I co-authored two book chapters in a book edited by Raymond-Alain Thiétart and published by Dunod.

Le design de la recherche, in Raymond-Alain Thiétart (Ed.), Méthodes de recherche en management, 4ème édition, Paris : Dunod, 2014, 168-196, avec Philippe Zarlowski.

Il s’agit de la dernière actualisation, profondément remaniée par rapport aux éditions précédentes, la première version étant parue en 1999 (pp. 139-168).

Ce chapitre concerne l’élaboration d’un design de recherche. Elaborer le design consiste à mettre en cohérence tous les composants de la recherche afin d’en guider le déroulement et de limiter les erreurs d’inadéquation. Le design d’une recherche est toujours unique mais il s’appuie souvent sur quelques grandes démarches génériques. Le chapitre présente plusieurs des principales démarches de recherche utilisées en management. Il précise ensuite comment élaborer un design de recherche et propose une liste de questions au chercheur afin de limiter les erreurs possibles.

Pour compléter ce chapitre, nous avons illustré les possibilités d’évolution du design initial en fonction de la démarche menée, des problèmes rencontrés ou des opportunités apparues : Evolution du design au cours de la recherche.pdf

Échantillon(s), in Raymond-Alain Thiétart (Ed.), Méthodes de recherche en management, 4ème édition, Paris : Dunod, 2014, 219-260, avec Philippe Zarlowski.

Il s’agit de la dernière actualisation, la première version étant parue en 1999 (pp. 188-223).

Ce chapitre traite de la constitution d’échantillons, qu’ils comprennent un grand nombre d’éléments ou un seul comme dans le cadre d’un cas unique, qu’ils soient destinés à des traitements quantitatifs ou qualitatifs. Il a précisément pour objet de présenter l'éventail des possibilités en termes de constitution d'un échantillon et d'indiquer quels sont les principaux critères à prendre en compte afin de guider le choix du chercheur en la matière. Il présente tout d’abord les principales méthodes de constitution d’un échantillon dans le cadre de démarches quantitatives et qualitatives. Il expose ensuite les facteurs à prendre en considération pour déterminer a priori la taille d’un échantillon destiné à des analyses quantitatives et qualitatives. Il présente enfin différentes démarches possibles pour constituer un échantillon.

The first edition of the book mentioned above was adapted in English and published by Sage.

Research Design, in Raymond-Alain Thiétart (Ed.), Doing Management Research: A Comprehensive Guide, London: Sage, 2001, 111-131, written with Philippe Zarlowski.

Chapter Six looks at the process of drawing up an initial research design, and the evolution of this design over the course of the research. The apparition of new paradigms in the social sciences has generated two types of epistemological debate. The first controversy is over the relationship between epistemological positioning and methodology; the second over the relationship between research design and the maturity of the scientific knowledge in a given domain. These questions are presented in the first section of this chapter, along with their repercussions on research design. The second section invites the researcher to consider the mapping out of the initial research design as itself a defined stage of the research process. A way of approaching this initial design process is proposed, and some suggestions are given to limit possible mistakes. The final section illustrates the potential for an initial design to evolve during the research process, in accordance with the approach taken by the researcher, problems encountered along the way, and opportunities that may arise.

Sampling, in Raymond-Alain Thiétart (Ed.), Doing Management Research: A Comprehensive Guide, London: Sage, 2001, 147-171, written with Philippe Zarlowski.

In this chapter we look at how researchers establish samples — from samples comprised of a large number of elements to those made up of only one element (as in a single-case study). We consider both samples intended for quantitative and qualitative processing. More precisely, the chapter presents the range of options open to the researcher when putting together a sample, and guides the researcher's choice by identifying the main criteria to be taken into account. We describe the principle sampling methods in detail, along with aspects that could affect the validity of their results, and explain the factors that should be considered when deciding what size sample is required. The final section of the chapter proposes a number of possible sampling methods.

I guest-edited with Ann Langley a special issue for M@n@gement on Doing Case Study Research in Organizations.

Perspectives on Doing Case Study Research In Organizations, M@n@gement, 2006, 9(3): 73-86, written with Ann Langley.

In this preface to the special issue on "Doing Case Study Research in Organizations" we define case study research, review common themes and discuss future directions. We note the value of personal research stories and reflexivity in enriching understanding of case study research practice and draw attention to the opportunities associated with broadening the definition of what may constitute valuable data. We also discuss approaches to obtaining access and review some ethical dilemmas of case study research. Finally, we underline the need for further reflection on the role of computer analysis aids, on modes of writing and communication, and on ensuring quality in a context of epistemological diversity.