TY - JOUR
T1 - Composing qualitative process research
AU - Berends, Hans
AU - Deken, Fleur
PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - Qualitative process research is becoming increasingly popular, yet authors often struggle with creating an effective write-up. Process articles must demonstrate a close-knit link between process data and process theory, and, at the same time, engage the reader. This requires trade-offs among options for composing the presentation of narratives, concepts, and theoretical process models. This essay distinguishes three compositional structures authors can use to write up their findings—inductive, conceptualized, and model-led. We discuss their key characteristics, pros and cons, and conditions for effective use and offer exemplars for inspiration.
AB - Qualitative process research is becoming increasingly popular, yet authors often struggle with creating an effective write-up. Process articles must demonstrate a close-knit link between process data and process theory, and, at the same time, engage the reader. This requires trade-offs among options for composing the presentation of narratives, concepts, and theoretical process models. This essay distinguishes three compositional structures authors can use to write up their findings—inductive, conceptualized, and model-led. We discuss their key characteristics, pros and cons, and conditions for effective use and offer exemplars for inspiration.
KW - process research
KW - qualitative research
KW - writing
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U2 - 10.1177/1476127018824838
DO - 10.1177/1476127018824838
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85060660114
SN - 1476-1270
VL - 19
SP - 134
EP - 146
JO - Strategic Organization
JF - Strategic Organization
IS - 1
ER -