{"product_id":"research-in-organizations-isbn-9781576753149","title":"Research in Organizations","description":"Richard A. Swanson and Elwood F. Holton, leading scholars in the field, bring together contributions from more than twenty distinguished researchers from multiple disciplines to provide a comprehensive introductory textbook on organizational research.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Designed for use by professors and students in graduate-level programs in business, management, organizational leadership, and human resource development, \u003ci\u003eResearch in Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e teaches how to apply a range of methodolgies to the study of organizations. This comprehensive guide covers the theoretical foundations of various research methods, shows how to apply those methods in organizational settings, and examines the ethical conduct of research. It provides a holistic perspective, embracing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methodology approaches and illuminating them through numerous illustrative examples.Foreword\u003cbr\u003e Advancing Research in Organizations through Learning Communities \u003cbr\u003e —ANDREW H. VAN DE VEN, University of Minnesota\u003cbr\u003e Preface \u003cbr\u003e List of Figures   \u003cbr\u003e List of Tables\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PART ONE\u003cbr\u003e Research in Organizations\u003cbr\u003e 1: The Challenge of Research in Organizations\u003cbr\u003e —RICHARD A. SWANSON, University of Minnesota\u003cbr\u003e 2: The Process of Framing Research in Organizations   \u003cbr\u003e —RICHARD A. SWANSON, University of Minnesota\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PART TWO\u003cbr\u003e Quantitative Research Methods\u003cbr\u003e 3: The Basics of Quantitative Research\u003cbr\u003e —ELWOOD F. HOLTON III AND MICHAEL F. BURNETT, Louisiana State University\u003cbr\u003e 4: Sampling Strategies and Power Analysis   \u003cbr\u003e —DAVID L. PASSMORE AND ROSE M. BAKER, The Pennsylvania State University\u003cbr\u003e 5: Effects Sizes versus Statistical Significance   \u003cbr\u003e —BRUCE THOMPSON, Texas A\u0026amp;M University and Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)\u003cbr\u003e 6: Experimental and Quasi-experimental Designs   \u003cbr\u003e —DARLENE RUSS-EFT, Oregon State University, and AMY L. HOOVER, Central Washington University\u003cbr\u003e 7: Survey Research in Organizations\u003cbr\u003e —KENNETH R. BARTLETT, University of Minnesota\u003cbr\u003e 8: Multivariate Research Methods   \u003cbr\u003e —REID A. BATES, Louisiana State University\u003cbr\u003e 9: Structural Equation Modeling: An Introduction to Basic Techniques and Advanced Issues\u003cbr\u003e —JENI L. BARNETTE and LARRY J. WILLIAMS, Virginia Commonwealth Universit\u003cbr\u003e 10: Scale Development Principles and Practices\u003cbr\u003e —TIMOTHY R. HINKIN, Cornell University \u003cbr\u003e 11: Factor Analysis Methods\u003cbr\u003e —BAIYIN YANG, University of Minnesota \u003cbr\u003e 12: Meta-Analysis Methods\u003cbr\u003e —BAIYIN YANG, University of Minnesota\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PART THREE\u003cbr\u003e Qualitative Research Methods\u003cbr\u003e 13: Content, Lived Experience, and Qualitative Research   \u003cbr\u003e —YVONNA S. LINCOLN, Texas A\u0026amp;M University\u003cbr\u003e 14: Analyzing Qualitative Data\u003cbr\u003e —WENDY E. A. RUONA, University of Georgia\u003cbr\u003e 15: Grounded Theory Research Methods\u003cbr\u003e —CAROL D. HANSEN, Georgia State University\u003cbr\u003e 16: Ethnographic Research Methods\u003cbr\u003e —PAMELA CRESPIN, CHRISTINE MILLER, and ALLEN W. BATTEAU, Wayne State University\u003cbr\u003e 17: Historical Research Methods\u003cbr\u003e —MICHAEL ROWLINSON, Queen Mary, University of London\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PART FOUR\u003cbr\u003e Mixed Methods Research\u003cbr\u003e 18: Mixed Methods Research: Developments, Debates, and Dilemmas\u003cbr\u003e —JOHN W. CRESWELL, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and J. DAVID CRESWELL, University of California–Los Angeles\u003cbr\u003e 19: Case Study Research Methods   \u003cbr\u003e —ANDREA D. ELLINGER, University of Illinois; KAREN E. WATKINS, University of Georgia; and VICTORIA J. MARSICK, Columbia University\u003cbr\u003e 20: Theory Development Research Methods\u003cbr\u003e —RICHARD J. TORRACO, University of Nebraska\u003cbr\u003e 21: Action Research Methods\u003cbr\u003e —LYLE YORKS, Columbia University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PART FIVE\u003cbr\u003e Research Resources\u003cbr\u003e 22: Using Journals and Databases in Research   \u003cbr\u003e —THOMAS J. CHERMACK and DAVID L. PASSMORE, The Pennsylvania State University\u003cbr\u003e 23: Managing an Effective and Ethical Research Project   \u003cbr\u003e —MILES T. BRYANT, University of Nebraska\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Name Index   \u003cbr\u003e Subject Index   \u003cbr\u003e About the Authors\"If research is the seed, this book is the tool to till the soil.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ken Melrose, Chairman and CEO, The Toro Company\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eResearch in Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e is unique—it speaks clearly to seasoned and beginning scholars.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Irwin L. Goldstein, Dean, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, University of Maryland\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eRichard A. Swanson is Professor of Human Resource Development at the University of Minnesota.\u003cbr\u003e Elwood F. Holton, III is Jones S. Davis Distinguished Professor of Human Resource Development at Louisiana State University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Professors Swanson and Holton are coauthors of Foundations of Human Resource Development, Results, and The Adult Learner (with Malcolm Knowles) and coeditors of The Human Resource Development Research Handbook.","brand":"Berrett-Koehler Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300122677477,"sku":"NP9781576753149","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781576753149.jpg?v=1767735660","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/research-in-organizations-isbn-9781576753149","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}