Consider the readings for this module concerning the analysis of case study data.  In your post, address the following: What three key ideas were most significant from the readings. One element/issue/concept that you found difficult in your understanding or application of case study data analysis. Module 3 - Background ACTION RESEARCH DESIGN Required Reading Adams, J., Raeside, R., & Khan, H. (2014). Research methods for business and social science students (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications. Available in the Trident Online Library EBSCO database.Coates, M. (2005). Action research: A guide for associate lecturers. Center for Outcomes Based Education. http://www.open.edu/openlearnworks/course/view.php?id=1592.Session 1 and Session 2 in: Dick, B. (2014, December 30). Action research and evaluation on line, as a web-based program. http://www.aral.com.au/areol/areolind.htmlFerrance, E. (n.d.). Action research: Themes in education. https://www.brown.edu/academics/education-alliance/sites/brown.edu.academics.education-alliance/files/publications/act_research.pdfHarrison, R. L. (2013). Using mixed methods designs in the Journal of Business Research, 1990–2010. Journal of Business Research, 66(11). Johnson, B., & Christensen, L. (2012). Educational research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches (4th ed.). Sage Publications, Inc.Sankaran, S., & Ranjan, M. (2010). Implementing organizational change using action research in two Asian cultures. Paper presented at PMI® Research Conference: Defining the Future of Project Management, Washington, DC. Project Management Institute. https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/organizational-change-projects-action-research-6483Optional Reading Chevalier, J. M., & Buckles, D. J. (2013). Participatory action research: Theory and methods for engaged inquiry. Routledge. Available in the Trident Online Library.McIntyre, A. (2007). Participatory action research. SAGE Publications, Inc. Available in the Trident Online Library.Zuber-Skerritt, O. (2016). The action research planner: Doing critical participatory action research. Routledge. Available in the Trident Online Library.Stringer, E. (2007). Action research (3rd ed.). Sage Publications.Stringer, E. (2013). Action research (4th ed.). Sage Publications.

Read Case 8 in the text:  Just Another Move to China? The Impact of International Assignments on Expatriate Families  (pp. 328-333).Answer the 4 questions on p. 333.1  In what ways does the MacDougall family represent a rare and valuable resource to a multinational firm?2  Reflecting on Lisa’s dual-career trailing spouse journey, how would you have approached the situation differently?3  What problems do you foresee for Amelia and Emily if the MacDougall family undertakes another move after Shanghai?4  Although not discussed, what impact do you think international mobility has had on the MacDougall’s marriage?  Need 2-3 pages