Theory building from cases: Opportunities and challenges

• Autores: Kathleen M. Eisenhardt, Melissa A. GRAEBNER
• Localización: Academy of management journal, ISSN-e 0001-4273, Vol. 50, Nº 1, 2007, págs. 25-37
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This article discusses the research strategy of theory building from cases, particularly multiple cases. Such a strategy involves using one or more cases to create theoretical constructs, propositions, and/or midrange theory from case-based, empirical evidence. Replication logic means that each case serves as a distinct experiment that stands on its own merits as an analytic unit. The frequent use of case studies as a research strategy has given rise to some challenges that can be mitigated by the use of very precise wording and thoughtful research design.