组织与管理研究中QCA方法的应用:定位、策略和方向

Qualitative Comparative Analysis(QCA)in Management and Organization Research:Position,Tactics,and Directions

从研究方法和分析技术两个层面分析已有QCA研究中存在的问题,并提供解决思路。在研究方法层面,从理论目标、研究问题和实现途径3个方面阐明了QCA方法与定量研究方法的差异化定位;在分析技术层面,详细阐述了QCA方法应用全过程(3个阶段)的操作性策略。最后,指出QCA方法在组织与管理研究中进一步优化应用的未来方向,即提高透明性、纳入时序性和尝试混合方法。

This paper attempts to provide solutions to existing problems in Qualitative comparative analysis(QCA) research from two aspects of the research approach and analysis technique. At the level of research approach, the differences between the QCA method and quantitative research method are expounded from three aspects: theoretical objectives, research questions, and realization approaches. At the level of analysis technique, the operational strategy of the whole application process(three stages) of the QCA method is expounded in detail. Finally, three directions of further optimizing the application of the QCA methods in management and organization research are proposed, which are improving transparency, adding temporality, and trying mixed methods.