What Is the First Stage in a Systematic,qualitative,comparative Historical Study

question 60

Multiple Choice

What is the first stage in a systematic,qualitative,comparative historical study?

• A)select cases (such as nations)that vary in terms of the key concepts or events
• B)specify a theoretical framework and identify key concepts or events that should be examined to explain a phenomenon
• C)propose a causal explanation for the historical outcome and check it against the features of each case
• D)identify similarities and differences between the cases in these key concepts or events and the outcome to be explained

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Definitions:

Resistance

The act of opposing or fighting against changes, policies, or practices within an organization, often due to the perceived negative impacts.

Restraining Forces

Factors that resist or oppose change, making it difficult to implement new strategies or processes in an organization.

Driving Forces

Refer to factors or elements that push towards the initiation and implementation of change within an organization or system, aiming to achieve a desired outcome.

Change Process

A sequence of steps or activities that an organization goes through to effect change.