A comprehensive introduction to research methods in business for students planning or undertaking a dissertation or extensive research project in business and management. The fifth edition of Research Methods for Business Students brings the theory, philosophy and techniques of …
In this book, Saunders et al address what are perhaps the two biggest problems in teaching Research Methods getting students interested in methodology and theory and helping them to understand the practical relevance. Depth of coverage combined with an accessible style, a real p…
The interaction between mathematicians and statisticians reveals to be an effective approach for dealing with actuarial, insurance and financial problems, both in an academic and in an operative perspective. The international conference MAF 2008, held at the University Ca' Fosca…
This textbook offers an introduction to the methodological aspects of logistics systems management. This new edition puts more emphasis on the organizational context in which logistics systems operate and also covers several new models and techniques that have been developed ove…
In recent years, innovation has become essential for the competitive advantage of firms in a growing number of industries. Due to the fast development of technologies, changing customer demands, shortening of product life cycles, increased global competition and changing regula…
In recent years, innovation has become essential for the competitive advantage of firms in a growing number of industries. Due to the fast development of technologies, changing customer demands, shortening of product life cycles, increased global competition and changing regula…
Innovation managers and innovation scholars increasingly emphasize the open innovation model, introduced by Henry Chesbrough in 2003. This model postulates that the innovation process should be flexible and cross organizational boundaries, which enables the transfer of knowledge…
External pressure Integration of quality management systems Performance Quality strategy Transaction specific investments Automated information exchange by means of ICT Commitment Enforcement Sel…
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This work offers concrete guidelines, step-by-step plans and practical examples based on the experiences of 20 diverse, large, medium and small companies that participated in the three-year Dutch programme 'Corporate Social Responsibility in an International Context'.
Providing financial researchers with an overview of survey methodology, this text is dedicated solely to examining survey research in corporate finance. It is part of the Financial Management Association Survey and Synthesis Series.
This volume introduces the latest popular methods for conducting business research. The goal of each chapter author is to provide an understanding of each method with a minimum of mathematical derivations. The chapters are organized within three general interrelated topics: meas…
