Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; List of Boxes; List of Case Studies; Preface; Chapter 1 -- Introduction; Chapter 2 -- Applying Social Science to the Real World; Chapter 3 -- Starting off the Research Process; Chapter 4 -- Obtaining and Using Access to an Organization; Chapter 5 -- Project Design; Chapter 6 -- Methods of Data Collection; Chapter 7 -- Sampling Considerations; Chapter 8 -- Assessing Performance in Organizations; Chapter 9 -- Data Analysis; Chapter 10 -- Reporting Research Findings; Chapter 11 -- Concluding Words; Glossary; Index.

This book provides the reader with clear pointers for how to conduct organizational research appropriately, through planning and making informed and systematic research decisions, to understanding the ethical implications of applied organizational research, to implementing, reporting and presenting the findings to the highest possible standards.