Research Methods in Human Resource Management: Investigating a Business Issue - Softcover

Anderson, Valerie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843983087 ISBN 13: 9781843983088

Publisher: CIPD - Kogan Page, 2013

Synopsis

Fully mapped to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced module on Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective, Research Methods in Human Resource Management is a key resource for anyone undertaking a research report. It covers the planning and execution of HRM research projects, from investigating and researching HR issues to designing and implementing research and then evaluating and reviewing the results.

Filled with international examples to provide a global perspective, this fully updated 3rd edition of Research Methods in Human Resource Management balances theoretical frameworks and practical guidance. It includes increased attention to methodology issues, more real-life examples and a discussion of ethics in line with current research and practice. 'Review and Reflect' sections at the end of each chapter help apply learning to personal experience and professional development, and multiple-choice questions and a glossary of terms help students understand the key concepts. Online supporting resources include an instructor's manual, lecture slides and annotated web links.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Valerie Anderson, Chartered MCIPD, is Principal Lecturer in HRM at Portsmouth University Business School, UK. She gained extensive HRM and HRD management and consultancy experience in a range of different public and private sector organizations before moving to a career in higher education. Valerie's main teaching activities relate to research methods, leadership and management, and learning, training and development. Her research interests are focused on learning and development in work organizations. She was the lead researcher for two CIPD research projects: The Value of Learning (2007) and Coaching at the Sharp End (2009).

Review

"This is a very student-friendly text, written in a very accessible manner to help students survive the dissertation experience. Through the use of case examples, students and first-time researchers are provided with excellent guidance on how to craft research questions, find relevant literature, collect and analyse data and formulate conclusions and recommendations. This text demystifies the research process and is suited to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. I would definitely recommend it." (Dr. David McGuire, Academic MCIPD, Senior Lecturer in HRM, Queen Margaret University)

"This book succeeds in demystifying research, using concrete examples and topical exercises to support conceptual ideas that are well-grounded in practice. It is essential reading for our MSc Human Resource Management and Business students." (Dr. Helen Shipton, MCIPD, Senior Lecturer in HRM, Aston University, UK)

"This book is everything that a student of HR could need to successfully complete a research project. Clearly and eloquently written with a wealth of useful real world examples, it walks a new researcher through the entire process and I would not hesitate in recommending this to my students." (Dr. Jill Hanson, Senior Lecturer, Derby Business School, UK)

Edition details

• Publisher: CIPD - Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1843983087
• ISBN 13: 9781843983088
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 456