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While interpretive research is
recognised for its value in providing contextual depth, results are often
criticised in terms of validity, reliability and generalizability,
referred to collectively as research legitimisation. This paper explores
the criticisms levied on interpretive case studies and presents a research
design that seeks to address these criticisms. The paper describes the
research template developed by the author and applies it to a longitudinal
case study carried out on a micro firm in the Republic of Ireland.
Following some detailed
evaluation and analysis the author concludes that legitimisation of an
interpretative case study is improved when an integrative approach
involving the combination of specific research techniques to relevant and
appropriate standards is adopted.
Keywords:
Interpretive case
study, qualitative research, legitimisation
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