Rcase1 Assignment
- Case1 Assignment
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES, METHODOLOGY, AND DESIGN
Assignment Overview
This Case Assignment focuses on understanding the different parts of a complete research effort with emphasis on the problems identified, research questions, hypothesis, and the follow-on research methodology and design.
Case Assignment
Important: Look at the Module 1 Case Assignment questions found in the Case Shell, and THEN read the materials below.
By reading the questions in the Case Shell, you will have a better idea of what to focus on. The answers to most of the questions can be found in the background readings.
Access the following document through the Trident Online Library:
Zhang, X., & Bartol, K. M. (2010). Linking Empowering Leadership and Employee Creativity : (https://tlc.trident.edu/content/enforced/119816-RES610-FAL2018-1/Zhang_Bartol_2010_caser_res610.pdf?_&d2lSessionVal=bbiDHmFFbzustdNybWbnT07N2&ou=119816).
The Influence of Psychological Empowerment, Intrinsic Motivation, and Creative Process Engagement. Academy of Management Journal, 53(1), 107-128
Download and use the Module 1 Case Shell and address the questions within. Upload the document to the Case 1 Dropbox when it is complete.
Assignment Expectations
1. Be able identify the reasons for and objectives of a given study.
2. Be able to identify a theoretical model and supporting theory.
3. Be able to identify the research methodology and design.
Note: APA format is NOT required for any assignment in this class.
Module 1 - Background
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES, METHODOLOGY, AND DESIGN
Required Reading
Skim through Chapters 1–5 of the following online book:
http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1002&context=oatextbooks
Note that this online book is very important; it contains the fundamentals of research. If there is anything you do not understand, please consult your instructor.
Read the following articles and PowerPoint presentation:
http://www.nyu.edu/classes/bkg/methods/005847ch1.pdf
Polites, G. L., Roberts, N., & Thatcher, J. (2012). Conceptualizing models using multidimensional constructs: A review and guidelines for their use. European Journal of Information Systems, 21(1), 22-48. Available in the Trident Online Library.
Angeles, J. (2018). RES610-Multi-Dimensional Constructs .
Read the following online material:
http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/red/rd/research-methods-and-methodologies
http://www.cebm.net/study-designs/
http://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/researchdesigns
Read About IRB:
http://www.everydaysociologyblog.com/2009/10/institutional-review-boards-why-do-we-need-them.html
http://academic.stedwards.edu/irb/does-my-research-need-irb-review