Action Research
Part Two Final Project
Removing Illegal Aliens from Oilfield Work
Unit 6
Erin Parsons
Kaplan University GM505 Action Research and Consulting Skills
Professor Nathan Boyer
September 14, 2014
Part Two Final Project Completing an Action Research Project is a great way to resolve an existing problem within an organization. This method of research is intended to “enable people to find effective solutions to problems they confront in their everyday lives” (Stringer, 2007, p. 1). Completing the seven phases of Action Research are critical to the success of the project. These steps include (1) selecting a focus, (2) clarifying theories, (3) identifying research questions, (4) collecting data, (5) analyzing data, (6) reporting results, and (7) taking informed action (Sagor, 2014). The purpose of this paper is to report the results and explain what action has been taken to resolve the issue of discovering what the best course of action is to reduce the occurrence of illegal alien work on individual businesses in the oilfield, specifically JEA Oilfield Services, LLC. Reporting the results of an Action Research Project is “an important part of any research study,” as others may be “interested in the results obtained” (Mertler, 2012, p. 44). Taking informed action is what separates Action Research from other forms of research as it involves participants working “creatively to formulate actions that lead to a resolution of the problem(s)”, by planning, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating (Stringer, 2007, p. 125).
Scope and Purpose
The purpose of this Action Research Project, as stated above, was to investigate what the best course of action would be to reduce the occurrence of illegal alien work on individual businesses in the oilfield, specifically JEA Oilfield Services, LLC. The decision to focus on this problem came as a result of the unfair and unsafe competition created from these workers, as they have been known to charge as low as $20 per
Removing Illegal Aliens from Oilfield Work
Unit 6
Erin Parsons
Kaplan University GM505 Action Research and Consulting Skills
Professor Nathan Boyer
September 14, 2014
Part Two Final Project Completing an Action Research Project is a great way to resolve an existing problem within an organization. This method of research is intended to “enable people to find effective solutions to problems they confront in their everyday lives” (Stringer, 2007, p. 1). Completing the seven phases of Action Research are critical to the success of the project. These steps include (1) selecting a focus, (2) clarifying theories, (3) identifying research questions, (4) collecting data, (5) analyzing data, (6) reporting results, and (7) taking informed action (Sagor, 2014). The purpose of this paper is to report the results and explain what action has been taken to resolve the issue of discovering what the best course of action is to reduce the occurrence of illegal alien work on individual businesses in the oilfield, specifically JEA Oilfield Services, LLC. Reporting the results of an Action Research Project is “an important part of any research study,” as others may be “interested in the results obtained” (Mertler, 2012, p. 44). Taking informed action is what separates Action Research from other forms of research as it involves participants working “creatively to formulate actions that lead to a resolution of the problem(s)”, by planning, implementing, reviewing, and evaluating (Stringer, 2007, p. 125).
Scope and Purpose
The purpose of this Action Research Project, as stated above, was to investigate what the best course of action would be to reduce the occurrence of illegal alien work on individual businesses in the oilfield, specifically JEA Oilfield Services, LLC. The decision to focus on this problem came as a result of the unfair and unsafe competition created from these workers, as they have been known to charge as low as $20 per
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