Business Research Methods An Applied Orientation

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Business Research Methods An Applied Orientation

Business Research Methods

S. Sreejesh Sanjay Mohapatra M. R. Anusree •

Business Research Methods An Applied Orientation

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M. R. Anusree Department of Statistics University of Kerala Trivandrum, Kerala India

S. Sreejesh IBS Hyderabad IFHE University Hyderabad India Sanjay Mohapatra Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar, Orissa India

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ISBN 978-3-319-00538-6 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-00539-3

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Dedicated to our elders who shaped our lives Late Parmananda Mishra, Late Dr. Sushila Mishra, Dr. B. C. Mohapatra, H. K. Mohapatra, Kanyakumari Mohapatra (Bou) and Late Surendran Pillai P. (Father) Radhamani Amma (Mother) finally, inspiration behind all my success Suresh S. (Brother), Sreeja Sudharman (Sister), and Sudharman Pillai

Preface

In the globalized economy, business faces challenges that require knowledgebased solutions. The products and services that they offer need to be decisive, and precise v