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Organizing: how to study it and how to write about it

Organizing: how to study it and how to write about it Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review emerging approaches to field studies of organizing that aim to avoid the problems of traditional methods and techniques. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based in pragmatist philosophy and constructionist perspective. Within this frame, the paper starts with a brief history of fieldwork methods in organization study, continues by diagnosing their shortcomings in the light of contemporary developments, and ends by reviewing promising approaches to studying contemporary organizations. Findings – Young researchers are warned about possible risks and gains from experimenting with new methods. Originality/value – The potential value of the paper is in its function of a guide for organization scholars looking for innovative approaches to their study object. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal Emerald Publishing

Organizing: how to study it and how to write about it

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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review emerging approaches to field studies of organizing that aim to avoid the problems of traditional methods and techniques. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based in pragmatist philosophy and constructionist perspective. Within this frame, the paper starts with a brief history of fieldwork methods in organization study, continues by diagnosing their shortcomings in the light of contemporary developments, and ends by reviewing promising approaches to studying contemporary organizations. Findings – Young researchers are warned about possible risks and gains from experimenting with new methods. Originality/value – The potential value of the paper is in its function of a guide for organization scholars looking for innovative approaches to their study object.

Journal

Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal – Emerald Publishing

Published: May 9, 2008

Keywords: Organizational analysis; Organizations; Organizational processes; Research

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