CHAPTER 3. Research methodology
3. Overview of the chapter The following chapter represents the methodology of the further research, which is of the inductive kind. The research perspective is highlighted in the chapter, uncovering the gap in the current studies towards the effectuation & causation behavioral logics within the specialized industries, especially during the time of pandemic and post-pandemic crisis. Consequently, the chapter states the research object, which is the high-end segment in the textile industry and the research subject, which are the strategic responses to crisis of the textile industry.  The chapter uncovers the process of data collection, describes a determined sample included into the research. The process data collection is being held through the case studies, based on the interviews with companies’ representatives.  The structure of the interview is represented in the chapter with an indication of the specific reasoning for utilizing such an approach. The sample is limited with the representatives of top management from the European firms specializing in fabrics manufacturing. 
The following chapter represents the methodology of the further research, which is of the inductive kind. The research perspective is highlighted in the chapter, uncovering the gap in the current studies towards the effectuation & causation behavioral logics within the specialized industries, especially during the time of pandemic and post-pandemic crisis. Consequently, the chapter states the research object, which is the high-end segment in the textile industry and the research subject, which are the strategic responses to crisis of the textile industry.