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David Coghlan (Author), Teresa Brannick (Author)


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0761968873 978-0761968870 December 19, 2000
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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'The suggested frameworks for thinking about how cycles of action research might fit within ongoing professional commitments and practice are properly general and thought provoking...The final chapters considering the impact of being an action researcher and discussing the management of organisational politics are extremely interesting' -
Learning and Teaching Update


[This new edition] provides a valuable foundation for new researchers in the field' -
International Journal of Action Research


'The third edition offers both perceptive advice and support for those considering undertaking action research in their own organization.'
Mark N. K Saunders
Action Learning: Research and Practice
--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 152 pages
  • Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd (December 19, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0761968873
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761968870
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,984,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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