Management Research

by Hallebone, Erica; Priest, Jan

• ISBN13: 9781403997166
• ISBN10: 1403997160
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-15
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Summary

Through careful analysis of case studies and an understanding of management paradigms, this new strategic approach guides students in their development of professional research skills. Particular importance is placed on rethinking modes of management research, their strengths, and the need for good research.

Author Biography

ERICA HALLEBONE is an Associate Professor in the School of Management, Faculty of Business, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.

JAN PRIEST is a lecturer in the School of Management, Faculty of Business, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.

Table of Contents

Introduction- key concepts; presents a multidimensional view of management research

Roadmap for Developing theResearch Blueprint - combining theoryand practice, this provides the rationale for choosing a paradigm, illustrated through the use of three main paradigms (positivist, interpretivist, critical)

Overview of Three Key Paradigms - describes and illustrates mental models that characterise each paradigm

Positivist Approaches Interpretivist Approaches

Critical Approaches Alternative Approaches (e.g. postmodern, feminist approaches)

Strategic and Operational considerations for paradigm selection

Themes and challenges of good research

Conclusion

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