The Exploratory Power of qualitative approach and Case method
for Advancing Management Research, Theory, and Practice
Submission deadline: 25 May 2026
Aims and Scope
This Special Issue aims to reaffirm and further develop the role of qualitative research—and case study research in particular—as a methodological approach capable of generating theoretically meaningful knowledge and insights relevant to managerial practice. Qualitative inquiry, and especially case-based research, represents a fundamental tool for understanding complex, dynamic, and deeply contextualized organizational phenomena. Case studies may range from inductive and interpretive approaches to comparative and theory-driven designs, each capable of making significant contributions to theory development. Their distinctive value lies in their ability to capture interactions among multiple variables, emergent
processes, and contextual conditions, moving beyond experimental control to embrace the inherent complexity of real-world settings.
This Call for Papers invites contributions that place qualitative single- or multiple-case studies at the core of theoretical advancement. We particularly encourage submissions adopting rich and carefully articulated research designs, capable of integrating diverse data
sources and methodological approaches to produce in-depth, context-sensitive analyses. The Special Issue seeks to bring together high-quality contributions demonstrating how case study methodologies can advance management theory and practice across disciplinary
boundaries. Submissions are especially welcome if they:
employ qualitative methods and case study research as the primary methodological approach;
demonstrate how case-based inquiry contributes to theory building, refinement, or testing;
highlight methodological rigor, transparency, and reflexivity in research design;
address substantive managerial phenomena through in-depth, contextualized, and process-oriented analyses.
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