Sunday, 17 June 2007

Methodology: Take 2

This semester is over. Bye-bye, students! I can have a peaceful time for a while.

My article got another twist and was sent to "Management Decision" journal. My supervisors say, "Squeeze your lemon". This is to be my second publication. I wish it will be accepted.

I have to start organising my finance for next semester as International students have to pay upfront. It costs over $9000 per semester. Everytime I prepare this amount of money, I think of a car. Doing PhD or buying a brand-new sport car... which is better option in my life? Although I get a $700 fortnightly stipend, it just passes from one account to another. Hum... do not worry about it! My partner got me a brand-new car anyway.

The biggest concern for me at this stage is still about Methodology. How many times did I mention it? But I am getting there. Where? It is the right direction (hopefully). The key is, "Back to basics".

As my research is in the field of management, I looked at scholars' works in "Management Research" and "Organisation Studies". Some scholars talk about methodology, such as in the book of Management Research: An Introduction by Easterby-Smith and others (2002, 2nd ed. London: Sage). I have found that case study research involves two approaches!

I am going to read this and sum up my thoughts. I feel I can get there (where?).

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