Research methods exam
Chapter 1: Introduction to research
1. Business research can be described as a systematic and organized effort to investigate a specific problem, encountered in the work setting that needs a solution.
*a. T
b. F
2. Research done with the intention of applying the results of the findings to solve specific problems currently being experienced in an organization is called basic research.
a. T
*b. F
3. Research done chiefly to make a contribution to existing knowledge is called basic, fundamental, or pure research.
*a. T
b. F
4. Applied research is not scientific in nature.
a. T
*b. F
5. Fundamental research has little practical relevance.
a. T
*b. F 6. Managers with knowledge of research have an advantage over those without.
*a. T
b. F 7. Being knowledgeable about research and research methods helps professional managers to:
a. Identify and effectively solve minor problems in the work setting.
b. Know how to discriminate good from bad research.
c. Appreciate and be constantly aware of the multiple influences and multiple effects of factors impinging on a situation.
*d. All of the above.
8. University professors do not engage in applied research.
a. T
*b. F
9. The manager should make sure while hiring researchers or consultants that:
a. The roles and expectations of both parties are made explicit.
b. Relevant philosophies and value systems of the organization are clearly stated, and constraints, if any, communicated.
c. A good rapport is established with the researchers, and between the researchers and the employees in the organization, enabling the full cooperation of the latter.
*d. All of the above.
10. An advantage of engaging in an internal team to do the research project is that the internal team would stand a better chance of being readily accepted by the employees in the sub-unit of the organization where research needs to be done.
*a. T
b. F
11. An advantage of engaging in
1. Business research can be described as a systematic and organized effort to investigate a specific problem, encountered in the work setting that needs a solution.
*a. T
b. F
2. Research done with the intention of applying the results of the findings to solve specific problems currently being experienced in an organization is called basic research.
a. T
*b. F
3. Research done chiefly to make a contribution to existing knowledge is called basic, fundamental, or pure research.
*a. T
b. F
4. Applied research is not scientific in nature.
a. T
*b. F
5. Fundamental research has little practical relevance.
a. T
*b. F 6. Managers with knowledge of research have an advantage over those without.
*a. T
b. F 7. Being knowledgeable about research and research methods helps professional managers to:
a. Identify and effectively solve minor problems in the work setting.
b. Know how to discriminate good from bad research.
c. Appreciate and be constantly aware of the multiple influences and multiple effects of factors impinging on a situation.
*d. All of the above.
8. University professors do not engage in applied research.
a. T
*b. F
9. The manager should make sure while hiring researchers or consultants that:
a. The roles and expectations of both parties are made explicit.
b. Relevant philosophies and value systems of the organization are clearly stated, and constraints, if any, communicated.
c. A good rapport is established with the researchers, and between the researchers and the employees in the organization, enabling the full cooperation of the latter.
*d. All of the above.
10. An advantage of engaging in an internal team to do the research project is that the internal team would stand a better chance of being readily accepted by the employees in the sub-unit of the organization where research needs to be done.
*a. T
b. F
11. An advantage of engaging in