Doing Research that is Useful for Theory & ice PAPER EDITION CANCELLED (New Lexington Press Management and Organizational Sciences Series) - Softcover

Cancel Lawler

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0787941263 ISBN 13: 9780787941260

Publisher: Jossey Bass, 2004

Synopsis

The perfect tool for scholars and researchers looking for a practical guide to the most advanced methods of organizational research.This classic work in the field of organizational research provides practical advice on conducting successful research on job design and redesign, conflict management, organizational change processes and more. Contributions by prominent authorities in organizational research address various types of research, including field studies, action research, longitudinal studies, and laboratory studies. The contributors offer practical advice on conducting successful research, discussing such issues as the kind of relationship to develop with organizations, what research methods and instruments are most useful, the kind of feedback to give organizations, and the ethical responsibilities to consider.

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About the Author

Edward E. Lawler III is Director and Research Professor at the Center for Effective Organizations at the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California. Allan M. Mohrman, Jr. is former Associate Director and Research Scientist at the CEO. Susan A. Mohrman is a senior research scientist at the CEO. Gerald Ledford, Jr. is senior research scientist at the CEO. Thomas G. Cummings is Chair of the Department of Management and Organization at the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey Bass
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787941263
• ISBN 13: 9780787941260
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400