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In this course, different lecturers will be in charge. In the first half, Dr.Yokozawa will give lectures on the qualitative research method, mainly on the case study approach. In the second half, Dr. Yang will give lectures on quantitative research methods, such as surveys, experiments, and meta-analysis. The major subjects to cover in the lectures will be: 1) research paradigms, 2) research orientations, 3) analyzing techniques, 4) how to presenting qualitative and quantitative data, and 5) advantages and limitations of the multiple research methods.
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1. Introduction What makes the academic paper interesting
2. Lecture 1：Case study method, which approach to select
3. Lecture 2：Case study method, which approach to select
4. Lecture 3：Case study method, which approach to select
5. Lecture 4：Case study method, which approach to select
6. Discussion and presentation on Eisenhardt (1989)
7. Discussion and presentation on Sutton (1987)
8. Wrap-up
9. Introduction and overview of quantitative research methods
10. Survey research (1)
11. Survey research (2)
12. Experimental research (1)
13. Experimental research (2)
14. Meta-analysis (1)
15. Meta-analysis (2)
16. Wrap-up
Note. This schedule is tentative and subject to change.
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For the first half:
It is required to read the following two papers and answer the questions BEFORE the sixth lecture starts. Print out the answers and bring it to the sixth lecture. It is used during the group discussions.
K. M. Eisenhardt(1989).Making Fast Strategic Decisions in High-Velocity Environments. The Academy of Management Journal, Vol. 32, No. 3, pp. 543-576.
Robert I. Sutton(1987)The Process of Organizational Death: Disbanding and Reconnecting. Administrative Science Quarterly, Vol. 32, No. 4, pp. 542-569.
1. Which theoretical gap that this paper filled?
2. What are the differences and similarity compared to the traditionally structured paper?
3. What kind of information was presented in each section?
4. What is the research paradigm and research orientation of the Authors?
5. What kind of information is presented in the methodology section?
6. How did the authors present the qualitative data?
7. Your reflection on the paper and implication for your research
For the second half of the course:
Be sure to read assigned articles before each class and finish the homework. The reading list and the assignments will be uploaded on the YNU learning support system (the date will be notified in advance).
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Learning standards
・ Understand and explain that case study method has several approaches
・ Understand and explain that the differences between those approaches and the advantages and disadvantages that each approach has.
・ Able to apply the research method design to own research.
・ Able to comprehend the academic papers on comparative management and international through the methodological aspect.
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・ Have a fair understanding that case study method has several approaches
・ Have a fair understanding the differences between those approaches and the advantages and disadvantages that each approach has.
・ Able to comprehend the academic papers on comparative management and international through the methodological aspect.
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In this course, the grading criteria differs between the first half and the second half. The final evaluation will be the calculated based on the the first and second half evaluations.
First half of the course
・Group activities (group discussions and presentations)（40%）
・Individual Presentations（40%）
・Class Participation（20%）
For the second half of the course
・ Class Participation（20%）
・ Assignments (40%)
・ Presentations (40%)
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【成績評価の基準表】
| 秀(S) | 優(A) | 良(B) | 可(C) | 不可(F) |
| 履修目標を越えたレベルを達成している | 履修目標を達成している | 履修目標と到達目標の間にあるレベルを達成している | 到達目標を達成している | 到達目標を達成できていない |
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履修目標：授業で扱う内容（授業のねらい）を示す目標
到達目標：授業において最低限学生が身につける内容を示す目標
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9780202302607
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The discovery of grounded theory
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[by] Barney G. Glaser and Anselm L. Strauss,Glaser, Barney G. , Strauss, Anselm L.,Strauss, Anselm L.,
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Aldine Pub.
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1967
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