Research Methods for Business Students, 5th edition
By Mark N.K. Saunders, et al.
Pearson Education
Distributed by Trans-Atlantic Publications Inc.
August 2009
ISBN: 9780273716860 
656 Pages
$119.00 Paper Original
Description
A comprehensive introduction to research methods in business for students planning or undertaking a dissertation or extensive research project in business and management.
The fifth edition of Research Methods for Business Students brings the theory, philosophy and techniques of research to life and enables students to understand the practical relevance of the research methods. A highly accessible style and logical structure have made this the ‘student choice’ and run-away market leader.
The book is written for students on undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in business, or business-related disciplines.
The following online resources support the text:
- For Students: self-assessment questions, glossary, revision “flashcards”, tutorials for SPSS and NVivo, plus Smarter Online Searching Guide
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For Instructors: teaching manual, powerpoint slides, testbank
How to use this book
Guided tour
Preface
Contributors
1 The nature of business and management research and structure of this book
2 Formulating and clarifying the research topic
3 Critically reviewing the literature
4 Understanding research philosophies and approaches
5 Formulating the research design
6 Negotiating access and research ethics
7 Selecting samples
8 Using secondary data
9 Collecting primary data through observation
10 Collecting primary data using semi-structured, in-depth and group interviews
11 Collecting primary data using questionnaires
12 Analysing quantitative data
13 Analysing qualitative data
14 Writing and presenting your project report
Appendices
Glossary
Index
Features- Case Studies and Focus on Student Research illustrate how student research can be conducted
- Research in the News and Focus on Management Research give examples of research in both academic and commercial environments
- Checklists, Questions and “Progressing your Research Project” give practical advice on the step-by-step process of conducting research
- Guidance on use of SPSS, NVivo and internet searching on the companion website
Mark Saundersis Professor of Business Research Methods at School of Management, University of Surrey. Philip Lewis and Adrian Thornhill are former Principal Lecturers, Gloucestershire Business School, University of Gloucestershire.