"This book introduces research methodology to business scholars. It draws on the experiences of academics at different stages in their careers, from early career researchers to seasoned professors. These serve as examples of actual practice both applying relevant methodological theory and...

This study reviews metaverse literature related to the business discipline. Our first search yielded 323 papers, further filtered based on predefined standards. Accordingly, since our research focuses on the metaverse of business, we limited the Scopus search results by choosing only two...

Common challenges faced by lecturers teaching this course include helping students learn to apply the theory to practice as they proceed with research, the goal of this blended approach is to synthesize different teaching and learning approaches into an integrated mix that lecturers can tailor...

"Tools from macroeconomics and finance to incorporate the central role that data plays in the economy. The most valuable firms in the global economy are valued largely for their data. Amazon, Apple, Google, and others have proven the competitive advantage of a good data set. And yet despite the...

Part I: Introductory remarks -- 1. Doing quality collaborative research with business -- Part II: Research Models and Processes -- 2. A Framework for Undertaking Conceptual and Empirical Research -- 3. Theory building using abductive search strategies -- 4. Literature Reviews Unleashed:...

This ground-breaking Research Agenda provides unique insight into the evolution and development of service marketing. Expert contributors present an in-depth overview of the current state of the field, and critically analyse the diverse range of future directions available to researchers.

"Management Research: Applying the Principles of Business Research Methods supports new researchers on every step of the research journey, from defining a project to communicating its findings, as well as balancing the technical aspects of research with the management of the project itself....

Purpose This study aims to squeeze some critical viewpoints from the shifting landscape of business research (she), that conceals her true personality. Today, she is relentlessly struggling to strike a good balance between science and creativity. Therefore, she resolves to pivot the scholarly...

Problem solving skills are increasingly important to be able to tackle the complex problems encountered in the business world. Nowadays is increasingly important to achieve sustainable development, focusing not only on economic profit but also on creating social value. It is widely agreed that...

Purpose: Research into women working in mines in general is limited, and less so for their presence in underground mines. This study explores the adaptive strategies women employ to navigate harsh physical and perceived threatening interpersonal contexts in an underground mine in South Africa. A...

"Through a fascinating exploration of the advantages and pitfalls of business research methods, this essential book encourages the reader to make well-informed decisions in an often fast-paced environment. It sets out key rules and procedures to ultimately improve the accuracy and authenticity...

Chapter 1: Introduction,- Chapter 2: A roadmap to business research -- Chapter 3: The effect of the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards on foreign portfolio investment in Africa -- Chapter 4: Determining the impact of different forms of stationarity on financial time series...

"A definitive reframing of the economic, institutional, and intellectual history of the managerial eraThe twentieth century was the managerial century in the United States. An organizational transformation, from entrepreneurial to managerial capitalism, brought forth what became a dominant...

There have been significant advances in entrepreneurship education pedagogy over the last two decades. However, a gap remains with many questions about exactly what we should be teaching in the classroom and how we should be teaching it. Stakeholders of all types - students, parents, employers,...

Klappentext: Betriebe sind das Erfahrungsobjekt der betriebswirtschaftlichen Forschung. So eindeutig und geradezu trivial diese Aussage klingt, so diffus erscheinen die Antworten auf die Frage, was denn nun eigentlich einen "Betrieb" von einem "Nicht-Betrieb" unterscheidet. Die Autoren...

"Essentials of Business Research Methods provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to research methods and analytical techniques for business students. The authors offer a straightforward, hands-on approach to the vital managerial process of gathering and using data to make relevant...