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Literature Grounded Theory (LGT)

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This chapter introduces the Literature Grounded Theory (LGT), a research method for reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing literature. The conceptual framework and organization structure of LGT are presented first. Then, by breaking down the structure into steps, the techniques and tools for its implementation are described. Finally, the major guidelines for conducting research with LGT are given.

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  1. Production and Systems Engineering, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

    Ana Paula Cardoso Ermel

  2. Production and Systems Engineering, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

    D. P. Lacerda

  3. Production and Systems Engineering, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

    Maria Isabel W. M. Morandi

  4. Production and Systems Engineering, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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Cardoso Ermel, A.P., Lacerda, D.P., Morandi, M.I.W.M., Gauss, L. (2021). Literature Grounded Theory (LGT). In: Literature Reviews. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-75722-9_6

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