Action Research

Discuss the statement that a positivist approach to research would be an inappropriate approach to researching change management The generation of information is essential for progress of our society. Knowledge and understanding of our natural, social and economic environments have become the basis of modern societies and organisations and a firm grasp of research methods and processes have become an essential skill for modern managers. There are a few different approaches that may be taken …

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