Research Methods in Management
Geoff. Lancaster
Bok Engelsk 2004 · Electronic books.
| Utgitt | Hoboken : : Taylor and Francis, , 2004.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (271 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Research Methods in Management A concise introduction to research in management and business consultancy; Copyright; Contents; About the Author; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Background and major themes; 1.2 Using this book; 1.3 Chapter structure/studying each chapter; 1.4 The research/consultancy project; 1.5 Concluding comments; 2 Managing Your Development as a Manager; Learning outcomes; 2.1 The importance of continued professional development for the manager; 2.2 Approaches to professional development: self-development; 2.3 Action learning: process and principles. - 2.4 Working with and learning from others2.5 Planning a self-development programme; 2.6 Concluding comments; 2.7 References; 2.8 Glossary; 3 Introduction to Research in Management; Learning outcomes; 3.1 The theoretical antecedents to management research: epistemological versus ontological orientations; 3.2 Deductive versus inductive research; 3.3 Nomothetic versus ideographic research; 3.4 Problems and issues in management consultancy-type research; 3.5 Concluding Comments; 3.6 References; 3.7 Glossary; 4 Management Consultancy and Research; Learning outcomes. - 4.1 The consultant and consultancy: development and meaning4.2 Why organizations use consultants: advantages and contributions; 4.3 Disadvantages and limitations of management consultants; 4.4 Management consultancy - types, roles and activities; 4.5 Non-directive versus directive consultancy models; 4.6 Other Styles of consulting; 4.7 Internal versus external consultants; 4.8 Developments in management consultancy approaches and techniques; 4.9 Professional and ethical issues in management consultancy and research; 4.10 Concluding comments; 4.11 References; 4.12 Glossary. - 5 The Consultancy Research ProcessLearning outcomes; 5.1 Management consultancy and research: an overview; 5.2 Initiating the consultancy/research process: meeting/identifying the client; 5.3 The consultancy research project/topic; 5.4 Planning and agreeing the consultancy/research brief; 5.5 Designing and agreeing to the research plan; 5.6 Completing the consultancy cycle; 5.7 Concluding comments; 5.8 References; 5.9 Glossary; 6 An Overview of Data Collection: Approaches, Methods and Techniques; Learning outcomes; 6.1 Data, information and decisions; 6.2 Types of data. - 6.3 Methods of data collection6.4 Issues in data collection; 6.5 Choosing between data collection methods; 6.6 Concluding comments; 6.7 References; 6.8 Glossary; 7 Data Collection: Secondary Data; Learning outcomes; 7.1 Secondary data: meaning and scope; 7.2 Planning secondary data collection; 7.3 Internal secondary data; 7.4 External secondary data; 7.5 Criteria for evaluating secondary data; 7.6 Concluding comments; 7.7 References; 7.8 Glossary; 8 Data Collection: Observational Research; Learning outcomes; 8.1 The nature and purpose of observational research. - 8.2 Observation approaches and techniques. - Written 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 th
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| ISBN | 0750662123. - 9780750662123
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