Feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of a literature review? Then look no further! This step-by-step guide is essential reading for any business and management student undertaking a literature review.

Literature reviews are an integral part of writing a dissertation or doctoral thesis, but it is often difficult to know where to even begin. This book provides an answer to all of those daunting questions such as: What is a literature review? Where do I begin? How do I determine the boundaries? How should I write up the review?

The authors explain and describe the very best ideas and practises, offering several alternative methods instead of advocating a single prescriptive approach. Students can choose an approach that can be adapted to fit their individual needs, ensuring that the purpose, the principles and the method adopted all align to create a coherent literature review.

Key points:

• A practical ‘hands on’ approach


• Filled with examples from across business and management studies


• Accessible and student friendly

This text is essential reading for any undergraduate or postgraduate student undertaking a literature review in business and management or related fields.