Application of grounded theory in career research reviewed
- Ukpere, Wilfred I., Van Rensburg, Adele Janse
- Authors: Ukpere, Wilfred I. , Van Rensburg, Adele Janse
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Grounded theory
- Type: Journal
- Identifier: uj:5457 , ISSN 2039-2117 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13433
- Description: Most research studies pose some element of concern, discrepancies and controversy. Grounded theory (GT) research is not an exception. This paper provides an overview of how GT was applied in a PhD study about career transition phenomenon. It should be noted that it is not the intent of this paper to provide a detailed account of the completed study, but rather to provide a practical example of the process followed, which first-time GT researchers might find useful. Therefore, firstly, this paper provides an overview of GT in general, including two of the most controversial topics which are the use of literature and the application of qualitative data analysis (QDA) programs. Secondly, the researcher’s school of thought and her first-hand account of how grounded theory was applied, is explained.
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- Authors: Ukpere, Wilfred I. , Van Rensburg, Adele Janse
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Grounded theory
- Type: Journal
- Identifier: uj:5457 , ISSN 2039-2117 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13433
- Description: Most research studies pose some element of concern, discrepancies and controversy. Grounded theory (GT) research is not an exception. This paper provides an overview of how GT was applied in a PhD study about career transition phenomenon. It should be noted that it is not the intent of this paper to provide a detailed account of the completed study, but rather to provide a practical example of the process followed, which first-time GT researchers might find useful. Therefore, firstly, this paper provides an overview of GT in general, including two of the most controversial topics which are the use of literature and the application of qualitative data analysis (QDA) programs. Secondly, the researcher’s school of thought and her first-hand account of how grounded theory was applied, is explained.
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The story of the self: a grounded theory perspective
- Authors: Cameron-Smith, Celia
- Date: 2008-10-31T09:09:36Z
- Subjects: Identity (Philosophical concept) , Grounded theory , Self
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13909 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1425
- Description: D.Litt. et Phil. , The aim of this research was to examine the nature of the western self, using a grounded theory approach. The life narratives of a group of mid-life women were analysed utilising the method outlined by Strauss and Corbin (1990) and the data provided fertile ground for the development of a substantive theory of the self. In the past, midlife was considered a part of old age. Changes in western society have meant that midlife has become a significant life period. An examination of the nature of selfhood in historical periods as well as in Prehistory constituted the literature review. Modern and Postmodern approaches to the self were also examined. For the participants, the self occupied the area between identity and soul. The participants considered the soul to be the core of the individual. Identity was described in terms of gender, physical appearance as well as date and place of birth. Closely allied to the soul is said to be the individual value system. The participants regarded the self as having certain features including cognitive, affective, spiritual and physical components as well as unconscious elements. Moreover, the self is dynamic and has an inherent directorial capacity based particularly on individual thinking and feeling components. The substantive theory of the self suggests that the self constitutes a sense of existence resulting from conscious awareness of inherent personal capacity and awareness of the immediate present, personal past and projected future. The purpose of the self is to promote the survival of the individual. The core of the self is represented by the need to survive and is experienced as a feeling of continuity contained within the personal narrative. Survival is furthered by purposeful activity and the creation and development of meaning structures. The self rests on inter-related physical, cognitive, emotional-affective pillars, and responds to environmental currents. Thus the self is essentially a process and is given the feeling of form through the narrative capacity inherent in the individual. The self is situated in a self-space created by the interrelationship of the physical, cognitive and affective components in relation to the environment. Today, mainly through technological developments, the self-space has increased in size, and greater demands are placed on the individual self.
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- Authors: Cameron-Smith, Celia
- Date: 2008-10-31T09:09:36Z
- Subjects: Identity (Philosophical concept) , Grounded theory , Self
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13909 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1425
- Description: D.Litt. et Phil. , The aim of this research was to examine the nature of the western self, using a grounded theory approach. The life narratives of a group of mid-life women were analysed utilising the method outlined by Strauss and Corbin (1990) and the data provided fertile ground for the development of a substantive theory of the self. In the past, midlife was considered a part of old age. Changes in western society have meant that midlife has become a significant life period. An examination of the nature of selfhood in historical periods as well as in Prehistory constituted the literature review. Modern and Postmodern approaches to the self were also examined. For the participants, the self occupied the area between identity and soul. The participants considered the soul to be the core of the individual. Identity was described in terms of gender, physical appearance as well as date and place of birth. Closely allied to the soul is said to be the individual value system. The participants regarded the self as having certain features including cognitive, affective, spiritual and physical components as well as unconscious elements. Moreover, the self is dynamic and has an inherent directorial capacity based particularly on individual thinking and feeling components. The substantive theory of the self suggests that the self constitutes a sense of existence resulting from conscious awareness of inherent personal capacity and awareness of the immediate present, personal past and projected future. The purpose of the self is to promote the survival of the individual. The core of the self is represented by the need to survive and is experienced as a feeling of continuity contained within the personal narrative. Survival is furthered by purposeful activity and the creation and development of meaning structures. The self rests on inter-related physical, cognitive, emotional-affective pillars, and responds to environmental currents. Thus the self is essentially a process and is given the feeling of form through the narrative capacity inherent in the individual. The self is situated in a self-space created by the interrelationship of the physical, cognitive and affective components in relation to the environment. Today, mainly through technological developments, the self-space has increased in size, and greater demands are placed on the individual self.
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A literature review on grounded theory
- Authors: Reetley, Anneline
- Date: 2008-11-12T07:04:03Z
- Subjects: Grounded theory
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14651 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1615
- Description: M.A. , When Glaser departed from the University of California, Strauss was left to answer to those who critiqued grounded theory for its seeming looseness, its lack of variation, and the tangled description of it in their joint book, Discovery of Grounded Theory (Stern, 1994). Strauss' need to respond to critics led him in 1987 and in 1990, together with Corbin, to modify their description of grounded theory from its original concept of emergence to a densely codified, structured operation (Stern, 1994). Strauss's development of grounded theory differed considerably from the method that he and Glaser developed in 1967. Glaser (1992) said that what Strauss and his co-author, Corbin called "grounded theory" is "full conceptual description", and not grounded theory. Which method does the novice in grounded theory pursue? Which of the two methods is grounded theory? The goal of the present study is to provide the novice in grounded theory with an overview on the development and split in the methods. The aim is to help the beginning researcher make an informed decision when choosing one of the two particular methods of grounded theory. The first chapter of the book is a discussion of the history and development of qualitative research. The second chapter is a discussion of the history and development of grounded theory, which flows into a dialogue between Glaser, and Strauss and Corbin about their differences concerning the methods of grounded theory. The originators of grounded theory wrote their method mainly for qualitative researchers. Qualitative research developed out of the need to study social phenomena from the perspective of the participants. It moved away from numeric means of verifying theory, to develop an improved understanding of human behaviour and experience. Glaser and Strauss (1967) based the original approach to grounded theory on these assumptions about qualitative research. Strauss and Corbin (1994) then moved back to some of the positivistic assumptions of verification and interpreting the phenomena for the participants. This shift brought a major split in the methods of grounded theory. The rationale for this study is to provide a clear understanding on where grounded theory stemmed from. Strauss and Corbin published a book in which they explicated their method of grounded theory. Glaser (1992) felt that the original method of grounded theory was lost in Strauss and Corbin's (1990) book and he set out to correct the methods outlined in their book. He wrote a book analysing Strauss and Corbin's (1990) ideas of grounded theory. This dissertation presents the reader with a detailed explanation of Strauss's method and Glaser's method of grounded theory. Epistemologically Strauss and Corbin (1990) seem to have a different stance from Glaser (1992) with regard to grounded theory. I found that Strauss and Corbin's lack of reference to past books and publications of grounded theory might have caused them to depart from the original and fundamental ideas of grounded theory. Strauss and Corbin returned to that which grounded theory moved away from. From this point of view, I would rather support the Glaserian method of grounded theory because it holds more purely to the original method of grounded theory, notwithstanding that Strauss and Corbin did make tremendous contributions to the grounded theory methodology. This division in grounded theory will not end unless the loyal followers of grounded theory somehow merge the two theories to develop a unified theory.
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- Authors: Reetley, Anneline
- Date: 2008-11-12T07:04:03Z
- Subjects: Grounded theory
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14651 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1615
- Description: M.A. , When Glaser departed from the University of California, Strauss was left to answer to those who critiqued grounded theory for its seeming looseness, its lack of variation, and the tangled description of it in their joint book, Discovery of Grounded Theory (Stern, 1994). Strauss' need to respond to critics led him in 1987 and in 1990, together with Corbin, to modify their description of grounded theory from its original concept of emergence to a densely codified, structured operation (Stern, 1994). Strauss's development of grounded theory differed considerably from the method that he and Glaser developed in 1967. Glaser (1992) said that what Strauss and his co-author, Corbin called "grounded theory" is "full conceptual description", and not grounded theory. Which method does the novice in grounded theory pursue? Which of the two methods is grounded theory? The goal of the present study is to provide the novice in grounded theory with an overview on the development and split in the methods. The aim is to help the beginning researcher make an informed decision when choosing one of the two particular methods of grounded theory. The first chapter of the book is a discussion of the history and development of qualitative research. The second chapter is a discussion of the history and development of grounded theory, which flows into a dialogue between Glaser, and Strauss and Corbin about their differences concerning the methods of grounded theory. The originators of grounded theory wrote their method mainly for qualitative researchers. Qualitative research developed out of the need to study social phenomena from the perspective of the participants. It moved away from numeric means of verifying theory, to develop an improved understanding of human behaviour and experience. Glaser and Strauss (1967) based the original approach to grounded theory on these assumptions about qualitative research. Strauss and Corbin (1994) then moved back to some of the positivistic assumptions of verification and interpreting the phenomena for the participants. This shift brought a major split in the methods of grounded theory. The rationale for this study is to provide a clear understanding on where grounded theory stemmed from. Strauss and Corbin published a book in which they explicated their method of grounded theory. Glaser (1992) felt that the original method of grounded theory was lost in Strauss and Corbin's (1990) book and he set out to correct the methods outlined in their book. He wrote a book analysing Strauss and Corbin's (1990) ideas of grounded theory. This dissertation presents the reader with a detailed explanation of Strauss's method and Glaser's method of grounded theory. Epistemologically Strauss and Corbin (1990) seem to have a different stance from Glaser (1992) with regard to grounded theory. I found that Strauss and Corbin's lack of reference to past books and publications of grounded theory might have caused them to depart from the original and fundamental ideas of grounded theory. Strauss and Corbin returned to that which grounded theory moved away from. From this point of view, I would rather support the Glaserian method of grounded theory because it holds more purely to the original method of grounded theory, notwithstanding that Strauss and Corbin did make tremendous contributions to the grounded theory methodology. This division in grounded theory will not end unless the loyal followers of grounded theory somehow merge the two theories to develop a unified theory.
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Enhancing service delivery in local government: the case of a district municipality.
- Pretorius, D., Schurink, W.J.
- Authors: Pretorius, D. , Schurink, W.J.
- Date: 2007
- Subjects: Leadership , Retro advanced leadership model , Leadership performance , Legislative imperatives , Governance , Service delivery , Monitoring , Grounded theory
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5699 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2946
- Description: This article offers a leadership. It offers a leadership model for enhancing service delivery within local government. Applying modernist qualitative methodology, particularly a combination of casing and grounded theory, the study offers the Retro Advanced Leadership Model which comprises (1) management of leadership performance, (2) legislative imperatives, (3) the achievement of realistic goals, and (4) continuous maintenance and monitoring of achievements. Key implications and recommendations are provided.
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- Authors: Pretorius, D. , Schurink, W.J.
- Date: 2007
- Subjects: Leadership , Retro advanced leadership model , Leadership performance , Legislative imperatives , Governance , Service delivery , Monitoring , Grounded theory
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5699 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2946
- Description: This article offers a leadership. It offers a leadership model for enhancing service delivery within local government. Applying modernist qualitative methodology, particularly a combination of casing and grounded theory, the study offers the Retro Advanced Leadership Model which comprises (1) management of leadership performance, (2) legislative imperatives, (3) the achievement of realistic goals, and (4) continuous maintenance and monitoring of achievements. Key implications and recommendations are provided.
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Variables influencing change leadership competencies to strategically manage transformation in the South African public sector
- Jarbandhan, Dawchund Bugwandeen
- Authors: Jarbandhan, Dawchund Bugwandeen
- Date: 2013-04-10
- Subjects: Leadership - South Africa , Strategic planning - South Africa , Public administration - South Africa , Organizational change - South Africa , Grounded theory
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7438 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8296
- Description: D.Litt. et Phil. (Public Management and Governance) , This study focused on the variables that influence change leadership competencies to strategically manage transformation within the South African public sector. One of the key aims was to develop a competency framework for transformational leaders in senior public management positions. The thesis provided a conceptual description and explanation of appropriate and adequate leadership concepts, theories, approaches and phenomena that influence leadership role competencies for change management. It also contributed to a specific level of understanding of appropriate and adequate change concepts, theories and phenomena regarding the problem of change leadership role competencies. Furthermore, the study also investigated strategic leadership concepts, theories and approaches for addressing the problem of strategic leadership role competencies. A modernist qualitative research methodology was followed, where grounded theory was applied as the research strategy. Furthermore, a qualitative coding paradigm was established to develop an integrated model of strategic and transformational leadership competencies in order to manage organisational change. Importantly, the qualitative coding paradigm was developed to enable public sector employers to develop a competency framework that encompass the key leadership skills, behaviours, attributes and knowledge for senior public managers who have to cope effectively with organisational change within a public sector environment. The study contributed to the development of a substantive theory of the organisational change process. Furthermore, on a practical level, it contributed to the disciplinary and methodological fields of Public Management, Public Leadership and Public Governance.
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- Authors: Jarbandhan, Dawchund Bugwandeen
- Date: 2013-04-10
- Subjects: Leadership - South Africa , Strategic planning - South Africa , Public administration - South Africa , Organizational change - South Africa , Grounded theory
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7438 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8296
- Description: D.Litt. et Phil. (Public Management and Governance) , This study focused on the variables that influence change leadership competencies to strategically manage transformation within the South African public sector. One of the key aims was to develop a competency framework for transformational leaders in senior public management positions. The thesis provided a conceptual description and explanation of appropriate and adequate leadership concepts, theories, approaches and phenomena that influence leadership role competencies for change management. It also contributed to a specific level of understanding of appropriate and adequate change concepts, theories and phenomena regarding the problem of change leadership role competencies. Furthermore, the study also investigated strategic leadership concepts, theories and approaches for addressing the problem of strategic leadership role competencies. A modernist qualitative research methodology was followed, where grounded theory was applied as the research strategy. Furthermore, a qualitative coding paradigm was established to develop an integrated model of strategic and transformational leadership competencies in order to manage organisational change. Importantly, the qualitative coding paradigm was developed to enable public sector employers to develop a competency framework that encompass the key leadership skills, behaviours, attributes and knowledge for senior public managers who have to cope effectively with organisational change within a public sector environment. The study contributed to the development of a substantive theory of the organisational change process. Furthermore, on a practical level, it contributed to the disciplinary and methodological fields of Public Management, Public Leadership and Public Governance.
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The rehabilitative needs of female offenders: a conceptual framework
- Authors: Dannerup, Janne
- Date: 2008-10-31T09:13:15Z
- Subjects: Female offenders rehabilitation , Women prisoners rehabilitation , Grounded theory
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13954 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1431
- Description: D. Litt. et Phil. , The aim of this study was to develop a comprehensive framework for the rehabilitative needs of female offenders, through the use of Grounded Theory methodology. The framework took the form of a two-axis structure, with axis one encompassing the management of prisons and staff, and axis two dealing with the management and rehabilitation of prisoners. Axis two was conceptualised as a sequence of stages from the start of imprisonment until post-release. The framework is offered as a holistic structure for the development and integration of rehabilitative programmes. The framework is anticipated to assist in obtaining additional funding and support from the business community in order to make rehabilitative programmes available to a greater number of prisoners. The framework may also enable individuals and companies to determine where the specific resources at their disposal could be put to use with the greatest effect.
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- Authors: Dannerup, Janne
- Date: 2008-10-31T09:13:15Z
- Subjects: Female offenders rehabilitation , Women prisoners rehabilitation , Grounded theory
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13954 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1431
- Description: D. Litt. et Phil. , The aim of this study was to develop a comprehensive framework for the rehabilitative needs of female offenders, through the use of Grounded Theory methodology. The framework took the form of a two-axis structure, with axis one encompassing the management of prisons and staff, and axis two dealing with the management and rehabilitation of prisoners. Axis two was conceptualised as a sequence of stages from the start of imprisonment until post-release. The framework is offered as a holistic structure for the development and integration of rehabilitative programmes. The framework is anticipated to assist in obtaining additional funding and support from the business community in order to make rehabilitative programmes available to a greater number of prisoners. The framework may also enable individuals and companies to determine where the specific resources at their disposal could be put to use with the greatest effect.
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Transformational leadership as a catalyst to higher levels of consciousness in social systems
- Authors: Toendepi, Joyce
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Transformational leadership , Social learning , Grounded theory , Social systems
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/237821 , uj:24373
- Description: M.Phil. , Abstract: The need to involve stakeholders in the decision making and policy formulation processes has received considerable attention in research. The findings show that in South Africa there has been a biased preference of scientific knowledge in most decision-making processes, yet solutions could be enriched by non-scientific sources of knowledge and experiences of the people whose lives are affected by such decisions and policies. However, a draw-back in such a process is whether the general populous is equipped enough to be able to participate meaningfully in such debates. The focus of this study was to explore the catalytic aspect of leadership in raising social consciousness to higher levels where it enables the general population to be able to contribute to transformational debates. The study used the current South African social system data. It seems the leadership in certain communities within South Africa may have an impact on the social unrests activities like service delivery protests, xenophobic attacks, violent crime, racism and vandalism through their failure to galvanise society on shared values and norms. Managing complexity calls for more than just technical knowledge it calls for people’s ability to make adaptive changes in their thinking systems, beliefs and behaviours. It also requires the harnessing of collective intelligence and wisdom. This then makes it a leadership issue to catalyse collective consciousness to a level where it can influence societal transformation in order to achieve consensus on the distribution of wealth and to generally influence the collective to view reality through one lens. Grounded Theory was the methodology found suitable in exploring the research problem because of its strength in systemic integration of data and its distinctive attribute of using participants’ voices in the narrative. The three coding stages of open, axial and selective coding were utilised in analysing data and leadership came out as the core category. A realist tale style of data presentation was adopted and this allows direct quotations from the interview scripts to be used in reporting on the participants’ experiences. The main findings of the study were that a catalytic leader is a relationship builder who is an adept communicator and displays a particular character and behaviour that is enhanced by certain competencies. The emergent theory was on how leadership as...
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- Authors: Toendepi, Joyce
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Transformational leadership , Social learning , Grounded theory , Social systems
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/237821 , uj:24373
- Description: M.Phil. , Abstract: The need to involve stakeholders in the decision making and policy formulation processes has received considerable attention in research. The findings show that in South Africa there has been a biased preference of scientific knowledge in most decision-making processes, yet solutions could be enriched by non-scientific sources of knowledge and experiences of the people whose lives are affected by such decisions and policies. However, a draw-back in such a process is whether the general populous is equipped enough to be able to participate meaningfully in such debates. The focus of this study was to explore the catalytic aspect of leadership in raising social consciousness to higher levels where it enables the general population to be able to contribute to transformational debates. The study used the current South African social system data. It seems the leadership in certain communities within South Africa may have an impact on the social unrests activities like service delivery protests, xenophobic attacks, violent crime, racism and vandalism through their failure to galvanise society on shared values and norms. Managing complexity calls for more than just technical knowledge it calls for people’s ability to make adaptive changes in their thinking systems, beliefs and behaviours. It also requires the harnessing of collective intelligence and wisdom. This then makes it a leadership issue to catalyse collective consciousness to a level where it can influence societal transformation in order to achieve consensus on the distribution of wealth and to generally influence the collective to view reality through one lens. Grounded Theory was the methodology found suitable in exploring the research problem because of its strength in systemic integration of data and its distinctive attribute of using participants’ voices in the narrative. The three coding stages of open, axial and selective coding were utilised in analysing data and leadership came out as the core category. A realist tale style of data presentation was adopted and this allows direct quotations from the interview scripts to be used in reporting on the participants’ experiences. The main findings of the study were that a catalytic leader is a relationship builder who is an adept communicator and displays a particular character and behaviour that is enhanced by certain competencies. The emergent theory was on how leadership as...
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'n Post-modernistiese benadering tot loopbaansielkunde
- Authors: Geldenhuis, Pauli
- Date: 2012-09-07
- Subjects: Postmodernism -- Psychological aspects , Career development -- Psychological aspects , Grounded theory , Self , Lifestyles , Values
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9777 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7183
- Description: M.A. , South Africa finds itself in the socio-historical transition from the modern to the post-modern era, which influences every South African in all their life roles. One of the most prominent life roles is that of a career, which is also within a post-industrial transition state. It is imperative to develop a post-modern approach to career psychology to provide in the career needs of every individual within the given context of post-industrialisation and multiversalism. The objective of this study is therefore to define the position of career psychology in the post-modern paradigm, and to apply the Grounded Theory in developing an approach to establish career psychology in the post-industrial world of work. The research strategy consists of the Grounded Theory and more specifically the paradigm model. The post-modern approach to career psychology can be summarised as the narration of a life story, with the purpose to achieve a realistic and pro-active career choice within the context of st-industrialisation and multiversalism. The self takes a central position in the subjective and objective career contexts, and is influenced by the self s interpretation of its current and anticipated values, roles and life style. This pro-active process is future orientated, occurs in the present, and has its roots in the past. The post-modern approach to career psychology is flexible enough to integrate new or existing theories or approaches in career psychology or related disciplines.
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- Authors: Geldenhuis, Pauli
- Date: 2012-09-07
- Subjects: Postmodernism -- Psychological aspects , Career development -- Psychological aspects , Grounded theory , Self , Lifestyles , Values
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9777 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7183
- Description: M.A. , South Africa finds itself in the socio-historical transition from the modern to the post-modern era, which influences every South African in all their life roles. One of the most prominent life roles is that of a career, which is also within a post-industrial transition state. It is imperative to develop a post-modern approach to career psychology to provide in the career needs of every individual within the given context of post-industrialisation and multiversalism. The objective of this study is therefore to define the position of career psychology in the post-modern paradigm, and to apply the Grounded Theory in developing an approach to establish career psychology in the post-industrial world of work. The research strategy consists of the Grounded Theory and more specifically the paradigm model. The post-modern approach to career psychology can be summarised as the narration of a life story, with the purpose to achieve a realistic and pro-active career choice within the context of st-industrialisation and multiversalism. The self takes a central position in the subjective and objective career contexts, and is influenced by the self s interpretation of its current and anticipated values, roles and life style. This pro-active process is future orientated, occurs in the present, and has its roots in the past. The post-modern approach to career psychology is flexible enough to integrate new or existing theories or approaches in career psychology or related disciplines.
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Grounded theory and its application in a recent study on organizational redesign: some reflections and guidelines.
- Authors: Burden, J. , Roodt, G.
- Date: 2007
- Subjects: Grounded theory , Downsizing , Redesign , South African IT company
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6386 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1129
- Description: In this article an overview of qualitative research, the origin of grounded theory, its different schools and relationship with substantive theory are provided. The researcher also considers whether “grounded theory" implies theory only or includes other building blocks of science, how grounded theory is applied in management and leadership studies abroad and in the Republic of South Africa. He describes how his interest in organisational downsizing led to the study. Finally, he introduces a “roadmap��? for grounded theory in a South African information technology company and offer some suggestions for future studies.
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- Authors: Burden, J. , Roodt, G.
- Date: 2007
- Subjects: Grounded theory , Downsizing , Redesign , South African IT company
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6386 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1129
- Description: In this article an overview of qualitative research, the origin of grounded theory, its different schools and relationship with substantive theory are provided. The researcher also considers whether “grounded theory" implies theory only or includes other building blocks of science, how grounded theory is applied in management and leadership studies abroad and in the Republic of South Africa. He describes how his interest in organisational downsizing led to the study. Finally, he introduces a “roadmap��? for grounded theory in a South African information technology company and offer some suggestions for future studies.
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