TY - BOOK AU - Coghlan,David AU - Shani,Abraham B. TI - Conducting action research for business and management students T2 - Mastering business research methods SN - 9781526404770 AV - HD30.4 .C64 2018 U1 - 300.72/ PY - 2018/// CY - Los Angeles PB - SAGE KW - Action research KW - Business KW - Research KW - Methodology KW - Management KW - fast KW - Business and Management KW - ukslc N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-124) and index; 1. Introducing Action Research -- 2. Understanding Action Research -- 3. Components of Action Research -- 4. Enacting Action Research -- 5. Examples of Action Research -- 6. Conclusions N2 - "Action research is an interactive approach to studying real social and organizational issues and those who experience them with the goal of solving particular problems or improving practice while also creating knowledge or theory as the action unfolds. This book explains how action research differs from more detached research methods and gives you expert guidance on how to engage in action research effectively. A well-managed action research project can lead to the preparation of a good dissertation, as well as produce knowledge that is relevant and adds value for the organization involved in the project." Back cover ER -