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Advanced Methods for Human Resource Management Research

Design, Implement and Evaluate a Research Project

Paul Joseph-Richard

Achieve success in human resource management research projects with this new practice-based textbook.

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EAN: 9781398615618

Edition: 1

Published: 03 Jan 2025

Format: 240 x 170

320 pages

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he advanced textbook for mastering HRM research across functions and contexts.

How can HR research be designed to deliver both academic rigor and workplace impact? Advanced Methods for Human Resource Management Research by Paul Joseph-Richard equips postgraduate students with the practical and theoretical tools to plan and execute research projects that address real HR challenges. Written for Research Methods modules within HRM programmes, it aligns with course outcomes and supports adoption as a core or recommended text.

This textbook takes a practice-based approach, showing how to match methods to different HR contexts. Each chapter focuses on a specific HRM practice, combined with a 'Method in Focus' feature to illustrate how qualitative, quantitative or mixed-method designs can be applied. Students will explore how to research recruitment, selection, learning and development, people analytics, sustainable HRM and employee wellbeing using interviews, literature reviews, Big Data, social media analysis, visual data and cross-country comparative studies.

Structured learning features include:
- Clear learning outcomes for every chapter
- Real-world examples to connect theory with practice
- End-of-chapter activities to encourage critical thinking
- 'Explore further' boxes to prompt wider reading and research
- Key summary points for a quick review of chapters
- Online lecturer slides, manuals and student study guides with annotated links and reflective questions

Whether preparing for a dissertation or contributing to evidence-based HR practice, this textbook gives postgraduate students the confidence and capability to conduct robust, relevant and ethical HRM research.

About the authors

Dr Paul Joseph-Richard is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management (HRM) at Ulster University Business School, UK. He teaches HRM and Research Methods modules in a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD) and his research has been published in several journals such as Studies in Higher Education and Human Resource Development International.

Paul Joseph-Richard

Section - ONE: Researching HRM practices – an introduction;
- Chapter - 01: Introduction;
- Chapter - 02: Researching HRM – towards evidence-based HRM;
Section - TWO: Commonly used research methods;
- Chapter - 03: Researching recruitment and selection;
- Chapter - 04: Researching learning and development;
- Chapter - 05: Researching performance management;
- Chapter - 06: Researching reward;
- Chapter - 07: Researching employee relations;
- Chapter - 08: Researching strategic HRM;
- Chapter - 09: Researching talent management;
- Chapter - 10: Researching diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI);
- Chapter - 11: Conclusion;
- Chapter - 12: Appendix;

Reviews

Dr Richard Bolden, Professor of Leadership and Management, Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, UK

An engaging and practical overview of organizational research methods. The application of commonly used approaches to explore important topics - such as recruitment & selection, learning & development, performance management, reward, employee relations, strategic HRM, talent management and DEI - is particularly valuable, and is complemented by a suite of supplementary online chapters. Whilst this book is aimed at students and practitioners in the field of HRM, its accessible style, breadth of coverage, and range of useful resources, should make it relevant to a far wider audience. Joseph-Richard encourages and supports the reader to expand their repertoire of methodologies to produce valuable evidence-based insights for professional practice.

Dr Janet McCray, Emeritus Professor of Social Care and Workforce Development, University of Chichester, UK

Your go-to source book when undertaking Human Resource Management Research. Relevant, future-focused and highly readable. This book offers novice and experienced researchers new ways of approaching and understanding research in the world of work.

Dr. Kiran Chalise, Mid-West University, MU-Institute of Cooperation and Development, Nepal

In an era where evidence-based practices are paramount, Paul Joseph-Richard's Advanced Methods for Human Resource Management Research emerges as a seminal text for both seasoned HR professionals and emerging scholars. As a researcher and educator specializing in inclusive education, I am particularly attuned to the critical intersections between rigorous research methods and effective human resource management (HRM). This book offers a meticulously structured framework for the design, implementation, and evaluation of HRM research projects. Joseph-Richard's systematic exploration of key topics, ranging from evidence-based HRM to advanced investigative techniques, provides readers with a robust foundation to navigate the complexities inherent in modern HRM practices. I wholeheartedly endorse this text as an essential resource for anyone committed to advancing their expertise in HRM research.

Dr Nara Ringrose, Head of People & Organisational Development, Cyclife Aquila Nuclear

HR experts are strategically positioned to equip organizations for transformational success in a rapidly evolving and competitive global business environment. The author effectively contextualizes transformative HR, making the topic beneficial for students and HR practitioners.

Jo-Anne Watson, Associate Course Director MSc in Executive Leadership, Ulster University

An invaluable resource for HRM students and practitioners, as well as those from other disciplines. It demystifies complex research methods, making them accessible and comprehensible for learners of all levels. Through a practice-based approach, it effectively integrates empirical studies and practical case examples, demonstrating the application of these research methods. Authored by an award-winning expert in the field, Joseph-Richard's work reflects a deep understanding of both theoretical concepts and their applications in practical settings.

Dr Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu, Postgraduate Programmes Business with HRM, QA Higher Education, London

The book is an asset to HRM Research students in general, particularly for the MSc HRM students embarking on research projects. The book is easy to read, well organized and structured with directions to source the topics covered in each of the chapters. The book was written to inspire both postgraduate and undergraduate students and all aspiring for a successful career in research methods, particularly in HRM.

Nancy Brown, Lecturer in Management Development, Ulster University

This Research Methods book targeting HRM students and practitioners excels in simplifying complex concepts, making them accessible and easy to understand for students of all abilities. Its practice-based approach, featuring numerous published empirical studies and real-life examples, ensures that even non-academic audiences, such as employers, can effectively utilize the methods presented.

Dr Ian Smyth, Course Director, BSc HRM, Ulster University

This textbook provides a comprehensive guide for students wishing to advance their knowledge on a variety of research approaches within the HRM discipline. Joseph-Richard's passion for the subject comes across in the text, which is easily accessible but provides suitable rigor to ensure the development of quality research projects.

Professor Karise Hutchinson, Ulster University Business School, Ulster University

Research in Human Resource Management has never been more critical - organizations across all sectors must be prepared to plan for and engage with employees in a chaotic, unpredictable, and ever-changing environment. This research methods handbook is a unique and dedicated resource to assist students and HR professionals in how to stay tuned to the important organizational conversations that affect employee engagement, satisfaction, and performance.

An engaging and practical overview of organizational research methods. The application of commonly used approaches to explore important topics - such as recruitment & selection, learning & development, performance management, reward, employee relations, strategic HRM, talent management and DEI - is particularly valuable, and is complemented by a suite of supplementary online chapters. Whilst this book is aimed at students and practitioners in the field of HRM, its accessible style, breadth of coverage, and range of useful resources, should make it relevant to a far wider audience. Joseph-Richard encourages and supports the reader to expand their repertoire of methodologies to produce valuable evidence-based insights for professional practice.
Dr Richard Bolden, Professor of Leadership and Management, Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, UK

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