... value Field relationships It is widely acknowledged that conducting (organisational) ethnographic research confronts the researcher with practical and emotional challenges. Frequently discussed in the existing literature are challenges related to gaining access, building trust, maintaining...

... of field relationships and data collection. Design/methodology/approach Vignettes are used providing vivid accounts of field interactions between author, informants and research team members, followed by a reflection on the consequences of these. Field notes and reflective journaling were used...