The case study narratives were developed following the elements of the interpretative framework developed based on Yin (2003) and giving an account of the assessment of the researchers findings and understanding of the situation in these regards. When possible the case studies used in-direct quotes [i] and document references to support the statements made. It is important to point out at this point that the theory development is happening in a latter step combining cross-case analysis and the insights of the phenomenological action research. The intention of the case study narratives is to give a detailed report on the conditions at the investigated institutions from the researcher’s perspective. Thereby the stress is rather on portraying the general situation while naturally giving a first elaboration of the originating theory aspects of knowledge entrepreneurship.

Once the whole case study narrative is complete, the informants are made anonym using a separate coding table. In order to indicate the perspective of the informant, the stakeholder categories have been included in the final text. They are: student, faculty, administration (for employees with none or few subordinates), and management for departmental directors, vice-rectors and similar. Exceptions to this practice have been made in case of particularly negative statements the informant’s stakeholder group is not added, as anonymity has been granted in order to create an atmosphere of trust in the interviews.

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[i] Due to the fact that information analyzed was presented in four languages (Spanish, Catalan, German and English) the quotes are made in-direct.

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