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Birks, David F., Fernandez, Walter, Levina, Natalia and Nasirin, Syed (2013) Grounded theory method in information systems research : its nature, diversity and opportunities. European Journal of Information Systems, Volume 22 . pp. 1-8. doi:10.1057/ejis.2012.48 ISSN 0960-085X.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/ejis.2012.48
Abstract
This article introduces this special issue by exploring the nature and
diversity of the Grounded Theory Method (GTM) and the opportunities associated with its use in Information Systems (IS) research. As guest editors for this special issue and as practicing grounded theorists, we feel that the nature of GTM is often misunderstood and its label abused in different ways. Therefore, in this editorial article, we attempt to clarify what we see as the
essential characteristics of GTM. We also present some issues that are commonly discussed among grounded theorists, but which are less well known publicly. We argue that GTM can be a powerful tool for IS scholars interested in theory development, allowing researchers to conduct pioneering research with both flexibility and rigour. This argument is illustrated by the seven papers that we have selected for this special issue. These papers represent the wide variety of ways in which GTM can be used in our field.
Further, they show how, through innovative uses of GTM, IS researchers can address some long-standing research challenges.
| Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management | ||||
| Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Operations Management Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School |
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| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Grounded theory, Information systems management | ||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | European Journal of Information Systems | ||||
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. | ||||
| ISSN: | 0960-085X | ||||
| Official Date: | January 2013 | ||||
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| Volume: | Volume 22 | ||||
| Number of Pages: | 8 | ||||
| Page Range: | pp. 1-8 | ||||
| DOI: | 10.1057/ejis.2012.48 | ||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||||
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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