Providing methodology courses for phd students in the field of business studies this book is based on precious and pleasurable experie nce gained teaching together for more then a decade. A special feature of this book is an extensive glossary that provides the terms and notions used in this bookthis text is appropriate for courses on research methodology for master and phd students and can also be used as a part of the regular curriculum eg human resource management organisational design or change management . The essence of research methodology a concise guide for master and phd students in management science authors jonker jan pennink bartjan pennink free preview offers a concise introduction to different research approaches in management science details how to select an appropriate method given a particular research question . This publication is designed to provide master and phd students with a concise introduction to conducting research in organisations the aim is to impart knowledge for making the appropriate methodological choices and to give readers a practical guide to designing and executing a research. The essence of research methodology a concise guide for master and phd students in management science business and economics authors jan jonker bartjan pennink edition illustrated publisher springer science business media 2010 isbn 3540716599 9783540716594 length 171 pages subjects