,Contents
Preface
About the Authors
Part A Scientific Method in Management Research
1 Scientific Method
Introduction
Defining Research
Scientific Enquiry
Scientific Method
Formal Science and Empirical Science
Logic of Scientific Method
Hypothetico deductive Method
Models
Scientific Attitude
Issues of Management Research
Use of Scientific Method
Alternative Perspectives of Management Research
Summary
Suggested Readings
Questions and Exercises
2 Overview of Research in Management
Scientific Research in Management
Research Problem Identification
, Research Problem Definition
Generation of Hypotheses
Formulation of Research Problems
Research Design
Classification of Designs
Issues of Research Design
Research Design Process
Selection of the Type of Research
Measurement and Measurement Techniques
Selection of Sample
Selection of Data Collection Procedures
Selection of Methods of Analysis
Decisional Research with Mathematical Models
Some Philosphic Issues of Management Research
Paradigms
Consultative Approach to Management Research
Errors in Research
Summary
Annexure 2.1
Suggested Readings
Questions and Exercises
Part B Research Problem
3 Problem Solving
, General Problem Solving
What is a Problem?
Types of Problems
Problem Solving Process
Logical Approach
Soft System Approach
Creative Approach
Thinking Process
Creative Thinking
Creative Efforts in Research
Barriers to Creativity
Creative Problem Solving Process
Development of Creativity
Group Problem Solving Techniques for Idea Generation
Introduction
Brainstorming
Delphi Method
Summary
Annexure 3.1—An Illustration of a Case of Application of SSM
Suggested Readings
Questions and Exercises
4 Formulation of Research Problems
Introduction
Preface
About the Authors
Part A Scientific Method in Management Research
1 Scientific Method
Introduction
Defining Research
Scientific Enquiry
Scientific Method
Formal Science and Empirical Science
Logic of Scientific Method
Hypothetico deductive Method
Models
Scientific Attitude
Issues of Management Research
Use of Scientific Method
Alternative Perspectives of Management Research
Summary
Suggested Readings
Questions and Exercises
2 Overview of Research in Management
Scientific Research in Management
Research Problem Identification
, Research Problem Definition
Generation of Hypotheses
Formulation of Research Problems
Research Design
Classification of Designs
Issues of Research Design
Research Design Process
Selection of the Type of Research
Measurement and Measurement Techniques
Selection of Sample
Selection of Data Collection Procedures
Selection of Methods of Analysis
Decisional Research with Mathematical Models
Some Philosphic Issues of Management Research
Paradigms
Consultative Approach to Management Research
Errors in Research
Summary
Annexure 2.1
Suggested Readings
Questions and Exercises
Part B Research Problem
3 Problem Solving
, General Problem Solving
What is a Problem?
Types of Problems
Problem Solving Process
Logical Approach
Soft System Approach
Creative Approach
Thinking Process
Creative Thinking
Creative Efforts in Research
Barriers to Creativity
Creative Problem Solving Process
Development of Creativity
Group Problem Solving Techniques for Idea Generation
Introduction
Brainstorming
Delphi Method
Summary
Annexure 3.1—An Illustration of a Case of Application of SSM
Suggested Readings
Questions and Exercises
4 Formulation of Research Problems
Introduction
