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Research Methods for Managers

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January 2010 | 288 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
The highly-anticipated Fourth Edition of this bestselling text still succeeds in providing a step-by-step guide to implementing particular methodologies, while simultaneously encouraging a strong awareness of philosophical assumptions.

 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.

 
PART ONE: ISSUES AND PROCESSES IN MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
 
Introduction
 
Starting Management Research
 
The Role of Theory in Research Methods
 
PART TWO: KEY METHODS IN MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
 
Experimental Research Design
 
Action Research
 
Survey Research Design
 
Qualitative Methodology
The Case of Ethnography

 
 
PART THREE: PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES AND DEVELOPMENTS IN MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
 
Philosophical Disputes and Management Research
 
Conclusions
Evaluating Management Research

 

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Excellent resource to support CIPD students in their research projects which will be recommended to the library

Linda Stringer
Hampshire Business School, Farnborough College of Technology
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An excellent book particularly for those involved in practitioner research

Mr Alan Johnston
York St John Business School, York St John University
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An excellent book particularly for those involved in practitioner research

Mr Alan Johnston
York St John Business School, York St John University
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A text that provides masters with a sound grounding in research methods. Ideal for students that struggle to get to grips with academic research conventions

Mr Andrew Thorn
Logistics, Swansea Metropolitan University
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A good summary of the main research methods used in business. What I like is that it tells you how use the method in a clear concise way. The layout means that it is very easy to focus on the elements you need.

Mr David Egan
Business Administration , Sheffield Hallam University
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This text book explains the process of researching in a very clear manner. The book de-mystifies a lot of the terminologies surrounding the research literature. I particularly like the way the authors explain the philosophical paradigms and how they affect one's research project. The book is a must read for any person who is serious about research. My advice is that the book should be read more than once in order to develop a deep understanding and appreciation of the good work done by the authors. My postgraduate students are finding it easier to understand the philosphical wars. I therefore strongly recommend this book without any reservations.

Mr Emmanuel Murasiranwa
Hospitality & Tourism Management, International College of Excellence
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Very useful and well structured text for use with those students often managers who need, and want to know about, and practically use research, in their, and for their, organisations. A useful study in addition to course input.

Mr Graham Webb
Marketing , Park Lane College
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Easy to read and comprehend. Useful for beginners and well-educated learners.

Mr Jaypal Jain
Said Business School, University of Oxford
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I recommend the book to students who, having passed the course, would like to write their bachelor thesis on a course-related subject.

Mr Martin Dastig
Marketing , Berlin School of Economics
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Excellent text for all business students undertaking a research project. A logical format written in plain english avoiding long philosophical terminaology

Mr Michael Hall
Management , City College Norwich
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