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A framework for case study research - highlighting the reviewers' perspectives

Ekström, Thomas LU ; Johnsson, Carina LU ; Stenius, Olle LU ; Urciuoli, Luca LU and Näslund, Dag LU (2009) 21th Annual NOFOMA Conference, 2009 p.159-174
Abstract
<i>Purpose of this paper</i><br>

The purpose is twofold: to map the reviewers’ perspective of evaluation of case based

logistics and supply chain management research; and to develop a framework with all

criteria needed to design, conduct, and present rigorous case study research. This

framework can be used by both researchers and reviewers.<br>



<i>Design/methodology/approach</i><br>

An interview study is performed to establish how reviews currently are being conducted in

logistics and supply chain management journals. A literature review in combination with a

both divisive and agglomerate cluster analysis is applied... (More)
<i>Purpose of this paper</i><br>

The purpose is twofold: to map the reviewers’ perspective of evaluation of case based

logistics and supply chain management research; and to develop a framework with all

criteria needed to design, conduct, and present rigorous case study research. This

framework can be used by both researchers and reviewers.<br>



<i>Design/methodology/approach</i><br>

An interview study is performed to establish how reviews currently are being conducted in

logistics and supply chain management journals. A literature review in combination with a

both divisive and agglomerate cluster analysis is applied to develop the framework. The

framework is compared to the evaluation criteria provided by reviewers.<br>



<i>Findings</i><br>

There is an expressed need for a more structured and systematic review process for case

based articles. An established framework for evaluation of case based research does not

exist. There is a lack of standardized terminology in the field. A comprehensive framework

for case based research is developed and presented.<br>



<i>Research limitations/implications</i><br>

The research is focused on case studies only.<br>



<i>What is original/value of paper?</i><br>

This paper present both the reviewers perspective on case study evaluation and it provides

a comprehensive framework for all steps of a rigorous case based research process

including what aspects that should be included and recommendations for how and why

certain aspects should be included. (Less)
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Rigour, Logistics, Evaluation framework, Case study design, Peer reviewers
host publication
Proceedings of The 21st Annual Nofoma Conference, 11-12 June 2009 Jönköping Sweden
editor
Hertz, Susanne
pages
16 pages
publisher
Jönköping International Business School
conference name
21th Annual NOFOMA Conference, 2009
conference location
Jönköping, Sweden
conference dates
2009-06-11 - 2009-06-12
ISBN
978-91-86345-01-3
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English
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The purpose is twofold: to map the reviewers’ perspective of evaluation of case based<br/><br>
logistics and supply chain management research; and to develop a framework with all<br/><br>
criteria needed to design, conduct, and present rigorous case study research. This<br/><br>
framework can be used by both researchers and reviewers.&lt;br&gt;<br/><br>
<br/><br>
&lt;i&gt;Design/methodology/approach&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br/><br>
An interview study is performed to establish how reviews currently are being conducted in<br/><br>
logistics and supply chain management journals. A literature review in combination with a<br/><br>
both divisive and agglomerate cluster analysis is applied to develop the framework. The<br/><br>
framework is compared to the evaluation criteria provided by reviewers.&lt;br&gt;<br/><br>
<br/><br>
&lt;i&gt;Findings&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br/><br>
There is an expressed need for a more structured and systematic review process for case<br/><br>
based articles. An established framework for evaluation of case based research does not<br/><br>
exist. There is a lack of standardized terminology in the field. A comprehensive framework<br/><br>
for case based research is developed and presented.&lt;br&gt;<br/><br>
<br/><br>
&lt;i&gt;Research limitations/implications&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br/><br>
The research is focused on case studies only.&lt;br&gt;<br/><br>
<br/><br>
&lt;i&gt;What is original/value of paper?&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br/><br>
This paper present both the reviewers perspective on case study evaluation and it provides<br/><br>
a comprehensive framework for all steps of a rigorous case based research process<br/><br>
including what aspects that should be included and recommendations for how and why<br/><br>
certain aspects should be included.}},
  author       = {{Ekström, Thomas and Johnsson, Carina and Stenius, Olle and Urciuoli, Luca and Näslund, Dag}},
  booktitle    = {{Proceedings of The 21st Annual Nofoma Conference, 11-12 June 2009 Jönköping Sweden}},
  editor       = {{Hertz, Susanne}},
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  keywords     = {{Rigour; Logistics; Evaluation framework; Case study design; Peer reviewers}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  pages        = {{159--174}},
  publisher    = {{Jönköping International Business School}},
  title        = {{A framework for case study research - highlighting the reviewers' perspectives}},
  url          = {{https://lup.lub.lu.se/search/files/5480628/1478613.doc}},
  year         = {{2009}},
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