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EDEN DOCTORAL SEMINAR ON DEVELOPING GROUNDED THEORY
A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP

ONLINE, NOVEMBER 13-15, 2023
Faculty
BRANKO BOZIC
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UPDATE

A few more places are available for the 2023 edition!
The online application platform is still open. See "Application Process" field below. 

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR & FACULTY



Branko Božič
NEOMA Business School, France
   Programme Coordinator & Faculty

Branko Božič is an associate professor of marketing at NEOMA Business School (Paris, Rouen, Reims) in France. He received his PhD from the University of Glasgow (UK). His research focuses on organizational trust, stakeholder trust, crisis communication, and advancements in grounded theory methodology. He learned grounded theory from Kathy Charmaz, and is his research methodology of choice. He is currently researching trust and distrust in secret service organizations, emotions and crisis response strategies, and the transformation of organizational trust into distrust. He has published in Organization Studies, Human Resource Management Journal, Journal of Business Research, and European Management Journal.

AIMS OF THE SEMINAR

A grounded theory is a popular methodology for theorizing from data. 
Unfortunately, it is frequently misunderstood and not easy to use. This workshop aims to present the definitive guidelines for doing grounded theory and allow participants to practice abductive theorizing from the data. The workshop is accessible and practical and provides valuable tips.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

This seminar helps PhD candidates use grounded theory methodology for designing and conducting their research. In particular, participants will:
Understand the nexus between various philosophical assumptions and grounded theory approach
Understand the logic of grounded theory coding
Learn theoretical sampling and write analytical memos
Integrate theoretical categories
Use the extant literature in their grounded theory project
Perform qualitative research with rigor and transparency 
Advance their research project (e.g., they will be able to work on their PhD research material; troubleshooting)

TARGET AUDIENCE

Doctoral students from various social science disciplines, including management, marketing, sociology, and more. 

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Day 1
The session introduces the grounded theory methodology. It focuses on philosophical considerations concerning all grounded theory research, its implications for grounded theory analysis, and presents the main grounded theory guidelines and main analytical tools. A substantial part of the session is dedicated to the theory and practice of constant comparison and open coding. The session includes practical exercises and some pre-reading (which will be supplied before the workshop). If available (relevant), participants should bring to class their qualitative data (e.g., interview transcripts). If not available, the coding material will be provided during the session.
Day 2
Building on session 1, session 2 continues with analytical tools zooming in on selective and theoretical coding, theoretical sampling, memoing, and theoretical sorting. The session includes practical exercises and some pre-reading. If available (relevant), participants should bring to class their qualitative data (e.g., interview transcripts). If not available, the coding material will be provided during the session.
Day 3
The session deals with the role of extant literature in grounded theory methodology, introduces evaluation criteria relevant to grounded theory research, and provides guidelines and best practices in writing and publishing grounded theory research in leading academic publications. The session includes practical exercises and some pre-reading.

EVALUATION & ECTS

Full attendance is required to obtain the certificate.
3 ECTS will be assigned upon completion of the seminar.

APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATIONS

Some places still available!

Interested doctoral students should register online (and add the required documents) at the bottom of this webpage. The number of participants will be limited to create a stimulating environment. The selection among the applicants will be conducted by the Institute’s Faculty. They will review the following documents which should necessarily complement each application form:

  • the applicant’s curriculum vitae demonstrating his/her capabilities of doing research ;
  • a letter of recommendation of his/her local faculty supporting the application ;
  • a two-page description of his/her doctoral research, indicating the general objectives.

REGISTRATION & FEES

PARTICIPATION FEE
The participation fee is 780 Euros (VAT Exempt). This fee includes participation to the seminar, the documents, lunches, coffee breaks and one group dinner.

EIASM SCHOLARSHIPS
The Institute offers a limited number of scholarships. Scholarships are strictly limited to students coming from an EIASM Institutional Member (the Academic Council). Allocation of the scholarships is entirely at the discretion of the European Institute.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations made before October 19, 2023 will be reimbursed with 10% deduction of the total fee. No reimbursement will be possible after this date.

ADDRESS(ES)
DR. BRANKO BOZIC
NEOMA BUSINESS SCHOOL
MARKETING
ESC - ROUEN BUSINESS SCHOOL
76130 MONT SAINT AIGNAN
FRANCE
brankobozicphd@gmail.com

PRACTICALITIES

TIME AND LOCATION
The seminar will be held online.

The programme will start on November 13, 2023 early in the morning and is scheduled to end on November 15, 2023 in the afternoon (around 4 PM).

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For more information, please contact:
The EDEN Team
EIASM - Rue FOSSÉ AUX LOUPS - 38 - BOX 3 - 1000 BRUSSELS - BELGIUM
Tel: +32 2 226 66 69
Email: eden@eiasm.be