Causal complexity has long been recognized as a ubiquitous feature underlying
organizational phenomena, yet current theories and methodologies in management are for …

During the past two decades, a set of systematic comparative case analysis techniques has
been developing at a steady pace. During the last few years especially, the main initial …

This recently published book might add to our understanding of conducting case study
research and eventually writing a highquality case study paper. In general, chapter one …

Social phenomena can rarely be attributed to single causes--instead, they typically stem
from a myriad of interwoven factors that are often difficult to untangle. Drawing on set theory …

Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and other set-theoretic methods distinguish
themselves from other approaches to the study of social phenomena by using sets and the …

The Second Edition of An Applied Guide to Research Designs offers researchers in the
social and behavioral sciences guidance for selecting the most appropriate research design …

This book will help readers understand the practice of qualitative research--whether they
want to do it, teach it, or just learn about it. All the major research phases are encompassed …

This paper examines the development process of sustainable ventures by focusing on three
substantive markers, namely the ideas, actions, and exchange relationships articulated and …

Set-theoretic methods and Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) in particular are case-
based methods. There are, however, only few guidelines on how to combine them with …

Why do so many social innovations fail to have a broad impact? Successful social
entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations often “scale out” innovative solutions to local …