Review article
https://doi.org/10.31297/hkju.26.1.3
Case Study in Croatian Administrative Science: Towards a Common Research Model?
Jasmina Džinić
orcid.org/0000-0003-3927-6875
; Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to examine the elements of a successful case study in social sciences and, specifically, how a case study contributes to the development of Croatian administrative science, i.e. whether there is a kind of emerging common research model. An analysis of the papers in one selected scientific journal and doctoral theses was conducted for that purpose. It showed that, for the successful implementation of a case study, it was of utmost importance to follow basic elements recommended to conduct a case study in social sciences, such as careful selection of cases and in-depth elaboration thereof, and preparation of a research protocol. On the other hand, due to the broad subjects (potential cases and phenomena) of interest in administrative science, it seems that the case study research model is in the continuous process of development. In addition to the detection of new relevant variables and relations in the field, the application of a case study also contributes to mutual learning among scientists on this research approach and its further development.
Keywords
case study; methodology; administrative science; research model; public administration
Hrčak ID:
345917
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Publication date:
30.3.2026.
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