Case study methodology as a means of theory building : performance measurement in facilities management organisations

Amaratunga, RDG; Baldry, D

Abstract

Uses a research study (involving case study analysis of performance measurement in facilities management organisations) to describes the process of theory building. From this study it draws out lessons about research strategies - from specifying the research questions to reaching closure - and about the strengths and weaknesses of case study method as a research tool.

Citation

Amaratunga, R., & Baldry, D. (2001). Case study methodology as a means of theory building : performance measurement in facilities management organisations. Work Study, 50(3), 95-104

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2001
• Deposit Date: Sep 11, 2007
• Journal: Work Study (renamed International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management)
• Print ISSN: 0043-8022
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 50
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 95-104