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Similar to other research methods, selection of the empirical basis represents a crucial step in the context of case study research. A central discussion in this context addresses benefits and drawbacks of single versus multiple case study designs. Those who argue for benefits of single case studies often emphasize the advantages to gain deep and rich insights into processes under research (Bergenholtz, 2011; Dyer & Wilkins, 1991) and to observe the same case at different points of time in a longitudinal manner (Yin, 2009). A number of scholars in the field of social capital have referred to this argumentation and such single firm approaches are not uncommon in this research strand (e.g., Harrison & Waluszewski, 2008; Hughes & Perrons, 2011).
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Dumbach, M. (2014). Case selection. In: Establishing Corporate Innovation Communities. Markt- und Unternehmensentwicklung / Markets and Organisations. Springer Gabler, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-03695-9_11
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