A case study is a research method relying on a single case rather than a population census or a representative sample. When researchers focus on a single case, for example, they can make detailed observations over a long period of time, something that cannot be done with large samples without a very high price tag.
Source: Case study. (2000). In The Blackwell Dictionary of Sociology.
In business literature, case studies provide a critical analysis of a company or industry.
Many companies produce case studies, not published as journal articles, to be used as classroom resources and charge students for access. The delivery model used by these companies does not allow libraries to provide access.
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The following databases contain case studies:
Business Source Premier: "organizational behavior" AND "case study"
Business Source Premier: "organizational change" AND "case study"
ABI/Inform: "organizational behavior" AND "case study"
ABI/Inform: "organizational change" AND "case study"