Researching business and management. (2005)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Names: Maylor, Harvey
• Contents: What is business and management research? An introduction to the research process -- How do I manage the research process? A systematic approach to project management -- What should I study? Generating and clarifying ideas for you research project -- How do I find information? Using the library and internet as knowledge resources -- Scientist or ethnographer? Two models for designing and doing research -- Quantitative research designs: using scientific methods for social measurement -- Designing qualitative research: using ethnographic methods for uncovering social meaning -- Case studies and multi-method design -- Doing field research: practical and ethical considerations for conducting research -- Analysing quantitative data: using simple statistics -- Advanced quantitative analysis: multivariate analysis -- Analysing qualitative data: interpreting interview and observational data -- Answering you research questions: interpreting your findings and making recommendations -- Describing your research: writing up your project report -- Closing the loop: reflecting on and learning from your research --
• Publisher Details: S.l. : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2005
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 650/.072; Management & management techniques; Management -- Research; Organizational learning -- Research; Business education -- Research; Business education -- Research; Management -- Research; Organizational learning -- Research; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Reference; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Skills; Business communication & presentation; Research & development management; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781137110220; 1137110228
• Related ISBNs: 0333964071; 9780333964071
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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