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An important decision in every research is the selection of the appropriate research methodology for the investigation of the posed research questions. In order to facilitate the selection process, Yin (1994) proposed a selection process that classifies appropriate research approaches in terms of the questions that should be answered, the required control of behavioural events and the necessary focus on contemporary events (Yin, 2003, p. 5).
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(2008). Research Methodology. In: The Nature of Supply Chain Management Research. Gabler. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-8349-9747-0_3
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