Qualitative Organizational Research
Core Methods and Current Challenges
- Gillian Symon - Birkbeck College, University of London, UK
- Catherine Cassell - University of Birmingham, UK
Qualitative Organizational Research: Core Methods and Common Challenges contains 27 chapters, each written by an expert in the area. The first part of the volume considers common challenges in the design and execution of qualitative research, examining key contemporary debates in each area as well as providing practical advice for those undertaking organizational research. The second part of the volume looks at contemporary uses of core qualitative methods in organizational research, outlining each method and illustrating practical application through empirical examples.
Written by internationally renowned experts in qualitative research methods, this text is an accessible and essential resource for students and researchers in the areas of organization studies, business and management research, and organizational psychology.
Key features:
• Coverage of all the key topics in qualitative research
• Chapters written by experts drawing on their personal experiences of using methods
• Introductory chapters outlining the context for qualitative research and the philosophies which underpin it
Gillian Symon is Reader in Organizational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London.
Catherine Cassell is Professor of Organizational Psychology at Manchester Business School.
The book provides a clear structure to help master level of students to comprehend how to conduct a research. Also the book gives how research can be so challenging as providing practical advice for those undertaking organizational research.
A well structured book which discusses each area within in a readable and a student-friendly way.
A useful and accessible text which I am recommending to my post grad students.
This is a key text for our doctorate in professional studies candidates who are from the business world.
Comprehensive and well written. It provides a good grounding for anyone wishing to use a qualitative method.
This is comprehesive collection draws together a range of authors tackling issues, challenges and core methods in qualitative organizational research. It will be particularly useful to my students studying education leadership and management who are seeking to conduct research taking into account the organization contexts of education institutions.
good content if rather wordy - useful for advanced students who are dedicated to qualitative methods - Dr Daniel Valentine - LSBF, London
A really accessible reader on qualitative research in organizations that goes way beyond a 'how to' guide. The chapters cover exactly the sorts of issues and challenges that may face students as they begin to undertake their own research projects and there is a clear sense of offering practical approaches without diluting the rigour of theory. It is particularly helpful that there are clear chapters which explore the different approaches to the analysis of qualitative data, something which some of my students struggle to grasp. This book is a great addition to my reading list.
The book will definately make an impact on students understanding of research particularly chapter 2 which deals with research philosophy.
Good level of detail given that most students undertake qualitative rather than quantitative research for under-graduate dissertations.
