« World Cup final | Main | Comps (Question 5: "tool") »
July 10, 2006
Comps (Question 3: "method")
“Those social scientists most successful in establishing such interdisciplinary partnerships view themselves initially as participant observers, showing respect for the work of practitioners and technical specialists, and seeking to learn from them . . . As the social scientist gains an understanding of the organizational culture and work systems, he or she will find ways of contributing that are appreciated by the technical specialists. This will pave the way for establishing the full partnerships presented by PAR” (Whyte 1991: 240).
Posted by Steph at July 10, 2006 8:58 PM