A doctoral seminar to familiarize students with the qualitative research methods that have become influential in industrial relations, organization theory, and related fields. Approaches covered include comparative case studies, interview studies, ethnographies, and field studies. Through assignments and class discussions, students will gain hands-on experience with the craft of qualitative research, including data collection and analysis. The course will also cover analytical approaches in qualitative research, selecting research topics and accessing field sites, building theory from qualitative data, assessing the contributions of qualitative research, and ethical issues in fieldwork and writing.