Abstract
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to explore the value of shadowing as a field technique.
Design/methodology/approach
– This piece takes the form of a viewpoint.
Findings
– Barbara Czarniawska describes the methodological journey that led her to the adoption of shadowing approaches in her organizational research.
Originality/value
– This invited commentary is informed by extensive experience of using shadowing to gather data in organizational settings.
Subject
General Business, Management and Accounting,Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
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