Designed as a comprehensive introduction to the key phases of research projects, this textbook responds to the lack of guides tailored specifically to management studies. It combines theory and practice to offer a completely rounded introduction.
This essential text provides an authoritative overview of research methodology for both students and professional researchers in management.
This book is a critical guide to conducting investigations under time- and resource-pressured conditions, equipping readers with the key skills and approaches for research designed to influence or inform development policies.
This book will target the specific needs of Business and Management students to ensure that these students get the most relevant and most useful study skills advice possible.
The first half of the book deals with publications online, devoting separate chapters to academic articles, books, official publications and news sources, which form the core secondary sources for social science research.
This book addresses the kinds of questions novice investigators always ask and helps students utilise study designs, data collection tools and analysis effectively.
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This practical handbook is an essential course companion for business and management students at degree level.