Qualitative methods in organization studies: design, collection, analysis and interpretation of data 1600-SZD-N-JBO-ZJ
The course will cover the following topics:
- Qualitative methods in organization studies: when, why and how to use qualitative approach
- Different paradigms and schools of qualitative studies
- Research problems in qualitative studies
- Designing qualitative studies,
- How to collect data in qualitative studies
- Selected methods of data analysis and interpretation
- How to write texts based on qualitative studies: selected approaches
- Challenges and pitfalls in qualitative studies
- Assessment of the quality of the study. Ethical considerations in qualitative investigations.
Type of course
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
WG_1 - world achievements, covering theoretical foundations as well as general issues and selected specific issues of a given scientific or artistic discipline, to a degree allowing revision of existing paradigms
WG_3 - methodology of scientific research
WG_4 - rules for disseminating results of scientific research, also in the open access mode
WK_2 - economic, legal, ethical and other significant determinants of academic activity
Skills: Can
UW_1 - use knowledge of various scientific or artistic disciplines to creatively identify, formulate and innovatively solve complex problems or perform research tasks, and specifically: define the purpose and subject of research and formulate a research hypothesis, develop and creatively use research methods, techniques and tools, draw conclusions from research results
UW_2 - make a critical analysis and evaluation of the results of scientific research, expert activity and other creative works and their contribution to the development of knowledge
UW_3 - transfer research results to the economic and social sphere
Social competences: Is ready to:
KK_1 - critically evaluate the achievements of a given scientific or artistic discipline
KK_2 - critically evaluate own contribution to the development of a given scientific or artistic discipline
KK_3 - recognise the importance of science in solving cognitive and practical problems
Assessment criteria
Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the permitted number of explained absences;
Active participation is required due to interactive character of the course. Two explained absences are allowed.
Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session);
To pass the course participants take part in exercises, miniprojects and other forms of class activities.
Methods for the verification of learning outcomes;
Presentation of the projects in which participants use knowledge and skills obtained during the course.
Evaluation criteria
The quality of the projects will be evaluated on the base of: meeting formal requirements, using best practices presented during the course, meeting ethical standards in the field, demonstrating fluency in methods used for the project.
Practical placement
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Bibliography
Denzin, N.K., Lincoln, Y.S., (2010) Metody badań jakościowych, Warszawa: PWN.
Kostera, M. (2005) Antropologia organizacji. Metodologia badań terenowych. Warszawa: PWN.
Flick, U. (2023) An introduction to qualitative research. SAGE Publications.
Jemielniak, D. (2012) (red.) Badania jakościowe: metody i narzędzia. Warszawa: PWN.
Silverman, D. (2005) Doing qualitative research. London – Thousand Oaks – New Delhi: SAGE Publications.
Czarniawska, B. (2010) Trochę inna teoria organizacji. Warszawa: Poltext.
Czarniawska, B. (2007) Shadowing & Other Techniques for Doing Fieldwork in Modern Societies. Copenhagen: Copenhagen Business School Press.
Additional information
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