{"product_id":"workplace-research-conducting-small-scale-research-in-organizations-9781473913219","title":"Workplace Research: Conducting Small-Scale Research in Organizations","description":"\u003cp\u003eUndertaking small-scale applied workplace-based research presents a unique set of challenges including how to conduct good research in time pressured situations and how to thrive in unfamiliar work environments. This book will help you to meet these challenges by setting out a step-by-step guide to planning, conducting and delivering top quality small-scale work-based research projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition this book will help you to adapt quickly to your new surroundings. It will provide a strong strategic skill set that will enable you to navigate the workplace and ensure that your research findings inform organizational decision making. It tackles the challenge of conducting rigorous credible research FOR and WITHIN organizations and provides tangible advice for those looking to complete their research in very short time frames and with limited resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by established academics, with significant experience coordinating industry\/government placements and internships, the book will help you to bridge the gap between academic expectations and the requirements of the organisation, including the need to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop a 'pitch' as well as a proposal;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduce powerful visualizations as well as logical narrative;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresent practicable recommendations as well as findings\/conclusions;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop persuasive deliverables as well as traditional research reports;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate presentations that persuade as well as inform.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked full of real-life examples, actionable advice and sensitive pedagogy this book will get you through your placement with confidence and style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Zina O′leary,Jennifer S. Hunt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sage Publications Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/16\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 6.70w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781473913219\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr Zina O'Leary is an internationally recognised leader in research methodologies and has a keen interest in the application of research to evidence based decision making in both the private and public sector. She designs and coordinates research units at the University of Sydney (Business School and Graduate School of Government) and the Australia and New Zealand School of Government.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Also from Zina O′Leary and SAGE: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project, Second Edition 9781446258972\u003cbr\u003e The Social Science Jargon Buster 9781412921770\u003cbr\u003e Researching Real-World Problems 9781412901956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sage Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45125168267379,"sku":"9781473913219","price":148.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_951d8d23-14bc-410b-add1-bea3fe99c16a.jpg?v=1782231495","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/workplace-research-conducting-small-scale-research-in-organizations-9781473913219","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}