Research Methods in Human Resource Management: Investigating a Business Issue

by Valerie Anderson, Rita Fontinha, Fiona Robson

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781398611108
Publisher:	Kogan Page, Ltd.
Publication date:	05/28/2024
Edition description:	5th ed.
Pages:	504
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x 0.52(d)

About the Author

Valerie Anderson, Chartered MCIPD, is the Emeritus Professor of HRD and Education at University of Portsmouth with extensive HRM and HRD management and consultancy experience.

Rita Fontinha is Associate Professor in Strategic Human Resource Management and Director of the World of Work Institute at Henley Business School.

Table 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

Editorial Reviews

"For HR students serious about leading impactful research, this book is an indispensable guide. The authors masterfully blend proven methodologies in conducting research with critical contemporary issues like ethics, cultural sensitivity, AI and the evolving workplace - arming you with essential tools to tackle relevant HR challenges through enquiry and curiosity."

Dr. Henriette Lundgren

"This fifth edition of Research Methods in Human Resource Management continues to be the 'go to' book for students of HRM, or HRM practitioners tasked to undertake a major research project in their organization. This new edition includes valuable guidance on the relationship between research and practice. The book is both a practical guide and a reminder of the value of undertaking rigorous research in professional settings."

Carole Elliott

"Valerie Anderson and Rita Fontinha have produced a very fine update of their research methods textbook in this fifth edition. I enjoyed the well-written chapters on each part of the research process as well as recent practical cases that will help every curious HR/management student tremendously. A wonderful teaching and learning asset!"

Prof. Rob Poell

"This renowned book is an invaluable guide for anyone undertaking research in a wealth of contexts. Students and researchers benefit from a thorough discussion of their chosen methodologies across the depth and breadth of content with a precise focus on the HRM discipline. This is a super helpful research methods book."

Dr Foteini Kravariti

"This book explores the research process from its beginnings until after the work has been completed in an easy-to-read, engaging, but always reliable way. The fifth edition of this authoritative book expands the range of methodologies that are addressed whilst continuing to be as reader-friendly as the previous editions were."

Chris Brewster

"The books aligns with the CIPD Profession Map in the UK. It also provides considerable international focus, and is valuable for students at all university levels, as well as for HR management (HRM) and HR development (HRD) practitioners seeking to understand, conduct and apply HR research in organizational settings. I highly recommend it."

Jon Werner

"This is a very student-friendly text, written in a very accessible manner to help students survive the dissertation experience. Through the use of case examples, students and first-time researchers are provided with excellent guidance on how to craft research questions, find relevant literature, collect and analyse data and formulate conclusions and recommendations. This text demystifies the research process and is suited to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. I would definitely recommend it."

Dr. David McGuire

"This book succeeds in demystifying research, using concrete examples and topical exercises to support conceptual ideas that are well-grounded in practice. It is essential reading for our MSc Human Resource Management and Business students."

Dr. Helen Shipton

"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

"The fourth edition of Research Methods in Human Resource Management is a thorough and up-to-date textbook concerning how to plan and carry out "major" research projects in human resource management - up to, and including dissertations. It is most valuable to those who are newer in their research experience. Equal balance and coverage is given to qualitative and quantitative research methodology. Even though the authors focus particularly on the United Kingdom, this book can and should have international impact. I recommend it highly, and hope that it further strengthens research rigour in HRM and management education."

Jon M. Werner