Using a Positivist Case Study Methodology
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This paper offers a rigorous step-by-step methodology for either developing or testing theories and contains specific and detailed guidelines for IS researchers to follow in carrying out positivist case studies. The methodology is largely inspired by the work of Yin (1994), Eisenhardt (1989), Miles and Huberman (1994) and several others who are strong proponents of and have wide experience in this research approach. It also relies on previous key contributions to the case research method in IS (Benbasat et al. 1987; Lee 1989). We illustrate how this methodology can be applied in IS research to help reveal new perspectives and empirical insights. In addition, the optimal qualities associated with several of the proposed concepts and the techniques and tools included in the methodology are presented. We believe that the illustrative case studies presented in this paper should be regarded as exemplars of the application of the positivist case research method and, hence, we strongly encourage IS researchers to follow their respective approaches. RÉSUMÉ Cet article présente une méthodologie à la fois détaillée et rigoureuse permettant soit de développer ou de tester de nouvelles théories. De nature positiviste, cette méthodologie est inspirée des travaux de Yin (1994), Eisenhardt (1989), Miles and Huberman (1994) et de plusieurs autres chercheurs ayant développé une expertise en ce qui a trait à l’application de cette approche scientifique. La méthodologie proposée ici est également inspirée des travaux antérieurs dans le domaine des systèmes d’information, notamment ceux de Benbasat et al. (1987) et de Lee (1989). Nous illustrons comment la méthodologie peut être appliquée dans le domaine des systèmes d’information (SI) à partir de quatre études considérées ici comme des modèles dans l’application de cette approche méthodologique. Nous encourageons fortement les chercheurs en SI à s’inspirer de ces études lors de la planification et de l’élaboration d’un devis de recherche faisant appel à la méthode des cas. MOTS CLÉS IB01 IS research methodologies AI0102 Case study research AI0801 Positivist perspective
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