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. ÍNDICE: - Section One - - Introduction - key concepts; presents a multidimensional view of management research. - Roadmap for Developing the Research Blueprint - combining theory and practice, this provides the rationale for choosing a paradigm, illustrated through the use of three main paradigms (positivist, interpretivist, critical). - - Section Two - - 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) - - Section Three- - Strategic and Operational considerations for paradigm selection - Themes and challenges of good research - Conclusion
- ISBN: 978-1-4039-9716-6
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 240
- Fecha Publicación: 12/12/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés