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This methodology chapter highlights the underlying considerations of the current research. It starts with a presentation of the research objectives and research questions, followed by an introduction of the research philosophy applied. Next, the influences of the researcher are discussed and finally a reflection on ethical implications offered.
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Blankenburg, K. (2018). Methodology. In: Intellectual Capital in German Non-profit Organisations. Contributions to Management Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62655-0_4
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