Download or read book Qualitative Methods in Organizational Research written by Catherine Cassell and published by SAGE Publications Limited. This book was released on 1994-09-09 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction considers the role and distinctive features of qualitative research methods in organizations, and discusses key debates about their use. The remainder of the book outlines a number of different approaches. The purpose, rationale and context of each approach is described, with guidelines on when and how it might be used. Case examples are used to illustrate costs and limits as well as advantages, and to draw out 'lessons learned' from practice.