1.2 Determine the significance, scope, magnitude, and feasibility of finding a solution to the situation, problem, issue, or opportunity.
1.3 Identify ethical issues involved in business research.
1.4 Describe the business research process.
Reading Read Ch. 1 of Business Research Methods.
Read Ch. 2 of Business Research Methods.
Read Ch. 3 of Business Research Methods
Read Ch. 4 of Business Research Methods.
Participation & Discussion Questions Participate in class discussion 4 out of 7 days in a week. & Respond to weekly discussion questions.
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Resource: Business Research Methods
Review the “Bringing Research to Life” sections of Ch. 1 & 3 of Business Research Methods.
Respond to the following:
• What evidence is presented that shows effort was made to understand the management dilemma?
• Identify and classify all of the variables in the U.S. Army’s dud shell research.
• What was Myra’s hypothesis for the U.S. Army’s dud shell research? What was the U.S. Army’s hypothesis?
Nongraded Activities and Preparation Resource: Business Research Methods
Review Exhibit 4.1, “The Research Process,” in Ch. 4 of Business Research Methods.
Find a case study of a research example in which a clear statement of the management dilemma leads to a precise and actionable research.
Explain the management dilemma, the management question, and the research question(s).
Answer the following questions:
• Why did you consider the research to be actionable?
• Was the business research process followed in its entirety?
Individual
Current Events in Business Research Write a 300-word summary of the business research process by describing the business research process from your experience in the workplace or in an article you find through the University Library.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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