On the Use of Qualitative Research Methodology in the Military Organization

Ștefania Bumbuc

doi:10.2478/kbo-2022-0061

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On the Use of Qualitative Research Methodology in the Military Organization

International conference KNOWLEDGE-BASED ORGANIZATION

Volume 28 (2022): Issue 2 (June 2022)

By: Ștefania Bumbuc

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|Jul 2022

Abstract

The paper identifies and analyse some features of qualitative social studies that, in the context of the military organization, could create difficulties in data collection process and could have a negative impact on the validity and reliability of the results. There are presented the main aspects of qualitative research and methodology, and highlighted how the main characteristics of the military organization could influence the conduct of this type of scientific research.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kbo-2022-0061 | Journal eISSN: 2451-3113 | Journal ISSN: 1843-6722

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Language: English

Page range: 134 - 139

Published on: Jul 5, 2022

Published by: Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 3 issues per year

Keywords:

qualitative research,

data collection,

data interpretation,

military organization

Related subjects:

Business and economics,

Business management,

Management, organization, corporate governance,

Engineering,

Introductions and overviews,

Law,

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Volume 28 (2022): Issue 2 (June 2022)