Applied Business Research

Cavana, Brian L. Delahaye, Uma S. Sekaran

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John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
08 January 2010

Research & development management

This book introduces students with little or no background in applied research to a deeper understanding of the philosophies that underlie the methods researchers use to acquire, verify and validate information in applied research. It focuses on applied research as a service to a client with a problem that research can solve. It seeks to help students understand how they can apply research to their own businesses, or employ consultants to do the same in the knowledge that they can make informed decisions, emphasising the efficient use of research resources while trying to maximise the likelihood of providing a useful product.

Applied Business Research is aimed at improving students? understanding of the practical application of both qualitative and quantitative research methods. It provides a detailed examination of the different methodologies available, such as interviews, focus groups and questionnaires and how to select and apply these different techniques. It explores the various analytical approaches, including both constant comparative analysis and statistics. Above all, it details the full research cycle, from the research catalyst and definition of research objectives to the management of the research project and the writing of the final report. The book emphasises a practical orientation, focusing on the development of research questions and the use of research methods for effective decision making in business.

SPECIFIC TO AUSTRALIAN EDITION

Retains the strong theoretical framework of Uma Sekaran?s Research Methods for Business with regard to the full research cycle

Emphasises both qualitative and quantitative research methods

Guides students through the various processes in the nine stages in the research cycle

Expands the discussion of other research methods, such as laboratory experimentation and case study analysis

Includes new material on managing a research project, covering issues such as topic analysis, client brief, guidelines for managing the process and putting together a proposal

Offers broader coverage of the outcomes of the research, covering evaluating the implications of the findings, writing a research report and presenting results to different clients

Contains examples of Australian and New Zealand research projects.

By: Cavana, Brian L. Delahaye, Uma S. Sekaran
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 25mm, Width: 18mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780471341260
ISBN 10: 0471341266
Pages: 496
Publication Date: 08 January 2010
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Replaced By: 9780470807743
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Y. Cavana, Victoria University Wellington Brian L. Delahaye, Queensland University of Technology Uma Sekaran, Professor Emerita, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

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Applied Business Research

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