Research in Organizations: Foundations and Methods in InquiryBerrett-Koehler Publishers, 1 jul 2005 - 459 páginas 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. |
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Quantitative Research Methods | 27 |
Qualitative Research Methods | 219 |
Mixed Methods Research | 313 |
Research Resources | 399 |
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About the Authors | 453 |
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