Grounded Theory: An Action Research Perspective with Models to Help Early Career Researchers

Paul Manuell; Wayne A Graham

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Grounded Theory: An Action Research Perspective with Models to Help Early Career Researchers

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Grounded Theory: An Action Research Perspective with Models to Help Early Career Researchers

Paul Manuell and Wayne A Graham

e-Journal of Social & Behavioural Research in Business, Vol.8(1), pp.74-90

2017

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Abstract

Business and Management

Cognitive Sciences

grounded theory

action research

thesis writing

models

critical reflection

Purpose: Early career qualitative researchers in the disciplines of management and organizational behaviour often face stressful dilemmas of being unsure of how to progress when analyzing data and writing a thesis. This can derail research prowess especially when studying dynamic and complex issues in the management of organizations. This article is framed around the development and application of effective and easy to use new models which have been developed to ease processing data and reporting research. Examples are given which show how these models have been applied successfully when using Grounded Theory and Action Research. Methodology: This paper is a case study adopting participative Action Research, Grounded Theory and Process Consultation underpinned with a Constructivist paradigm in the disciplines of management and organizational behaviour. Findings: This paper shares insights from the application of models devised and applied during qualitative research using Action Research, Grounded Theory and Process Consultation. The concepts addressed are not of an empirical nature, but a positive evaluation of the application of the new models to help Early Career Researchers in the disciplines of management and organizational behaviour. Implications: The models add to the schematic resources available for consideration and adoption by PhD students and Early Career Researchers in the disciplines of management and oranizational behaviour.

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Title: Grounded Theory: An Action Research Perspective with Models to Help Early Career Researchers
Authors: Paul Manuell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
Wayne A Graham (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
Publication details: e-Journal of Social & Behavioural Research in Business, Vol.8(1), pp.74-90
Publisher: Australian Business Education Research Association
Date published: 2017
ISSN: 1838-8485
Organisation Unit: School of Business and Creative Industries; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450930302621
Output Type: Journal article

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