Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization

This book is an excellent primer on action research and how to use it to understand organizations. Clearly 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 a

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Coghlan, David

Brannick, Teresa

Education & Reference

Sage Publications Ltd.

This book is an excellent primer on action research and how to use it to understand organizations.  Clearly 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 a

`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.

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The Fourth Edition of this best-selling book is packed full of practical, expert advice on how to navigate the murky waters of ethics, politics and management in your own organization. Multidisciplinary in its approach to action research, the book sets out a step-by-step template for researchers to follow and adapt. Coghlan and Brannick: <ul>
<li>Introduce and contextualize action research as a method </li> <li>Provide guidance on how to design and implement your action research project </li> <li>Explore interlevel dynamics </li> <li>Discuss role duality and access </li> <li>Suggest effective ways to analyze your data </li> <li>Provide helpful tips on how to disseminate your findings. </li> </ul>
The book and supporting companion website are the ideal resource for students, researchers and practitioners hoping to generate real change through their action research project and will be particularly relevant to those studying Business and Management, Nursing and Health, Education and Sociology.

Management & Leadership

The Fourth Edition of this best-selling book is packed full of practical, expert advice on how to navigate the murky waters of ethics, politics and management in your own organization. Multidisciplinary in its approach to action research, the book sets out a step-by-step template for researchers to follow and adapt. Coghlan and Brannick: <ul>
<li>Introduce and contextualize action research as a method </li> <li>Provide guidance on how to design and implement your action research project </li> <li>Explore interlevel dynamics </li> <li>Discuss role duality and access </li> <li>Suggest effective ways to analyze your data </li> <li>Provide helpful tips on how to disseminate your findings. </li> </ul>
The book and supporting companion website are the ideal resource for students, researchers and practitioners hoping to generate real change through their action research project and will be particularly relevant to those studying Business and Management, Nursing and Health, Education and Sociology.

This book is the essential resource for any researcher embarking on an action research project in their own organization, and all students of organization studies, education, health studies, and community studies. In this brand new edition of the popular work, David Coghlan and Teresa Brannick provide an easy-to-follow, hands-on guide to every aspect of conducting an action research project in your own organization. 
Revised and updated, this Third Edition contains:
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<li>An expanded discussion on politics and ethics of insider action research</li>
<li>An expanded chapter on writing an action research dissertation and an action research report </li>
<li>More case examples and reflective exercises taken from a wide variety of organizational settings</li>
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Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization

Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization

Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization

Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization

Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization

Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization

Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization

Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization