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May 05, 2024
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HOD-883GT Advanced Research Methodologies: Grounded Theory2 or 4 semester credits
Grounded theory methodology is particularly appropriate for mapping out and understanding processes of change and development. The methodology aims to develop theory and explore hypotheses in the manner of empirical research. Grounded theory is particularly appropriate to inquiry about processes that are not well understood, and gaining insight about the ways in which dynamics are linked, resulting in important contribution to knowledge. The methodology can apply at various levels of inquiry, from the individual, to the group, to the organization, and even to the community. Grounded theory can be used to map out the pathways by which a spectrum of participants goes through a change from one stage of development or identity to another. At the group level, grounded theory can provide insight about group formation, group stages of collaboration, the dynamics of meetings, ways of making group decisions, processes by which groups learn or develop trust or map out a strategy. The methodology provides excellent tools for the examination of the pathways, stages, and sequences that may involve change and transformation in groups, including the dissolution of groups. At the organization level, grounded theory can examine patterns of promotions, hiring processes, strategy development stages and processes, ways of implementation of decisions, types and paths of communications in organization systems, processes of adoption of new technologies or practices, project and program development cycles, performance evaluation process, and much more. The exploration will include the clarification of the research, the disciplined collection of data, the dynamic reflection on the data via memoing, the analysis of the data with different coding schemes (Axial and Theoretical coding), and the formulation and validation of theory.
Pre-requisites: HOD-802
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Letter
Learning Outcome(s):
- Developing clear understanding of change processes and how to formulate grounded theory.
- Engaging data collection dynamically with data analysis though reflective practice of writing or “memoing” and developing coding strategies for organizing data collection.
- Demonstrate capacity to support theoretical ideas and claims with empirical data in process of theory formation.
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