Methodology for Creating Business Knowledge

`arbnor And Bjerke's Deep Insight Into Theory Construction And Their Honest Appraisal Of Knowledge Creation Makes This Edition Absolutely Essential For Business Scholars. I Recommend This Book To Scholars In Any Area Of Business Seeking A More Thoughtful And Useful Understanding Of Research Methodology' - Morgan Miles, Professor Of Marketing, Georgia Southern University `these Are Two Authors On Top Of Their Game, Using Their Vast Experience And Depth Of Knowledge To Present A Complex Topic In A Framework Which Is Understandable And Usable By Anyone Doing Academic Research. This Third Edition Will Ensure That This Book Remains The Essential Read For Social Science Researchers' - David Carson, Professor Of Marketing, University Of Ulster Arbnor And Bjerke's Best-selling Text, First Published In 1997, Remains Unrivalled; Both In Its Contemporary Relevance To Research Methodology, And In Its Coverage Of The Interplay Between The Philosophy Of Science, Methodology And Business. The Authors Make An In-depth Examination Into The Circularity Of Knowledge And Its Foundations And Analyze The Repercussions For Business, Research And Consulting. Where Knowledge Is A Competitive Necessity Understanding Its Foundations Is A Necessity. The Third Edition Has Been Updated To Be Even More Relevant To The Contemporary Interests Of Business Knowledge. Additional Extras Include: - Several More Examples Are Included, Plus Previous Examples Have Been Updated - Improved Illustrations And Diagrams - Revised Presentation Makes The Book Easier To Use - Useful Summaries Of The Key Points And Concepts To Aide Accessibility - Points Of Reflection Allow The Reader To Further Their Thinking On The Topics - A Glossary Of Terms - A Teacher's Manual Which Can Be Requested From The Book's Website