Doing Your Dissertation In Business And Management

Author : Reva Berman Brown
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781847877970

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Doing Your Dissertation in Business and Management by Reva Berman Brown Pdf

This is a research book with a difference. It tells the truth about the research process. Each phase of a research project is addressed in the simultaneous order in which researchers often undertake them. Importantly, the book recognizes that writing up a research project is rarely organized in the form in which the dissertation is finally presented. Readers are given guidelines to help them assess the kind of researcher they are and the all important question of how to chose a research project is answered. The book is easy to read and covers: An explanation of what lies behind the requirements that need to be met by a research proposal What readers should expect from their supervisors and what the researched organisation might expect from readers Support for the confused and anxious student. This book will guide the student through a challenging time, giving quick and realistic support to enable a stress-free completion of their final dissertation and project write up. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!

Author : Reva Berman Brown
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2006-02-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1412903513

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Doing Your Dissertation in Business and Management by Reva Berman Brown Pdf

e question of how to choose a research project is answered.

Author : Kevin D. O'Gorman,Robert MacIntosh
Publisher : Goodfellow Publishers Ltd
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Business
ISBN : 9781910158517

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Research Methods for Business & Management by Kevin D. O'Gorman,Robert MacIntosh Pdf

This updated and revised edition offers a comprehensive overview of key research methods and the main choices available when undertaking research in business and management. New to this edition is a comprehensive, practical guide on how to write your dissertation - invaluable to all. It is a clear, concise and practical guide containing wealth of outstanding examples for each method covered.Central to this edition is the 'methods map' (chapter 4), which sets out a logical process for researchers to articulate their position in relation to five key aspects of their research philosophy. In addition, the editors have developed a free app to accompany the book and this enables novice researchers to quickly develop a comprehensive justification of their particular research design in an interactive way. Taking you through the entire life cycle of a dissertation, the text covers everything from the purposes of research through to chapters on gathering primary and secondary data; using literature; quantitative and qualitative research; managing your research; using data and research ethics. Individual chapters are allied to a powerful critical commentary showing how some of the world's leading scholars have used particular methods in their own research. Carefully constructed to achieve the greatest clarity for the student the text gives the reader: * In-text exercises * End of chapter' review questions with solutions* Exemplar papers identified and discussed for each of the main methods *Directed further reading for developing understanding in key areas It is an essential learning aid for upper level undergraduates and postgraduates across a wide range of business and management courses and it comes with a range of supported learning materials including tutorials, lecture slides and tutor notes.Kevin O'Gorman is Professor of Management and Business History and Head of Business Management in the School of Languages and Management in Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. He trained in Glasgow, Salamanca and Rome as a philosopher, theologian and historian. His research interests have a dual focus: Origins, history and cultural practices of hospitality, and philosophical, ethical and cultural underpinnings of contemporary management practices. Using a wide range of methodological approaches he has published over 80 journal articles, books, chapters, and conference papers in business and management studies.Robert MacIntosh is Professor of Strategy and Head of the School of Management and Languages at Heriot-Watt University. He trained as an engineer and has worked at the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde. His research on the ways in which top teams develop strategy and on organizational change has been published in a wide range of outlets. He has a long-standing interest in research methods for business and management studies and has published on the relevance of management research using methods that include ethnography and action research. He has consulted extensively with public and private sector organizations and sits on the board of the charity Turning Point Scotland.

Author : Brian White
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business
ISBN : PSU:000051511869

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Dissertation Skills by Brian White Pdf

Final year dissertations often constitute a major part of a student's degree. This work aims to maximise the potential of its readers, guiding them clearly and calmly through the steps involved in putting together a successful piece of work.

Author : Roy Horn
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781843983231

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Researching and Writing Dissertations by Roy Horn Pdf

From finding a topic to writing and reviewing your work, Researching and Writing Dissertations is an essential tool for anyone working on a dissertation or business report. This new edition is now suitable for students studying the CIPD Level 7 Advanced units Investigating a Business Issue and Using Information in HR but is equally relevant for all non-CIPD students too. Covering everything from strategies for finding and developing a dissertation topic and how to develop a research proposal through to what methodology to use and how to analyse your data, this is the only book you need to write clear, effective and compelling dissertations and reports. In addition to practical guidance on the researching and writing up of projects, this book includes essential guidance on effective time management and how to ensure that projects are completed and submitted on time as well as invaluable insights through real-life student and supervisor comments. Fully supported by online resources including an instructor's manual and lecturer slides as well as templates, checklists and quizzes for students, Researching and Writing Dissertations is a book that anyone working on dissertations, research projects or business reports can't afford to be without.

Author : Kevin D O'Gorman,Robert MacIntosh
Publisher : Goodfellow Publishers Ltd
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781910158524

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Research Methods for Business and Management by Kevin D O'Gorman,Robert MacIntosh Pdf

This updated and revised edition offers a comprehensive overview of key research methods and the main choices available when undertaking research in business and management. New to this edition is a comprehensive, practical guide on how to write your dissertation – invaluable to all.

Author : Robert Lomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1138064408

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Mastering Your Business Dissertation by Robert Lomas Pdf

Author : Lisa Anderson,Jeff Gold,Jim Stewart,Richard Thorpe
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781473933422

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A Guide to Professional Doctorates in Business and Management by Lisa Anderson,Jeff Gold,Jim Stewart,Richard Thorpe Pdf

*Shortlisted in the Management and Leadership Textbook Category at CMI Management Book of the Year Awards 2017* Are you undertaking (or thinking of doing) a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) or other professional doctorate (PD) in business and management? Or perhaps you’re supervising and delivering one of these programmes? This is your complete - and practical - guide to succeeding on this course. A Guide to Professional Doctorates in Business and Management has been written by a team of experts with experience of the challenges faced in both studying for and supervising professional doctorates in business and management. Inside they address the key issues faced, in particular how these courses differ from a traditional PhD, and the different skills and approach needed for success. Chapters explore the nature and importance of PDs as leading change in the professional world of practice, and how they need to differ from traditional forms of doctorate such as PhDs. The guide also offers practical guidance on researching in this particular mode, and through writing and publishing a thesis, making a valuable contribution to professional knowledge.

Author : Robert Lomas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136720109

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Mastering Your Business Dissertation by Robert Lomas Pdf

The ability to write to a high standard is a key skill that is often overlooked in the business world. This short book from an international, best-selling author offers a practical guide to conceiving, researching and writing a business or management dissertation. Robert Lomas offers an inspirational treatise that will awaken the quest for knowledge among his readership. The book helps business students to frame their research questions in a more helpful manner in order to achieve their research aims and write in a clear and top scoring way. Topics covered include collecting and measuring data, using business statistics, planning research projects and the real mechanics of writing a dissertation. Masters students across business and management will benefit enormously from reading this book, not just in adding serious value to their dissertations, but also helping to improve their writing skills throughout their business careers. This book includes a foreword by Mark Booth.

Author : Brian White
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UVA:X004422301

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Dissertation Skills for Business and Management Students by Brian White Pdf

Final year dissertations often constitute a major part of a student's degree - as a result, they can cause a lot of unnecessary stress and panic. This book aims to maximise the potential of its readers, guiding them clearly through the steps involved in putting together a successful piece of work. There are chapters on: what to investigate, what research to carry out, how best to do the research, what literature to refer to, how to write up and present your information to the best of your ability, and how to get the most out of your dissertation supervisor.

Author : Tom Clark,Alan Bryman
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Dissertations, Academic
ISBN : 9780198811060

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How to Do Your Social Research Project Or Dissertation by Tom Clark,Alan Bryman Pdf

How to do your Social Research Project or Dissertation provides a straight-talking, easy-to-navigate, and reassuring guide to support final-year social science undergraduates. Uniquely shaped by real social science undergraduates from a range of institutions, the book includes their advice to help you through with what can be a daunting, but rewarding stage of your degree. From the look and feel of the book, to the development of the chapter content and the advice it provides, students have been involved at every stage of the book's development to ensure it is focused on what's important to you. Expert advice from real supervisors across the subject disciplines in the 'Working with your supervisor' feature also helps you to make the most of research supervision, and learn from the experience of real researchers in your chosen field. By providing anecdotes, words of wisdom, scenarios, or simply reminders, hints, and tips on how best to prepare for meetings, and communicate effectively, How to do your Social Research Project or Dissertation is the most complete guide to facilitate the student-supervisor working relationship. Dedicated chapters cover all the typical stages of a research project or dissertation in the social sciences, while their carefully constructed structure allows you to quickly and efficiently navigate the content. Throughout the book, you'll focus on three key questions: 'What do I need to know?', 'What do I need to think about?' and 'What do I need to do?'. In so doing, each chapter gives you a clear and direct checklist of actions as you progress through your dissertation or research project, keeping you organized, motivated, and confident. The book's online resources include a wealth of free-to-access materials, including: DT Author-led videos for each chapter of the book focussing on key areas of social research including supervision, thinking up research questions and ethical challenges in social research among others. DT Student videos focussing on key issues in undertaking a research project or dissertation and how these have been overcome. DT 'Finding your Way' research pitfalls and how to avoid them. DT General dissertation template. DT Good and bad examples of various research tools: questionnaires, interview questions, observation plans. DT Good and bad examples of extracts from literature reviews. DT Downloadable research checklist. DT Further reading/research suggestions, broken down by chapter. DT A list of links to online time-management tools. DT Research plan templates. DT Links to freely available datasets. DT Tips on increasing your sample size. DT SPSS/NVIVO links/resources. DT Interactive activity to help narrow down research topics. DT Mind-mapping tool. DT Interactive editing exercise to practise writing-up, and making efficient use of word count.

Author : Jacques Digout,Charbel Salloum,Sylvain Senechal
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-17
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781527536050

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Methods and Tools for Completing Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Theses by Jacques Digout,Charbel Salloum,Sylvain Senechal Pdf

This book offers complete and operational methodology guidelines for the entire process of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) thesis. It provides insights into theory and practice, both indispensable for the successful completion of the research project. The volume draws on the contributions of major reference works, and offers simplified, clear and applicable standards for DBA participants and supervisors. It illustrates a living experience, because completing a thesis is a human adventure. “Non-classic” students starting a doctoral project are facing an utterly new world with codes and methods they do not recognise. As such, this book brings together many testimonies from DBA scholars, which will help readers to find new formulations and valuable solutions in their own work.

Author : Valerie Anderson,Rita Fontinha,Fiona Robson
Publisher : Kogan Page Publishers
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780749483883

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Research Methods in Human Resource Management by Valerie Anderson,Rita Fontinha,Fiona Robson Pdf

Research Methods in Human Resource Management is a key resource for anyone undertaking a research report or dissertation. It covers the planning and execution of HRM research projects, from investigating and researching HR issues to designing and implementing research and then evaluating and reviewing the results. Filled with international examples to provide a global perspective, this fully updated 4th edition of Research Methods in Human Resource Management balances theoretical frameworks and practical guidance. Fully updated throughout, this edition now includes increased discussion of methodological issues, more real-life examples and international case studies and best practice sample literature reviews and write-ups. 'Review and Reflect' sections at the end of each chapter help to consolidate learning and explain how it can aid professional development. This book is fully mapped to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced module on Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective, and multiple-choice questions and a glossary of terms help students understand the key concepts and use the terminology confidently. Online supporting resources for lecturers include an instructor's manual and lecture slides and there are annotated web links, further reading and new reflective questions for students.

Author : John Beech
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781473906297

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Doing Your Business Research Project by John Beech Pdf

Taking the fear out of writing your business project, this book helps you understand and carry out each step of the research process. With detailed, friendly and engaging support it takes you from the very beginning to the very end. Key features: Chapters are structured around FAQs such as ‘How to choose a research question?’, ‘How do I go about a literature review?’ guiding you towards a full understanding of the research process Workbook tasks help you shape your thoughts on each topic, enabling you to decide your own research question and how you will research it The importance of various ideas is clearly signposted, helping you prioritise your time according to your needs and goals. Templates and checklists from the book are also available for download at the Doing Your Business Research Project companion website at study.sagepub.com/beech This interactive guide is ideal for all Business and Management students about to complete a research project or dissertation.

Author : Kevin O'Gorman,Robert MacIntosh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Business
ISBN : 1786841290

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Research Methods for Business and Management by Kevin O'Gorman,Robert MacIntosh Pdf

Taking you through the entire life cycle of a dissertation, the text covers everything from the purposes of research through to chapters on gathering primary and secondary data; using literature; quantitative and qualitative research; managing your research; using data and research ethics.