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Three case studies that illuminate the careers of organizing visions also help us understand important case boundary choices characteristic of this type of research. The choices involve: time frames, cast of characters, action focus, observational means, lines of interpretation, and contextual anchors. We argue that these choices are best regarded as open-ended and provisional, subject to being reconsidered over the course of a study, to maximize insights gained. We relate the choices to major challenges in making cumulative research progress from studies of organizing vision careers.

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Illuminating Organizing Vision Careers Through Case Studies

Three case studies that illuminate the careers of organizing visions also help us understand important case boundary choices characteristic of this type of research. The choices involve: time frames, cast of characters, action focus, observational means, lines of interpretation, and contextual anchors. We argue that these choices are best regarded as open-ended and provisional, subject to being reconsidered over the course of a study, to maximize insights gained. We relate the choices to major challenges in making cumulative research progress from studies of organizing vision careers.