
Researching Industrial Relations
Di Kelly(Editor)
Federation Press
2nd Edition
Published on 1. March 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-1-86287-313-1 (ISBN)
Description
The first edition of this book has been the favoured text for students of research methods in all aspects of employment studies (industrial relations, employment relations, labour studies, HRM) since 1991. It provides a coherent introduction to qualitative research methods and processes for employees undertaking research at work and for the senior undergraduate or new graduate commencing a research degree. Contents are expanded and rewritten to include: dealing with the choices of approach in beginning a research project explanation and analysis of particular approaches (analysing literature, action research, interviews, surveys, legal research, case studies, multi-method research) writing up a thesis or a commissioned report beginning a thesis, multi-method research and case studies extensive revision of the legal chapter an appendix of legal internet sources.
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Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Annandale, NSW
Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Weight
264 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86287-313-1 (9781862873131)
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Content
Contents Methods and methodology: the problem of industrial relations Di Kelly An essay on method and industrial relations Braham Dabscheck Tackling a thesis Robert Castle Research design and research strategy David H Plowman 'Hopeful but modest': research design for industrial relations Margaret Gardner The literature search and review Bradon Ellem Analysing documents Bradon Ellem Researching labour law Andrew Frazer Designing and administering questionnaires Ron Callus Making a good case: the case study Di Kelly Interviewing, observation and ethnography: techniques and selection criteria Paul Sutcliffe The multi-method approach: benefits and challenges John Buchanan Put it in writing! Some guidelines for commissioned report writing Michelle Brown Righting it up Norm Dufty Index