Management Research

Management Research
ISBN-10
0857021176
ISBN-13
9780857021175
Series
Management Research
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
371
Language
English
Published
2012-05-02
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Authors
Paul Jackson, Mark Easterby-Smith, Richard Thorpe

Description

Now in its Fourth Edition, this much loved text offers theoretical and philosophical depth without sacrificing what you need to know in practical terms. With an impressive suite of in-text features and online materials, as well as the authors’ ability to tackle complex issues in a clear and accessible way, Management Research makes the whole scope of management research methods approachable. Inside you will find painless coverage of the entire research process as well as a critical, thoughtful treatment of important issues like ethics and politics, making this an invaluable companion to any student or researcher who needs to know about business and management research methods.

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