The Case Research Strategy in Studies of Information Systems

Izak Benbasat, David K. Goldstein, Melissa Mead

1987-09-01articleMIS Quarterly4,715 citationsclosed

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Business and Management Studies Information Systems Theories and Implementation Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research

Abstract

This article defines and discusses one of these qualitative methods — the case research strategy. Suggestions are provided for researchers who wish to undertake research employing this approach. Criteria for the evaluation of case research are established and several characteristics useful for categorizing the studies are identified. A sample of papers drawn from information systems journals is reviewed. The paper concludes with examples of research areas that are particularly well-suited to investigation using the case research approach.

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