Research Methods in Business Studies : A Practical Guide

Ghauri, Pervez N., Gronhaug, Kjell

ISBN 10: 0273651102 / ISBN 13: 9780273651109

Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 2002

Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 38711318-20

Synopsis:

The 2nd edition of this well-respected text is ideal for advanced business students taking a course in research methods or undertaking their first dissertation or report on a work placement project.  Written in a concise and accessible style, it demonstrates to students the importance of a scientific approach to business research and problem-solving projects. It shows them how to formulate a problem, choose a research method, argue and motivate, and how to collect, analyse and present the data.

From the Back Cover:

 The 2nd edition of this well-respected text is ideal for advanced business students taking a course in research methods or undertaking their first dissertation or report on a work placement project.  Written in a concise and accessible style, it demonstrates to students the importance of a scientific approach to business research and problem-solving projects. It shows them how to formulate a problem, choose a research method, argue and motivate, and how to collect, analyse and present the data.  Key features and benefits of the book:

• Explains the importance of methods and models to equip students with a systematic approach in thinking, executing and writing
• Evaluates different qualitative and quantitative methods and their consequences on data collection and analysis so that students can choose the most appropriate research method for a given situation
• Analyses the important differences between a common sense approach and valid scientific research
• Offers clear guidelines about structuring clear, concise and relevant reports.

 About the authors:  Dr Pervez Ghauri is Professor of International Business at Manchester School of Management, UMIST, UK.  Dr Kjell Gronhaug is Professor of Business Studies at the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration, Bergen, Norway.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Research Methods in Business Studies : A ...
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition