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Email correspondence : a qualitative data collection tool for organisational researchers

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posted on 2008-01-01, 00:00 authored by Melissa ParrisMelissa Parris
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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Event

Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference (22nd : 2008 : Auckland, New Zealand)

Pagination

1 - 13

Publisher

Promaco Conventions

Location

Auckland, N.Z.

Place of publication

[Canning Bridge, W.A.]

Start date

2008-12-02

End date

2008-12-05

ISBN-10

1863081496

Language

eng

Notes

Reproduced with kind permission of the copyright owner.

Publication classification

E1 Full written paper - refereed; E Conference publication

Copyright notice

2008, ANZAM

Title of proceedings

ANZAM 2008 : Managing in the Pacific century

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