Doing Research in Organizations (RLE: Organizations)

Doing Research in Organizations (RLE: Organizations)
Author: Alan Bryman
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2013-05-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135930848

This textbook provides first-hand, inside accounts of the process of doing research in organizations. It is intended both for students of research methods in sociology and social psychology, and for students of organization studies, organizational behaviour and management. The contributors tackle such problems as: gaining access to organizations, ‘getting on’ in organizations, quantitative and qualitative styles of investigation, the use of historical materials, the effects of resources on the context of research, the part played by political factors in organizational research, the relevance of grounded theory and conducting research within a cross-cultural framework.

Doing Research in Organizations (RLE: Organizations)

Doing Research in Organizations (RLE: Organizations)
Author: Alan Bryman
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2013-05-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135930775

This textbook provides first-hand, inside accounts of the process of doing research in organizations. It is intended both for students of research methods in sociology and social psychology, and for students of organization studies, organizational behaviour and management. The contributors tackle such problems as: gaining access to organizations, ‘getting on’ in organizations, quantitative and qualitative styles of investigation, the use of historical materials, the effects of resources on the context of research, the part played by political factors in organizational research, the relevance of grounded theory and conducting research within a cross-cultural framework.

Organizations Alike and Unlike (RLE: Organizations)

Organizations Alike and Unlike (RLE: Organizations)
Author: Cornelis Lammers
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2013-08-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135938547

This volume contrasts the life and problems of organizations in many parts of the world and highlights the differences between those societies as reflected in their different institutional sectors such as manufacturing, commerce, social services and government administration. In so doing, the book contributes to the theoretical foundations of the sociology of organizations by revealing previously unseen relationships between societies and institutions, offering an original synthesis of available research.

Doing Research in Organizations

Doing Research in Organizations
Author: Alan Bryman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Organization
ISBN: 9780415822459

This textbook provides first-hand, inside accounts of the process of doing research in organizations. It is intended both for students of research methods in sociology and social psychology, and for students of organization studies, organizational behaviour and management. The contributors tackle such problems as: gaining access to organizations, 'getting on' in organizations, quantitative and qualitative styles of investigation, the use of historical materials, the effects of resources on the context of research, the part played by political factors in organizational research, the relevance of grounded theory and conducting research within a cross-cultural framework.

Company Strategy and Organizational Design (RLE: Organizations)

Company Strategy and Organizational Design (RLE: Organizations)
Author: Roger Mansfield
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2013-05-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135947783

Getting strategies and structures right for changing market conditions and successfully matching strategies and structures with each other, are crucial. This volume reviews and develops the extensive literature in the areas of business policy and organizational behaviour, taking the subject further by breaking down boundaries between subject areas within management studies; by adopting a dynamic approach to organizational issues; and by synthesizing the disparate, often confusing research findings in this area into a general theoretical approach which can be assimilated by managers faced with the problems of the real world.

Organisation and Administration for Business (RLE: Organizations)

Organisation and Administration for Business (RLE: Organizations)
Author: Geoffrey Whitehead
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2013-05-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135947015

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to business organisation and administration. Written in a straightforward, readable style this textbook covers all the major aspects of the subject. Starting with the organisational background it goes on to cover the functions of the important departments within the firm, the role of the administrative officer, and other areas of knowledge vital to the smooth running of a business. There are self-assessment questions at the end of each section, past exam questions, study and exam tips and a full index.

Cases in Organisational Behaviour (RLE: Organizations)

Cases in Organisational Behaviour (RLE: Organizations)
Author: Roy McLennan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2013-05-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135959897

This is a comprehensive, systematic casebook which demonstrates the contribution of research to the formulation and resolution of organisational problems actually faced by managers. The cases are presented in clusters which centre on a particular aspect of organisational behaviour: motivation, groups, technology, leadership, structure, change and development. Each cluster is introduced by comments on the cases and references to the theoretical literature. The introduction reviews the case method and provides suggestions for using it.

The Marketing Environment (RLE Marketing)

The Marketing Environment (RLE Marketing)
Author: John A. Dawson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2014-09-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317647300

This comprehensive work, covering a wide spectrum of the marketing environment, provides a fundamental basis to marketing geography for those concerned with market research, comparative and international marketing, and the study of economic geography. The book focusses on the spatial patterns and processes in marketing, and the development conflicts occur in the marketing system, and how evolution and change in marketing systems is realised through the resolution of these conflicts. The major sectors and institutions in the marketing system are described and a detailed study is made of the ways they change and interact.

International Marketing (RLE International Business)

International Marketing (RLE International Business)
Author: Colin Gilligan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2013-01-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1135133867

This book is a basic text for international marketing courses. It introduces the different elements of the international marketing mix and sets these in context. It discusses the firm’s strategic position: how it is orientated at present to take advantage of international marketing opportunities and how its strategy is developing. It: Stresses the wide differences between different overseas markets and the importance of handling sensitively particular local features. Examines the need to structure the whole business organisation in the right way and make international marketing effective Discusses the importance of communication and control Throughout case studies are used to highlight particular issues.