Business Research Syllabus

Republic of the Philippines
President Ramon Magsaysay State University

Zambales
Telefax : 047-8111683/email address: prmsu.edu.ph
AN OUTCOMES BASED FLEXIBLE LEARNING COURSE SYLLABUS

(References: CMO 75, S. 2017, R.A. 7227 & CMO No.77, S.2017, CMO No. 4, S.2020, RA 8972, University Faculty Manual, Student Manual, Registrar’s Manual
Board Approved PRMSU Strategic Framework for Flexible Teaching and Learning and other CMO’s of different programs offered in the university)
FACULTY INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE

Campus Masinloc Campus College College of Accountancy and Business
Administration
Program Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Semester & 1st Semester, S.Y. 2021-2022
School Year
Professor/ ERLY JOY E. PABLO Class Schedule Tuesday
Instructor Email: epablo@prmsu.edu.ph/erlyjoyepablo@gmail.com 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (BSBA 4A)
Information Messenger: Ejay Esguerra Pablo 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (BSBA 4B)
Virtual
Consultation Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN
Hours
I. VISION, MISSION, QUALITY POLICY, COLLEGE GOALS AND PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The College shall aim to:
1. Continuously enhance instruction towards becoming a
center of excellence in business administration.
2. Enhance the quality of learning and upgrade its facilities to
PRMSU shall be a premier learner-centered and proactive enable students to:
university in a digital and global society. 2.1 Acquire the knowledge, proficiency, and skills in their
University Vision College Goals
respective specialization tracks.
Reference: BOR No. 1241A, s. 2021, www.prmsu.edu.ph 2.2 Enhance their competencies in ICT-based and social
entrepreneurship focused business concerns and
2.3 Develop values required of professional accounts and
business administrators in the context of the evolving
global industries and local and national economy.
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The College shall:
The President Ramon Magsaysay State University shall 1. Equip and empower students for ready employment in the
primarily provide advance and higher professional, technical, fields of marketing, financial management, human
University special instructions in various disciplines; undertake research, Program resources management, and public administration.
Mission extension, and income generation programs for sustainable Objectives 2. Adequately prepare accountancy students for CPA Licensure
development of Zambales, the region, and the country. Examinations: and
3. Develop graduates with potentials as business
administrators and leaders in competitive industries.
The PRMSU values diversity and seeks talented students,

faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. The PRMSU does
The President Ramon Magsaysay State University is
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual
committed to continually strive for excellence in instruction,
orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national, or ethnic
research, extension and production to strengthen global
Non- origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any
competitiveness adhering to quality standards for the utmost
Quality Policy Discrimination other legally protected class status in the administration of its
satisfaction of its valued customers.
Statement admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or
other University administered programs or in its employment
Reference: (BOR Resolution No. 784 s, 2015;
practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should
https://prmsu.edu.ph
be directed to the Vice President of Academic and Student
Affairs and Director of Student Affairs, PRMSU, Iba, Zambales.
II. COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code BA Core 7 Course Title Business Research
Semester and Course This course is designed to provide students with the
1st Semester
Year Level Description necessary skills and knowledge to determine the
4th Year information necessary to address an identified research
Offered
Credit Units 3 units lecture problem (basic or applied) and, using this
understanding, develop and use an actionable research
proposal. In this process, the students will gain an
understanding of relevant approaches and elements of
undertaking a research enquiry specifically to provide
insights to solving a relevant problem. They will develop
critical core competencies and skills required to carry
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out such an enquiry. These competencies and skills

include: defining research questions; setting appropriate
research objectives; study design that incorporates
research objectives and budgetary constraints;
secondary and primary data collection and instruments;
Contact Hours Place of Course
3 hours (Lecture) - 54 hours Business Administration Core Courses
per Week In the Program
Pre-Requisite None Co-Requisite None
Course Delivery Online Approach: Synchronous and Asynchronous Course Online Approach:
Mode Requirement Access Device/s: Smartphone, Laptop, Desktop, Smart
This course is conducted virtually using TV or Tablet
videoconferencing applications and Learning Connection (Internet Bandwidth Minimum Requirement:
Management System (LMS)  2.0 Mbps up and down for single screen
 2.0 Mbps up 4.0 Mbps down for dual screen
 2.0 Mbps up 6.0 Mbps down for triple screen
 For screen sharing only: 150-300kbps
 For audio VoIP: 60-80kbps
Software Platforms:
 Facebook Messenger App
 Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, Messenger Video-call
 Free LMS (Edmodo & Google Classroom)
 University LMS
Learning Preparation:
 Any form of Multimedia Presentations
Learners Initial Requirements for Online Approach:

 Basic knowledge in using Facebook-messenger,

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Zoom and LMS Applications.

Netiquette for Online Classroom:
Online Approach: During virtual classroom discussion, it is important to
Course Announcements will be posted in the Messenger Group understand the rules of netiquette on how to interact
Course Etiquette
Communication Account/Chat box and via LMS on a regular basis. with one another online. You can read more about the
rules of netiquette at
(http://www.albion.com/netiquette/index.html)
III. STUDENT OUTCOMES (INSTITUTIONAL, PROGRAM AND COURSE)
PRMSU PRMSU Graduate is expected to be an excellent:
PROGRAM
Two to five years after completing the program, graduates
GRADUATE from the College of Accountancy and Business Administration
a. LEADER EDUCATIONAL of the President Ramon Magsaysay State University shall:
ATTRIBUTES OBJECTIVES
IILO 1 Strong network leader, who is committed,
INSTITUTIONAL morally upright, and responsible, and who (PEO) PEO 1 Assume supervisory and/or managerial
INTENDED proactively governs in the specific field of (CMO-17-s-2017, responsibilities within their organization.
LEARNING specialization p.5) PEO 2 Pursue graduate studies in business and
OUTCOMES IILO 2 Visionary leader, who effectively manages management.
(IILOs) and optimizes human capital toward PEO 3 Manage a business.
sustainable development PROGRAM When one has fully completed the BSBA in HRDM Program,
INTENDED he/she:
b.COMMUNICATOR PILO 1 Perform the basic functions of management such
IILO 3 Strong and effective communicator, who has LEARNING
as planning, organizing, staffing, directing and
the power to express himself/herself orally OUTCOMES controlling.
and in writing, and other appropriate modes (PILOs) AND PILO 2 Apply the basic concepts that underlie each of the
of expression PERFORMANCE functional areas of business (marketing, finance,
IILO 4 Competitive and lifelong learner, whose human resources management, production and
INDICATORS
excellence in services towards local and operations management, information technology,
global needs (PIs)
and strategic management) and employ these
concepts in various business situations.
c. INNOVATOR PILO 3 Select the proper decision-making tools to
IILO 5 Research-oriented individual, who uses critically, analytically and creatively solve
scientific process to create knowledge problems and drive results.
necessary to address varied societal needs PILO 4 Express oneself clearly and communicate
towards inclusive growth and sustainable effectively with stakeholders both in oral and
development written forms.

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IILO 6 Critical thinker and problem solver, who is PILO 5 Apply information and communication technology
equipped in research methods and utilizes (ICT) skills as required by the business
empirical evidence and scientific approach to environment
knowledge creation and utilization through PILO 6 Work effectively with other stakeholders and
knowledge transfer manage conflict in the workplace.
PILO 7 Plan and implement business related activities.
PILO 8 Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social
responsibility.
PILO 9 Exercise high personal moral and ethical
standards.
By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
CILO 1 Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate
secondary data to solve business problems.
CILO 2 Develop a research plan including a problem
COURSE statement, hypotheses, related literature, and
INTENDED methodology.
LEARNING CILO 3 Illustrate their understanding of the scientific
OUTCOMES method of research and be able to differentiate
(CILOs) between descriptive, historical, correlational, and
experimental research methods.
CILO 4 Write a business research proposal.
CILO 5 Present business research proposal for approval
before a panel.
IV. COURSE CONTENT AND CONSTRUCTIVE ALIGNMENT
TOPIC
DURATION STUDENT TEACHING ASSESSMENT ONLINE/PRINTED
LEARNING
PILOs CILOs TOPIC OUTLINE /WEEK LEARNING LEARNING TASKS REFERENCES
OUTCOMES
NO. TIME ACTIVITIES
(TLOs)
Discuss the VMGO of  University VGMO Week 1 3 hours  Lecture Due by 10/18
the university, Orientation (09/28)  Discussion  Submit signed
college, class policies,  CABA Goals & “Agreement
and PRMSU Research Objectives between Faculty
Format  Course Introduction and Student”
 Institutional  Post

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Research Format Bibliographic

Info.
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS
TLO 1 1. The role of Week 2 3 hours  Lecture Due by 10/18 Business Research Methods, 9th
 Explain how business research (10/05)  Discussion  Quiz ed., W. Zikmund, et al, South-
research  Videoconfere  Discussion Western Cengage Learning
contributes to ncing Threads
business success  Web-based Due by 10/22 Research Methods for Business
 Define business instruction  Paper 1 A Skill-Building Approach, 7th
research Research Topic ed., U. Sekaran and R. Bougie,
 Differentiate Wiley
between basic and
applied business https://www.slideshare.net/
research nirobcha/chapter-01-38790798
 Describe how
research activities https://
can be used to www.papermasters.com/role-
address business research-business.html
decisions
 Identify when https://www.hbs.edu/ris/
business research Publication%20Files/05-057.pdf
should and should
not be conducted
 Appreciate the way
that technology
and
internationalization
are changing
business research
TLO 2
 Define the meaning
of theory 2. Theory Building
 Outline the goals of
theory

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 Name the terms

concepts,
propositions,
variables, and
hypotheses
 Discuss how
theories are
developed
 Explain the
scientific method
TLO 3 3. The Human Side of Week 3 3 hours  Lecture Due by 10/22
 Identify when Business Research: (10/12)  Discussion  Quiz Business Research Methods, 9th
research should be Organizational and  Videoconfere  Discussion ed., W. Zikmund, et al, South-
conducted Ethical Issues ncing Threads Western Cengage Learning
externally and  Web-based
when it should be instruction Research Methods for Business
done internally A Skill-Building Approach, 7th
 Familiarize with the ed., U. Sekaran and R. Bougie,
types of job, job Wiley
responsibilities, and
career paths https://slideplayer.com/slide/
available within the 8661480/
business research
industry http://learnline.cdu.edu.au/
 Interpret the units/lbaresources/bus/
often-conflicting bre810/3-learning-area/
relationship Session05/
between Session05%20handout.pdf
management and
researchers
 Define ethics and
understand how it
applies to business
research
 Name and
appreciate the
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rights and
obligations of a)
research
respondents –
particularly
children, b)
business
researchers, and c)
research clients or
sponsors
 Explain how to
avoid a conflict of
interest in
performing
business research
MODULE 2: THE RESEARCH PROCESS
TLO 4 4. The Business Week 4 3 hours  Lecture Due by 10/22
 Define decision Research Process: (10/19)  Discussion  Quiz Business Research Methods, 9th
making and An Overview  Videoconfere  Discussion ed., W. Zikmund, et al, South-
understand the role ncing Threads Western Cengage Learning
research plays in  Web-based
making decisions instruction Research Methods for Business
 Classify business A Skill-Building Approach, 7th
research as either ed., U. Sekaran and R. Bougie,
exploratory Wiley
research,
descriptive https://www.zamaros.net/
research, or causal Business%20Research.pdf
research
 List the major https://www.academia.edu/
phases of the 24791258/
research process Chapter_4_The_Business_Resea
and the steps rch_Process_An_Overview
within each
 Explain the https://www.studocu.com/en-
difference between ca/document/seneca-college/
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a research project
and a research
program
TLO 5
 Explain why proper
“problem
definition” is applied-research-methodology/
essential to useful chapter-4-the-business-
business research research-process-an-overview/
 Describe how to 5568209
recognize problem
 Translate https://www.studocu.com/en-
managerial ca/document/seneca-college/
decision applied-research-methodology/
5. Problem Definition:
statements into chapter-6-the-problem-
The Foundation of
relevant research definition-the-foundation-of-
Business Research
objectives then into business-research/5568208
research questions
and/or research
hypotheses
 Outline the
components of a
research proposal
 Construct tables as
part of a research
proposal
TLO 6 6. Qualitative Week 5 3 hours  Lecture Due by 10/29
 List and Research Tools (10/26)  Discussion  Quiz Business Research Methods, 9th
understand the  Videoconfere  Discussion ed., W. Zikmund, et al, South-
differences ncing Threads Western Cengage Learning
between qualitative  Web-based
and quantitative instruction Research Methods for Business
research A Skill-Building Approach, 7th
 Describe the role of ed., U. Sekaran and R. Bougie,
qualitative research Wiley
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in exploratory
research designs http://adphealth.org/irtoolkit/
and the basic research-methods-and-data-
qualitative research management/research-tools-
orientations and-techniques.html
 Prepare a focus
group interview https://
outline humansofdata.atlan.com/
 Recognize 2018/03/3-qualitative-research-
technological methods/
advances in the
application of https://www.questionpro.com/
qualitative research blog/qualitative-research-
approaches, its methods/
common tools and
its advantages and https://www.nature.com/
limitation of use articles/bdj.2008.192
 Identify risks
associated with
acting on only
exploratory risks
TLO 7
 Discuss the
advantages and
disadvantages of
secondary data
 Define types of 7. Secondary Data https://www.questionpro.com/
secondary data Research in a blog/secondary-research/
analysis conducted Digital Age
by business https://www.alchemer.com/
research managers resources/blog/secondary-data-
 Identify various analysis/
internal and
proprietary sources https://
of secondary data www.managementstudyguide.co
 Give examples of m/secondary_data.htm
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various external
sources of
secondary data
 Describe the
impact of single-
source data and
globalization on
secondary data
research
Prepare and submit
an annotated
Due by 11/08
bibliography of ten http://www.apastyle.org/
PAPER 2: Annotated Week 6  Paper 2
(10) articles from 3 hours  Write shop
Bibliography (11/02) Annotated
academic, peer-
Bibliography
reviewed and/or
scholarly journals
MODULE 3: COLLECTING PRIMARY DATA
TLO 8 8. Survey Research: Week 7 3 hours  Lecture Due by 11/12 Business Research Methods, 9th
 Define surveys and An Overview (11/09)  Discussion  Quiz ed., W. Zikmund, et al, South-
explain their  Videoconfere  Discussion Western Cengage Learning
advantages ncing Threads
 Describe the type  Web-based Research Methods for Business
of information that instruction A Skill-Building Approach, 7th
may be gathered in ed., U. Sekaran and R. Bougie,
a survey Wiley
 Identify sources of
error in survey https://www.questionpro.com/
research article/survey-research.html
 Distinguish among
the various https://opentextbc.ca/
categories of researchmethods/chapter/
surveys overview-of-survey-research/
 Discuss the
importance of https://edtechbooks.org/
survey research to designing_surveys/Overview
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total quality
management
programs
TLO 9
 Summarize ways
researchers gather
information
through interviews
 Compare the
https://www.mitre.org/sites/
advantages and
default/files/pdf/05_0638.pdf
disadvantages of
conducting door-
https://slideplayer.com/slide/
to-door, mall
1486155/
intercept, and
telephone
9. Survey Research: https://www.zeepedia.com/
interviews
Communicating read.php?
 Evaluate the
with Respondents survey_research_choosing_a_co
advantages and
mmunication_media_research_
disadvantages of
methods&b=71&c=20
distributing
questionnaires
through the mail,
the Internet, and
by other means
 Discuss the
importance of
pretesting
questionnaires
 Describe ethical
issues that arise in
survey research
TLO 10 10. Observation Week 8 3 hours  Lecture Due by 11/19 Business Research Methods, 9th
 Discuss the role of Methods (11/16)  Discussion  Quiz ed., W. Zikmund, et al, South-
observation as a  Videoconfere  Discussion Western Cengage Learning
business research ncing Threads
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method  Web-based Research Methods for Business

 Describe the use of instruction A Skill-Building Approach, 7th
direct observation ed., U. Sekaran and R. Bougie,
and contrived Wiley
observation
 Identify ethical https://
issues in www.simplypsychology.org/
observation studies observation.html
 Explain the
observation of https://fuelcycle.com/blog/the-
physical objects 3-most-common-observation-
and message research-methods/
content
 Describe major https://www.marketing91.com/
types of observation-method/
mechanical
observation https://measuringu.com/
 Summarize observation-role/
techniques for
measuring http://qualres.org/HomeObse-
physiological 3594.html
reactions
https://www.questionpro.com/
TLO 11 blog/experimental-research/
 Identify the
independent 11. Experimental https://www.formpl.us/blog/
variable, Research experimental-research
dependent
variable, and https://www.sciencedirect.com/
construct a valid topics/social-sciences/
simple experiment experimental-research
to assess a cause-
and-effect https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/
relationship doi/full/
 Recognize and 10.1002/9781118519639.wbecp
minimize x113
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systematic
experimental error
 Identify ways of
minimizing
experimental
demand
characteristics
 Avoid unethical
experimental
practices
 Recognize the
advantages of a
between-subjects
experimental
design
 Weigh the trade-off
between internal
and external
validity
 Use manipulations
to implement a
completely
randomized
experimental
design, a
randomized-block
design, and a
factorial
experimental
design
Week 9 3 hours Online Exam
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
(11/23)
Prepare and submit a PAPER 3: Literature Week 10 3 hours  Write shop Due by 12/07 Business Research Methods, 9th
relevant literature Review (12/02)  Literature  Paper 3 ed., W. Zikmund, et al, South-
review Review Literature Western Cengage Learning
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Research Methods for Business

A Skill-Building Approach, 7th
Review
ed., U. Sekaran and R. Bougie,
Wiley
MEASUREMENT CONCEPTS & SAMPLING

TLO 12 12. Measurement and Week 11 3 hours  Lecture Due by 12/10 Business Research Methods, 9th
 Determine what Scaling Concepts (12/07)  Discussion  Quiz ed., W. Zikmund, et al, South-
needs to be  Videoconfere  Discussion Western Cengage Learning
measured to ncing Threads
address a research  Web-based Research Methods for Business
questions or instruction A Skill-Building Approach, 7th
hypothesis ed., U. Sekaran and R. Bougie,
 Distinguish levels Wiley
of scale
measurement https://www.uoguelph.ca/
 Illustrate how to hftm/book/export/html/2106
form an index or
composite measure http://www.fao.org/3/w3241e/
 List the three w3241e04.htm
criteria for good
measurement http://gbpssi.in/admin/
 Perform a basic coursepack/MBR518Unit02D.pdf
assessment of
scale reliability and https://www.formpl.us/blog/
validity measurement-scale-type
TLO 13 https://
 Describe how 13. Attitude www.psychologydiscussion.net/
business Measurement attitudes/measuring-the-
researchers think attitude-of-an-individual-top-5-
of attitudes techniques/1362
 Identify basic
approaches to https://
www.simplypsychology.org/
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measuring
attitudes
 Discuss the use of
rating scales for
measuring attitude-measurement.html
attitudes
 Represent a latent https://
construct by www.qualityresearchinternationa
constructing a l.com/socialresearch/
summated scale attitudemeasurement.htm
Summarize ways https://egyankosh.ac.in/
to measure bitstream/123456789/16074/1/
attitudes with Unit-6.pdf
ranking and
sorting techniques
 Discuss major
issues involved in
the selection of a
measurement scale
TLO 14 14. Questionnaire Week 12 3 hours  Lecture Due by 12/17 Business Research Methods, 9th
 Explain the Design (12/14)  Discussion  Quiz ed., W. Zikmund, et al, South-
significance of  Videoconfere  Discussion Western Cengage Learning
decisions about ncing Threads
questionnaire  Web-based Research Methods for Business
design and wording instruction A Skill-Building Approach, 7th
 Define alternatives ed., U. Sekaran and R. Bougie,
for wording open- Wiley
ended and fixed-
alternative https://www.pewresearch.org/
questions our-methods/u-s-surveys/
 Summarize writing-survey-questions/
guidelines for
questions that http://www.fao.org/3/w3241e/
avoid mistakes in w3241e05.htm
questionnaire
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design
 Describe how the https://
proper sequence of www.simplypsychology.org/
questions may questionnaires.html
improve a
questionnaire https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
 Discuss how to pmc/articles/PMC4797036/
design a
questionnaire https://imotions.com/blog/
layout design-a-questionnaire/
 Describe criteria for
pretesting and https://www.questionpro.com/
revising a blog/what-is-a-questionnaire/
questionnaire and
for adapting it to
global markets
Business Research Methods, 9th
Work on
ed., W. Zikmund, et al, South-
questionnaire. Revise
Western Cengage Learning
the problem
Due by 01/07
Prepare and submit statement, the Week 13
3 hours  Write shop  Submission of Research Methods for Business
Chapter 1 purpose of the study, (01/04)
Chapter 1 A Skill-Building Approach, 7th
and the study’s
ed., U. Sekaran and R. Bougie,
research questions
Wiley
and hypothesis(es).
TLO 15 15. Sampling Design Week 14 3 hours  Lecture Due by 01/14 Business Research Methods, 9th
 Explain reasons for and Sampling (01/11)  Discussion  Quiz ed., W. Zikmund, et al, South-
taking a sample Procedures  Videoconfere  Discussion Western Cengage Learning
rather than a ncing Threads
complete census  Web-based Research Methods for Business
 Describe the instruction A Skill-Building Approach, 7th
process of ed., U. Sekaran and R. Bougie,
identifying a target Wiley
population and
selecting a https://theintactone.com/
sampling frame 2019/05/04/brm-u3-topic-1-
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sample-design-and-sampling-
 Compare random
procedure/
sampling and
systematic (non-
https://
sampling) errors
www.healthknowledge.org.uk/
 Identify the types
public-health-textbook/research-
of nonprobability
methods/1a-epidemiology/
sampling, including
methods-of-sampling-population
their advantages
and disadvantages
https://www.scribbr.com/
 Summarize the
methodology/sampling-
advantages and
methods/
disadvantages of
the various types
https://medcraveonline.com/
of probability
BBIJ/sampling-and-sampling-
samples
methods.html
 Discuss how to
choose an
https://www.questionpro.com/
appropriate sample
blog/types-of-sampling-for-
design, as well as
social-research/
challenges for
Internet sampling
Business Research Methods, 9th
ed., W. Zikmund, et al, South-
Due by 01/21 Western Cengage Learning
 Submission of
Prepare and submit PAPER 4: Research Week 15
3 hours  Write shop Chapter 1-3 with Research Methods for Business
Chapter 1-3 Proposal (01/18)
research A Skill-Building Approach, 7th
instrument ed., U. Sekaran and R. Bougie,
Wiley
Research Proposal Week 16  Student  Oral Defense (to

3 hours
Defense (01/25) Presentation be announce)
Revised Research Week 17 3 hours  Write shop Due by 02/04
Proposal (02/01)  Submission of
revised Chapter
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1-3 with
research
instrument
FINAL EXAMINATION (02/03) 3 hours Online Exam
V. GRADING SYSTEM
Assessment Task Midterm Period Final Period Targets and Standards
Class Standing (Quizzes/Activities 35%,
Participation/Assignment/ Attendance, 50% 50%
etc. 15%) = 50% 90% and above of the class obtaining at least
Major Exams (Major Exam – passing rate of 75% and above
Written or Performance/Lab. Exam 50% 50%
30%, Project 20%) = 50%
Total 100% 100%
SEMESTRAL GRADE = 50% MIDTERM GRADE + 50% FINAL GRADE
VI. COURSE-LEVEL CURRICULUM MAP
Legend: L– Learning; P – PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (PILOs)
Practice; O – Opportunity OBJECTIVES (PEO)
COURSE INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOMES PILO 1 PILO 2 PILO 3 PILO 4 PILO 5 PILO 6 PILO 7 PILO 8 PILO 9 PEO 1 PEO 2 PEO 3
(CILOs)
CILO 1 Demonstrate the ability

to use appropriate secondary P
data to solve business
problems.
CILO 2 Develop a research plan
including a problem
O
statement, hypotheses,
related literature, and
methodology.
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CILO 3 Illustrate their

understanding of the scientific
method of research and be
able to differentiate between P
descriptive, historical,
correlational, and
experimental research
methods.
CILO 4 Write a business research P
proposal.
CILO 5 Present business research
O
proposal for approval before a
panel.
VII. ADDITIONAL/SUGGESTED READING
1. Business Research Methods, 9th ed., W. Zikmund, et al, South-Western Cengage Learning
2. Research Methods for Business A Skill-Building Approach, 7 th ed., U. Sekaran and R. Bougie, Wiley
3. Guidelines for APA Referencing and Essay Writing, APA Style 7 th ed., Revised 2020, Southern Institute of Technology
VIII. CLASS POLICIES
A student is considered officially dropped only upon submission of the
instructor’s copy of the duly accomplished dropping slip before the scheduled
DROPPING deadline for dropping. A student who has dropped the course but fails to
submit the instructor’s copy at least two (2) weeks before the last day of
classes will be given a grade of 5.0. (refer to student handbook)
MISSED MAJOR EXAMINATIONS Any late submission of/missed quizzes, homework and activities will have a
MISSED ACTIVITIES grade of zero. Unexcused exam absence will automatically merit the student a
grade of zero. For an excused exam absence, the student will be given a
grade of INC and a chance to take the equivalent examination, i.e. similar
topics, in a future Specs 500 class. A valid excuse is qualified as either death
of family members up to the second degree of consanguinity, confinement
due to a serious medical condition (certified by a doctor who is not related to
the student), or representing the college/ university in competitions. It is the
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student’s duty to establish the veracity of the excuse. This should be

coordinated with the instructor as soon as possible/in the meeting following
the exam. Only one examination may be excused in this manner.
Special Exam/Missed Major Exam

If you have missed faculty-conducted exam due to illness or misadventure,
you may apply for an alternative exam. (refer to student handbook)
Special Circumstances/Special Needs

Students with disability or ongoing illness can make arrangements with the
professor/instructor regarding the different assessment tasks (e.g. projects,
exam, quiz) to minimize or eliminate the impact of his/her disability. However,
meeting the learning objectives of the subject must be observable. The
arrangements will involve modifications of the assessment tasks (e.g.
performance task) but maintain academic standards. (refer to RA 7227)
Special Consideration/Missed Activities

Special consideration consists of the exercise of academic discretion to provide
equitable treatment to students whose performance in an assessment item is
affected by illness, accident or work-related circumstances and for single
parent (as per RA 8972/Solo Parent Act).
You should only apply for special consideration when your performance in an
assessment item, including examinations, has been affected by extenuating or
special circumstances beyond your control. Special consideration is not
automatically guaranteed and may not result in a mark adjustment. (faculty
discretion)
For students involved in religious, sports and cultural activities (athletes,
performing artist) will also be given considerations, only if they present the
program of activity and excuse letter from their respective pastor or coaches.
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(refer to student manual/memo from OUP)
It is expected that the student follows the highest principles of academic

honesty. Any form of work that will be submitted should be their own or
should have the work of others clearly documented and acknowledged. All
students must be committed to the principles of intellectual honesty and
integrity. Once found responsible of an academic dishonesty violation
(cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, sabotage, participation in academically
dishonest activities, facilitating academic dishonesty, etc), a student will be
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY subjected to the University's rules and regulations which may result to a failing
mark and expulsion from the university.
Cheating in quizzes, homework, and exams, as well as academic dishonesty in
general, will not and never be tolerated. Any attempt at cheating in any
requirement will entail the student an automatic grade of 5.00, and the case
will be forwarded to the Student Disciplinary Council (SDC). Course
withdrawals to avoid getting a grade of 5.0 in these cases will not be
permitted. (refer to Student Handbook)
Due to this pandemic face to face consultation is not encouraged. To ensure

the instructor’s availability, schedule an appointment with the instructor.
Consultation via e-mail is encouraged as well. Please state your question as
CONSULTATION completely as possible. Consultation through phone will only be entertained if
the student introduces himself/herself and follows courteous language. (refer
to faculty manual/individual faculty teaching load)
SPECIAL SERVICES If you are a student with special needs and require accommodations, you
must be registered with the University’s Guidance and Counseling Office
(GCO). Students must provide current documentation to GCO which identifies
their special needs and need for accommodation(s). Students must meet
instructors with appropriate notification from GCO of the approved
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accommodation as early in the semester as possible. You may learn more

about the services of the GCO by visiting its office.
Note: For other academic and student policy, please refer to the student
handbook/manual.
Prepared by: Reviewed: Endorsed for Utilization:
MYRA LIZA O. VIZCARRA, EdD

Campus Director
EMELITA T. MADRID, DBA
ERLY JOY E. PABLO
Program Chair, BSBA
Instructor I
Date : Date : Date :
Note: Accomplish Annex A

Read and understand Annex B
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Annex A
AGREEMENT BETWEEN FACULTY AND STUDENT
I, __________________________________________________________ with Home Address ______________________________________________________

officially enrolled student this ___________ A.Y. ________________ at President Ramon Magsaysay State University, agreed and sworn to adhere the academic
policies stipulated in the course syllabus and diligently comply with all the requirements of this course.
_______________________________________
(Student Signature over Printed Name/Date)
Witness:
______________________________________________________
(Parent’s/Guardian Signature Over Printed Name)
______________________________________________________
(Faculty Signature over Printed Name/Date)
Note : Please return this accomplished form to the concerned faculty.
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Annex B
ACVITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF BA CORE 7
Agreement between Faculty and Student: All students are required to read, sign, and return the agreement between the faculty and student.
Bibliographic Info: Post a brief biography about yourself by sharing with the class a little bit about: Who are you? Where are you from? What is your major?
What are your interests and/or hobbies? Why are you taking the course? What do you hope to get out of this course? What is your current career goal?
Discussion: The chapter discussion threads are an important part of students’ learning. Failure to post will have negative impact on students’ participation
grades. Students should plan to participate throughout the semester. It is the responsibility of each student to keep up with the scheduled readings
and discussions. Once the discussion boards have been closed, they will not be re-opened.
REFLECTIONS POST: The intent of the topic discussion is for you to post your critical comments, assessments, insights, or questions on the readings for
the week. You may choose to comment on one of the readings, a chapter, article, or several. We all will have read the content so you should not restate
the content.
COMMENT TO OTHERS: For every week, a discussion is assigned within the course, each learner must post replies to a minimum of two different
original reflections posts created by other learners. The idea is that asynchronous discussion will develop among all of us.
Discussion for each week should be posted by the specified due date(s) in the Schedule of Activities. Please do not attach a document to your posts.
Simply write within the text/comment field of the message. Entries should be no longer than the equivalent of one page in length.
Quizzes/Activities: There will be weekly quizzes given to assess your understanding of course material and assigned readings. See the schedule of activities for
approximate due dates. Please note: Extensions or Make-ups will NOT be given. If a student misses the deadline for a quiz, the student will earn a
grade of zero.
Attendance: Attendance is taken in the synchronous event. To mark present, the student should be present during the scheduled videoconferencing. Students
not meeting the minimum attendance requirement for synchronous meeting means unable to comply with one requirements for passing this course.
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Major Exams: There will be two major examinations for the entire semester to assess your term understanding of the course material. Please note:
Extensions or Make-ups will NOT be given. If a student misses the deadline for the major exam, the student will earn a grade of zero.
Paper 1 Research Topic: Submit an idea for a research study based on a business/economic problem. Write the title of the study. Explain your overarching aim
for the study. What is the problem? Why are you passionate about it? What is the significance of it? Draft at least two research questions. Consider vague
definitions. This paper must follow APA format. More details about this assignment are provided within the class. Please refer to the schedule of activities for the
approximate due date.
Paper 2 Annotated Bibliography: Prepare and submit an annotated bibliography of ten (10) articles from academic, peer-reviewed and/or scholarly journals.
These articles should be related to your idea for a research study (e.g., Paper 1). The annotated bibliography will serve as a resource for developing and writing
your literature review and research proposal. This paper should be formatted according to the 6th edition of the APA publication manual (examples of reference
formats are also available at http://www.apastyle.org/). More details about this assignment are provided within the class. Please refer to the schedule of activities
for the approximate due date.
Paper 3 Literature Review: Prepare and submit a relevant literature review to allow your reader some insight into the background of your topic (e.g., Papers 1
& 2). This paper must follow APA format and be approximately 4 pages double-spaced. The reference list is not counted in the page limit. You need to have at
least 4 references in your paper from peer-reviewed journals. More details about this assignment are provided within the class. Please refer to the schedule of
activities for the approximate due date.
Paper 4 Research Proposal: Prepare and submit Chapters 1 to 3 indicating the background of the problem, the problem statement, the purpose of the study,
the study’s hypothesis(es), a review of the literature (this should be your revised and improved version of Paper 3) and the methodology to be employed in your
proposed study. You will develop a questionnaire to be used to solve your problem. In a Prospectus, you will devise a research plan that will explain your ideas in
a structured format for your analysis – You will do everything except collect the data. This paper must follow APA format. More details about this assignment are
provided within the class. Please refer to the schedule of activities for the approximate due date.
Oral Defense: Prepare to defend the research proposal before a panel of evaluators for critiquing/comments/suggestions. Revisions have to be incorporated to
the paper prior to the eventual submission of the full-blown business research proposal paper.
SPECIAL NOTES
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PROMOTION OF ORIGINALITY: All work submitted will be verified/checked via anti-plagiarism software/checker (e.g., plagscan) and the result will be given
back to students. Lower than 85% originality or 15% similarity index will earn no merit/credit.
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Republic of the Philippines

President Ramon Magsaysay State University

AN OUTCOMES BASED FLEXIBLE LEARNING COURSE SYLLABUS

FACULTY INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE

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The College shall:

The PRMSU values diversity and seeks talented students,

out such an enquiry. These competencies and skills

Learners Initial Requirements for Online Approach:

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Zoom and LMS Applications.

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Research Format Bibliographic

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 Name the terms

method  Web-based Research Methods for Business

Research Methods for Business

MEASUREMENT CONCEPTS & SAMPLING

Research Proposal Week 16  Student  Oral Defense (to

FINAL EXAMINATION (02/03) 3 hours Online Exam

CILO 1 Demonstrate the ability

CILO 3 Illustrate their

student’s duty to establish the veracity of the excuse. This should be

Special Exam/Missed Major Exam

Special Circumstances/Special Needs

Special Consideration/Missed Activities

(refer to student manual/memo from OUP)

It is expected that the student follows the highest principles of academic

Due to this pandemic face to face consultation is not encouraged. To ensure

accommodation as early in the semester as possible. You may learn more

Prepared by: Reviewed: Endorsed for Utilization:

MYRA LIZA O. VIZCARRA, EdD

Date : Date : Date :

Note: Accomplish Annex A

I, __________________________________________________________ with Home Address ______________________________________________________

Note : Please return this accomplished form to the concerned faculty.

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