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  • The use of photographs in operations management research

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    Kobayashi, Kaoru
    Fisher, Ron
    Gapp, Rod
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    Gapp, Rod P.
    Kobayashi, Kaoru
    Fisher, Ron J.
    Year published
    2008
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    This paper reports the use of photographs as primary sources of data in a study of the 5S in an organizational setting. Visual research, using photographic analysis as methodology and method, is discussed along with strategies for sampling, validity and credibility. Four types of photographic analysis are introduced. A pilot study using visual analysis in a manufacturing setting is reported and discussed. Data collection and analysis are predominantly qualitative, supported by quantitative analysis. Implications for operations management research are discussed in terms of methodological considerations and practical challenges ...
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    This paper reports the use of photographs as primary sources of data in a study of the 5S in an organizational setting. Visual research, using photographic analysis as methodology and method, is discussed along with strategies for sampling, validity and credibility. Four types of photographic analysis are introduced. A pilot study using visual analysis in a manufacturing setting is reported and discussed. Data collection and analysis are predominantly qualitative, supported by quantitative analysis. Implications for operations management research are discussed in terms of methodological considerations and practical challenges in using visual research.
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    Conference Title
    Proceedings of the ANZAM Operations, Supply Chain & Services Management Symposium 2008
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    © 2008 Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management. The attached file is posted here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher, for your personal use only. No further distribution permitted. Use hypertext link for access to publisher's website.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/22722
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