Research Methods in Human Resource Management - Softcover

Anderson, Valerie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 085292982X ISBN 13: 9780852929827

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Europe, Middle East & Africa, 2004

Synopsis

This text addresses the needs of HRM students writing either a management report or dissertation, providing both a theoretical framework and practical guidance.It provides an accessible guide to the planning and execution of HRM research projects. It seeks to develop the knowledge and skills of first-time researchers for effective research into HRM issues in organisations. Research Methods in Human Resource Management is practically orientated but discussion of conceptual frameworks and different methodological traditions are included. It is written and presented in an accessible way, with clear learning outcomes for each chapter and end of chapter discussion questions and activities. Examples of research projects in HRM are also included as are desk research and web-based investigation activities as well as questions based on small case scenarios. Activities and opportunities for reflection on practice will be included in each chapter.

About this title

Synopsis

"Research Methods in Human Resource Management" addresses the needs of HRM and CIPD students writing a management report or dissertation, providing both theoretical frameworks and practical guidance. Providing an accessible guide to the planning and execution of HRM research projects, this text seeks to develop the knowledge and skills of first-time researchers for effective research into HRM issues in organisations.Practically orientated with discussion of conceptual frameworks and different methodological traditions also included, the text finely balances practitioner guidance with academic rigour to create a critical and academically valid text while offering practical and comprehensive guidance on completing research projects. Written and presented in an accessible way, with clear learning outcomes for each chapter and end-of-chapter discussion questions and activities, examples of research projects in HRM are also included, as are desk research and web-based investigation activities and questions based on small case scenarios. Also included in each chapter are activities and opportunities for reflection on practice.

About the Author

Valerie is Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Portsmouth Business School. Valerie has 17 years'' teaching experience, and before working as an academic she worked in HR and management for five years.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Europe, Middle East & Africa
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 085292982X
• ISBN 13: 9780852929827
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304