For the first time, internationally-renowned scholars David Coghlan and Abraham B. Shani bring together the important articles and publications in action research in business and management since the 1950s. Action research is presented in terms of its historical and philosophical foundations and development, its implementation in different business settings and disciplines, and its contemporary and developmental opportunities. Volume 1: Foundations of Action Research in Business and Management Volume 2: Business Disciplines Volume 3: Action Research in Diverse Industries Volume 4: Contemporary and Emerging Issues Designed to be a foundation resource for individual scholars and business schools, this collection provides academics in the field with a touchstone resource to help build their knowledge and understanding of the field.