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Grounded theory methodology was utilized to investigate the process of memorization of the Quran in India from a psychological perspective as it occurs in the absence of semantic comprehension of the Arabic language. Data collection methods included participant observation in a seminary, semistructured interviews with students and teachers of memorization, study of documents employed during the learning process, and practical demonstrations. Sample comprised of thirteen individuals including students and teachers. Data coding and analyses resulted in a large number of open codes, and eleven axial code categories besides a selective code that gave a comprehensive summation of the research study and facilitated in the generation of a substantive theory of memorization of the Quran in India. Different methods of data display were construction of matrices and tables, diagrammatic representation of axial codes to depict the main theme, case summaries, in-vivo quotes of the subjects, and summations of practical demonstrations. The research employed five methods of implementing evaluative criteria including: triangulation, audit trail, reflexivity, prolonged engagement and persistent observation, and rich, thick description to ensure the credibility of the data, research process, and research outcomes which was to generate a comprehensive understanding of memorization as a unique learning paradigm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper follows the paper on substantive theory of managerial decision-making process in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), developed as a result of twenty-six interviews with twenty-one managers - three telephonic and eighteen face to face - responsible for CSR decision making from eight publicly listed organizations from different industry and with different ownership structures in the state of Goa in India - four hotels, two IT manufacturing firms, one automobile manufacturing firm, one chemical manufacturing firm; using Grounded Theory Methodology. This paper's focus is on one of the part of the substantive theory - micro-social phenomenon in managerial decision-making process in Employee Volunteering as it deserves special focus and elaboration. The authors have developed theoretical framework on managerial decision-making process in Employee Volunteering and have introduced the concept of Impure Employee Volunteering. This paper goes on to explain the framework with the help of interview snippets by the managers who were interviewed for the study. It then discusses the framework with respect to extant literature, and presents managerial implications and future research scope in employee volunteering. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]