Description

Research is the scientific investigation of phenomena, involving the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of facts to align speculation with reality. It is a systematic search for relevant information on a specific topic, considered an art of scientific inquiry in academic contexts. The process of gathering data for research projects is termed research methodology, applicable to both theoretical and practical studies such as management research integrating strategic concepts and operational planning. This book serves practitioners, researchers, students, and faculty in business, providing supplementary and reference material for postgraduate and research studies in commerce, management, and related social sciences. Economic methodology examines methods, particularly the scientific approach, in economics, exploring the principles underlying economic reasoning. Philosophy and economics intersect in discussing methodology. The book compiles papersóconceptual and empiricalócovering specialized areas of research in commerce and management.