Grounded theory in practice: issues and discussion for new qualitative researchers

Jin, Tan

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“…These theories are considered to differ with respect levels of generality (Tan 2010) or conceptual abstraction (Urquhart et al 2010, Dey 2007. In this sense, substantive theories require comparative analysis "between or among groups within the same substantive area" (Dey 2007, p40) whereas formal theories draw from disparate groups within the same formal area.…”

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The non-adoption of supply chain management

Fernie

Tennant

2013

Construction Management and Economics

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Largely taken for granted within the UK construction sector has been a view that supply chain management theory is robust, relevant and reliable. As such it has formed a substantial aspect of previous and contemporary policy and government funded research. Despite this, the prevailing view of its development and diffusion over the last 15 years within the construction industry has been problematic.Coincidentally, prevailing debates within the supply chain management academic community point to the lack of unified theory, models of diffusion and strong connections to organisation theory. Using Straussian grounded theory; iterations between data and organisation theory provided a fresh perspective on the development and diffusion of supply chain management in construction. This inductive research provided contextually rich explanations for development and diffusion that explicitly connected with and drew upon robust, relevant and reliable theories of institutions, innovation diffusion, triads, quasifirms and mechanisms of organizational governance. These explanations challenge the simplistic assumption that chains and networks of organisations are holistically managed and controlled by any single organisation or institution in the construction industry. The paper therefore shifts the debate away from proselytising supply chain management towards research that explores rigor, relevance and reliability of supply chain management assumptions in construction. The paper also exposes the gap between industry practice and policy and, questions the extent to which policy and practice do, or should, constitute a recursive relationship.

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The non-adoption of supply chain management

Fernie

Tennant

2013

Construction Management and Economics

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“…Cette méthode est donc essentiellement l'inverse des approches traditionnelles qui consistent à vérifier des théories existantes (Tan, 2010).…”

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La méthodologie de la théorisation enracinée constructiviste pour une perspective nouvelle et nécessaire de l’adaptation des personnes vivant avec la schizophrénie

2015

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Résumé de l'article Cet article propose une réponse aux difficultés reliées à la recherche sur l'adaptation des personnes atteintes de schizophrénie et dont le soutien social est limité ou inexistant. En effet, la recherche actuelle à ce sujet semble plafonner et les résultats générés par les méthodes traditionnelles ont un impact limité sur la pratique. De plus, les approches utilisées ne réussissent pas à saisir le processus d'adaptation dans son ensemble et ne rendent pas justice à la réalité des personnes concernées. Pour répondre à ces difficultés, il sera démontré que la méthodologie de la théorisation enracinée d'orientation constructiviste offre un cadre prometteur pour l'étude de l'adaptation des personnes vivant avec la schizophrénie. De même, les avantages qui pourraient être tirés de l'utilisation de cette méthodologie sont présentés. Pour conclure, les retombées éventuelles d'une telle recherche sont abordées. _________________________________________________________________ RésuméCet article propose une réponse aux difficultés reliées à la recherche sur l'adaptation des personnes atteintes de schizophrénie et dont le soutien social est limité ou inexistant. En effet, la recherche actuelle à ce sujet semble plafonner et les résultats générés par les méthodes traditionnelles ont un impact limité sur la pratique. De plus, les approches utilisées ne réussissent pas à saisir le processus d'adaptation dans son ensemble et ne rendent pas justice à la réalité des personnes concernées. Pour répondre à ces difficultés, il sera démontré que la méthodologie de la théorisation enracinée d'orientation constructiviste offre un cadre prometteur pour l'étude de l'adaptation des personnes vivant avec la schizophrénie. De même, les avantages qui pourraient être tirés de l'utilisation de cette méthodologie sont présentés. Pour conclure, les retombées éventuelles d'une telle recherche sont abordées.

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“…The studies by Ellis, Vedi and Olaisen stem directly from their PhD research. Since then, numerous examples of the use of Grounded Theory in PhD research in the LIS field can be found, as referenced in Mansourian (2006) and Tan (2010).…”

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The use of Grounded Theory in PhD research in knowledge management

2011

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Abstract:Purpose: New PhD researchers sometimes face challenges when attempting to follow Grounded Theory principles to conduct their studies. These challenges may lead them sometimes to change its features or even prevent them from using the approach at all. This paper argues that, although challenging to implement, Grounded Theory is congruent with the nature of PhD research. It aims to provide an example of the application of Grounded Theory in a typically time-limited PhD research project without the need to change any of its key features and principles.Design/methodology/approach: The paper presents and discusses the research design adopted in ongoing PhD research which integrates the main guiding principles of Grounded Theory in a simplified four stage model of theory developmentFindings: The proposed model four stage research design includes: i) an uncertainty stage, where the primary focus is formed; ii) an emergence stage, where the core categories, which are the foundations of the theory, emerge; iii) an ambiguity resolution stage, where the grey areas in the emerging theory are clarified and iv) a maturity stage, when relationships between categories are defined and theory is refined. Originality/value:This research design can help new PhD researchers unfamiliar with Grounded Theory to develop a clear understanding of the process by simplifying and clarifying its main guiding principles, as well as integrating them into a clear phased approach that takes into account the iterative and non-linear nature of this methodology. It also places boundaries on the issues that should be dealt with within each of the phases of research adopting this methodology.

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Grounded theory in practice: issues and discussion for new qualitative researchers

Cited by 75 publications

References 36 publications

The non-adoption of supply chain management

The non-adoption of supply chain management

La méthodologie de la théorisation enracinée constructiviste pour une perspective nouvelle et nécessaire de l’adaptation des personnes vivant avec la schizophrénie

The use of Grounded Theory in PhD research in knowledge management

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