Case study methodology as a means of theory building: performance measurement in facilities management organisations

1 June 2001

journal article
Published by Emerald Publishing in Work Study

Vol. 50 (3) , 95-105
https://doi.org/10.1108/00438020110389227

Abstract

Uses a research study (involving case study analysis of performance measurement in facilities management organisations) to describes the process of theory building. From this study it draws out lessons about research strategies – from specifying the research questions to reaching closure – and about the strengths and weaknesses of case study method as a research tool.

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