The Use of Case Study as a Method in International Business Research

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ABSTRACT

This study is about the use of case studies as a method for international business research. The case study as research methodology is a strategy employed decades, but has gained greater acceptance. Its use is systematized which has allowed the application of this method is widespread in various disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, history, psychology, education, political science, economics, management, and a qualitative approach. It is considered that the case study as a research method allows selecting techniques, tools and procedures for analyzing the empirical evidence is obtained. But to identify its scope, it is appropriate to review the purpose and philosophical position underlying principles. Also the researcher who uses it to address the problems that are studied in the dynamics of the business research processes. It must be consistent with the proposals that you have to perform investigation. The approach that is being used to conduct the study is the secondary approach. Data is gathered from various online libraries and databases.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Introduction1

Theoretical framework1

Problem statement2

Importance of the study2

Aims and objectives of the research2

Research questions3

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW4

Case studies4

Other qualitative methods5

Online Surveys5

Online Interviews6

Why Case studies Matter6

Current Use of Case study in Research7

Case study in International business research8

Researcher attitude9

Overlapping Use of Case studies in Research9

Importance of business research and case study10

Application of case study methodology12

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY15

General design15

Investigation and Literature Review15

Sampling15

Literature Review of the Study16

Validity17

Rationale for a Qualitative Study17

Significance18

Underlying assumption18

Research Limitations18

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION20

Innovation and business research25

Activities in international business research29

Evidence and case studies32

Results in researches35

Scientific knowledge and case studies39

Theory and case studies42

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION49

Criticism52

Role of researcher58

Implication for future research60

Support from business researcher62

REFERENCES65

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Introduction

The purpose of this study was to explore the emerging use of case study in qualitative research fields. The focus was on examining case study in research, and how case studies are used in various ways within the social context of qualitative research environments. This study is qualitative in nature and is guided by two supporting theoretical frameworks, the sociological perspective and narrative inquiry. A multiple case study methodology was used to gain insight about why researchers decided to use case studies or case study in a qualitative research environment ...