
Research in Organizations; Foundations and Methods of Inquiry
Foundations and Methods of Inquiry
Berrett-Koehler (Publisher)
Published on 15. August 2005
Book
Hardback
480 pages
978-1-57675-314-9 (ISBN)
Description
"If research is the seed, this book is the tool to till the soil." -Ken Melrose, Chairman and CEO, The Toro Company
This is a basic research textbook for people to learn about planning and conducting research in organisations. The book covers the foundations and methods relevant to doing research in organisations as well as the identification of research questions and the ethical conduct of research.
Sections of the book are devoted to quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research and presents case examples illustrating the various research methods covered. Research in Organizations can be thought of a comprehensive beginning researcher's text.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 169 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
848 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57675-314-9 (9781576753149)
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Persons
Richard A. Swanson is Professor of Human Resource Development at the University of Minnesota and Senior Partner with Swanson & Associates. Swanson has consulted with major corporations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Africa. He has authored over 240 publications on human resource development and performance improvement. Elwood F. Holton, III is an Associate Professor in the School of Vocational Education at Louisiana State University. He specialises in Human Resource Development/Training and Development and coordinates LSU's degree programs in these areas. Holton has a long record of consulting with organization including J.P. Morgan, Honeywell, the U.S. Department of Energy, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Ciba-Geigy and Entergy.
Content
Foreword
Advancing Research in Organizations through Learning Communities
—ANDREW H. VAN DE VEN, University of Minnesota
Preface
List of Figures
List of Tables
PART ONE
Research in Organizations
1: The Challenge of Research in Organizations
—RICHARD A. SWANSON, University of Minnesota
2: The Process of Framing Research in Organizations
—RICHARD A. SWANSON, University of Minnesota
PART TWO
Quantitative Research Methods
3: The Basics of Quantitative Research
—ELWOOD F. HOLTON III AND MICHAEL F. BURNETT, Louisiana State University
4: Sampling Strategies and Power Analysis
—DAVID L. PASSMORE AND ROSE M. BAKER, The Pennsylvania State University
5: Effects Sizes versus Statistical Significance
—BRUCE THOMPSON, Texas A&M University and Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)
6: Experimental and Quasi-experimental Designs
—DARLENE RUSS-EFT, Oregon State University, and AMY L. HOOVER, Central Washington University
7: Survey Research in Organizations
—KENNETH R. BARTLETT, University of Minnesota
8: Multivariate Research Methods
—REID A. BATES, Louisiana State University
9: Structural Equation Modeling: An Introduction to Basic Techniques and Advanced Issues
—JENI L. BARNETTE and LARRY J. WILLIAMS, Virginia Commonwealth Universit
10: Scale Development Principles and Practices
—TIMOTHY R. HINKIN, Cornell University
11: Factor Analysis Methods
—BAIYIN YANG, University of Minnesota
12: Meta-Analysis Methods
—BAIYIN YANG, University of Minnesota
PART THREE
Qualitative Research Methods
13: Content, Lived Experience, and Qualitative Research
—YVONNA S. LINCOLN, Texas A&M University
14: Analyzing Qualitative Data
—WENDY E. A. RUONA, University of Georgia
15: Grounded Theory Research Methods
—CAROL D. HANSEN, Georgia State University
16: Ethnographic Research Methods
—PAMELA CRESPIN, CHRISTINE MILLER, and ALLEN W. BATTEAU, Wayne State University
17: Historical Research Methods
—MICHAEL ROWLINSON, Queen Mary, University of London
PART FOUR
Mixed Methods Research
18: Mixed Methods Research: Developments, Debates, and Dilemmas
—JOHN W. CRESWELL, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and J. DAVID CRESWELL, University of California–Los Angeles
19: Case Study Research Methods
—ANDREA D. ELLINGER, University of Illinois; KAREN E. WATKINS, University of Georgia; and VICTORIA J. MARSICK, Columbia University
20: Theory Development Research Methods
—RICHARD J. TORRACO, University of Nebraska
21: Action Research Methods
—LYLE YORKS, Columbia University
PART FIVE
Research Resources
22: Using Journals and Databases in Research
—THOMAS J. CHERMACK and DAVID L. PASSMORE, The Pennsylvania State University
23: Managing an Effective and Ethical Research Project
—MILES T. BRYANT, University of Nebraska
Name Index
Subject Index
About the Authors
Advancing Research in Organizations through Learning Communities
—ANDREW H. VAN DE VEN, University of Minnesota
Preface
List of Figures
List of Tables
PART ONE
Research in Organizations
1: The Challenge of Research in Organizations
—RICHARD A. SWANSON, University of Minnesota
2: The Process of Framing Research in Organizations
—RICHARD A. SWANSON, University of Minnesota
PART TWO
Quantitative Research Methods
3: The Basics of Quantitative Research
—ELWOOD F. HOLTON III AND MICHAEL F. BURNETT, Louisiana State University
4: Sampling Strategies and Power Analysis
—DAVID L. PASSMORE AND ROSE M. BAKER, The Pennsylvania State University
5: Effects Sizes versus Statistical Significance
—BRUCE THOMPSON, Texas A&M University and Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)
6: Experimental and Quasi-experimental Designs
—DARLENE RUSS-EFT, Oregon State University, and AMY L. HOOVER, Central Washington University
7: Survey Research in Organizations
—KENNETH R. BARTLETT, University of Minnesota
8: Multivariate Research Methods
—REID A. BATES, Louisiana State University
9: Structural Equation Modeling: An Introduction to Basic Techniques and Advanced Issues
—JENI L. BARNETTE and LARRY J. WILLIAMS, Virginia Commonwealth Universit
10: Scale Development Principles and Practices
—TIMOTHY R. HINKIN, Cornell University
11: Factor Analysis Methods
—BAIYIN YANG, University of Minnesota
12: Meta-Analysis Methods
—BAIYIN YANG, University of Minnesota
PART THREE
Qualitative Research Methods
13: Content, Lived Experience, and Qualitative Research
—YVONNA S. LINCOLN, Texas A&M University
14: Analyzing Qualitative Data
—WENDY E. A. RUONA, University of Georgia
15: Grounded Theory Research Methods
—CAROL D. HANSEN, Georgia State University
16: Ethnographic Research Methods
—PAMELA CRESPIN, CHRISTINE MILLER, and ALLEN W. BATTEAU, Wayne State University
17: Historical Research Methods
—MICHAEL ROWLINSON, Queen Mary, University of London
PART FOUR
Mixed Methods Research
18: Mixed Methods Research: Developments, Debates, and Dilemmas
—JOHN W. CRESWELL, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and J. DAVID CRESWELL, University of California–Los Angeles
19: Case Study Research Methods
—ANDREA D. ELLINGER, University of Illinois; KAREN E. WATKINS, University of Georgia; and VICTORIA J. MARSICK, Columbia University
20: Theory Development Research Methods
—RICHARD J. TORRACO, University of Nebraska
21: Action Research Methods
—LYLE YORKS, Columbia University
PART FIVE
Research Resources
22: Using Journals and Databases in Research
—THOMAS J. CHERMACK and DAVID L. PASSMORE, The Pennsylvania State University
23: Managing an Effective and Ethical Research Project
—MILES T. BRYANT, University of Nebraska
Name Index
Subject Index
About the Authors