DOING RESEARCH THAT IS USEFUL FOR THEORY AND PRACTICE

Dealing with issues that cut across all social and behavioral sciences, 'Doing Research That Is Useful for Theory and Practice' is full of practical advice on conducting successful research. Of particular value to emerging organizational researchers and future executives, the debate addresses the kind of relationship to develop with organizations, what research methods and instruments are most useful, the kind of feedback to give organizations, and the ethical responsibilities researchers have. Although the examples presented are mostly from organizational research, industrial and organizational psychologists - as well as other professionals in psychology, sociology, and management - confront the same questions about research methodology and value.