LONGITUDINAL FIELD RESEARCH ON CHANGE: THEORY AND PRACTICE

被引:1946
作者
Pettigrew, Andrew M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Warwick, Ctr Corp Strategy & Change, Coventry CV4 7AL, W Midlands, England
关键词
LONGITUDINAL RESEARCH; CHANGE ORGANISATIONS; THEORY AND PRACTICE;
D O I
10.1287/orsc.1.3.267
中图分类号
C93 [管理学];
学科分类号
12 ; 1201 ; 1202 ; 120202 ;
摘要
This paper reveals the author's theory of method for conducting longitudinal field research on change. The paper also discusses a range of practical problems in carrying out time-series research in organisational settings. The practical problems include dealing with time in longitudinal research; issues of site selection, choices about data collection and degrees of involvement the importance of clarifying research outputs. audience and presentation; and finally handling problems of complexity and simplicity associated with longitudinal comparative case study research on change. The paper concludes by discussing some ethical issues of longitudinal research field research, and managing a community of researchers.
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页码:267 / 292
页数:26
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