Entering a Dialogue: Positioning Case Study Findings towards Theory

British Journal of Management - Tập 25 Số 2 - Trang 373-387 - 2014
Hans‐Gerd Ridder1, Christina Hoon1, Alina Baluch2
1Leibniz Universität Hannover Faculty of Economics and Management Institute of HRM Koenigsworther Platz 1 30167 Hannover Germany
2School of Management; University of St Andrews; Gateway Building, North Haugh St Andrews KY16 9RJ UK

Tóm tắt

Demonstrating a theoretical contribution is seen as a central challenge in case study research; however, the literature provides little guidance on the crucial step of positioning the study's theoretical claims in relationship to prior theory. This paper addresses the question of how to enter into a dialogue with extant theory in theory building case study research in the field of management. We present three ways of positioning to demonstrate a theoretical contribution, illustrating each with examples from recent case studies drawing on the dynamic capabilities approach. By distinguishing between seeking complementarities and dissimilarities in theory building, we add to this discussion and shed light on the benefits of entering a synergistic, antagonistic and pluralistic dialogue for making a significant theoretical contribution. Methodologically, we more fully specify how case study researchers can elaborate upon their theoretical claims in relation to prior theory.

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British Journal of Management

Tập 25 Số 2

373-387

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