Abstract: Qualitative research is typically exploratory in nature, with the aim of developing, as opposed to validating, theory. But given that qualitative data tends to be unstructured and subject to interpretation, it is challenging to demonstrate rigor in qualitative theory development. The aim of this seminar is to discuss what is known as "The Gioia Method", an approach to qualitative theory development that has been made popular by numerous articles published in top business journals, including Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, and Organization Science. The seminar will present an overview of the Gioia Method, provide an in-depth explanation of its steps, and discuss the strengths and limitations of the research approach.
Expectation from the Participants: Preparation would be required to prepare from the materials provided before the Workshop.

Dr. Barney Tan is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Discipline of Business Information Systems at The University of Sydney Business School. He received his PhD in Information Systems from the National University of Singapore. His research interests include strategic information systems, fintech, digital platforms and ecosystems, digital sustainability, Chinese IT management and qualitative research methods. His research has been published in MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research, Journal of Association of Information Systems, and Information Systems Journal. He is currently a Senior Editor for Information Systems Journal and Information Technology and People, as well as an Associate Editor for Information and Management and Internet Research.

Abstract: Case teaching is one of the most popular pedagogies followed in management education. As a snapshot of a real situation, a teaching case describes various challenges faced by an organization and helps the learner to empathize with the decision makers while formulating effective solutions. An effective case discussion could help in eliciting multi stakeholder perspectives essential for understanding and solving complex management problems. The success of a case study as a learning tool depends on the case facilitator who has to orchestrate an effective discussion to meet the learning objectives. Curating a coherent discussion while emancipating diverging views from the participants is essential to make a case class effective. This workshop on Case teaching is designed with the objective of developing a deeper understanding of the case method by providing insights on using it as an effective tool for enhancing quality of teaching and learning process in management education. The workshop will enable the participants to select the right cases, develop their case-based teaching plan and helps them to lead case teaching both in offline and on-line classes. The effective use of various on-line learning tools to conduct virtual case discussions -both in synchronous and asynchronous mode- will also be discussed in detail. The case workshop will be useful for early career management academics who are interested in adopting participant centric learning methods in their on-line or offline class rooms, as well as for experienced case teachers who are interested in transition from offline case teaching to on-line case discussions.

Expectation from the Participants: Preparation may be required before the Workshop.
Dr. Saji Gopinath is the first Vice Chancellor of the newly formed Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (Digital University Kerala) established by Govt. of Kerala for leading education, research and application development in the digital era. Before assuming current role, Dr. Gopinath held positions of Director, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Kerala (IIITMK), Chief Executive Officer Kerala Startup Mission, Director T A Pai Management Institute Manipal, Founding Dean, Bennet University Noida etc. As a Professor of Operations Management, Dr. Gopinath was associated with IIM Kozhikode ever since its inception and also held positions of Dean-Academic and Dean-Development at the Institute.

A Gold Medalist in Mechanical Engineering from CET Trivandrum, Dr. Gopinath did his PG and Ph.D in Management from the Indian Institute of Science and worked with L&T and ONGC before joining IIIMK in 1997. In his academic career spanning over 30 years, he has experimented with several innovative pedagogies both on on-line and offline mode and was involved in setting upcountry’s first synchronous e-learning program in Management. He has several research papers in reputed journals and had conducted over 800 training sessions with leading corporates in India and abroad. He is also a recipient of several awards from National and International Bodies. British Council Knowledge Economy Fellowship, Educational Leadership Award, TiE Ecosystem Enabler Award, KMA Technology Leadership Award, CMA Management Leadership Award, Future Kerala Best CEO Award etc. are some of them. An evangelist of modern technologies, he also served as a member in the High-Power IT Committee set up by Govt. of Kerala.

Abstract: Qualitative research is now increasingly gaining popularity in various management fields, and two dominant approaches include Interpretive and Critical research perspectives. Interpretive research follows that social reality is formed as seen from the perspectives of the individuals within the social settings, whereas the critical research domain challenges the social structure-driven status quo, with an objective of individual emancipation. These approaches are particularly useful for gaining insights in social science and development studies research. The interpretive and critical approaches are heavily driven by in-depth field studies and semi-structured thorough interviews. The workshop will discuss the step-by-step process of conducting interpretive and critical qualitative research, with practice techniques on
(1) developing research questions with qualitative ontology and epistemology,
(2) designing the interview questions,
(3) field observation techniques, and
(4) data analysis approaches.

Expectation from the Participants: Preparation may be required before the Workshop.

Dr Abhipsa Pal is the Assistant Professor of Information Systems at IIM Kozhikode. She has published in journals like Research Policy, International Journal of Information Management, Information Systems Frontiers, and IT for Development. Her research domains include technology adoption, ICT for development, and mobile payment usage. She has completed her Ph.D. from IIM Bangalore.

Dr Rahul De’ is Professor of Information Systems and Dean Programmes at IIM Bangalore. His articles have appeared, recently, in journals such as Research Policy, International Journal of Information Management, Journal of Information Technology, IT for Development, IT & People, and Information Systems Frontiers. He has won two Outstanding Paper awards for his research. He serves on the editorial boards of Information & Management, Government Information Quarterly, International Journal of Information Management, IIMB Review, and Digital Government: Research and Practice. His research interests lie in ICT for Development, Electronic Government, Open Source, Internet Governance, and Digital Transformation. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.

Abstract: Causal design is one of the popular designs used to infer cause and effect relationships. In this design, factorial experiments are typically used by the researchers to test complex causal hypotheses. This seminar aims to provide practical, robust and usable learning in causal research designs and allow the participants to deal with complex experimental designs and data analyses. More importantly, this seminar also provides a brief hands-on understanding of the advanced experimental data analysis techniques, particularly the analysis of factorial design data using IBM SPSS.

Expectation from the Participants: Participants need computers with IBM SPSS software (trial or original).

Dr. Sreejesh S is currently working as Assistant Professor of Marketing at Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, India. His main research interests include brand management, services marketing, and online marketing & advertising. His publications have appeared in: Journal of Interactive Marketing, Journal of Business Research, International Journal of Hospitality Management, International Journal of Information Management, Journal of Brand Management, Industrial Marketing Management, European Journal of Marketing, Computers in Human Behaviour, Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Internet Research, Journal of Product and Brand Management, Journal of Service Theory and Practice, International Journal of Bank Marketing, Psychology and Marketing etc. He serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Consumer Studies. He has also authored books of international repute with Pearson India and Springer International.

Abstract: Training of academic scholars in the art and science of writing good research papers has rarely been taught in universities. Given the impetus towards quality research output across various schools and universities across India, scholars are eager to hone their skills in academic writing process so that they can publish the work in top category journals.

In this workshop, participants would be exposed to nuances of crafting a good academic paper. It would focus on different styles of academic writing, understanding requirements of different journals, avoiding the desk reject, crafting a good abstract and introduction as well as responding to reviewers’ comments. A complete illustration of a journey of a paper would also be provided so as to enable clarity to the participants. The workshop would also provide critical developmental feedback to the participants. Expectation from the Participants: Submission of papers for review. Submission of papers should be made in the following format. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3549317)

Maximum Number of Participants: 15

Dr. Sidhartha S. Padhi is a Professor at QMOM area. Prior to joining the IIM Kozhikode, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Logistics Management, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich. He also worked as a Senior Lecturer in the Operations Management Group at the MDI, Gurgaon, India, where he taught business statistics, management science, and research methodology. He obtained his Ph.D. from the IIT, Kharagpur. His interests are in the areas of operations and supply chain management, decision sciences, and purchasing and supply management. He has published several research articles that includes several book chapters, proceedings, and articles in journals including International Journal of Production Research, Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management, International Journal of Project Management, Decision Sciences Journal, Transportation Research Part E, and International Journal of Hospitality Management.