Process tracing in qualitative causal analysis and its contribution to the study of organizations

Authors

  • Mario Marcello Pasco-Dalla-Porta Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0799-1033
  • Vania Estefany Cárdenas-Vuckovic Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Angello Augusto Hernández-Aburto Facultad de Gestió y Alta Dirección

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33361/RPQ.2021.v.9.n.21.473

Abstract

The study of causal links in social sciences has had a predominantly qualitative approach. Process-tracing is a valuable alternative in research with a qualitative perspective. Although it is a method broadly applied in certain disciplines, its use in the organizational analysis has been limited. This paper intends to show the methodological strengths of the process-tracing and highlight its relevance to the study of organizations. To illustrate the methodological design and analytical potential of this method, it was applied in a case study focused on the analysis of the strategic process in a vegetarian pizza chain in Lima, Peru.

Keywords: Process-tracing; Qualitative methods; Organizational analysis; Strategic analysis.

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Published

2021-08-31

How to Cite

Pasco-Dalla-Porta, M. M., Cárdenas-Vuckovic, V. E. ., & Hernández-Aburto, A. A. . (2021). Process tracing in qualitative causal analysis and its contribution to the study of organizations. Qualitative Research Journal , 9(21), 486–510. https://doi.org/10.33361/RPQ.2021.v.9.n.21.473

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 21 (2021)

Section

Projetos de pesquisa social e em educação: reflexão sobre caminhos metodológicos

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