Straussian Grounded-Theory Method: An Illustration

Authors

Mai Thi Thanh Thai, HEC MontréalFollow
Li Choy Chong, University of St. GallenFollow
Narendra M. Agrawal, Indian Institute of Management BangaloreFollow

Abstract

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.

Keywords

Qualitative Method, Straussian Grounded-theory, SME, Internationalization, Transition Economy

Publication Date

6-25-2012

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.

DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2012.1758

Recommended APA Citation

Thai, M. T., Chong, L. C., & Agrawal, N. M. (2012). Straussian Grounded-Theory Method: An Illustration. The Qualitative Report, 17(26), 1-55. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2012.1758