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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

 

Supplements

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
September 15, 2010

Excellent book, will be especially recommended for students taking a more managment rather than technical focus to thier dissertation.

Dr Meinwen Taylor
Newport Business School, University of Wales, Newport
September 15, 2010

Although not aimed at mangers within health and social care the majority of the material was applicable to these organisations. Students liked the fact it was focused on individuals for whom management was the key part of their job. Some good examples given and several students purchased their own copy.

Ms Sarah Cheesman
School of Health and Social Care, Bournemouth University
September 14, 2010

Readable and relevant text for working students balancing study and work commitments

Mr Paul Thompson
Management, London South Bank University
September 14, 2010

Book was not the right fit for level 1 students, although I found it useful as resource material and point of reference for delivery across all the levels.

Mrs Linda Deigh
Bedfordshire Business School, Bedfordshire University
September 6, 2010

I am going to recommend this book instead of the one listed - it seems more appropriate.

Mrs Ruth Smith
Design, Central Lancashire University
August 13, 2010

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
July 19, 2010

Easy to read and comprehend. Useful for beginners and well-educated learners.

Mr Jaypal Jain
Said Business School, University of Oxford
July 13, 2010

Helpful research methods books for my MA education leadership and management students who will find the management perspective a helpful supplement to social science/education focused works.

Dr Anthony Thorpe
Education , Roehampton University
June 26, 2010

I consider this book as useful for my students.

It is quite unique to find in one single book such an approach on research methods in management.

I recommend it as a reference book for the methodology when working on their thesis.

Professor Thierry ZINTZ
Faculté des Sciences de la Motricité - Chaire en Management des OS, Catholic University of Louvain
June 4, 2010

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.

Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter One

Chapter Two


John Gill

John Gill, before his retirement, was Reader in Management in Sheffield Business School. More About Author

Phil Johnson

In recent years Phil has participated in the generation and management of over £420, 000 of research funding, over £330,000 of which was provided by EPSRC and ESRC. Involved in much of this research have been local public and private sector organizations as sponsors of research and as research sites for both data collection and for change-management interventions. This research has concerned a range of issues including: management control; corporate governance; contractor-client relations; evolving management roles. Recently Phil has engaged in ESRC sponsored research into "Benchmarking Good Practice in Qualitative Management Research"... More About Author

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