Qualitative methods in management research: an introduction to the themed issue
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of the paper is to introduce the themed issue about qualitative research in the business and management field
Design/methodology/approach
The paper considers some issues about how to define the term “qualitative research”, and then introduces each of the papers in the themed issue.
Findings
The contents of this themed issue demonstrate the insights that qualitative research can make into the management field.
Originality/value
A large amount of interest was generated in the themed issue. As a consequence, Emerald Publishing Group are launching a new journal which specifically focuses on qualitative research in this field.
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Citation
Cassell, C., Buehring, A., Symon, G. and Johnson, P. (2006), "Qualitative methods in management research: an introduction to the themed issue", Management Decision, Vol. 44 No. 2, pp. 161-166. https://doi.org/10.1108/00251740610650166
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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