Management and Business Research
Richard Thorpe author Danat Valizade author Lena J Jaspersen author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Published:20th Feb '26
Should be back in stock very soon
Having sold over 70,000 copies, this market-leading textbook provides readers with a clear and comprehensive overview of methods for conducting management and business research. It combines practical guidance with academic depth and uses the much-loved visual metaphor of a tree to guide students through the research process.
The eighth edition has been fully updated and includes:
- Enhanced accessibility and improved flow throughout, with clearer explanations for international students and an expanded glossary
- More diverse examples and research in action textboxes showcasing how research is done all over the world, as well as cover topics such as researching and writing as a non-native speaker
- Expanded and up-to-date coverage of Generative AI, data analytics, and visual, virtual and participatory methods
- Expanded content on case study research
- Strengthened practical guidance on ethics, academic integrity (including authorship, GenAI and plagiarism) and writing and dissemination.
This book is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying research methods as part of a business and management course.
LENA J. JASPERSEN is a Lecturer in Innovation and Qualitative Research Methods at the University of Leeds.
DANAT VALIZADE is a Professor in Quantitative Methods at the University of Leeds.
RICHARD THORPE is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Leeds.
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.
-- Milan GyanISBN: 9781529672527
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 980g
544 pages
8th Revised edition