2014
DOI: 10.2501/ijmr-2014-013
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The origin and success of qualitative research

Abstract: Qualitative research has at last achieved full respectability in the academic sphere, and the success of commercial qualitative market research is demonstrably substantial. This article traces the history of qualitative research back to the time when both strands meet, in an academic source aware of the commercial value of applied psychology, drawing upon techniques that seek to explore and explain human behaviour. It is argued that the modern understanding of qualitative research comprises a ‘package’ of comp… Show more

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“…The present studies employs an exploratory qualitative approach to provide insights on consumers' experiences and opinions largely used in academy for exploring new phenomena and draw up new theories (Bailey 2014). In particular, this approach allows interpreting subjects of the study and exploiting the emerging knowledge to contribute to the literature.…”
Section: Methodology Of Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The present studies employs an exploratory qualitative approach to provide insights on consumers' experiences and opinions largely used in academy for exploring new phenomena and draw up new theories (Bailey 2014). In particular, this approach allows interpreting subjects of the study and exploiting the emerging knowledge to contribute to the literature.…”
Section: Methodology Of Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The qualitative methodology emerged as early as 1925 as a tool for researchers interested in exploring and understanding human behavior (Bailey, 2014). Use of the qualitative research method applies when the researcher focuses on the how, who, and why of organizational processes (Percy, Kostere, & Kostere, 2015;Yin, 2013).…”
Section: Study Design Description and Parametersmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Studies show that the average workplace is now made up of four generations. There is a combination of individuals from multiple age groups including individuals near to retirement (Bailey, 2014). One of the main concerns for employers is that it's hard to manage a team that ranges from the ages of 16-60.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%