Qualitative research, quantitative research and beyond

The recent paper of Cassel (2018) on the similarities between the skills required to conduct qualitative research and to perform management functions has rekindeled an old debate about the contrast between qualitative and quantitative research. The author believes that MBA students conducting qualit...

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autores: Tonelli, Maria José, Zambaldi, Felipe
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2018
País:Brasil
Recursos:Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)
Repositorio:Revista de Administração de Empresas
Idioma:portugués
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OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.periodicos.fgv.br:article/77357
Acesso em linha:https://periodicos.fgv.br/rae/article/view/77357
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Qualitative research
Quantitative research
Editorial
Pesquisas qualitativas
Pesquisas quantitativas
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Resumo:The recent paper of Cassel (2018) on the similarities between the skills required to conduct qualitative research and to perform management functions has rekindeled an old debate about the contrast between qualitative and quantitative research. The author believes that MBA students conducting qualitative research for the first time acquire managerial skills such as the ability to analyze complex environments, which is a fundamental skill for organizations today. The study presents empirical data sourced from students and managers about the skills acquired in the research process.