Explain how a case study could be used to investigate a problem in an organization or group

Question 1

What to look at. (2)

Answer 1

• the ‘why is the problem happening’

- the ‘how social and psychological processes affect the thing undergoing the problem’

Question 2

Why would the researcher choose a case study? (3)

Answer 2

• to describe the problem in the particular group
• then work out how to change the situation
  = case study is a way to look at the problems manifestation in one instance and generalise to the other instances (this is possible because everyone is in the same situation)

Question 3

What are some field research and data collection methods available to researcher? (3)

Answer 3

• other participant observation
• interviews
• participant keeping a diary

Question 4

How should the researcher analyse findings? What next?

Answer 4

• ICA
• formulate new strategy to counter problem
• perhaps generate new theory from findings

Question 5

Explain how a case study could be used to investigate a problem in an organization or group

Answer 5

Explain: detailed account + reasons and causes
Example problem:
-20 schoolkids
-inner city
-mostly minorities
-not doing that well
-risk of dropping out later
-how do we keep them in school?

why minority children in a school class have motivational problems and a slow learning curve?
how social and psychological processes may prevent these children from learning?