The essence of research methodology: a concise guide for master and PhD students in management science

This publication is designed to provide Master and PhD students with a concise introduction to conducting research in organisations. The aim is to impart knowledge for making the appropriate methodological choices and to give readersa practical guide to designing and executing a research. Over fifty concrete examples, exercises, discussions and short case studies give a good illustration of the practice of research so to enhance the understanding of the application of methodology in specific research contexts. Another special feature of this book is the extensive comparative Glossary of key methodological terms, ideas and notions that has been incorporated. Also, various checklists are provided to help students structure their research activities and reflect on key issues and choices that need to be made. Finally, more fundamental theoretical, ontological and epistemological issues and debates are touched upon and discussed in the footnotes. Concise introduction to different research approaches inmanagement science Instructions how to select an appropriate method given a particular research question Boxes with exercises and checklists Extensive comparative glossary of methodology terms and notions INDICE: Looking at Research.- The Essence of Methodology.- Conceptual Models.- Interlude I: Conceptualising Methodology.- Quantitative Research.- Qualitative Research.- Interlude II: Combining a Qualitative and Quantitative Approach in One Design.- Assessing Your Research.- Acting and Organising.- Elaborating Your Own Research Design.- Comparative Glossary.- Epilogue.

• ISBN: 978-3-540-71658-7
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 290
• Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés