Post an assessment of your understanding of the research process. Your assessment should include the following:
· How has your learning from this experience influenced what you will do going forward through your doctoral study process? Be sure to provide supportive examples.
· What areas of weaknesses can you build upon going forward into your Doctoral Study? Be sure to provide supportive examples.
· What opportunities have you identified for promoting positive social change based on your increased understanding? Explain.
· What further questions do you still have about the doctoral research process?
Be sure to support your work with a minimum of two specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and at least one additional scholarly source.
Lashae
How has your learning from this experience influenced what you will do going forward through your doctoral study process? Be sure to provide supportive examples.
One influence is ensuring the data is available for the doctoral study. The best way to achieve this is by compiling as much documentation in the form of annotated biography and exploring the Library resources at Walden.
What areas of weaknesses can you build upon going forward into your Doctoral Study? Be sure to provide supportive examples.
The weak link in this study is the broad population, and it needs reducing to gain the best sampling of interviews. The best example to overcome the weakness is learning the process and looking at the specific business problem within the business (Taylor, 2013).
What opportunities have you identified for promoting positive social change based on your increased understanding? Explain.
Positive social change is an opportunity within itself because when business thrives in a positive direction than the organization, the community, the employees and the leadership better interact with society. Tsaprailas (2015) indicates that managers are faced with various viewpoints, driving forces, and conflict in personalities with a workforce of up to five generations working side by side.
What further questions do you still have about the doctoral research process?
Qualitative versus Quantitative are very similar, and I have yet to decide which is better. The study in the works is better suited for qualitative research although there are significant research opportunities from a quantitative perspective. Therefore, a mixed method may be the final determination
References
Taylor, R. (2013, September 11). Walden DBA problem statement tutorial [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYWzCYyrgpo
Tsapralis, S. (2015). A Scholarly Investigation of Generational Workforce Differences: Debunking the Myths, Korn Ferry International.
International Journal of Global Business, 8 (1), 62-92, June 201. Retrieved from
https:/ /linkagegreece.com/content/577/the-concept-of-generations-an-introduction-the-millennial-generation
Gesica
I view this course as a true definition of development. Prior to the class, I was unaware of the extensiveness of qualitative and quantitative methodology. I did not know how to write a complete problem statement, purpose statement, or nature of study. I originally selected to compose a qualitative research paper with no real knowledge of how to do so. Although I will still write a qualitative research paper, I now understand the required framework for this type of scholarly work. The knowledge gained from this experience has taught me how to effectively research, ask questions, and use available resources to make this journey a little less stressful.
One of my major areas of weakness is anthropomorphism because I often give human traits to inanimate objects (APA, 2010). I was previously unaware that I wrote in this way. Once the professor explained the error that I was making, I re-read the section in the APA manual about anthropomorphism. I have since, worked to apply the methods listed in the APA manual to correct this problem. Another weakness has been with properly forming my problem statement. After reading the feedback from my peers, I found a way to apply their advice. I was able to compose a hook that had a wow factor, I made sure that my anchor citations were within 5 years, and I kept my paragraph to approximately 150 words (Walden University, 2016a). Having a strong beginning to my paper will attract readers and keep them engaged throughout the paper. Since I am working on a qualitative methodology, I want to work on making my questions align better with my research study.
When researching my topic and learning more about retention and job satisfaction amongst call center representatives, I have identified several ways to promote positive social change. One way to promote positive social change is to try to decrease employee turnover, which can, in turn, help the organization to sustain profitability. Another social change would be to help boost employee morale, which can increase retention. Overall, it is a win for both the organization and the employees.
My questions, in regards to the doctoral study program, include needing more information on how to find additional scholarly articles that I can use in my research. Another question just deals with finding the best way to make sure that I keep my paper aligned with the rubric so that it can help me to write my paper in a timely manner. I know that more questions will come as I continue my journey. However, I can already recognize the positive effects of this course, because the research process is starting to make more sense to me.
Reference:
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Walden University Doctoral Capstone Resources. (2016a). DBA doctoral study prospectus guide. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/doctoralcapstoneresources/dba
Walden University Doctoral Capstone Resources. (2016b). Doctoral study rubric and research handbook. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/doctoralcapstoneresources/dba