Abstract
Grounded theory is used by many IS researchers. Sometimes they apply it as a method and sometimes they apply it as a methodology. This different application stems from the debate between Glaser and Strauss; the originators of this theory. Some IS research implies the simultaneous use of case study and grounded theory. However, no conceptual/theoretical research for IS researchers yet specifies how grounded theory can be used as a method to be embraced within an interpretive case study strategy, to define a research methodology. This paper is therefore written to help IS researchers who are considering the use of grounded theory as a data analysis method in a manner compatible with the case study strategy, by first justifying the use of Strauss’s approach in this integration and secondly showing how this integration might be achieved.
Recommended Citation
Halaweh, Mohanad; Fidler, Christine; and McRobb, Steve, "Integrating the Grounded Theory Method and Case Study Research Methodology Within IS Research: A Possible 'Road Map'" (2008). ICIS 2008 Proceedings. 165.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/icis2008/165