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.

"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.

2004-03-29 For anyone undertaking research or dissertations in HRM

This is a must buy for anyone undertaking a dissertation or management report, or even research in a Human Resource Management field. Unlike most other research methods publications that I have read this book clearly explains subjects in plain english, and is very easy to follow. It also covers in detail all of the areas needed when planning, undertaking and writing up research. An essential purchase.