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Methods

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To ensure transparency, replicability of the means, as well as reliability and plausibility of the findings produced, this chapter offers a comprehensive introduction to the methods applied. Expert interviews, content analysis, software utilized (MAXQDA), as well as the sample used are introduced and described. Additionally, basic considerations for the analysis are presented, the building of the coding frame is illustrated, and the approach to coding selected material is explained.

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Blankenburg, K. (2018). Methods. In: Intellectual Capital in German Non-profit Organisations. Contributions to Management Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62655-0_6

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