Iterative triangulation: A theory development process using existing case studies

Journal of Operations Management

Volumn 16, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 455-469

  Lewis, Marianne W ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI   (United States)

Author keywords

Case study research; Flexible manufacturing systems; Measurement and methodology; Technology management

Indexed keywords

FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS; INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT; MANAGEMENT SCIENCE; OPERATIONS RESEARCH; SYSTEM THEORY;

CASE STUDY RESEARCH; ITERATIVE TRIANGULATION; OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT; TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT;

INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH;

EID: 0032119896     PISSN: 02726963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6963(98)00024-2     Document Type: Article

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