Research Methods in ManagementWritten specifically for the Research Methods aspect of an MBA course, Research Methods in Management is the ideal companion for those needing guidance on carrying out a research project. The author offers a succinct guide to the topic which provides MBA and Business Students with the necessary grounding in the area of research without going into too much depth. The text is therefore written with modular courses in mind so that students gain an overall perspective of the important areas that need consideration and can ascertain the key points they need to be aware of when carrying out research. Dissertations and projects form an integral part of many MBA and degree courses and therefore guides such as this are becoming invaluable when tackling this area for the first time. Research Methods in Management approaches the research task in a step by step manner, covering areas such as data collection, observational methods, and data analysis. Guidance is provided on the best way to approach aspects of the research process and to ensure all aspects are adequately covered. As this is an area where many students feel they do not have any experience, a text such as this provides the necessary support in approaching this area of the course. |
Contents
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Introduction | 1 |
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Managing Your Development as a Manager | 9 |
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Introduction to Research in Management | 20 |
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Management Consultancy and Research | 36 |
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The Consultancy Research Process | 51 |
Approaches Methods and Techniques | 64 |
Secondary Data | 79 |
Observational Research | 97 |
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Analysing Data | 154 |
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Actioning Research | 176 |
Activity Solutions | 186 |
Bibliography | 194 |
Internet Gateways Research and Databases Search Engines and Directories for Social Science Researchers | 201 |
Amalgamated Glossary | 203 |
Referencing and Advice on Presentation | 209 |
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