Research Methods for Managers
4th Edition
Published on 21. January 2010
288 pages
978-0-85702-348-3 (ISBN)
Description
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.
- 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.
Reviews / Votes
'This new edition of a book which has guided countless management research students over the years is now better than ever, powerfully combining down-to-earth practical advice with sophisticated insights into the challenging issues of theory, philosophy and evaluation.'Tony Watson
, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Nottingham University Business School
'An excellent introduction to the management research arena - this book covers everything the student needs to know.'
Catherine Cassell
, Professor of Occupational Psychology, Manchester Business School
'One of the best books on research methodology for management researchers - a treasure trove of ideas and practical advice for everyone, from the novice to the experienced researcher.'
Professor Andy Neely
, Deputy Director, AIM Research
'I have always used Research Methods for Managers as my preferred text for teaching the fundamentals of the subject. Its strength lies in the way it combines sound guidance on the conduct of research with a clear exposition of underlying philosophical issues. This new edition contains useful new content and aids that will help students master what many find to be a challenging subject.'
Professor John Child
, Emeritus Professor, University of Birmingham
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Edition
Fourth Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-85702-348-3 (9780857023483)
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John Gill | Phil Johnson
Research Methods for Managers
Book
01/2010
4th Edition
SAGE Publications Ltd
€120.20
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John Gill | Phil Johnson
Research Methods for Managers
Book
01/2010
4th Edition
SAGE Publications Ltd
€262.94
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
John
Gill,
before his retirement, was Reader in Management in Sheffield Business
School. In recent years Phil has participated in the generation and management of over GBP420, 000 of research funding, over GBP330,000 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" which is part of the ESRC Research Methodology Programme.
Currently Phil is a referee for a number of academic journals and reviews book proposals for several major academic publishers. He has also been a guest editor for the journal Management Decision and has recently been appointed as Associate Editor for a new international journal, Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management.
Phil's education includes: BA (Hons) Sociology (Sheffield); MSc Organization Development (CNAA); MSc Advance Educational and Social Research Methods (Open University); PhD Management and Organization (CNAA).
Gill,
before his retirement, was Reader in Management in Sheffield Business
School. In recent years Phil has participated in the generation and management of over GBP420, 000 of research funding, over GBP330,000 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" which is part of the ESRC Research Methodology Programme.
Currently Phil is a referee for a number of academic journals and reviews book proposals for several major academic publishers. He has also been a guest editor for the journal Management Decision and has recently been appointed as Associate Editor for a new international journal, Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management.
Phil's education includes: BA (Hons) Sociology (Sheffield); MSc Organization Development (CNAA); MSc Advance Educational and Social Research Methods (Open University); PhD Management and Organization (CNAA).
Content
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
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
