accounting question due wed 5/14 at noon mtn time

Article 1: Measuring Performance

Insert reference in APA formatting, 6th ed. 4th printing

Research Topic

The topic is a broad subject. The topic is not the problem to be solved; that comes later. Example: Balanced Scorecard

Problem or Opportunity

The problem is established with factual data and is found in the introductory portion of the research article or report.

Purpose for the Research

The purpose of the study defines what the researcher wants to find out and is found in the introductory section of the research article. Sometimes the purpose contains a research question/s.

Research Methods

A researcher makes a decision about the broad nature of a research approach: typically quantitative/confirmatory or qualitative/exploratory. Research design strategies are driven by the chosen research approach and the research purpose. Research design strategies include: types of data collected, how the data is collected, and what preparation of data is used, analytical techniques, and presentation of information.

Audience

The groups, associates, profession, and/or individuals that the researcher suggests might benefit from the findings of this study

Research Evaluation

Assess the study’s Research Methods and Analytic Techniques. Are the research methods and analytic techniques applicable to solving practical management questions? Why or why not? You must substantiate your position with credible resources and examples.

Discuss how your organization might or might not use the findings from these studies. Substantiate your opinion with concrete examples.

Article 2: Incremental Analysis

Insert reference in APA formatting, 6th ed. 4th printing

Research Topic

The topic is a broad subject. The topic is not the problem to be solved; that comes later. Example: Cost Behavior

Problem or Opportunity

The problem is established with factual data and is found in the introductory portion of the research article or report.

Purpose for the Research

The purpose of the study defines what the researcher wants to find out and is found in the introductory section of the research article. Sometimes the purpose contains a research question/s.

Research Methods

A researcher makes a decision about the broad nature of a research approach: typically quantitative/confirmatory or qualitative/exploratory. Research design strategies are driven by the chosen research approach and the research purpose. Research design strategies include: types of data collected, how the data is collected, and what preparation of data is used, analytical techniques, and presentation of information.

Audience

The groups, associates, profession, and/or individuals that the researcher suggests might benefit from the findings of this study

Research Evaluation

Assess the study’s Research Methods and Analytic Techniques. Are the methods and analytic techniques applicable to solving practical management questions? Why or why not? You must substantiate your position with credible resources and examples.

Discuss how your organization might or might not use the findings from these studies. Substantiate your opinion with concrete examples.