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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore qualitative methodologies appropriate to a research project investigating the boundaries and scope of the information profession, with specific reference to the skills/knowledge base and concepts of “professionalism”.
Design/methodology/approach – Reviewed and critically evaluated here are social theory frameworks, focusing particularly on Structuration theory.
Findings – Strong Structuration Theory either singly or in combination with Social Identity Theory, appears to offer a sound methodology to explore concepts of change, conflict and professional identity, from both micro and macro perspectives.
Research limitations/implications – Strong Structuration Theory stands as a powerful tool in discovering reconstituted “boundaries along which professions can build new strategies of legitimisation” and remake themselves.
Originality/value – This review provides a critical evaluation of some of the current methodologies available to help define professional expertise.
Design/methodology/approach – Reviewed and critically evaluated here are social theory frameworks, focusing particularly on Structuration theory.
Findings – Strong Structuration Theory either singly or in combination with Social Identity Theory, appears to offer a sound methodology to explore concepts of change, conflict and professional identity, from both micro and macro perspectives.
Research limitations/implications – Strong Structuration Theory stands as a powerful tool in discovering reconstituted “boundaries along which professions can build new strategies of legitimisation” and remake themselves.
Originality/value – This review provides a critical evaluation of some of the current methodologies available to help define professional expertise.
Iaith wreiddiol | Saesneg |
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Tudalennau (o-i) | 172-179 |
Nifer y tudalennau | 8 |
Cyfnodolyn | Performance Measurement and Metrics |
Cyfrol | 10 |
Rhif cyhoeddi | 3 |
Dynodwyr Gwrthrych Digidol (DOIs) | |
Statws | Cyhoeddwyd - 31 Rhag 2009 |
Ôl bys
Gweld gwybodaeth am bynciau ymchwil 'Structuration and social identity theories: qualitative methodologies for determining skills and competencies for the information profession in the 21st century.'. Gyda’i gilydd, maen nhw’n ffurfio ôl bys unigryw.Gwobrau
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2010 Highly Commended. Emerald Literati Awards 2010
Broady-Preston, Judy (Derbynydd), 2010
Gwobr: Gwobr (gan gynnwys medalau a gwobrau)