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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100273716867
ISBN-139780273716860
eBay Product ID (ePID)74804531
Product Key Features
Number of Pages656 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameResearch Methods for Business Students
SubjectGeneral, Management
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
AuthorPhilip Lewis, Adrian Thornhill, Mark N. K. Saunders
Subject AreaBusiness & Economics
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight41.3 Oz
Item Length10.4 in
Item Width7.7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2008-054877
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal650.072
Table Of ContentHow to use this book Guided tour Preface Contributors 1 The nature of business and management research and structure of this book 2 Formulating and clarifying the research topic 3 Critically reviewing the literature 4 Understanding research philosophies and approaches 5 Formulating the research design 6 Negotiating access and research ethics 7 Selecting samples 8 Using secondary data 9 Collecting primary data through observation 10 Collecting primary data using semi-structured, in-depth and group interviews 11 Collecting primary data using questionnaires 12 Analysing quantitative data 13 Analysing qualitative data 14 Writing and presenting your project report Appendices Glossary Index
SynopsisUsing real-life case studies and written with a student-centred approach, this 5th edition provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to undertake a piece of business research making the best use of IT where appropriate., A comprehensive introduction to research methods in business for students planning or undertaking a dissertation or extensive research project in business and management. The fifth edition of Research Methods for Business Students brings the theory, philosophy and techniques of research to life and enables students to understand the practical relevance of the research methods. A highly accessible style and logical structure have made this the 'student choice' and run-away market leader. The book is written for students on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in business, or business-related disciplines. The following online resources support the text: For Students : self-assessment questions, glossary, revision "flashcards", tutorials for SPSS and NVivo, plus Smarter Online Searching Guide For Instructors : teaching manual, powerpoint slides, testbank