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Research methods in human resource management : investigating a business issue / Valerie Anderson, Rita Fontinha, Fiona Robson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: London ; New York, NY : Kogan Page Limited, 2020.Edition: Fourth edition.Description: xiii, 475 pages : illustrations, charts, graphs (black and white) ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781398610163
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HF5549.15 .A54 2020
Contents:
Investigating and researching HR issues — Introduction to research design — Finding and reviewing HR literature and information sources — Ethics and professionalism — Planning the research process — Finding and using documents and organisational evidence — Qualitative research and data gathering — Analysing qualitative data — Collecting and recording quantitative data — Analysing quantitative data — Writing a research report, dissertation or research proposal — Making an impact – the relationship between research and practice — Glossary.
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Summary: 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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Investigating and researching HR issues — Introduction to research design — Finding and reviewing HR literature and information sources — Ethics and professionalism — Planning the research process — Finding and using documents and organisational evidence — Qualitative research and data gathering — Analysing qualitative data — Collecting and recording quantitative data — Analysing quantitative data — Writing a research report, dissertation or research proposal — Making an impact – the relationship between research and practice — Glossary.

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.

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