Open AccessStraussian Grounded-Theory Method: An Illustration
Author(s) -
Mai Thi Thanh Thai,
Chong Li,
Narendra Agrawal
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the qualitative report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2160-3715
DOI - 10.46743/2160-3715/2012.1758
Subject(s) - grounded theory , theoretical sampling , internationalization , coding (social sciences) , computer science , sampling theory , raw data , sociology , epistemology , qualitative research , management science , engineering , mathematics , social science , business , philosophy , international trade , sample size determination , statistics , programming language
This paper demonstrates the benefits and application of Straussian Grounded Theory method in conducting research in complex settings where parameters are poorly defined. It provides a detailed illustration on how this method can be used to build an internationalization theory. To be specific, this paper exposes readers to the behind-the-scene work to develop a theory on the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises based in transition economies. It describes each step from sampling to coding and then to theory formation, explaining the rationale each step of the way. The readers can therefore see how a theory took shape and develop from raw data to refined theoretical propositions/hypotheses.