Research Methods For Strategic Managers
You are required to:
A. Select a Research Question
B. Explain the factors that contribute to the process of successful research question selection
C. Justify your choice of research question
D. Conduct research to find literature relevant to the research question
E. Undertake a critical review of the key literature for inclusion in a research proposal
F. Evaluate techniques for use with quantitative data in a research proposal
G. Evaluate techniques for use with qualitative data in a research proposal
H. Evaluate appropriate research methodologies in terms of the research question
I. Choose an appropriate methodology in terms of the research question
J. Choose an appropriate methodology in terms of the research question
K. Justify the methodology selected in terms of the research questions
L. Record findings on a research question, literature review and methodology in an agreed format
M. Summarise the findings using suitable methods
N. Present the findings using suitable methods
O. Critically analyse the findings
Research Question :
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REWARDS, RECOGNITION AND MOTIVATION AT INSURANCE COMPANY
IN THE LONDON
There are no standard rules for the selection of a research topic but the under listed will serve as a guide for researchers.
1. The topic must be educational in nature. The educational nature of a topic implies that the topic must be such that is geared towards providing a solution to an educational problem. It must also satisfy one of the major objectives of educational research - extension of knowledge and making a meaningful contribution in the teaching - learning process.
2. The topic to be selected must be of interest to the researcher. A person's interest in a topic provides the motivation that will enable the researcher complete the investigation. Interest also makes for dedication and commitment in the course of the study. This is one of the reasons; the supervisor should not