Download or read book Research Methods in Business Studies written by Pervez N. Ghauri and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2005 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Methods in Business Studies A Practical Guide Third edition Pervez Ghauri and Kjell Gronhaug This clearly written introduction is ideal for business students taking a course in research methods, or undertaking their first dissertation or report on a work placement project. Written in a concise and accessible style, it demonstrates the importance of a scientific approach to business research and problem-solving projects. It shows students how to formulate a problem, choose a research method, argue and motivate, and how to collect, analyse and present the data. Key Features: Provides guidelines to formulate a research problem, preparing students to fully understand the questions and objectives before undertaking research. Explains the importance of methods and models to equip students with a systematic approach in thinking, executing and writing. Evaluates different qualitative and quantitative methods and their consequences on data collection and analysis so that students can choose the most appropriate research method for a given situation. Offers clear guidelines about structuring clear, concise and relevant reports. Contains detailed discussion of research theories and their practical application in business. This edition has extended coverage of international and cross-cultural research, more examples from real dissertations and research projects from diverse areas of business such as HRM and accounting, and a new chapter on qualitative research and the software used to analyse data. A concise, clear and comprehensive introduction to research methods, which equips students with a systematic approach to business research. Dr. Pervez Ghauri is Professor of International Business at Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, UK. Dr Kjell Gronhaug is Professor of Business Studies at the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration, Bergen, Norway.
Download or read book Quantitative Methods for Business written by David R. Anderson and published by South-Western College. This book was released on 2005-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study guide will provide the student with significant supplementary study materials. Each chapter contains key concepts, a review section, sample problems with step-by-step solutions, problems with answers and self-testing questions with answers.
Download or read book Quantitative Methods for Business written by John Buglear and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-03-30 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantitative Methods for Business: The A-Z of QM will enable readers to: *Appreciate the significance of quantitative methods for businesses and the study of business *Understand and apply a wide range of quantitative techniques *Select appropriate quantitative techniques for data analysis, problem solving and decision making *Interpret and communicate the results of quantitative analysis
Download or read book Analysing Quantitative Data for Business and Management Students written by Charles Scherbaum and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Analysing Quantitative Data, Charles A. Scherbaum and Kristen M. Shockley guide the reader through Understanding Quantitative Data Analysis, Basic Components of Quantitative Data Analysis, Conducting Quantitative Data Analysis, Examples of Quantitative Data Analysis and Conclusions. An appendix contains Excel Formulas. Ideal for Business and Management students reading for a Master’s degree, each book in the series may also serve as reference books for doctoral students and faculty members interested in the method. Part of SAGE’s Mastering Business Research Methods Series, conceived and edited by Bill Lee, Mark N. K. Saunders and Vadake K. Narayanan and designed to support researchers by providing in-depth and practical guidance on using a chosen method of data collection or analysis.
Download or read book Quantitative Methods for Business written by David Ray Anderson and published by South Western Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers don't need to be a mathematician to understand and maximize the power of quantitative methods! Written for the future or current business professional, QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR BUSINESS, 12E, International Edition by a powerhouse, award-winning author team makes it easy for readers to understand how to most effectively use quantitative methods to make intelligent successful decisions. The book's hallmark problem-scenario approach guides readers through the application of mathematical concepts and techniques, while memorable examples illustrate how and when to use the methods. Readers discover everything needed for success in working with quantitative methods, from a strong managerial orientation to instant online access to Excel worksheets for text examples; The Management Scientist v6.0 and TreePlan; Crystal Ball; Premium Solver for Excel, and LINGO.
Download or read book Analysing Quantitative Survey Data for Business and Management Students written by Jeremy Dawson and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Analysing Quantitative Survey Data, Jeremy Dawson introduces you to the key elements of analysing quantitative survey data using classical test theory, the measurement theory that underlies the techniques described in the book. The methodological assumptions, basic components and strengths and limitations of this analysis are explained and with the help of illustrative examples, you are guided through how to conduct the key procedures involved, including reliability analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Ideal for Business and Management students reading for a Master’s degree, each book in the series may also serve as reference books for doctoral students and faculty members interested in the method. Part of SAGE’s Mastering Business Research Methods series, conceived and edited by Bill Lee, Mark N. K. Saunders and Vadake K. Narayanan and designed to support researchers by providing in-depth and practical guidance on using a chosen method of data collection or analysis.
Download or read book Qualitative Methods in Business Research written by Päivi Eriksson and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008-03-17 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `Comprehensive, current and compelling, a winning combination for any research student or practitioner interested in increasing his/her knowledge about qualitative methods as they apply to business research' - The Qualitative Report Covering all the major qualitative approaches in business studies (including case study research, ethnography, narrative inquiry, discourse analysis, grounded theory and action research), this practical how-to guide shows how qualitative methods are used within management, marketing, organizational studies and accounting. Within each approach, the authors consider crucial issues such as framing the research, generating research questions, getting access, collecting empirical materials, reporting the results and evaluating the research. Original case studies drawn from around the world are included throughout to demonstrate the practical applications of the methods discussed.
Download or read book Research Methods For Business written by Roger Bougie and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-08-26 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Methods For Business, 8th Edition explains the principles and practices of using a systematic, organized method for solving problematic issues in business organizations. Designed to help students view research from the perspective of management, this popular textbook guides students through the entire business research process. Organized into six main themes—Introduction, Defining the Management and the Research Problem, Theory, Collecting Information, Drawing Conclusions, and Writing and Presenting the Research Report—the text enables students to develop the skills and knowledge required to successfully create, conduct, and analyze a research project. Now in its eighth edition, this popular textbook has been thoroughly updated to incorporate substantial new and expanded content, and reflect current research methods and practices. The text uses a unique blended learning approach, allowing instructors the flexibility to custom-tailor their courses to fit their specific needs. This innovative approach combines the face-to-face classroom methods of the instructor with internet-based activities that enable students to study what they want, when they want, at their own pace.
Download or read book Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Business Studies written by Gordon Bancroft and published by McGraw-Hill Book Company Limited. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a revision of the text, previously entitled Maths and Statistics for Accounting and Business Studies 2nd edition. This new edition will continue to prepare students for professional accountancy examinations and should be useful for accounting and business studies undergraduates taking courses or modules in quantitative methods.
Download or read book Essential Quantitative Methods written by Les Oakshott and published by Red Globe Press. This book was released on 2016-01-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise and accessible textbook covers all of the key quantitative methods needed to solve everyday business problems. Les Oakshott’s clear and friendly writing style guides students from basic statistics, through to advanced topics, such as hypothesis testing and time series, as well as operational research techniques such as linear programming and inventory management. Step-by-step instructions and accompanying activities will help students to practice and gain confidence in carrying out techniques. The book’s coverage is fully grounded within the real world of business. Real-life case studies open every chapter and numerous examples throughout demonstrate why quantitative techniques are needed for a business to be successful. An ideal textbook for undergraduate students of business, management and finance, it is also widely used by MBA students and postgraduates.
Download or read book Quantitative Approaches in Business Studies written by Clare Morris and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-01-28 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gives an introduction to the effective use of mathematical and statistical techniques in business operations, working from first principles and building towards a complete understanding of first-level undergraduate quantitative methods.
Download or read book Research Methods for Business Students written by Mark Saunders and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2009 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brings the theory, philosophy and techniques of research to life and enables students to understand the relevance of the research methods. This book helps you learn from worked examples and case studies based on real student research, illustrating what to do and what not to do in your project.
Download or read book Quantitative Methods for Business Studies written by Richard Thomas and published by FT Prenticehall. This book was released on 1997 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers a comprehensive range of topics in quantitative methods for business students. The opening chapters introduce basic statistical concepts which are used in later chapters in business and management applications. It also includes applications, examples and exercises in SPSS, Lotus and Excel.
Download or read book Research Methods in Business Studies written by Pervez Ghauri and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-12 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This accessible guide provides clear, practical explanations of key research methods in business studies, presenting a step-by-step approach to data collection, analysis and problem solving. Readers will learn how to formulate a research question, choose an appropriate research method, argue and motivate, collect and analyse data, and present findings in a logical and convincing manner. The authors evaluate various qualitative and quantitative methods and their consequences, guiding readers to the most appropriate research design for particular questions. Furthermore, the authors provide instructions on how to write reports and dissertations in a clearly structured and concise style. Now in its fifth edition, this popular textbook includes new and dedicated chapters on data collection for qualitative research, qualitative data analysis, data collection for quantitative research, multiple regression, and additional methods of quantitative analysis. Cases and examples have been updated throughout, increasing the applicability of these research methods across various situations.
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Download or read book Essentials of Business Research Methods written by Joseph F. Hair and published by M.E. Sharpe. This book was released on 2015-05-18 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managers increasingly must make decisions based on almost unlimited information. How can they navigate and organize this vast amount of data? Essentials of Business Research Methods provides research techniques for people who aren't data analysts. The authors offer a straightforward, hands-on approach to the vital managerial process of gathering and using data to make clear business decisions. They include such critical topics as the increasing role of online research, ethical issues, data mining, customer relationship management, and how to conduct information-gathering activities more effectively in a rapidly changing business environment. This is the only such book that includes a chapter on qualitative data analysis, and the coverage of quantitative data analysis is more extensive and much easier to understand than in other works. The book features a realistic continuing case throughout the text that enables students to see how business research information is used in the real world. It includes applied research examples in all chapters, as well as Ethical Dilemma mini - cases, and interactive Internet applications and exercises.
Download or read book Research Methods For Business written by Uma Sekaran and published by Wiley Global Education. This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Methods For Business, 8th Edition explains the principles and practices of using a systematic, organized method for solving problematic issues in business organizations. Designed to help students view research from the perspective of management, this popular textbook guides students through the entire business research process. Organized into six main themes—Introduction, Defining the Management and the Research Problem, Theory, Collecting Information, Drawing Conclusions, and Writing and Presenting the Research Report—the text enables students to develop the skills and knowledge required to successfully create, conduct, and analyze a research project. Now in its eighth edition, this popular textbook has been thoroughly updated to incorporate substantial new and expanded content, and reflect current research methods and practices. The text uses a unique blended learning approach, allowing instructors the flexibility to custom-tailor their courses to fit their specific needs. This innovative approach combines the face-to-face classroom methods of the instructor with internet-based activities that enable students to study what they want, when they want, at their own pace.
