Harmonizing Rigor, Relevance, and Insight
A Mixed Inductive Approach for Qualitative Analysis With the Gioia Methodology and the Gabek(R) Method
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2411991 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Konrad Kressmann (0000-0002-5843-6603), Julia Mueller-Seeger (0000-0002-8043-9827) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Qualitative Methods (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1609-4069 • E-ISSN: 1609-4069 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/16094069251342540 |
| OpenAlex | W4412027332 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 41 |
Qualitative research is currently engaged in a significant debate regarding the balance between rigor and relevance within the field of organizational studies, emphasizing the need for flexible methodologies to capture the complexity of real-world practices while maintaining structured analysis processes. This paper focuses on the integration of the GABEK(R) Method and the Gioia Methodology, both employing inductive reasoning, Gestalt Theory, and Grounded Theory while possessing distinct characteristics that can complement each other to overcome shortcomings within one method. The study explores their application in understanding organizational culture change in professional service firms amidst the rising trend towards teleworking. Additionally, the paper highlights the absence of prescriptive rules in the Gioia methodology for conducting gestalt analysis and discusses adaptations made to incorporate GABEK(R) features. Through systematic data reduction and thematic analysis, the study reveals deeper meanings and interrelationships within the data, contributing to a nuanced comprehension of cultural dynamics in contemporary workplaces. Ultimately, this research underscores the importance of methodological innovation in enhancing the rigor and depth of qualitative studies, advocating for approaches that are adaptable to the evolving flexibility demands of organizational research
Epistemology · Inductive method · Management science · Mathematics education · Political science · Qualitative analysis · Qualitative research · Relevance (law · Rigour · Social science · Sociology · Business Strategies and Management Research · Computer Science · Construction Project Management and Performance · Engineering · Management and Organizational Studies · Psychology · Philosophy
Promoting New Research Practices in Organizational Research
Analyzing Qualitative Data with MAXQDA
Using the Gioia Methodology in international business and entrepreneurship research
Building Theory about Theory Building
Enhancing transparency in reporting the synthesis of qualitative research
Sensemaking and sensegiving in strategic change initiation
A Systematic Methodology for Doing Qualitative Research
Qualitative research in health care
Finding Theory–Method Fit
Checklists for improving rigour in qualitative research
Seeking Qualitative Rigor in Inductive Research
Facilitating systemic eco‐innovation to pave the way for a circular economy
Utilizing Qualitative Data Analysis Software
Enhancing the Rigor of Grounded Theory
Qualitative Research Design
Reflexive Content Analysis
Considering quality in qualitative interviewing
| Citations per year | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |