{"product_id":"guide-to-management-research-methods-isbn-9781405115124","title":"Guide to Management Research Methods","description":"This text shows business students how to conduct reliable research and how to argue the soundness of their research approach. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical introduction to research methods for business students.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives students the ability to conduct reliable research on the basis of empirical field data.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTakes students through the research process systematically, from the initial definition of a research problem to the final presentation of results.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates the interrelationships between the different stages in a research project.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps students to decide which methods are most appropriate.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeaches students to think both critically and creatively about research methods.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes the most up-to-date methods, including use of the Internet and email.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupported by real-life examples, cases and practical guidelines.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePart I: Planning The Research Project:.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Introduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is The Nature Of Fundamental Organisational Research?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Distinguishes Fundamental Organisational Research From Applied Organisational Research?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethodological Requirements And Rules Of Fundamental Research In General.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Parties Involved In The Research Project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview Of Steps In The Research Project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Problem Orientation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Objective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Definition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Empirical Cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Literature.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources Of Literature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature Search.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiterature Review.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferring To Literature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Design And Planning Of The Research Project.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Model And Variables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypotheses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperationalization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLevels Of Measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReliability And Validity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopulation And Sampling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthical Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Research Proposal.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMain Categories Of Research Strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasuality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Conducting The Research Project:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Data Collection Methods.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchival Data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObservation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestionnaire.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMulti-Method.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Questionnaires And Interviews.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestionnaires - General Remarks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure Of The Questionnaire.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviews - General Remarks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePilot Study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Contact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnonymity And Confidentiality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Data Analysis.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Code Book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputer Use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMissing Values.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview Of Statistical Techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatistical Significance Of The Results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Reporting The Research Project:.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. The Research Report.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTarget Group.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure Of The Research Report.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyle And Layout Of The Report.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Presentation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing The Presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure Of The Presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Presentation: Some Rules Of Thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Audience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. Case Study - The Transpost Case\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Model and Variables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollecting Existing Data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresentation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Checklist For Evaluating Research Reports.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e  \"This is a thoroughly user-friendly introduction to business research methods, taking students through the research process in a logical and applied way. I see it being recommended on many courses, both final-year undergraduate and MBA.\" \u003ci\u003eJohn Hassard, UMIST\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c!--end--\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The \u003ci\u003eGuide to Management Research Methods\u003c\/i\u003e has served us well on the Research Methods course in our Bachelor programme, which is now taught in English. The students will welcome the first English language edition.\" \u003ci\u003eG. de Jong,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eVrije Universiteit Amsterdam\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eMandy van der Velde\u003c\/b\u003e is currently Associate Professor of Human Resources Management at Utrecht School of Governance, Utrecht University, The Netherlands.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Jansen\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Industrial Psychology at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeil Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e  The \u003ci\u003eGuide to Management Research Methods\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable introductory textbook for all students of organizations. Organizational scientists must be able to conduct reliable research on the basis of empirical field data, and to argue the soundness or validity of their research approach, either as a researcher within a university or research institute, as an organizational consultant, or as a staff member in an organization. A career as an organizational scientist requires an important range of knowledge and skills.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e This popular textbook provides students at undergraduate and MBA levels with a thorough introduction to the research methods with which they need to be familiar and how to apply them. A popular course text, it teaches the skills that are essential for planning, conducting and reporting research projects, as well as evaluating the research of others. The authors offer a clear overview of the different steps in a research process: from the definition of a research problem to designing and conducting a study. Each chapter corresponds with a specific stage in the research project. Numerous examples and practical guidelines are provided throughout. Finally, attention is paid to the results of statistical data analyses and their inclusion in the report and presentation of the research project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989318451429,"sku":"NP9781405115124","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405115124.jpg?v=1761783648","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/guide-to-management-research-methods-isbn-9781405115124","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}