Research Methods for Managers
- John Gill
- Phil Johnson - Sheffield Management School
Evaluation in Business & Management
NEW to the Fourth Edition:
- Expanded coverage to accommodate recent developments in management research methodology. New topics include: doing a literature review, case study research, action research, mixed methods, and writing-up.
- Packed with practical research examples and exercises that encourage students to reflect upon the issues raised and relate them to their own experience.
- Additional learning features including critical reflection boxes, case studies and chapter summaries.
- A companion website with a full Instructors' Manual and PowerPoint slides. Students have free access to downloadable journal articles and author podcasts.
Using a practical approach, but with explicit attention to the role of theory in management research, the new edition of Research Methods for Managers is a stimulating guide for students in management, organization and organization research.
'This new edition of a book which has guided countless management research students over the years is now better than ever, powerfully combining down-to-earth practical advice with sophisticated insights into the challenging issues of theory, philosophy and evaluation.'
Tony Watson
, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Nottingham University Business School
'An excellent introduction to the management research arena - this book covers everything the student needs to know.'
Catherine Cassell
, Professor of Occupational Psychology, Manchester Business School
'One of the best books on research methodology for management researchers - a treasure trove of ideas and practical advice for everyone, from the novice to the experienced researcher.'
Professor Andy Neely
, Deputy Director, AIM Research
'I have always used Research Methods for Managers as my preferred text for teaching the fundamentals of the subject. Its strength lies in the way it combines sound guidance on the conduct of research with a clear exposition of underlying philosophical issues. This new edition contains useful new content and aids that will help students master what many find to be a challenging subject.'
Professor John Child
, Emeritus Professor, University of Birmingham
A good textbook that provides a useful oversight of methodological issues for researchers interested in pursue a project in the broad area of management.
Helpful research methods books for my MA education leadership and management students who will find the management perspective a helpful supplement to social science/education focused works.
A very good book that offers students an holistic view of research used in and by business students.
Brilliant resource for postgraduate level students undertaking independent research projects
excellent book written for mature students who are in the work place already
Excellent book, will be especially recommended for students taking a more managment rather than technical focus to thier dissertation.
This is quite a detailed, academic text that will certainly be worth dipping into for the members of this course. I would not expect it to be read from cover to cover but it does contain helpful examples with some clear lists of learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter. This helps the student to pick out which methods are most appropriate to their particular needs.
A useful adjunct to core texts such as Saunders et al.
Despite its brevity, the authors have managed to capture the complexity of conducting research in organisations. Interactive, comprehensive and with clear summaries this textbook will help post-graduate students 'find their own way' to research their projects and dissertations.
NEW to the Fourth Edition:
- Expanded coverage to accommodate recent developments in management research methodology. New topics include: doing a literature review, case study research, action research, mixed methods, and writing-up.
- Packed with practical research examples and exercises that encourage students to reflect upon the issues raised and relate them to their own experience.
- Additional learning features including critical reflection boxes, case studies and chapter summaries.
- A companion website with a full Instructors' Manual and PowerPoint slides. Students have free access to downloadable journal articles and author podcasts.
