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3 Bus&Man Research 09
3 Bus&Man Research 09
Lecture 3
Professional Development and Research
Lecturer R. Milyankova
Chapter 1
What is research?
Research is:
Applied
discovery
invention
reflection
solution of problems
evaluation
Action
Applied
Purpose
expand knowledge of
process of B&M
results in universal
principles relating to the
process and its
relationship to outcomes
findings of significance
and value to society in
general
Purpose
improve understanding of
particular B&M problem
results in solution to
problem
new knowledge limited to
problem
findings of practical
relevance and value to
manager/s in organization/s
Applied
Context
Context
Wish to do
research
The research
process
Secondary
data
Observation
Interviews
Questionnaires
Forward planning
Qualitative methods
Why do a dissertation?
To extend knowledge
To develop research skills
To demonstrate ability to apply knowledge and
skills and analyze problems
For personal learning
Abstract
Introductory chapter
Literature review
Methodology
Results chapter/s
Conclusions / recommendations
References / bibliography
Appendices
(Chapter 2)
Assignment: