Lena J. Jaspersen – författare

Employers look for more than just a good degree. Candidates are expected to be able to creatively solve problems, manage change, demonstrate commercial awareness, and collaborate and communicate at different levels. Increasingly, universities are helping their students gain these skills through team-based projects, utilising innovation to solve real-world problems. Created with direct input from students and packed with advice and guidance from leading industry experts, this textbook walks readers through the steps necessary to deliver a team-based project, facilitating the development of key employability skills along the way. Readers can also connect with each other and create their own projects and teams via the book’s LinkedIn group. Suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates across all disciplines undertaking team-based modules and courses, as well as those studying independently, Design Thinking for Student Projects is the essential guide to learning practical Design Thinking and employability skills. Tony Morgan is an Associate Professor in Innovation Management Practice at the University of Leeds. Lena J. Jaspersen is a University Academic Fellow in Innovation Management at the University of Leeds.

For experienced and inexperienced researchers and practitioners alike, this engaging book opens up new perspectives on conducting fieldwork in the Global South. 

Following an inter-disciplinary and inter-generational approach, Understanding Global Development brings into dialogue reflections on fieldwork experiences by leading scholars along with accounts from early career researchers. Contributions are organised around six key issues: 

Meaningful participation in fieldworkWorking in dangerous environmentsGendered experiences of fieldworkResearching elitesConducting fieldwork with marginalised peopleFieldwork in development practice. 

The experience-led discussion of each of the topics conveys a sense of what it actually feels like to be out in the field and provides readers with useful insights and practical advice. A relational framework highlights issues relating to power, identity and ethics in development fieldwork, and encourages reflection on how researcher engagement with the field shapes our understanding of global development. 

For experienced and inexperienced researchers and practitioners alike, this engaging book opens up new perspectives on conducting fieldwork in the Global South. 

Following an inter-disciplinary and inter-generational approach, Understanding Global Development brings into dialogue reflections on fieldwork experiences by leading scholars along with accounts from early career researchers. Contributions are organised around six key issues: 

Meaningful participation in fieldworkWorking in dangerous environmentsGendered experiences of fieldworkResearching elitesConducting fieldwork with marginalised peopleFieldwork in development practice. 

The experience-led discussion of each of the topics conveys a sense of what it actually feels like to be out in the field and provides readers with useful insights and practical advice. A relational framework highlights issues relating to power, identity and ethics in development fieldwork, and encourages reflection on how researcher engagement with the field shapes our understanding of global development. 

Having sold over 70,000 copies, this market-leading textbook provides readers with a clear and comprehensive overview of methods for conducting management and business research. It combines practical guidance with academic depth and uses the much-loved visual metaphor of a tree to guide students through the research process.

The eighth edition has been fully updated and includes:

Enhanced accessibility and improved flow throughout, with clearer explanations for international students and an expanded glossaryMore diverse examples and research in action textboxes showcasing how research is done all over the world, as well as cover topics such as researching and writing as a non-native speakerExpanded and up-to-date coverage of Generative AI, data analytics, and visual, virtual and participatory methodsExpanded content on case study research Strengthened practical guidance on ethics, academic integrity (including authorship, GenAI and plagiarism) and writing and dissemination.

This book is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying research methods as part of a business and management course.

LENA J. JASPERSEN is a Lecturer in Innovation and Qualitative Research Methods at the University of Leeds.

DANAT VALIZADE is a Professor in Quantitative Methods at the University of Leeds.

RICHARD THORPE is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Leeds.

Having sold over 70,000 copies, this market-leading textbook provides readers with a clear and comprehensive overview of methods for conducting management and business research. It combines practical guidance with academic depth and uses the much-loved visual metaphor of a tree to guide students through the research process.

The eighth edition has been fully updated and includes:

Enhanced accessibility and improved flow throughout, with clearer explanations for international students and an expanded glossaryMore diverse examples and research in action textboxes showcasing how research is done all over the world, as well as cover topics such as researching and writing as a non-native speakerExpanded and up-to-date coverage of Generative AI, data analytics, and visual, virtual and participatory methodsExpanded content on case study research Strengthened practical guidance on ethics, academic integrity (including authorship, GenAI and plagiarism) and writing and dissemination.

This book is suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate students studying research methods as part of a business and management course.

LENA J. JASPERSEN is a Lecturer in Innovation and Qualitative Research Methods at the University of Leeds.

DANAT VALIZADE is a Professor in Quantitative Methods at the University of Leeds.

RICHARD THORPE is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Leeds.

This bestselling textbook has been fully updated, and provides readers with a comprehensive overview of methods for conducting business and management research. Highly visual, and written in a clear and accessible way, the book includes helpful learning features throughout, including learning goals at the start of each chapter, a research in action feature, examples, a Research Plan Canvas template and more.The content has been brought up-to-date with the inclusion of big data, predictive analytics and a dedicated chapter on machine learning.Accompanying the book is a wealth of online resources to further enhance your learning experience, including:

MCQsVideo contentTemplates and data setsGlossary flashcardsAdditional case studies

These can be accessed by students at study.sagepub.com/easterbysmith7e