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Pearson HND BTEC Level 5 HND Managing a Successful Business Project (MSBP) LO 3
MSBP LO3
Present the project and communicate appropriate recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from evidence of findings and/or analyse.
Data Analysis
The process of examining information, especially using a computer, inorder to find something out, or to help with making decisions:
Analysing Qualitative Research Data
The analysis of qualitative research involves aiming to uncover and / or understand the big picture - by using the data to describe the phenomenon and what this means.
Both qualitative and quantitative analysis involves labelling and coding all of the data in order that similarities and differences can be recognised.
Responses from even an unstructured qualitative interview can be entered into a computer in order for it to be coded, counted and analysed. The qualitative researcher, however, has no system for pre-coding, therefore a method of identifying and labelling or coding data needs to be developed that is bespoke for each research. - which is called content analysis.
Content analysis can be used when qualitative data has been collected through:
Interviews
Focus groups
Observation
Documentary analysis
Content analysis is '...a procedure for the categorisation of verbal or behavioural data, for purposes of classification, summarisation and tabulation.'
The content can be analysed on two levels:
Basic level or the manifest level: a descriptive account of the data i.e. this is what was said, but no comments or theories as to why or how
Higher level or latent level of analysis: a more interpretive analysis that is concerned with the response as well as what may have been inferred or implied
Content analysis involves coding and classifying data, also referred to as categorising and indexing and the aim of context analysis is to make sense of the data collected and to highlight the important messages, features or findings.
Handling qualitative research data
Researchers can either take notes during their interviews (transcribing) or observations, or take a recording
Using a tape recorder:
The benefits tape recording include:
The researcher can concentrate and listen and respond better
The discussion flows better when there are no distractions
In note taking there is an increased risk of the researcher being more subjective
The entire interview/observation is recorded, which gives a better, more holistic picture of what is going on
The participants may feel less observed if the tape recorded is used in a a discreet way
During analysis, the researcher has the opportunity to go back over material
Transcribing
Transcribing the interview involves taking notes of the interview...it is the full 'script' of the interview and the aim is to take a full written version of the interview
Transcribing an interview is very time consuming, with an estimated time ratio of 5:1 (i.e. 5 hours of transcribing a one hour interview)
Tape analysis can be used, which is a combination on the two and involves the researcher taking notes from the recording
Bias must be considered when taking notes or using tape analysis
Good quality transcribing relies on skills beyond just taking notes and there is often space for subjectivity
The ten steps of content analysis
1) Copy and read through the transcript - make brief notes in the margin when interesting or relevant information is found
2) Go through the notes made in the margins and list the different types of information found
3) Read through the list and categorise each item in a way that offers a description of what it is about
4) Identify whether or not the categories can be linked any way and list them as major categories (or themes) and / or minor categories (or themes)
5) Compare and contrast the various major and minor categories
Transcribing:
6) If there is more than one transcript, repeat the first five stages again for each transcript
7) When you have done the above with all of the transcripts, collect all of the categories or themes and examine each in detail and consider if it fits and its relevance
8) Once all the transcript data is categorised into minor and major categories/themes, review in order to ensure that the information is categorised as it should be.
9) Review all of the categories and ascertain whether some categories can be merged or if some need to them be sub-categorised
10) Return to the original transcripts and ensure that all the information that needs to be categorised has been so.
The process of content analysis is lengthy and may require the researcher to go over and over the data to ensure they have done a thorough job of analysis
Sampling approaches and techniques, including probability and nonprobability sampling
Ethics, reliability and validity:
All research should be conducted ethically − how is this achieved and reported?
Research should also be reliable (similar results achieved from a similar sample) and valid (the research should measure what it aimed to measure).
Analysing information and data:
Using data collection tools such as interviews and questionnaires.
Using analytical techniques such as trend analysis, coding or typologies.
Examples of deliverables to be produced
Replace Obsolete Equipment
When old equipment such as copiers or production line machines have to be replaced, companies often choose a project framework to carry out the work. The deliverables in such projects include the installation and putting into service of the new equipment, but other deliverables generated in the process are important for tracking progress and identifying problems.
Such deliverables include a report on business and technical requirements, a request for proposal document, a vendor evaluation of at least three suppliers, a signed contract based on the specification and evaluations, instruction and operating manuals, a training plan on the new machines and a plan for the transition.
Deliverables to be produced
Deliverables include a market study and a detailed proposal.
Other examples of deliverables
Development of a new product :
Deliverables will include the design, a prototype, a functional test report on the prototype, a design review and a formal release for production. You can then start manufacturing the product and implement the marketing plan.
A Construction Project :
Deliverables for such a project include an analysis of needs, a definition of the scope of the project and the establishment of a design team including an architect. Once the project has an approved design, additional deliverables include bid documents, contractor evaluation and the signed contract with the chosen construction company. When construction is in progress, deliverables include the required permits and acceptance documentation for the different stages of construction. Final deliverables are an occupancy permit and a wrap-up summary.
Anchoring New Approaches In The Culture
Creating better performance through customer – and productivity-orientated behaviour, more and better leadership, and more effective management.
Articulating the connections between new behaviour and organizational success.
Developing means to ensure leadership development and succession.
Presentation
Present the project and communicate appropriate recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from the evidence findings and/or analysis
Communicating outcomes:
Consider the method (e.g. written, verbal) and the medium (e.g. report, online, presentation).
Report guidance
https://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/media/departments/lis/skills/study-guides/LS004-Guide-to-Report-Writing.pdf
