Management Research

  1. Research Design and Strategy
    1. Research Design Fundamentals
      1. Design Purpose
        1. Design Components
          1. Design Quality Criteria
            1. Design Constraints
            2. Research Purpose Classification
              1. Exploratory Research
                1. Descriptive Research
                  1. Explanatory Research
                    1. Evaluative Research
                      1. Predictive Research
                      2. Research Approach Selection
                        1. Quantitative Approach
                          1. Qualitative Approach
                            1. Mixed-Methods Approach
                              1. Pragmatic Considerations
                              2. Time Dimension in Research
                                1. Cross-Sectional Design
                                  1. Longitudinal Design
                                    1. Time Series Design
                                      1. Panel Studies
                                      2. Research Setting
                                        1. Laboratory Settings
                                          1. Field Settings
                                            1. Natural Settings
                                              1. Controlled Environments
                                              2. Unit of Analysis
                                                1. Individual Level
                                                  1. Group Level
                                                    1. Organizational Level
                                                      1. Industry Level
                                                        1. National Level
                                                          1. Multi-Level Analysis
                                                          2. Research Strategy Selection
                                                            1. Strategy Alignment
                                                              1. Resource Requirements
                                                                1. Access Considerations
                                                                  1. Ethical Implications

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                                                                6. Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks

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                                                                8. Quantitative Research Methods