| Research in Organizations: Foundations and Methods of Inquiry Contributor(s): Swanson, Richard A. (Editor), Holton, Elwood F. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 157675314X ISBN-13: 9781576753149 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2005 Annotation: While there are many other books on research methods, Research in Organizations differs from them in applying these methods to the study of organizations, supported by numerous case studies illustrating each process. A comprehensive beginner's research text, the book covers the foundations and methods relevant to doing research in organizations, as well as the identification of research questions and the ethical conduct of research. Research in Organizations offers a holistic perspective of the subject that embraces quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methodology research procedures. Written by two experts in the field who have authored over 300 articles and books on this subject, the book has won the endorsement of the Academy of Human Resources Development. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Management Science - Business & Economics | Organizational Behavior |
| Dewey: 302.3 |
| Series: Berrett-Koehler Organizational Performance |
| Physical Information: 1.17" H x 6.65" W x 9.53" (1.87 lbs) 480 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Richard A. Swanson and Elwood F. Holton, leading scholars in the field, bring together contributions from more than twenty distinguished researchers from multiple disciplines to provide a comprehensive introductory textbook on organizational research. Designed for use by professors and students in graduate-level programs in business, management, organizational leadership, and human resource development, Research in Organizations teaches how to apply a range of methodolgies to the study of organizations. This comprehensive guide covers the theoretical foundations of various research methods, shows how to apply those methods in organizational settings, and examines the ethical conduct of research. It provides a holistic perspective, embracing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methodology approaches and illuminating them through numerous illustrative examples. |