Narrative Inquiry Using The Long Interview Technique
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This article outlines why I chose narrative inquiry as my research methodology in exploring the digitalisation gap between small and medium businesses and large enterprises in New Zealand, and how McCracken's Long Interview method facilitated this approach. I also offer some advice for those wanting to pursue a similar research method.
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