How can we “Do” Lean’ Research Better? The Potential for Recognising the Missing Interpretive Approach

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Abstract

Based on lessons learnt from single case study, this research methodological practice paper proposes a research framework of directional steps for interpretive researchers conducting case study research within the field of Lean Management. These directional steps are important because while a large body of publications has accumulated on the topic of lean over the last 30 years, the philosophies and methodologies contained within have not been sufficiently challenged and are predominantly positivistic. Consequently, interpretive case research investigations are noticeably missing from the Lean literature and the discipline has been criticised for the lack of philosophical and theoretical progress. The framework presented provides legitimisation to Lean interpretive case researchers by standardising research practices and potentially enabling greater acceptance of this research approach within the Lean community.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication20th European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management Studies, ECRM 2021
EditorsManuel Au-Yong-Oliveira, Carlos Costa
Place of PublicationVirtual
PublisherAcademic Conferences and Publishing International Limited
Pages82-91
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781713832256
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event20th European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management Studies, ECRM 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 17 Jun 202118 Jun 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of the European Conference on Research Methods in Business and Management Studies
Volume2021-June
ISSN (Print)2049-0968
ISSN (Electronic)2049-0976

Conference

Conference20th European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management Studies, ECRM 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period17/06/202118/06/2021

Keywords

  • case study directional steps
  • interpretive lean research
  • lean thinking

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