The fully updated new edition is perfect for UG and PG students of business & management wishing to understand the research process. It enables students to develop the skills to carry out rigorous research using a structured approach to the research process, from defining the research question, the selection of methods, to producing a final report.
Unique 4-Ds model for a definitive 'how-to' planning guide for research projects
Examples from successful companies showing how they conduct and apply their research in the real world
Companion website offering a range of lecturer and student resources, including problem-based questions with answers, PowerPoint slides and notes, web links, and tools to help students when designing and writing up their projects
Updated strong pedagogical features, such as activity boxes and Student Research in Action sections, designed to engage the reader and improve learning outcomes
Unique final chapter enabling students to reflect on what they have learnt
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Even more cases and examples to highlight real-life examples of student research that helps bring the process to life
Increased coverage of the internet and online research
Expanded material on quantitative analysis to provide a truly balanced overview of the discipline
New dedicated chapter on research ethics and avoiding plagiarism