Research in Organizations Foundations and Methods of Inquiry

by Swanson, Richard A.; Holton, Elwood F.

• ISBN13: 9781576753149
• ISBN10: 157675314X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-08-15
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Summary

With articles on various research methods from over 20 distinguished researchers, the book covers the foundations of conducting research in organizations. Professors of business, management, organizational studies and leadership will find this a comprehensive researcher's textbook for use in graduate-level courses.

Author Biography

Richard A. Swanson is Professor of Human Resource Development at the University of Minnesota.
Elwood F. Holton, III is Jones S. Davis Distinguished Professor of Human Resource Development at Louisiana State University.

Professors Swanson and Holton are coauthors of Foundations of Human Resource Development, Results, and The Adult Learner (with Malcolm Knowles) and coeditors of The Human Resource Development Research Handbook.

Table of Contents

List of Figures	ix
List of Tables	xi
Foreword	xiii
Advancing Research in Organizations through Learning Communities
Andrew H. Van De Ven
Preface	xvii
PART ONE Research in Organizations	1	(26)
The Challenge of Research in Organizations	3	(8)
Richard A. Swanson
The Process of Framing Research in Organizations	11	(16)
Richard A. Swanson
PART TWO Quantitative Research Methods	27	(192)
The Basics of Quantitative Research	29	(16)
Elwood F. Holton III
Michael F. Burnett
Sampling Strategies and Power Analysis	45	(12)
David L. Passmore
Rose M. Baker
Effects Sizes versus Statistical Significance	57	(18)
Bruce Thompson
Experimental and Quasi-experimental Designs	75	(22)
Darlene Russ-Eft
Amy L. Hoover
Survey Research in Organizations	97	(18)
Kenneth R. Bartlett
Multivariate Research Methods	115	(28)
Reid A. Bates
Structural Equation Modeling: An Introduction to Basic Techniques and Advanced Issues	143	(18)
Jeni L. Barnette
Larry J. Williams
Scale Development Principles and Practices	161	(20)
Timothy R. Hinkin
Factor Analysis Methods	181	(20)
Baiyin Yang
Meta-Analysis Methods	201	(18)
Baiyin Yang
PART THREE Qualitative Research Methods	219	(94)
Content, Lived Experience, and Qualitative Research	221	(12)
Yvonna S. Lincoln
Analyzing Qualitative Data	233	(32)
Wendy E. A. Ruona
Grounded Theory Research Methods	265	(16)
Carol D. Hansen
Ethnographic Research Methods	281	(14)
Pamela Crespin
Christine Miller
Allen W. Batteau
Historical Research Methods	295	(18)
Michael Rowlinson
PART FOUR Mixed Methods Research	313	(86)
Mixed Methods Research: Developments, Debates, and Dilemmas	315	(12)
John W. Creswell
J. David Creswell
Case Study Research Methods	327	(24)
Andrea D. Ellinger
Karen E. Watkins
Victoria J. Marsick
Theory Development Research Methods	351	(24)
Richard J. Torraco
Action Research Methods	375	(24)
Lyle Yorks
PART FIVE Research Resources	399	(38)
Using Journals and Databases in Research	401	(18)
Thomas J. Chermack
David L. Passmore
Managing an Effective and Ethical Research Project	419	(18)
Miles T. Bryant
Name Index	437	(6)
Subject Index	443	(10)
About the Authors	453