Assignements 3 & 4

Research Topic (5 points)

The topic is the overall subject, a broad concept in Organizational Management. The topic is not the problem to be solved; that comes later. Example: Employee morale

Problem or Management Dilemma (5 points)

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

Purpose for the Research (5 points)

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. For example, …

Literature Review (5 points)

A written summary of books, journal articles, and other published material (online or hard copy) that you have researched on this topic and describes the past and current state of literature related to the topic, problem, and purpose. Minimum number or sources:

Research Methods (5 points)

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 (2 points)

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

Research Evaluation (3 points)

Assess the research process used in the study and compare and contrast to the research process and steps outlined in Chapter Two of Understanding Research.

Discuss how your organization may or may not use the findings from this study. Substantiate your opinion with concrete examples.