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This chapter provides an understanding of the consequences for empirical research projects, resulting from the methodological approach taken by researchers, and therefore serves as inspiration for researchers when planning, executing and reporting on such projects. In order to achieve that end, the chapter first sets out to offer an overview of different methodological approaches and how they impact researchers’ interaction with the business world throughout the various phases of the research process. Second, some of the challenges and research roles arising from empirical research projects are discussed, taking into account how they influence researchers when interacting with the business world and working within different methodological approaches.
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Sonne, AM., Ingstrup, M.B., Hansen, A.P. (2018). Understanding the Process of Empirical Business Studies: The Influence of Methodological Approaches. In: Freytag, P., Young, L. (eds) Collaborative Research Design. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5008-4_2
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