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Fully updated throughout, this fifth edition is essential reading for master's-level CIPD and non-CIPD students alike. Balancing theoretical frameworks and practical guidance, Research Methods in Human Resource Management explains everything from defining a hypothesis and planning the research process through to reviewing literature and documents, collecting and analysing both qualitative and quantitative data. There is also guidance on how to write the research project with best practice sample literature reviews and write-ups included. Fully updated throughout, this edition now includes expert discussion of how secondary data can be used in a research project as well as new material on ethics, sustainability and data collection in a hybrid world. This book also includes international examples and discussion of collecting data from different geographies. Mapped to the CIPD Advanced module, Business Research in People Practice, this is an invaluable textbook for all postgraduate HR students needing to complete a dissertation or research project. 'Review and Reflect' sections at the end of each chapter, case illustrations and activities help to consolidate learning and online resources include an Instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides and annotated weblinks.
List of contents
Chapter - 01: Investigating and researching HR issues; Chapter - 02: Introduction to research design; Chapter - 03: Finding and reviewing HR literature and information sources; Chapter - 04: Ethics and professionalism; Chapter - 05: Planning the research process; Chapter - 06: Finding and using documents and organisational evidence; Chapter - 07: Qualitative research and data gathering; Chapter - 08: Analysing qualitative data; Chapter - 09: Collecting and recording quantitative data; Chapter - 10: Analysing quantitative data; Chapter - 11: Writing a research report, dissertation or research proposal; Chapter - 12: Making an impact - the relationship between research and practice; Chapter - 13: Glossary;
About the author
Dr Valerie Anderson is Reader in Human Resource Development at the University of Portsmouth. She has gained extensive HRM and HRD management experience in a range of different public and private sector organizations.Dr Rita Fontinha is a Lecturer in Strategic and International Human Resources Management at Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK. Her research has been published in journals such as Personnel Review, the Journal of Career Development and Human Resources Management, and presented in multiple international research conferences, such as the Academy of Management Meeting, EGOS Colloquia, EAWOP and ICOH-WOPS.
Summary
Use this essential handbook to develop the knowledge and skills needed to successfully complete a research project.
