Richard Thorpe

Having sold over 70,000 copies, this market-leading textbook provides readers with a clear and comprehensive overview of methods for conducting management and business research. It combines practical guidance with academic depth and uses the much-loved visual metaphor of a tree to guide students through the research process. The eighth edition has been fully updated and includes: Enhanced accessibility and improved flow throughout, with clearer explanations for international students and an expanded glossary More diverse examples and research in action textboxes showcasing how research is done all over the world, as well as cover topics such as researching and writing as a non-native speaker Expanded and up-to-date coverage of Generative AI, data analytics, and visual, virtual and participatory methods Expanded content on case study research Strengthened practical guidance on ethics, academic integrity (including authorship, GenAI and plagiarism) and writing and dissemination. This book is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying research methods as part of a business and management course. LENA J. JASPERSEN is a Lecturer in Innovation and Qualitative Research Methods at the University of Leeds. DANAT VALIZADE is a Professor in Quantitative Methods at the University of Leeds. RICHARD THORPE is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Leeds.

Having sold over 70,000 copies, this market-leading textbook provides readers with a clear and comprehensive overview of methods for conducting management and business research. It combines practical guidance with academic depth and uses the much-loved visual metaphor of a tree to guide students through the research process. The eighth edition has been fully updated and includes: Enhanced accessibility and improved flow throughout, with clearer explanations for international students and an expanded glossary More diverse examples and research in action textboxes showcasing how research is done all over the world, as well as cover topics such as researching and writing as a non-native speaker Expanded and up-to-date coverage of Generative AI, data analytics, and visual, virtual and participatory methods Expanded content on case study research Strengthened practical guidance on ethics, academic integrity (including authorship, GenAI and plagiarism) and writing and dissemination. This book is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying research methods as part of a business and management course. LENA J. JASPERSEN is a Lecturer in Innovation and Qualitative Research Methods at the University of Leeds. DANAT VALIZADE is a Professor in Quantitative Methods at the University of Leeds. RICHARD THORPE is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Leeds.

On few occasions in the history of modern management have leadership skills been in such sharp focus as they are now. The ability to direct often very large and diverse organizations; to make sense of the complex and turbulent markets and environments in which you operate; and to adapt and learn seems at an all time premium. The premise behind the fifth edition of this influential Handbook is that leadership, management and organizational development are all parts of the same process; enhancing the capacity of organizations, whatever their size, and the people within them to achieve their purpose. To this end, the editors have brought together a who's who of current writers on leadership and development and created the definitive single volume guide to the subject. The perspectives that the text provides to leadership, learning and development, embrace the formal and the informal, cultures and case examples from organizations of all kinds; and offers readers a rigorous, readable and, where appropriate, ground-breaking book. In the 14 years since the fourth edition of this classic book, very much has changed. But the need for this Handbook is as strong as ever and the Fifth Edition of Gower Handbook of Leadership and Management Development is set to become a definitive read for senior managers and those who develop them and an essential reader for the management students aspiring to become the next generation of leaders.

This bestselling textbook has been fully updated, and provides readers with a comprehensive overview of methods for conducting business and management research. Highly visual, and written in a clear and accessible way, the book includes helpful learning features throughout, including learning goals at the start of each chapter, a research in action feature, examples, a Research Plan Canvas template and more. The content has been brought up-to-date with the inclusion of big data, predictive analytics and a dedicated chapter on machine learning. Accompanying the book is a wealth of online resources to further enhance your learning experience, including: MCQsVideo contentTemplates and data setsGlossary flashcardsAdditional case studies These can be accessed by students at study.sagepub.com/easterbysmith7e

This bestselling textbook has been fully updated, and provides readers with a comprehensive overview of methods for conducting business and management research. Highly visual, and written in a clear and accessible way, the book includes helpful learning features throughout, including learning goals at the start of each chapter, a research in action feature, examples, a Research Plan Canvas template and more. The content has been brought up-to-date with the inclusion of big data, predictive analytics and a dedicated chapter on machine learning. Accompanying the book is a wealth of online resources to further enhance your learning experience, including: MCQsVideo contentTemplates and data setsGlossary flashcardsAdditional case studies These can be accessed by students at study.sagepub.com/easterbysmith7e

'If you have time to read only one book on how to undertake academic research, this is the one!' - Rebecca Piekkari, Professor of International Business and Vice Dean for Research and International Affairs at Aalto University, School of Business, Finland.

In Management Research the authors provide a stimulating and critical overview of the key theoretical debates on research paradigms and methodologies, demystifying the process and providing invaluable insights into the politics and practice of research. Conceived by Chris Grey as an antidote to conventional textbooks, each book in the ‘Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap’ series takes a core area of the curriculum and turns it on its head by providing a critical and sophisticated overview of the key issues and debates in an informal, conversational and often humorous way. Suitable for students carrying out Undergraduate and Postgraduate dissertations, MBA projects and PHD theses.

In Management Research the authors provide a stimulating and critical overview of the key theoretical debates on research paradigms and methodologies, demystifying the process and providing invaluable insights into the politics and practice of research. Conceived by Chris Grey as an antidote to conventional textbooks, each book in the ‘Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap’ series takes a core area of the curriculum and turns it on its head by providing a critical and sophisticated overview of the key issues and debates in an informal, conversational and often humorous way. Suitable for students carrying out Undergraduate and Postgraduate dissertations, MBA projects and PHD theses.

Firmly established as the leading text in its field, Leadership and Management Development is the ideal core text for students on the CIPD PDS qualification and on business and HR degree programmes, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. This 5th edition has been re-titled and revised to focus more on leadership in line with how the subject is being taught today. It also achieves a greater balance between theory and practice, supporting in depth academic and critical coverage with real life case studies and examples from industry. Further improvements include:Third author, specialising in industry and leadership, added to the prestigious line upExpanded coverage of diversity, ecology, ethics and SMEsA more international, global perspective in line with current teaching practiceCompletely revised and updated references to bring the book up to dateLearning FeaturesWeblinks and further reading enable students to explore key ideas, while 'reflect', 'conclude' and 'plan' boxes, discussion questions and group activities engage and challenge students, encouraging them to link issues with industry and form their own conclusions. WRITTEN FOR - Students on the CIPD PDS qualification and on business and HR degree programmes, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

On few occasions in the history of modern management have leadership skills been in such sharp focus as they are now. The ability to direct often very large and diverse organizations; to make sense of the complex and turbulent markets and environments in which you operate; and to adapt and learn seems at an all time premium. The premise behind the fifth edition of this influential Handbook is that leadership, management and organizational development are all parts of the same process; enhancing the capacity of organizations, whatever their size, and the people within them to achieve their purpose. To this end, the editors have brought together a who's who of current writers on leadership and development and created the definitive single volume guide to the subject. The perspectives that the text provides to leadership, learning and development, embrace the formal and the informal, cultures and case examples from organizations of all kinds; and offers readers a rigorous, readable and, where appropriate, ground-breaking book. In the 14 years since the fourth edition of this classic book, very much has changed. But the need for this Handbook is as strong as ever and the Fifth Edition of Gower Handbook of Leadership and Management Development is set to become a definitive read for senior managers and those who develop them and an essential reader for the management students aspiring to become the next generation of leaders.