Introducing the Qualitative Method of Comprehensive Complex Analysis (GABEK) for management Research (Case Study: a model for Inter-organizational cooperation)

Abstract Research in the social sciences, given the complex nature of the issues, requires the use of methods that can identify the various dimensions of phenomenons by using systematic approach and provide a basis for decision making by providing consistent and reliable axes. In recent years, the GABEK method has been able to provide researchers with a powerful tool by providing a framework for structuring data. Accordingly, in this study, while introducing the mentioned method, by presenting a sample in the country, its dimensions are examined. Accordingly, a study was designed to provide a framework for inter-organizational cooperation. The required information was obtained from semi-structured interviews with 17 public and private sector experts. The results of the study showed that GABEK method is an applied tool for analyzing and presenting qualitative data. The final results of the study model were also presented in the form of a Gestalt tree, in which the elements are divided into four categories: Requirements for the front-end phases, cooperation Formation, Inter-organizational cooperation Results and cooperation Barrier.