated as being important if the board is to exert influence beyond the boardroom. A conceptual model of a collaborative form of board-management interaction is developed. Practical implications The paper provides guidance for boards, suggesting that a more direct level of involvement in strategic management by the board together with management may be material to improved business performance. Originality/value The paper responds to calls for more research on the relationship between boards and business performance. It contributes much-needed first-hand evidence from within the boardroom.

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Section: Approach To Researchmentioning

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How boards influence business performance: developing an explanation

Crow

Lockhart

2016

LODJ

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“…Broadly defined in the context of R&D subsidies, it refers to granting subsidies to companies who are already more competitive. The beneficiaries take successful advantage of subsidies and are even more competitive after participating in the program (Krupnik, 2012). Although the Matthew effect is acknowledged in evaluation and among policy-makers, its interpretation from a public policy perspective remains ambiguous and the process itself is under-researched (Antonelli and Crespi, 2013; Pereira and Suarez, 2017).…”

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The potential of consecutive qualitative comparative analysis as a systematic strategy for configurational theorizing

Krupnik,

Szczucka,

Woźniak

et al. 2023

Evaluation

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Qualitative comparative analysis is gradually becoming more established in the evaluation field. The purpose of this article is to highlight the potential for evaluation research of engaging in consecutive rounds of this analysis. This is possible when approaching qualitative comparative analysis as a systematic strategy for configurational theorizing. To substantiate this potential, we present two evaluation studies on Research and Development subsidies for companies in Poland. Compared with the results of the first study, the findings of the subsequent consecutive qualitative comparative analysis studies were much more nuanced and helped in developing a full-fledged configurational program theory. In addition to elaborating on the strengths of a consecutive qualitative comparative analysis approach and the relevance of configurational program theories for evaluators, this article shares the main lessons learned in overcoming challenges common to such designs. Thus, concrete guidance is offered to researchers and evaluators who are willing to take configurational theorizing seriously.

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“…The number of examples given here is a compromise between the goal of showcasing all different applications of QCA and the limits on the length of the article. The examples are loosely inspired by research ideas implemented in evaluation studies conducted by the authors (Krupnik, 2012; Krupnik et al, 2015). We keep the descriptions simplistic for illustrative purposes.…”

Section: Examples: Innovation Subsidies Offered To Enterprisesmentioning

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Choosing a qualitative comparative analysis solution in multi-method impact evaluation

Krupnik

Koniewski

2022

Evaluation

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Qualitative comparative analysis is increasingly popular as a methodological option in the evaluator’s toolkit. However, evaluators who are willing to apply it face inconsistent suggestions regarding the choice of the ‘solution term’. These inconsistent suggestions reflect a current broad debate among proponents of two approaches to qualitative comparative analysis. The first approach focuses on substantial interpretability and the second on redundancy-free results. We offer three questions to guide the choice of a solution term in the context of impact multi-method evaluation research. They are related to the intended use of the findings, goals of the analysis and regularity theory of causality. Finally, we showcase guidelines through three potential applications of qualitative comparative analysis. The guiding questions would almost always lead to choosing the substantial interpretability approach. However, the redundancy-free approach should not be disregarded. Whatever the choice, researchers should be aware of the assumptions each approach is based on and the risks involved.

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Evaluating the social mechanism of investment subsidies using an abductive approach

Cited by 10 publications

References 18 publications

How boards influence business performance: developing an explanation

How boards influence business performance: developing an explanation

The potential of consecutive qualitative comparative analysis as a systematic strategy for configurational theorizing

Choosing a qualitative comparative analysis solution in multi-method impact evaluation

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