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Qualitative methods and analysis in organizational research : a practical guide /
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Bringing together a wide range of qualitative methods in organizational research this book shows how they can be used in practice. The diversity of methods provided highlights the range of work issues and environments in which qualitative methods can be applied.A general introduction describes the development, position and value of qualitative approaches in research in organizations. Taking a particular method as its theme, each subsequent chapter then outlines its features while demonstrating its use in organizational research. The text is illustrated with detailed examples and each chapter concludes with an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of its subject.Assembling a group of leading experts in the field, this collection complements and extends the previous work edited by Catherine Cassell and Gillian Symon on qualititive methods in organizationsal research. It provides further methods of qualitative data collection, while also covering methods of qualitative data analysis.Qualitative Methods and Analysis in Organizational Research will be an invaluable resource for researchers, students and practitioners in management, organizational behaviour, occupational and organizational psychology, industrial relations and human resource management.