Research in Organizations Foundations and Methods of Inquiry

Name: Research in Organizations Foundations and Methods of Inquiry
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ISBN: 9781576753149

ISBN-10: 157675314X

ISBN-13: 9781576753149

Edition: 2005

Authors: Elwood F. Holton, Richard A. Swanson

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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…

Book details

List price: $49.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 300
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.870
Language: English



List of Figures


List of Tables


Foreword


Advancing Research in Organizations through Learning Communities



Preface



Research in Organizations



The Challenge of Research in Organizations




The Process of Framing Research in Organizations




Quantitative Research Methods



The Basics of Quantitative Research




Sampling Strategies and Power Analysis




Effects Sizes versus Statistical Significance




Experimental and Quasi-experimental Designs




Survey Research in Organizations




Multivariate Research Methods




Structural Equation Modeling: An Introduction to Basic Techniques and Advanced Issues




Scale Development Principles and Practices




Factor Analysis Methods




Meta-Analysis Methods




Qualitative Research Methods



Content, Lived Experience, and Qualitative Research




Analyzing Qualitative Data




Grounded Theory Research Methods




Ethnographic Research Methods




Historical Research Methods




Mixed Methods Research



Mixed Methods Research: Developments, Debates, and Dilemmas




Case Study Research Methods




Theory Development Research Methods




Action Research Methods




Research Resources



Using Journals and Databases in Research




Managing an Effective and Ethical Research Project



Name Index


Subject Index


About the Authors