The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Business and Management Research Methods provides a state-of–the art overview of qualitative research methods in the business and management field. Bringing together a team of leading international researchers, the chapters offer a comprehensive overview of the history and traditions that underpin qualitative research in the field. The chapters in this volume have been arranged into four thematic parts:

Part One explores the #strongstrong#nfluential traditions underpinning qualitative research, such as positivism, interpretivism, pragmatism, constructionism and beyond.

Part Two looks atr***esearch******designs,*** covering ethnography, field research, action research, case studies, process and practice methodologies.

Part Three focusses onthe researcher*:* examining issues such as positionality, reflexivity, ethics, gender and intersectionality.

Part Four examineschallenges relating to research design, access and departure, choosing participants and more.