Researching Industrial Relations

The first edition of this book has been the favoured text for students of research methods in all aspects of employment studies (industrial relations, employment relations, labour studies, HRM) since 1991. It provides a coherent introduction to qualitative research methods and processes for employees undertaking research at work and for the senior undergraduate or new graduate commencing a research degree. Contents are expanded and rewritten to include: dealing with the choices of approach in beginning a research project explanation and analysis of particular approaches (analysing literature, action research, interviews, surveys, legal research, case studies, multi-method research) writing up a thesis or a commissioned report beginning a thesis, multi-method research and case studies extensive revision of the legal chapter an appendix of legal internet sources.