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Email correspondence : a qualitative data collection tool for organisational researchers
This paper proposes a novel method for qualitative data collection in organisational research, that of email correspondence. This approach involves written communication between the researcher and each respondent, as a conversational dialogue is constructed. An overview of this method of engaging vvith respondents is provided. The author then discusses how email correspondence was used in two studies of middle managers, outlining both the benefits and challenges experienced. Lessons learned for future use of the method are also considered. Email correspondence proved a valuable tool in revealing respondents' workplace experiences, and this method provides opportunity for organisational researchers seeking to explore employees' personal reflections.
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Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (22nd : 2008 : Auckland, New Zealand)Pagination
1 - 13Publisher
Promaco ConventionsLocation
Auckland, N.Z.Place of publication
[Canning Bridge, W.A.]Start date
2008-12-02End date
2008-12-05ISBN-10
1863081496Language
engNotes
Reproduced with kind permission of the copyright owner.Publication classification
E1 Full written paper - refereed; E Conference publicationCopyright notice
2008, ANZAMTitle of proceedings
ANZAM 2008 : Managing in the Pacific centuryUsage metrics
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