Illuminating a methodological pathway for doctor of business administration researchers: Utilizing case studies and mixed methods for applied research

There has been a significant growth in Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programs and applied business research recent times. Whilst range approaches methods can be used DBA research, this paper seeks to add depth understanding the use mixed approach within case study designs. These complementary fashion with being collect data design. However, adoption method design failed keep pace UK commentary as value, application, implications adopting is currently lacking. Therefore, building presenting robust justification rationale their cited major challenge for novice researchers. This addresses lacuna by providing key decisions, conduct reviews current application practice, support candidates researchers make informed decisions.