Research Methods for Managers
- John Gill
- Phil Johnson - Sheffield Management School
Research Methods for Business & Management (General)
NEW to the Fourth Edition:
- Expanded coverage to accommodate recent developments in management research methodology. New topics include: doing a literature review, case study research, action research, mixed methods, and writing-up.
- Packed with practical research examples and exercises that encourage students to reflect upon the issues raised and relate them to their own experience.
- Additional learning features including critical reflection boxes, case studies and chapter summaries.
- A companion website with a full Instructors' Manual and PowerPoint slides. Students have free access to downloadable journal articles and author podcasts.
Using a practical approach, but with explicit attention to the role of theory in management research, the new edition of Research Methods for Managers is a stimulating guide for students in management, organization and organization research.
Supplements
Despite its brevity, the authors have managed to capture the complexity of conducting research in organisations. Interactive, comprehensive and with clear summaries this textbook will help post-graduate students 'find their own way' to research their projects and dissertations.
Although the book is quite interesting as such it is broad in concept. In my course I focus on quantitative and qualitative research in greater detail, while not discussing experiments and philosophical issues. Therefore I consider the book supplemental.
excellent book written for mature students who are in the work place already
This is quite a detailed, academic text that will certainly be worth dipping into for the members of this course. I would not expect it to be read from cover to cover but it does contain helpful examples with some clear lists of learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter. This helps the student to pick out which methods are most appropriate to their particular needs.
A very good book that offers students an holistic view of research used in and by business students.
Good book but is covered by other books we use.
NEW to the Fourth Edition:
- Expanded coverage to accommodate recent developments in management research methodology. New topics include: doing a literature review, case study research, action research, mixed methods, and writing-up.
- Packed with practical research examples and exercises that encourage students to reflect upon the issues raised and relate them to their own experience.
- Additional learning features including critical reflection boxes, case studies and chapter summaries.
- A companion website with a full Instructors' Manual and PowerPoint slides. Students have free access to downloadable journal articles and author podcasts.
