364-1020-07L  Qualitative Methods for Management Studies

SemesterSpring Semester 2020
LecturersS. Brusoni, D. Laureiro Martinez
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 15.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
364-1020-07 GQualitative Methods for Management Studies21s hrs
Thu09:15-13:00WEV H 326 »
04.03.09:15-13:00WEV H 326 »
16.04.09:15-13:00WEV H 326 »
S. Brusoni, D. Laureiro Martinez

Catalogue data

AbstractThis course addresses the main problems related to design, implementation and publication of qualitative research on generalist management journals.
Learning objectiveAt the end of the course students will be able to define what qualitative methods are, compare and differentiate the methods’ relative advantages, design and implement a data collection process, and analyze qualitative data.
ContentThis course addresses the main problems related to designing, doing and publishing qualitative research on generalist management journals.
The course is divided into twelve sessions, seven sessions in which all groups work together with the instructors, and five sessions (marked below with *) in which the groups work on their own on the course assignments.
The focus of the course can be summarized as:
Sessions 1 to 3: issues related to design decisions
Session 4*: polishing the interview guide
Session 5*: data collection and transcription (between 6-7 interviews)
Session 6: introduction to coding
Session 7*: development of the coding strategy
Session 8*: implementation of the coding strategy (training of coders and implementation)
Session 9: intercoder reliability analyses presentation and abstraction in groups (no results presented)
Session 10: aggregation and results presentation
Session 11*: individual reflection, writing one page and delivering it
Session 12: closing and discussion on publishing

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersS. Brusoni, D. Laureiro Martinez
Typeungraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationBased on participation and quality and timely delivery of assignments. Some assignments will be based on your own PhD project, which you will be asked to discuss with the others. Other assignments will be based on topics suggested during the course and for which data will have to be collected and analyzed. Participation in all sessions is a requirement.

Learning materials

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Groups

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Restrictions

Places15 at the most
Waiting listuntil 06.03.2020
End of registration periodRegistration only possible until 28.02.2020

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ProgrammeSectionType
Doctoral Department of Management, Technology, and EconomicsDoctoral Studies in ManagementWInformation