Figure 2.
The process diagram outlines a structured multi-case study research methodology organised into three main phases titled Define and Design, Prepare, Collect, and Analyze, and Analyze and Conclude. On the far left, a box labelled Theoretical Framework begins the process. A directional connector leads to a section containing two vertically connected boxes labelled Select cases and Design data collection protocol. From this section, multiple directional connectors branch towards four parallel case study pathways. Each pathway includes a box labelled Conduct first case study, Conduct second case study, Conduct third case study, or Conduct fourth case study, respectively. Each case study box is connected to a corresponding box labelled Write individual case report first findings. Directional connectors from all four reporting boxes converge into the final analytical stage on the right side. This concluding section contains a vertical sequence of boxes labelled Draw cross case findings, Draw case case conclusions, Develop policy business management recommendations, and Write cross case report paper. Horizontal directional markers across the top visually separate the three major research phases.Multiple case study design
Source: Based on Yin (2014)