Methodological article on Integrating QCA and HLM for Multilevel Research on Organizational Configurations published in Organizational Research Methods
In this article, we develop a multilevel mixed methods technique that integrates qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) with hierarchical linear modeling (HLM).
This technique is among the first of the multilevel ones to integrate qualitative and quantitative methods in a single research design. Using Miles and Snow’s typology of generic strategies as an example of organizational configurations, we both illustrate how researchers may apply this technique and provide recommendations for its application and potential extensions. Our technique offers new opportunities for bridging macro and micro inquiries by developing strong inferences for testing, refining, and extending multilevel theories of organizational configurations.
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Relatedly, Quality and Quantity just published a related article, in which we review integrated applications of QCA and statistical analysis and provide hands-on recommendations to guide researchers, editors, and reviewers in crafting and evaluating studies that systematically combine these two methods.
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