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Doing action research in your own organization

by David Coghlan, Teresa Brannick

"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 and example and useful summary boxes are used throughout." "Doing Action Research is relevant to a broad range of disciplines but especially for those in business, management, education, health and social welfare."--Jacket.