Researching the Small Enterprise
James Curran author Robert Blackburn author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£45.99(9780761952954)
Although there are plenty of books devoted to small business and management research, few give much attention to the small enterprise. This book focuses systematically on researching the small firm, from basic issues of definition, to selecting topics and research designs, to fieldwork problems, data analysis and finally, writing and presenting results.
The discussion is set in the wider context of issues and problems in business research. Quantitative and especially qualitative approaches are explored and illustrated by drawing in depth on a wide range of research on the small enterprise. The result is an extensive resource book for researchers at all levels to draw upon in planning and conducting effective research.
Nice introduction to the topic.
Sometimes chapters were overly wordy but leanrers provided some positive feedback.
Will move to recommended for next years intake. -- Mr Christopher Buckingham * drupal *
this has been a useful text with useful guidedance for myself and students as well. I will be recommending it to my subject librarian and students on the module.
-- Mr Patrick Muigai * drupal *
While Government initiatives often tend to classify all businesses under one banner, Curran & Blackburn correctly identify that SMEs are distinct entities and have their own unique characteristics which cannot be generalised through standard operations management texts and theories. While slightly dated now in its coverage of the context of SME research in the UK, this text still represents essential reading for researchers and offers reliable and valid insights into some of the key factors and issues in the SME environment. -- Mr Paul Matthews * drupal *
ISBN: 9780761952947
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 450g
192 pages