Design/methodology/approach
the paper considers some issues about how to define the term "qualitative research", and then introduces each of the papers in the themed issue.
findings
the contents of this themed issue demonstrate the insights that qualitative research can make into the management field
originality/value -a
a large amount of interest was generated was generated in he themed issue. As a consequence, Emerald Publishing Group are launching a new journal which specifically focuses on qualitative research in this field
keywords
Qualitative research, management research
paper type
research paper