The Case Study Approach: Some Theoretical, Methodological and Applied Considerations

Abstract

In support of the aims of the Defence Army Learning Organisation (DALO) research programme, examining learning in the Australian Army, this report presents an outline of the case study approach. In doing so, the report provides an overview of the following: (1) case study research and its theoretical underpinnings; (2) methodological considerations, including the purpose of case studies and the rationale for their use in social research; (3) the types of case studies and issues concerning sampling, data collection, and analysis; and (4) different approaches to reporting case study research. In addition, the report provides examples of some of the ways in which the case study approach has been employed by researchers to examine the significance of learning in Defence, wider military, and organisational contexts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA588465

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  • Mirela Stjelja

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  • Defence Science and Technology Group

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Air Force
  • Case Studies
  • Communication Systems
  • Databases
  • Engineering
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Knowledge Management
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Sampling
  • Software Design
  • Students
  • Surveys
  • Total Quality Management
  • War Colleges

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