Observation as a research method in social science

• Autorzy: Dźwigoł Henryk , Barosz Piotr

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2020.148.10

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The aim of the article was to present the main ideas of observation viewed as one of the oldest research methods in social science. Design/methodology/approach: As a result of the undertaken research process, 401 theoreticians of management science were surveyed. Findings: Conclusions resulting from the conducted research clearly indicate that among the methods applied in practice for research in management science, based on observation of facts and classification used in the general methodology of inductive sciences, it is necessary to employ observations carried out in natural conditions and observations-interventions that take place as part of management activities in the surveyed entities. Originality/value: Management science and methods should support business practice and, to some extent, provide guidance to executives and managers.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

observation; research methods; social science; research process

PL

obserwacja; metody badawcze; nauki społeczne; proces badawczy

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2020
• Tom: z. 148
• Strony: 141--149
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 23 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Dźwigoł Henryk

• Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Organisation and Management, Zabrze

autor

Barosz Piotr

• System Barosz Gwimet Sp. z o.o., 43-267 Suszec

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