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Case 4. In search of a research philosophy
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late, over coffee. Janet had a thought-provoking discussion about research philosophies
meth.s tend. to be associated with particular research philosophies (Ms.°. and Clegg. 2003, Alvesson and Skoldberg. 2009; Mir et al , 20161, she began to wonder whether the way in which HARP had been fram.. designed and intend. to be used represented a particular philosophical perspectrve Enthused and intrigued. Janet decided to undertake further reading and drtcuss her rtteas with Brad She recognised that although she had only just b,un to understand her own assumptions a. re…, Ph,Ose.PhY. she coniel coml.. her re.arch P.Posal
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Chapter 4 Understanding research philosophy and approaches to theory development
Case study extension question: 4 To what ertent . you c.sider the way HARP is tram. and design. and is intend. to be us. represents a panKular philosophrcal perspective? Give reasons for your answer
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