Qualitative research in business and management / Michael D. Myers.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Part 1 Introduction
• How To Use This Book
• Overview of Qualitative Research
• Part 2 Fundamental Concepts Of Research
• Research Design
• Philosophical Perspectives
• Ethics
• Part 3 Qualitative Research Methods
• Action Research
• Case Study Research
• Ethnographic Research
• Grounded Theory
• Part 4 Data Collection Techniques
• Interviews
• Participant Observation and Fieldwork
• Using Documents
• Part 5 Analyzing Qualitative Data
• Analyzing Qualitative Data
• An Overview
• Hermeneutics
• Semiotics
• Narrative Analysis
• Part 6 Writing Up And Publishing
• Writing Up
• Getting Published
• Part 7 Conclusion
• Qualitative Research in Perspective

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