This chapter discusses strategies for successfully publishing your work in finance, specifically in the context of qualitative research. There are a few key points to address: where you choose to submit your work; submitting only polished work; and engaging in the research conversation both of...

This chapter examines the fundamental issue of getting your work published. It begins with a revelation that even famous researchers have trouble getting their work published. The chapter then offers tips on coming up with ideas, the review process, social media and getting your work out there...

Ethics approval is required for all research involving human subjects. This requirement is particularly relevant when designing a qualitative study. Adhering to ethical standards is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it aids researchers in clarifying their thinking and refining a research...

This chapter introduces qualitative comparative analysis and content analysis. Qualitative comparative analysis is a relatively new method of qualitative analysis that uses a comparative case-orientated research approach, combining aspects of qualitative and quantitative analysis. Developed by...

This chapter covers some basic qualitative data analysis ideas, together with some strategies for the novice qualitative researcher to use. It introduces the reader to building a path of evidence through analysis, and it includes strategies for data immersion, open coding, category building,...

This chapter introduces theory as an integral part of qualitative inquiry. Specifically, it examines the importance of the qualitative theoretical orientation of a research study and the essential role that theory plays in building the study design. Beginning with key terminology, the chapter...

This chapter outlines strategies for creating a strong qualitative research design. To facilitate designing a finance research study, important qualitative design terms are introduced. The chapter includes a five-step guide to building a credible study design: identifying the social problem to...

This chapter provides a historical perspective on one of the first qualitative studies in finance. The Lintner ( ) model of dividend payments and policy is one of the first qualitative studies in financial economics and the most enduring. sought to find the determinants of dividend payments and...