UID:
kobvindex_INT0000325
Format:
xxxi, 614 pages :
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illustrations (colour) ;
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26.5 x 19.5 cm.
Edition:
5th edition.
ISBN:
9780273716860 (pbk.)
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0273716867 (pbk.)
Content:
MACHINE-GENERATED SUMMARY NOTE: "A comprehensive introduction to research methods in business for students planning or undertaking a dissertation or extensive research project in business and management. The fifth edition of Research Methods for Business Students brings the theory, philosophy and techniques of research to life and enables students to understand the practical relevance of the research methods. A highly accessible style and logical structure have made this the 'student choice' and run-away market leader. The book is written for students on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in business, or business-related disciplines. The following online resources support the text: - For Students: self-assessment questions, glossary, revision "flashcards", tutorials for SPSS and NVivo, plus Smarter Online Searching Guide - For Instructors: teaching manual, powerpoint slides, testbank Features - Case Studies and Focus on Student Research illustrate how student research can be conducted - Research in the News and Focus on Management Research give examples of research in both academic and commercial environments - Checklists, Questions and "Progressing your Research Project" give practical advice on the step-by-step process of conducting research - Guidance on use of SPSS, NVivo and internet searching on the companion website New to this Edition - Brand new cases in each chapter - Substantial revisions to ch. 3 (literature review), ch.4 (philosophies) and ch.5 (research design) - Focus on research in consultancy projects (e.g. ch.14 writing & presenting) - Greater emphasis on importance of internet-based research techniques (chat room, web-based q'aires)."
Note:
EDITORIAL NOTE: previous edition published 2007.
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MACHINE-GENERATED CONTENTS NOTE: How to use this book -- Guided tour -- Preface -- Contributors -- Publisher's acknowledgements -- The nature of business and management research and structure of this book -- Formulating and clarifying the research topic -- Critically reviewing the literature -- Understanding research philosophies and approaches -- Formulating the research design -- Negotiating access and research ethics -- Selecting samples -- Using secondary data -- Collecting primary data through observation -- Collecting primary data using semi-structured, in-depth and group interviews -- Collecting primary data using questionnaires -- Analysing quantitative data -- Analysing qualitative data -- Writing and presenting your project report -- Bibliography -- Appendices -- Glossary -- Index.
Language:
English
Keywords:
Textbooks
