The essence of methodology is structuring ones actions according to the nature of the question at hand and the desired answer one wishes to generate exploration is illustrated by means of a . The essence of research methodology offers a concise introduction to different research approaches in management science details how to select an appropriate method given a particular research question includes boxes with exercises and checklists. Methodology is the eld which is indisputably complex in the academic world it is often said to be important yet in everyday academic practice it is not always treated accordingly in teaching methodology is often a mandatory course usually it consists of learning how to adopt several common approaches when doing research and how to conceive a research design often leading to a survey. The essence of research methodology a concise guide for master and phd students in management science business and economics authors jan jonker bartjan pennink edition illustrated publisher springer science business media 2010 isbn 3540716599 9783540716594 length 171 pages subjects. This publication is designed to provide master and phd students with a concise introduction to conducting research in organisations the aim is to impart knowledge for making the appropriate methodological choices and to give readers a practical guide to designing and executing a research over fifty concrete examples exercises discussions and short case studies give a good illustration of the practice of research so to enhance the understanding of the application of methodology in