The book is positioned for advanced undergraduate and doctoral students, researchers, academicians, as well as practitioners who intend to pursue an advanced postgraduate degree. It is especially suitable for current and future doctoral research students interested in conducting management research. Readers can directly benefit from the experiences of these past doctoral students in terms of the various approaches they used in learning qualitative methodology in management.

This book is also useful for academic administrators who are responsible for managing doctoral research-based programs. Information on the processes of doctoral research discussed in this book can assist them to develop the appropriate policies and procedures as well as to prepare for the necessary resources to facilitate research at their schools. Moreover, understanding the challenges faced by past doctoral students will enable the administrators to develop solutions and preventive measures to ensure smooth progress of doctoral students in their programs.