Wolfgramm (1997) proposes a specific case study method called "The Dynamic-Comparative Case Study Method" (D-CCSM). An examination of this qualitative research method reveals a specific research philosophical stance (which I would say is quite positivist in orientation). It is a good intellectual exercise to review this method. I highlight the main ideas of this method for class discussion purpose:
- D-CCSM is based on (i) case research methodology, (ii) theory development, and (iii) the configurational approach to organization.
- It has the following desired research characteristics: (i) logical, (ii) systematic, and (iii) easy to replicate (which I understand to favour a positivist research philosophy stance)
- The D-CCSM process is depicted in Figure 1 of Wolfgramm (1997).
Due to the objective/ positivist research philosophy stance of the D-CCSM, this method, as a qualitative research method based on case study, should be more acceptable to the research communities that favour positivism and the objective research paradigm. Usually, these academic communities endorse the quantitative research techniques, but will most likely accept D-CCSM as a legitimate research method (though it is a qualitative research method). I would say that it is a useful intellectual exercise to examine D-CCSM to deepen our knowledge on the topic of qualitative research and case study research method.
Reference
Wolfgramm, S.J.F. (1997) "Towards developing a methodology for doing qualitative research: the dynamic-comparative case study method"
Scan. J. Mgmt. Vol. 13(4) pp. 439-455.
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