John Gill & Phil Johnson 
Research Methods for Managers [PDF ebook] 

The highly-anticipated Fourth Edition of this bestselling text still succeeds in providing a step-by-step guide to implementing particular methodologies, while simultaneously encouraging a strong awareness of philosophical assumptions. NEW to the Fourth Edition: – Expanded coverage to accommodate recent developments in management research methodology. New topics include: doing a literature review, case study research, action research, mixed methods, and writing-up. – Packed with practical research examples and exercises that encourage students to reflect upon the issues raised and relate them to their own experience. – Additional learning features including critical reflection boxes, case studies and chapter summaries. – A companion website with a full Instructors’ Manual and Power Point slides. Students have free access to downloadable journal articles and author podcasts. Using a practical approach, but with explicit attention to the role of theory in management research, the new edition of Research Methods for Managers is a stimulating guide for students in management, organization and organization research.