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Joseph Blase - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The phenomenology of principal mistreatment: teachers’ perspectives
Journal of Educational Administration, 2003Co-Authors: Joseph BlaseAbstract:This article, the first empirical study of its kind, presents findings from a larger qualitative study of principal mistreatment of teachers. A Grounded Theory Method was used to study a sample of 50 US teachers who were subjected to long‐term mistreatment from school principals. The authors discuss descriptive, conceptual, and theoretical findings about principals’ actions that teachers define as mistreatment. In addition, the inductively derived model briefly looks at the harmful effects of principal mistreatment and abuse on teachers, psychologically/emotionally and physically/physiologically. Implications of study findings are discussed for administrator and teacher preparation, for school district offices, and for further research.
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The Dark Side of Leadership: Teacher Perspectives of Principal Mistreatment
Educational Administration Quarterly, 2002Co-Authors: Joseph BlaseAbstract:This article, the first empirical study of its kind, presents findings from a larger qualitative study of teacher perspectives of principal mistreatment. A Grounded Theory Method was used to study a sample of 50 U.S. teachers who believed they were subjected to long- term mistreatment from school principals. The authors briefly discuss descriptive, conceptual, and theoretical findings about principals' actions that teachers define as mistreatment. The harmful effects of such mistreatment on teachers psychologically/ emotionally and physically/physiologically as well as on classroom instruction and relationships with colleagues are more fully discussed. Implications of study findings are discussed for administrator and teacher preparation, professional educators, and further research.
Walter Fernandez - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Using Grounded Theory Method in Information Systems: The Researcher as Blank Slate and Other Myths
Journal of Information Technology, 2013Co-Authors: Cathy Urquhart, Walter FernandezAbstract:The use of Grounded Theory Method (GTM) as a research Method in information systems (IS) has gradually increased over the years as qualitative research in general has become more prevalent. The Method offers a systematic way to generate Theory from data, but is rarely used to its full potential in IS as a number of myths and misunderstandings about GTM prevent researchers from getting the full potential out of the Method. To address this problem, we advance the general level of knowledge of GTM. We clarify aspects of the Method that are often misunderstood by novice users or casual observers and provide guidance to address common problems. Exemplars from the IS literature are used to illustrate the concepts and to promote the informed use of the Methodology. By doing so, this paper will contribute to improving the use of the Method and to the quality and dissemination of Grounded Theory research outcomes.
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Grounded Theory Method in information systems research: its nature, diversity and opportunities
European Journal of Information Systems, 2013Co-Authors: David F. Birks, Walter Fernandez, Natalia Levina, Syed NasirinAbstract:This article introduces this special issue by exploring the nature and diversity of the Grounded Theory Method (GTM) and the opportunities associated with its use in Information Systems (IS) research. As guest editors for this special issue and as practicing Grounded theorists, we feel that the nature of GTM is often misunderstood and its label abused in different ways. Therefore, in this editorial article, we attempt to clarify what we see as the essential characteristics of GTM. We also present some issues that are commonly discussed among Grounded theorists, but which are less well known publicly. We argue that GTM can be a powerful tool for IS scholars interested in Theory development, allowing researchers to conduct pioneering research with both flexibility and rigour. This argument is illustrated by the seven papers that we have selected for this special issue. These papers represent the wide variety of ways in which GTM can be used in our field. Further, they show how, through innovative uses of GTM, IS researchers can address some long-standing research challenges.
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Case Studies And Grounded Theory Method In Information Systems Research: Issues And Use
Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research, 2011Co-Authors: Walter Fernandez, Hans LehmannAbstract:AbstractInformation systems (IS) are a hybrid of information technology, procedures and people in organizations. The Grounded Theory Method (GTM) was at its inception explicitly developed for research about the interactions of individual human actors in predominantly social settings. Therefore, applying the Method to IS research-where organizational cases are often a dominant unit of analysis-requires both an extension of the Method and a wider interpretation of its guidelines. This research note discusses these issues and suggests an extended process of analysis of case-based data in line with traditional GTM canons.
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Grounded Theory Method the researcher as blank slate and other myths
International Conference on Information Systems, 2006Co-Authors: Cathy Urquhart, Walter FernandezAbstract:The use of Grounded Theory Method (GTM) as a research Method in information systems has gradually increased over the years as qualitative research in general has become more prevalent in information systems. GTM offers a systematic way to generate Theory from data, but is rarely used to its full potential in information systems. We believe that GTM is not used to its full potential in information systems because of a number of myths about its use that do not conform to the reality of the Method. These myths – the Researcher as Blank Slate, GTM is Inflexible, GTM Produces Low Level Theories that don't do much, and GTM is Positivist/Interpretivist – are discussed in this paper. Each myth is examined and some implications drawn for the potential use of Grounded Theory in information systems.
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ICIS - Grounded Theory Method: the researcher as blank slate and other myths
2006Co-Authors: Cathy Urquhart, Walter FernandezAbstract:The use of Grounded Theory Method (GTM) as a research Method in information systems has gradually increased over the years as qualitative research in general has become more prevalent in information systems. GTM offers a systematic way to generate Theory from data, but is rarely used to its full potential in information systems. We believe that GTM is not used to its full potential in information systems because of a number of myths about its use that do not conform to the reality of the Method. These myths – the Researcher as Blank Slate, GTM is Inflexible, GTM Produces Low Level Theories that don't do much, and GTM is Positivist/Interpretivist – are discussed in this paper. Each myth is examined and some implications drawn for the potential use of Grounded Theory in information systems.
Shahrin Sahib - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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understanding cyber terrorism the Grounded Theory Method applied
Proceedings Title: 2012 International Conference on Cyber Security Cyber Warfare and Digital Forensic (CyberSec), 2012Co-Authors: Rabiah Ahmad, Zahri Yunos, Shahrin SahibAbstract:Grounded Theory Method is gaining importance as a Method for Theory building about a particular phenomenon. One of the most important benefits is the ability to derive Theory from and within the context of data collected. In this research, the authors analyzed the data by using a Grounded Theory Method, in which the cyber terrorism framework is drawn. This paper proposes a conceptual framework describing the components of cyber terrorism from six perspectives: Target, motivation, tools of attack, domain, Method of action, and impact. The framework provides a baseline when establishing and defining the concept of cyber terrorism. The finding of this work contributes as strategic input to the policy and decision makers in formulating and developing better policy and strategy to counter cyber terrorism.
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CyberSec - Understanding cyber terrorism: The Grounded Theory Method applied
Proceedings Title: 2012 International Conference on Cyber Security Cyber Warfare and Digital Forensic (CyberSec), 2012Co-Authors: Rabiah Ahmad, Zahri Yunos, Shahrin SahibAbstract:Grounded Theory Method is gaining importance as a Method for Theory building about a particular phenomenon. One of the most important benefits is the ability to derive Theory from and within the context of data collected. In this research, the authors analyzed the data by using a Grounded Theory Method, in which the cyber terrorism framework is drawn. This paper proposes a conceptual framework describing the components of cyber terrorism from six perspectives: Target, motivation, tools of attack, domain, Method of action, and impact. The framework provides a baseline when establishing and defining the concept of cyber terrorism. The finding of this work contributes as strategic input to the policy and decision makers in formulating and developing better policy and strategy to counter cyber terrorism.
Rabiah Ahmad - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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understanding cyber terrorism the Grounded Theory Method applied
Proceedings Title: 2012 International Conference on Cyber Security Cyber Warfare and Digital Forensic (CyberSec), 2012Co-Authors: Rabiah Ahmad, Zahri Yunos, Shahrin SahibAbstract:Grounded Theory Method is gaining importance as a Method for Theory building about a particular phenomenon. One of the most important benefits is the ability to derive Theory from and within the context of data collected. In this research, the authors analyzed the data by using a Grounded Theory Method, in which the cyber terrorism framework is drawn. This paper proposes a conceptual framework describing the components of cyber terrorism from six perspectives: Target, motivation, tools of attack, domain, Method of action, and impact. The framework provides a baseline when establishing and defining the concept of cyber terrorism. The finding of this work contributes as strategic input to the policy and decision makers in formulating and developing better policy and strategy to counter cyber terrorism.
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CyberSec - Understanding cyber terrorism: The Grounded Theory Method applied
Proceedings Title: 2012 International Conference on Cyber Security Cyber Warfare and Digital Forensic (CyberSec), 2012Co-Authors: Rabiah Ahmad, Zahri Yunos, Shahrin SahibAbstract:Grounded Theory Method is gaining importance as a Method for Theory building about a particular phenomenon. One of the most important benefits is the ability to derive Theory from and within the context of data collected. In this research, the authors analyzed the data by using a Grounded Theory Method, in which the cyber terrorism framework is drawn. This paper proposes a conceptual framework describing the components of cyber terrorism from six perspectives: Target, motivation, tools of attack, domain, Method of action, and impact. The framework provides a baseline when establishing and defining the concept of cyber terrorism. The finding of this work contributes as strategic input to the policy and decision makers in formulating and developing better policy and strategy to counter cyber terrorism.
Cathy Urquhart - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Using Grounded Theory Method in Information Systems: The Researcher as Blank Slate and Other Myths
Journal of Information Technology, 2013Co-Authors: Cathy Urquhart, Walter FernandezAbstract:The use of Grounded Theory Method (GTM) as a research Method in information systems (IS) has gradually increased over the years as qualitative research in general has become more prevalent. The Method offers a systematic way to generate Theory from data, but is rarely used to its full potential in IS as a number of myths and misunderstandings about GTM prevent researchers from getting the full potential out of the Method. To address this problem, we advance the general level of knowledge of GTM. We clarify aspects of the Method that are often misunderstood by novice users or casual observers and provide guidance to address common problems. Exemplars from the IS literature are used to illustrate the concepts and to promote the informed use of the Methodology. By doing so, this paper will contribute to improving the use of the Method and to the quality and dissemination of Grounded Theory research outcomes.
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Grounded Theory Method the researcher as blank slate and other myths
International Conference on Information Systems, 2006Co-Authors: Cathy Urquhart, Walter FernandezAbstract:The use of Grounded Theory Method (GTM) as a research Method in information systems has gradually increased over the years as qualitative research in general has become more prevalent in information systems. GTM offers a systematic way to generate Theory from data, but is rarely used to its full potential in information systems. We believe that GTM is not used to its full potential in information systems because of a number of myths about its use that do not conform to the reality of the Method. These myths – the Researcher as Blank Slate, GTM is Inflexible, GTM Produces Low Level Theories that don't do much, and GTM is Positivist/Interpretivist – are discussed in this paper. Each myth is examined and some implications drawn for the potential use of Grounded Theory in information systems.
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ICIS - Grounded Theory Method: the researcher as blank slate and other myths
2006Co-Authors: Cathy Urquhart, Walter FernandezAbstract:The use of Grounded Theory Method (GTM) as a research Method in information systems has gradually increased over the years as qualitative research in general has become more prevalent in information systems. GTM offers a systematic way to generate Theory from data, but is rarely used to its full potential in information systems. We believe that GTM is not used to its full potential in information systems because of a number of myths about its use that do not conform to the reality of the Method. These myths – the Researcher as Blank Slate, GTM is Inflexible, GTM Produces Low Level Theories that don't do much, and GTM is Positivist/Interpretivist – are discussed in this paper. Each myth is examined and some implications drawn for the potential use of Grounded Theory in information systems.
