TY - BOOK AU - AU - Thorpe,Richard AU - Lowe,Andy TI - Management research: an introduction SN - 0761972854 PY - 2002/// CY - London ; Bonhill Street PB - Sage Pub. KW - Management KW - Research KW - Methodology N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "This second edition of the best-selling Management Research has been completely rewritten to include new kinds of problems being encountered in management research, and to incorporate the substantial methodological developments that have taken place over the last ten years." "A popular and accessible introduction to the field, this book enables students to tackle complex issues, offering a definite statement of basic methodologies for management research today. The book draws together the main threads of both quantitative and qualitative management research and provides a bridge between theoretical and practical issues." "Management Research is the first step for students and researchers to develop a clear but sophisticated position on the subject of research in business and management studies. Used by students on courses in management research methods worldwide, this new edition will continue to be an invaluable guide for all those undertaking research in and around organizations."--BOOK JACKET ER -