Management and Business Research

Lena J. Jaspersen is a University Academic Fellow in Innovation Management at the University of Leeds, where she co-developed and teaches the flagship interdisciplinary Innovation Thinking and Practice module with Tony Morgan and teaches qualitative research methods at the PhD level. Her main research interests include collaborative research and innovation, and the role of partnerships in addressing global development challenges. Lena’s background brings an international and interdisciplinary dimension to her writing, teaching and research. She holds Masters’ degrees in Sociology and International Relations and was awarded a PhD with Recommendation of Research Excellence from the University of Leeds. Lena is also currently part of the team at the Leeds Institute of Teaching Excellence carrying out pedagogical research into interdisciplinary team-based teaching and learning with a focus on digital and employability skills. Lena has a strong interest in innovation and research methods. She’s a co-author of the 7th edition of the bestselling Management and Business Research (Sage, 2021), which provides readers with a clear and comprehensive overview of methods for conducting management and business research. Lena’s other publications include a recent article in the British Journal of Management, containing a systematic overview of methods for qualitative network research, Understanding Global Development Research (Sage, 2017) and the UN-real World of Human Rights (Nomos, 2012).Richard Thorpe is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Leeds where he was latterly Professor of Management Development and Pro Dean for Research at Leeds University Business School. His early industrial experience informed the way his ethos has developed. Common themes are a strong commitment to process methodologies and a focus on action in all its forms; an interest in and commitment to the development of doctoral students and the development of capacity within the sector; and a commitment to collaborative working on projects of mutual interest. Following a number of years in industry, he joined Strathclyde University as a researcher studying incentive payment schemes. This led to collaboration on Payment Schemes and Productivity (Macmillan, 1986). In 1980 he joined Glasgow University where he widened his research interests to include small firm growth and development as well as making regular contributions to the Scottish Business School’s doctoral programme. In 1983 he attended the International Teachers’ Programme in Sweden where he met Mark and embarked on a PhD under Mark’s supervision. Collaboration continued through the 1990s with the ESRC Teaching Fellowship Scheme. In 1996 he was instrumental in establishing the Graduate Business School at Manchester Metropolitan University and in 2003 joined the ESRC Training and Development Board. There, he was involved in establishing the training guidelines for both doctorate and professional doctorate provision and more recently in initiatives to address capacity building in management and business. In 2003 he contributed to the ESRC’s Evolution of Business Knowledge programme. His research interests have included: performance, remuneration and entrepreneurship, management learning and development and leadership, and he has published (with others) a number of books including: Remuneration Systems (Financial Times/Prentice Hall, 2000); Management and Language: The Manager as Practical Author (Sage, 2003); The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Management Research (Sage, 2008); Performance Management: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (Palgrave, 2008); Gower Handbook of Leadership and Management Development (Gower, 2010) ) and more recently, two research methods books, Management Research, in the Sage ‘A very Short, Fairly Interesting and reasonably Cheap Book About’ series and A Guide to Professional Doctorates in Business and Management (Sage, 2015). He was a past Present of the British Academy of Management in 2007, Dean of Fellows in 2012 and in 2009-2015 he was Chair of the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies. In this latter role he initiated the ESRC/SAMS/UKCES Management and Business Fellowship Scheme. Danat Valizade is an Associate Professor in Quantitative Methods at the University of Leeds. With the background in labour economics and an established career in the trade union movement, he graduated with a PhD in Business and Economic Studies from the University of Leeds. Danat′s research interests coalesce around the changing nature of work with a specific focus on the quality of working lives, inequalities and digital futures at work. His empirical research applies advanced econometrics and machine learning to foster a better understanding of causal mechanisms underpinning contemporary employment relations. He took part in numerous research project. He was co-investigator for the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) funded project on gender and ethnic disadvantages in the legal profession that analysed administrative records spanning the entire solicitor population in England and Wales. He is part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded project investigating the relationship between staffing levels and quality of care in care homes using large administrative datasets. He is leading the work on a nationally representative analysis of employers′ digital practices at work as part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) research centre on digital futures at work (Digit). Danat has published in leading sociology, human resource management and industrial relations journals. He sat on the editorial board of Work, Employment and Society and the executive committee of the British Universities Industrial Relations Associations. He is involved in Q-Step, a multimillion programme established by the Nuffield Foundation and the ESRC to help undergraduate students develop essential quantitative skills in the Social Sciences.

• Chapter 1 Finding Your Feet in Management and Business ResearchChapter 2 Reviewing the LiteratureChapter 3 The Philosophy of Management and Business ResearchChapter 4 Designing Management and Business ResearchChapter 5 The Ethical ResearchChapter 6 Crafting Qualitative Data Through Language and TextChapter 7 Crafting Qualitative Data Through Observation and Participatory ResearchChapter 8 Framing and Interpreting Qualitative DataChapter 9 Crafting Quantitative DataChapter 10 Statistical Analysis of Quantitative DataChapter 11 Application of Machine Learning in Quantitative ResearchChapter 12 Disseminating Management and Business Research

The textbook offers detailed information for researchers at all levels. It covers basic ideas and the latest research developments. The practical tips in Research in Action are especially helpful for new researchers. The detailed discussions on research methods, designs, and ideas meet the needs of advanced learners. This textbook balances theory with practical use, making it very useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students working on dissertations or research projects.One of its main strengths is its clear structure, which guides readers step-by-step through the research process. It starts with creating research questions and reviewing existing studies, then moves to choosing methods and analysing data. The authors explain difficult ideas like epistemology and research design in easy-to-understand language, making academic research less confusing for beginners. Real-world examples and case studies help connect theory to practice.The book covers current research topics like ethics, digital data sources, and both qualitative and quantitative methods. This wide range makes it useful in today’s business world, where combining different research methods is common.Some readers might find the theory parts hard to follow, especially if they are new to research ideas. But summaries, key terms, and helpful sections support better understanding.Overall, this edition is a reliable and comprehensive guide that supports both learning and practical research application, making it a strong core text for business and management research courses.