Research Methods
Research Methods Assignment (Chapter 1 and Chapter 2)
Chapter 1 1) Why should a manager know about research when the job entails managing people, products, events, environments, and the like?
1. Identify and effectively solve minor problems in the work setting 2. Know how to discriminate good from bad research 3. Appreciate and be constantly aware of the multiple influences and multiple effects of factors impinging on situation 4. Take calculated risks in decision making knowing full well the probabilities associated with the different possible outcomes 5. Prevent possible vested interests from exercising the influence in a situation 6. Related to hired researchers and consultants more effectively 7. Combine experience with scientific knowledge while making decisions 2) For what specific purposes is basic research important? 1. It is conducted to generate knowledge and understanding of phenomena 2. It is possible in later stage to apply the knowledge to resolve a specific problem 3) When is applied research, as distinct from basic research, useful?
When the research is needed to be conducted in a particular setting with specific objective of solving an existing problem in the situation 4) Why is it important to be adept in handling the manager-researcher relationship?
The manager who knows how to relate to researchers facilitates the problem solving process and benefits the research team as well as the organization. The one who is not adept at this will frustrate and be frustrated during the research process and thereafter, however, the relationship should be as follows: 1. Each should know his/her role 2. The manager has to inform the researchers what types of information may provided or not provided to them 3. The value system of the organization and constraints are clearly stated and communicated 4. A good rapport is established with the researchers and the employees in the
Chapter 1 1) Why should a manager know about research when the job entails managing people, products, events, environments, and the like?
1. Identify and effectively solve minor problems in the work setting 2. Know how to discriminate good from bad research 3. Appreciate and be constantly aware of the multiple influences and multiple effects of factors impinging on situation 4. Take calculated risks in decision making knowing full well the probabilities associated with the different possible outcomes 5. Prevent possible vested interests from exercising the influence in a situation 6. Related to hired researchers and consultants more effectively 7. Combine experience with scientific knowledge while making decisions 2) For what specific purposes is basic research important? 1. It is conducted to generate knowledge and understanding of phenomena 2. It is possible in later stage to apply the knowledge to resolve a specific problem 3) When is applied research, as distinct from basic research, useful?
When the research is needed to be conducted in a particular setting with specific objective of solving an existing problem in the situation 4) Why is it important to be adept in handling the manager-researcher relationship?
The manager who knows how to relate to researchers facilitates the problem solving process and benefits the research team as well as the organization. The one who is not adept at this will frustrate and be frustrated during the research process and thereafter, however, the relationship should be as follows: 1. Each should know his/her role 2. The manager has to inform the researchers what types of information may provided or not provided to them 3. The value system of the organization and constraints are clearly stated and communicated 4. A good rapport is established with the researchers and the employees in the