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ECRM:
The European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management
Studies
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Volume 3 Issue 1 July 2005
Grounded
Theory: Its Diversification and Application Through two Examples From
Research Studies on Knowledge and Value Management, pp 57-68
Kirsty Hunter, Subashini Hari, Charles Egbu and John Kelly
Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
s.hari@gcal.ac.uk |
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The
grounded theory research method has been adopted by researchers across a
range of different disciplines. Two different examples that are currently
using the method as part of individual research programmes are explained.
These two examples form part of two separate PhD programmes that are
currently at similar stages of development making for a timely comparison
of the different applications of the grounded theory research method. Both
examples involve research conducted in the construction related fields of
knowledge management (KM) and value management (VM). A background is
provided for each study and the similarities and differences between each
application are outlined as well as the process and stages involved in the
research investigations undertaken. The use of computer software packages
is explored and a case for and against using such a tool is made to the
effect that this will largely depend on the nature of the problem under
investigation. The paper concludes with the suggestion that grounded
theory is a method that can be adapted to suit the nature of the research
problem provided that the fundamental aspect is adhered to which is to
ensure that the theory derived is ‘grounded’ in the data.
Keywords: grounded theory, knowledge management, value management, software
packages
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