{"product_id":"applied-research-methods-in-public-and-nonprofit-organizations-9781118737361","title":"Applied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations","description":"\u003cb\u003eA complete guide to applied research, featuring original data and detailed case studies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eApplied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e takes an integrative approach to applied research, emphasizing design, data collection, and analysis. Common case studies across chapters illustrate the everyday nature of research, and practical exercises reinforce concepts across all sections of the text. The book includes forms and formats for data collection and analysis, plus writing excerpts that demonstrate results reporting and presentation. The accompanying instructor's guide features assignments, discussion questions, and exercises referenced in the book, and the authors' own data sets are available for use online.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting research, analyzing results, and synthesizing the findings for key stakeholders is fundamental to the study and practice of public and nonprofit management. Aligned with management curriculum for both sectors, the book focuses on the common ground these organizations share when it comes to planning, conducting, and using research in day-to-day professional activities. The original research examples presented are in the context of this shared commonality, including resource acquisition, evaluative processes, and future planning through the lens of common social policy issues facing leaders today. Topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe research process and applied research designs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplied research questions and literature\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eData collection in the field and survey research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eData analysis, writing, and presentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe examples highlight intergovernmental institutions in which public service occurs, and provide expanded reach to nonprofit organizations and the networked collaborations that make up a significant portion of today's public service. For students and practitioners of public administration, public policy, and nonprofit management, \u003ci\u003eApplied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive reference to this critical skillset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mitchell Brown,Kathleen Hale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jossey-Bass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.00w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781118737361\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMITCHELL BROWN, PHD, \u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor at Auburn University, Department of Political Science. Brown is Co-Director (with Kathleen Hale) of the Community Governance Research Project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKATHLEEN HALE, J.D., PHD, \u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor and M.P.A. Director at Auburn University, Department of Political Science. Hale is author of \u003ci\u003eHow Information Matters: Networks and Public Policy Innovation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44298689380467,"sku":"9781118737361","price":121.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_4afdb9fd-4f62-4520-9413-f2acdc7b3998.jpg?v=1770813594","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/applied-research-methods-in-public-and-nonprofit-organizations-9781118737361","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}