Grounded theory in organization studies 1600-SZD-WM-TUwBO
This course will allow the reader to grasp the essential elements of grounded theory – a research strategy particularly suitable for the exploration of problems related to the perception of social phenomena rather than for the study of the “objective” reality. The course will provide an overview of the central concepts of the grounded theory (inductive approach, coding strategies, theoretical sampling) and explain the most important differences between the grounded theory and other research strategies. The following subjects will be discussed:
- Definition of Grounded Theory,
- When GT procedures can be used in organization studies?
- GT and other research strategies/approaches,
- Basic assumptions and rules of GT,
- Data collection in GT: basic techniques and tools,
- Data analysis in GT: coding strategies, categories,
- Other possibilities of data analysis,
- What is “theory” in grounded theory?
- Limitations of GT.
forms of classes: practical excercises, workshops, case studies, discussions and elements of lecture
Course coordinators
Type of course
Learning outcomes
The Participants will know basic concepts connected with grounded theory: the basis of inductive approach, theoretical sampling, coding, building categories.
The Participants will know what research problems may be addressed with grounded theory approach.
The Participants will be able to use the rules of GT approach, and design research projects according to it.
Assessment criteria
Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the permitted number of explained absences:
Participants are required to take active part in classes (preparing related material and readings, actively discussing, participating in group assignments) and prepare the final work.
Due to the form of work, the presence is required during the classes. One explained absence (excluding the last meeting)
Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session)
The final grade is based on class assignments’ results and final presentation+report. Resit session: presentation+report and written exam.
Methods for the verification of learning outcomes
Evaluation of class assignments + final presentation of participants’ own research.
Evaluation criteria
Final presentation: according to the criteria of the project provided during the first lecture
Class assignments: active and proper use of concept presented during the course and in readings
Practical placement
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Bibliography
Jemielniak, D. (red.) (2012), Badania jakościowe, t.1 i t.2, Warszawa: WN PWN.
Ciesielska, M.& D. Jemielniak (ed.) (2018) Qualitative Methodologies in Organization Studies, Palgrave Macmillan (vol 1 I 2).
Konecki, K. (2000) Studia z metodologii badań jakościowych. Teoria ugruntowana. Warszawa: PWE
Charmaz, K. (2009): Teoria ugruntowana. Praktyczny przewodnik po analizie jakościowej (B. Komorowska, Trans.). Warszawa: PWN.
Glaser, Barney G.; Strauss, Anselm L. (2009/1967). Odkrywanie teorii ugruntowanej. Strategie badania jakościowego. Kraków: Zakład Wydawniczy NOMOS
A list of supplementary reading will be provided during the course