Doing action research in your own organization

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Title:

Author:

Coghlan, David.

ISBN:

9781412902472

9781412902465

Personal Author:

Coghlan, David.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, 2005.

Physical Description:

xiv, 157 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

General Note:

Previous ed.: London: Sage, 2000.

Abstract:

"Structured in two parts, Part 1 covers the foundations of action research, including the research skills needed to undertake research, while Part 2 covers the implementation of an action research project." "This book provides a unique resource for those undertaking action research in their own organization. It addresses the advantages and potential pitfalls, the politics and ethics of researching your organization. The authors provide invaluable practical advice from framing and selecting your project, through to implementation and writing-up action research. Each chapter has exercises and example and useful summary boxes are used throughout." "Doing Action Research is relevant to a broad range of disciplines but especially for those in business, management, education, health and social welfare."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Action research.

Added Author:

Brannick, Teresa.

Electronic Access:

Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0658/2004096489-d.html
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Summary

`A complete and well rounded approach to the subject′ - Action Learning: Research and Practice

`This book, like the first edition, is indispensable reading for students however; the second edition will also be ably support established academics who may be seeking an entry-point for action research in their own organizations′ - Ontario Action Research Network

Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization - Second Edition is an essential starting point for any student or researcher about to embark on an action research project in the fields of organization studies, health studies and education studies.

David Coghlan and Teresa Brannick offer an easy-to-follow, hands-on guide to every aspect of conducting an action research project in your own organization. Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization is the perfect book for doctoral/Ph.D., MA or MBA students seeking a research topic based around their own work experiences.

Revised and updated throughout, the Second Edition contains:

- No-nonsense guidance to the basics of doing action research projects

- Detailed coverage of both theory and methods in action research

- Up-to-date discussions of action learning and the role of the researcher

- A focus on the politics and ethics of action research

- Help for students and researchers in a wide range of different types of organization

- Exercises and help with writing-up your research

This book is essential reading for students and established academics alike seeking an entry-point to conducting research in their own organizations.