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Thesis without Tears - A Guide for African University Students is written for university and college students in Africa who are looking for guidelines for writing a good thesis. It describes some of the most influential methods in social science and speaks directly to students without any prior knowledge of project work. Written in a simple, straight-forward and a highly engaging style, the book takes the reader through the essential features of the thesis work process and guides students in making key decisions that will reduce the anxieties they are likely to experience in their research...

The practice-based approach to the study of work and organizing has been widely adopted in recent years, yet its theoretical and methodological systematization has only just begun. Silvia Gherardi expertly provides an overview on the topics and issues addressed by practice-based studies. By means of a series of examples drawn from the best-known analyses using this approach, the book provides methodological guidance on how to conduct empirical research on practices, and how to interpret them from three perspectives: practices 'from outside' practices 'from inside', and the social effects...

Predictive Innovation(r) is a revolutionary approach to innovation. It's a structured way of thinking that allows you to see what customers will want, in advance, and how to most profitably make it using readily available resources. It's proven by 25 years of scientific research and experience with the most innovative people and companies in the world. Stemming from work first applied at Apple Computer and now used at Samsung, Predictive Innovation(r) has been shown to increase profits by as much as 95 times traditional methods and cut risk in half. Core Skills is the first book in the...

Aim: Provides an in-depth and holistic view of Multi Business Model and technology Innovation from practical to theoretical aspects covering topics that are equally valuable for practitioners as well as academia - also those new in the field. Scope: The journal covers Multi Business Model and technology innovation issues and solutions thereof. As Business has moved towards a world of multi business models, issues in modeling business and business models will be published. The publication takes a holistic, strategical, network based and global view to the Multi business approach. Some example...

The need for data analysis is increasing day by day, Harvard Business Review (HBR) states that "Data Scientist: The sexiest job of the 21st century," there are many statistical analysis software's available in the market today, which are very expensive and not user friendly. This book 'R' Made Simple (R Basics) is written for the beginners to make them get acquainted with R environment, give insights on R data structures, realize the power of graphics, and introduce basic programming experience in R. This book is written in simple and lucid style, contents are presented in a most meticulous...

Accelerating a company's rate of new product introductions requires more than a focus on project execution. It requires fostering a culture that enables the talented team members already on board to contribute at their maximum potential. We are fortunate three such new product development systems/cultures have already been articulated: Lean, Agile, and Knowledge-based. What is even more fortunate is that you do not need to choose one from among the three. By understanding the historical context behind these dominant methods and encountering them side-by-side, you will see the underlying...

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Taking the fear out of writing your business project, this book helps you understand and carry out each step of the research process. With detailed, friendly and engaging support it takes you from the very beginning to the very end.

Key features:

Chapters are structured around FAQs such as 'How to choose a research question?', 'How do I go about a literature review?' guiding you towards a full understanding of the research process Workbook tasks help you shape...

The authors of the international bestseller Business Model Generation explain how to create value propositions customers can't resist

Value Proposition Design helps you tackle a core challenge of every business -- creating compelling products and services customers want to buy. This practical book, paired with its online companion, will teach you the processes and tools you need to succeed.

Using the same stunning visual format as the authors' global bestseller, Business Model Generation, this sequel explains how to use the -Value Proposition Canvas- a...

The mission of the Research Methodology in Strategy and Management book series is to provide a thoughtful medium to comment, critique, and build knowledge relevant to techniques that advance the strategic management field. This ninth volume in the series explores the theme of "Social Entrepreneurship and Research Methods." This volume provides a critical examination of previous approaches used to explore phenomena of interest in the growing study of social entrepreneurship. The importance of construct management in this emerging field is explored in depth, and the contributors to this volume...

ESSAYS IN ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENTS IN HONOUR OF MOSTAFA EMAMI

Mostafa Emami's work on the history of economic and management thought has been provoking debate for over one decades. This book brings together key contributions of recent years, in addition to some brand new pieces, including an extensive Article often neglected arguments for government intervention in the economy to correct market failures, and his critical view of the business class as an anti-social force. If you are interested in political economy and have some grounding in the subject matter then Emami's essays make...

aims to present the latest thinking and research that test, extends, or builds theory and Contributes to management, economics and finance practice. All empirical methods including, but not limited to, qualitative, quantities, field, laboratory, and combination methods- are Welcome. Theoretical and empirical papers in all areas related are accepted in this conference Proceeding. All papers at this conference proceeding are refereed papers and undergo a blind peer review Process. It also will be available in the website and other open source academic site (i.e RePec) For a wider view....

Part of SAGE's Mastering Business Research Methods Series, conceived and edited by Bill Lee, Mark N. K. Saunders and Vadake K. Narayanan and designed to support researchers by providing in-depth and practical guidance on using a chosen method of data collection or analysis.

In Analyzing Quantitative Data, Charles Scherbaum and Kristen Shockley guide you through philosophical and theoretical foundations, basic components of quantitative analysis, conducting quantitative analysis, studies using quantitative analysis and strengths and limitations. The book also...

Part of SAGE's Mastering Business Research Methods Series, conceived and edited by Bill Lee, Mark N. K. Saunders and Vadake K. Narayanan and designed to support researchers by providing in-depth and practical guidance on using a chosen method of data collection or analysis.

In Designing Research Questionnaires, Yuksel Ekinci guides you through origins, types of questionnaire, basic components, types of questions and properties of measurement scales, how to design a questionnaire, sequence of questions, layout decisions and pilot testing, examples and strengths...

Part of SAGE's Mastering Business Research Methods series, conceived and edited by Bill Lee, Mark N. K. Saunders and Vadake K. Narayanan, the series is designed to support business and management students with their research-based dissertations by providing in-depth and practical guidance on using a chosen method of data collection or analysis. The books are written in a concise and accessible way, and contain a range of features, including checklists and a glossary, designed to support self-guided research.

In Case Study Research, Bill Lee and Mark Saunders...

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Taking the fear out of writing your business project, this book helps you understand and carry out each step of the research process. With detailed, friendly and engaging support it takes you from the very beginning to the very end.

Key features:

Chapters are structured around FAQs such as 'How to choose a research question?', 'How do I go about a literature review?' guiding you towards a full understanding of the research process Workbook tasks help you shape...

Offering a student-friendly introduction to business research methods, this text covers all of the need to know basics in a clear and engaging manner. Research Methods is an ideal text for students of all levels coming to the subject for first time.

This is an invaluable collection of reflections and experiences from world-class researchers undertaking Critical Management Studies (CMS).

The editors and contributors reflect on ethics and reflexivity in critical management research, and explore the identity of the critical researcher both as an individual and working within collaborative projects. Using contemporary accounts from those engaged in real world fieldwork they outline what critical management is, and explore its relationship to management research.

The book discusses the implications of critical management...

Part of SAGE's Mastering Business Research Methods, conceived and edited by Bill Lee, Mark N. K. Saunders and Vadake K. Narayanan and designed to support researchers by providing in-depth and practical guidance on using a chosen method of data collection or analysis.

In Template Analysis for Business and Management Students Nigel King and Joanna Brookes guide you through the origins of template analysis and its place in qualitative research, its basic components, and the main strengths and limitations of this method. Practical case studies and...