INVITED COMMENTARY: Why I think shadowing is the best field technique in management and organization studies

摘要

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore the value of shadowing as a field technique. Design/methodology/approach - This piece takes the form of a viewpoint. Findings - Barbara Czarniawska describes the methodological journey that led her to the adoption of shadowing approaches in her organizational research. Originality/value - This invited commentary is informed by extensive experience of using shadowing to gather data in organizational settings.