Qualitative Research in Business & Management

Qualitative Research in Business & Management

by ProfessorMichaelDMyers (Author)

Synopsis

What are the key issues that concern Qualitative Research in Business and Management?

In this advanced textbook, the author brings a wealth of insight to the research process. Combining the abstract and theoretical considerations with those of a practical nature, like those involved with interviewing for data, or for the final stage of writing up, Myers establishes an expansive resource for those involved in qualitative research that will aid them from start to finish.

In this book the reader will be provided with the resources to:

- Understand the underlying philosophies of qualitative research in business and management.

- Be aware of a variety of qualitative research methods

- Gain insight into examples of the previous use of qualitative methods in Business and Management.

- Analyse and critically evaluate research in, including discussion of using qualitative data analysis software.

- Carry out their own research in business and management.

- Write up their research for publication.

This book will be an indispensable resource both to those just embarking on their research as well as existing researchers in business and management.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 296
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Published: 03 Nov 2008

ISBN 10: 141292166X
ISBN 13: 9781412921664

Media Reviews
No doubt the book will become standard reading in many postgraduate research methods courses. -- Geoff Walsham
An invaluable text for those wanting to conduct qualitative research; a very welcome addition to the field. -- Catherine Cassell
This book provides deep insights into doing qualitative research. It is a must for the serious researcher. -- Robert D. Galliers
Author Bio
Michael D. Myers is Professor of Information Systems and Head of the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at the University of Auckland Business School, Auckland, New Zealand. He has won numerous awards including Best Paper award for the most outstanding paper published in MIS Quarterly in 1999. He served as President of the Association for Information Systems (AIS) in 2006-2007 and is a Fellow of AIS.