The importance of lectures and how students value and perceive lectures Umeå University‚ Research Methodology on Business Administration Group 9 Introduction 3 Research background 3 Research topic 4 Choice of subject 4 Research purpose 4 Limitations 5 Theoretical framework 6 Introduction 6 Learning Orientations and Theories 6 Previous research 7 Theory Conclusion 9 Criticism of sources 10 Methodology 11 Epistemology and Ontology 11 Research Strategy 12 Preconceptions
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Barney‚ J. B. and Hesterly‚ W. S. (2010). Strategic management and competitive advantage: concepts and cases (3rd ed.). Boston: Prentice Hall. Barwise‚ P. and Robertson‚ T. (1992). Brand portfolios. European Management Journal‚ 10 (3) 277-85. Bryman‚ A. and Bell‚ E. (2003). Business Research Methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Chilain C. (2008). Brands portfolios and competitive advantage: an empirical study. Journal of Product & Brand Management‚ 17(4) 254–264. Collis‚ J. and Hussey‚ R. (2003)
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Ontology is our conjecture about reality and what is real. The Modernist has an objectivism view in Ontology. “An ontological position that asserts that social phenomenon and their meanings have an existence that is independent of social actors“(In Bryman 2003). This means‚ in every organisation‚ there are rules‚ a system of working‚ protocols or the instructions of superiors to adhere to in getting things done. For example‚ the general manager instructs the managers on what needs to be done‚ a single
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2. BACKGROUND The study of Working Capital Management cannot be over emphasised. It is a very important element in corporate financing and very crucial to company survival. Companies usually require an optimal level of working capital to meet daily obligations‚ continue production and make profit. However‚ some managers fall short and the companies liquidate. According to Harris (2005) “Working capital management is a simple and straight forward Concept of ensuring the ability of the firm to fund
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vol. 54‚ no. 2‚ pp. 239-261. Boland Jr.‚ R.J.‚ Singh‚ J.‚ Salipante‚ P.‚ Aram‚ J.D.‚ Fay‚ S.Y. and Kanawattanachai‚ P. (2001) ’Knowledge Representations and Knowledge Transfer ’‚ Academy of Management Journal‚ vol. 44‚ no. 2‚ pp. 393-417. Bryman‚ A. and Bell‚ E. (2011) Business Research Methods‚ 3rd edition‚ Oxford: Oxford University Press Inc. Corbin‚ J. and Strauss‚ A. (1990) ’Grounded Theory Research: Procedures‚ Canons‚ and Evaluative Criteria ’‚ Qualitive Sociology‚ vol. 13‚ no. 1‚ Jan‚ pp
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A Comparative Study of Mergers and Acquisitions within the EU Aviation Sector: A Case study of British Airways and Iberia. Key words: Mergers and Acquisitions‚ Aviation Sector‚ EU‚ Network Carriers‚ Strategies. Aims of Research: The Aim of this research is to address the following issues: 1) What are the main motives for engaging in Merger and Acquisition activity for Aviation Market? Did they reach their goals? 2) What are the consequences of Airlines Company’s merger and acquisition
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Q1 What is emotional labour? Defined by the author Bryman (2004) emotional labour is the state of affairs between employees as part of their working roles and the need to express feelings and emotions as part of their work. The types of emotions can be delivered in a desirable way or undesirable way‚ in other words positive or negative. Why is emotional labour so important? As stated in the article written by Bryman (2004) the importance of promoting emotional labour is because
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Acknowledgement I am particularly grateful for the assistance given by Jos boy and maria who been very a helpful and constructive suggestions support in this research study. I would like to appreciate for they willingness to give time so generously and be very patient guidance and encouragement. I would like to thank all of my tutors and Northumbria University library for their help in offering the resources during my studied. Finally‚ I wish to thank my parent for their grateful support
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Bailey‚ D.‚ Sarshar. M. and Newton‚ R. (2002)‚ ‘Quantitative and qualitative research in the built environment: application of “mixed” research approach’‚ Work Study‚ Vol. 51‚ No. 1‚ pp. 17-31. Bryman‚ A. and Bell‚ E. (2007)‚ Business research methods‚ 2nd Edition‚ Oxford University express. Bryman‚ A. (1988a)‚ Quantitative and Qualitative in Social Research‚ Routledge‚ London. Cassell‚ C. and Symon‚ G. (2004)‚ Essential Guide of Qualitative Methods in Organizational research‚ Sage Publications
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1. According to Bryman (2004)‚ emotional labour is regarded as situation in the workplace where workers are required to shows certain emotion as a part of their job. Bryman (2004‚ p.103) describes the developing trend of presuming work as a performance‚ where workplace is seen as stage for performance‚ while workers are the actors on the stage. He states that workers’ performance that is presented to the customers is vital as it is memorable to customers. Bryman (2004‚ p.103) emphasizes that
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