Research Methods for Business 8/e Asia Edition [Bougie/Sekaran] 9781119683537

Research Methods For Business, 8th Edition explains the principles and practices of using a systematic, organized method for solving problematic issues in business organizations. Designed to help students view research from the perspective of management, this popular textbook guides students through the entire business research process. Organized into six main themes—Introduction, Defining the Management and the Research Problem, Theory, Collecting Information, Drawing Conclusions, and Writing and Presenting the Research Report—the text enables students to develop the skills and knowledge required to successfully create, conduct, and analyze a research project.

Now in its eighth edition, this popular textbook has been thoroughly updated to incorporate substantial new and expanded content, and reflect current research methods and practices. The text uses a unique blended learning approach, allowing instructors the flexibility to custom-tailor their courses to fit their specific needs. This innovative approach combines the face-to-face classroom methods of the instructor with internet-based activities that enable students to study what they want, when they want, at their own pace.

頁數：424
版次：第8版
年份：2020年
規格：平裝/彩色
ISBN：9781119683537

1 Introduction to Research
2 The Scientific Approach and Alternative Approaches to Investigation
3 Defining the Management Problem
4 Defining the Research Problem
5 The Critical Literature Review
6 Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development
7 Elements of Research Design
8 Interviews
9 Observation
10 Administering Questionnaires
11 Experimental Designs
12 Measurement of Variables: Operational Definition
13 Measurement of Variables: Scaling, Reliability and Validity
14 Sampling
15 Quantitative Data Analysis
16 Quantitative Data Analysis: Hypothesis Testing
17 Qualitative Data Analysis
18 Conclusions
19 The Research Report
Appendix: Examples
Report 1: Sample of a Report Involving a Descriptive Study
Report 2: Sample of a Report offering Alternative Solutions and Explaining the Pros and Cons of Each Alternative
Report 3: Example of an Abridged Basic Research Report
Statistical Tables