Open AccessThe Examination of Change Management Using Qualitative Methods: A Case Industry Approach
Author(s) -
Aaron Smith,
Daniel Evans,
Hans Westerbeek
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the qualitative report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.335
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2160-3715
DOI - 10.46743/2160-3715/2005.1860
Subject(s) - typology , grounded theory , qualitative research , interpretation (philosophy) , sociology , change management (itsm) , league , qualitative property , public relations , marketing , political science , social science , business , computer science , physics , astronomy , lean manufacturing , machine learning , anthropology , programming language
Despite the number of theories explaining the nature and antecedents of change, there is no consensus on a universally applicable model. Competing theories have been tested using deductive methods focusing on hypothesis testing. This study has utilized qualitative methods for collecting data within the sport industry to provide an initial understanding of change within that case industry Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 29 sport managers across Australian National and State Sporting Organizations and clubs participating in national league competitions. Interviews were transcribed and coded in a grounded interpretation culminating in a typology of change types. Results highlighted that Australian sport managers were inclined to be flexible in both their view of the origins of change, and its effective management.