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Research Methods in Human Resource Management is a key resource for anyone undertaking a research report or dissertation. It covers the planning and execution of HRM research projects, from investigating and researching HR issues to designing and implementing research and then evaluating and reviewing the results.
Filled with international examples to provide a global perspective, this fully updated 4th edition of Research Methods in Human Resource Management balances theoretical frameworks and practical guidance. Fully updated throughout, this edition now includes increased discussion of methodological issues, more real-life examples and international case studies and best practice sample literature reviews and write-ups. 'Review and Reflect' sections at the end of each chapter help to consolidate learning and explain how it can aid professional development. This book is fully mapped to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced module on Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective, and multiple-choice questions and a glossary of terms help students understand the key concepts and use the terminology confidently. Online supporting resources for lecturers include an instructor's manual and lecture slides and there are annotated web links, further reading and new reflective questions for students.
List of contents
- Chapter - 01: Investigating and researching HR issues;
- Chapter - 02: First stages towards an HR project;
- Chapter - 03: Finding and reviewing HR literature and information sources;
- Chapter - 04: Ethics, professionalism, standards and HR research;
- Chapter - 05: Planning the research process;
- Chapter - 06: Finding and using documents and organisational evidence;
- Chapter - 07: Collecting and recording qualitative data;
- Chapter - 08: Analysing qualitative data;
- Chapter - 09: Collecting and recording quantitative data;
- Chapter - 10: Analysing quantitative data;
- Chapter - 11: Writing up your project and making recommendations;
- Chapter - 12: Making an impact - the relationship between research and practice
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.Dr. Fiona Robson is Deputy Director of Roehampton Business School. Prior to this, Robson was a Principal Lecturer in HRM and International Champion for Business and Management at Newcastle Business School.
Report
"This book is everything that a student of HR could need to successfully complete a research project. Clearly and eloquently written with a wealth of useful real world examples, it walks a new researcher through the entire process and I would not hesitate in recommending this to my students." Dr. Jill Hanson, Senior Lecturer, Derby Business School, UK
