BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS CHAPTER 2 (Page 57) 1. Distinguish among the following sets of items‚ and suggest the significance of each in a research context: a. Concept and construct – A concept is a generally accepted collection of meanings or characteristics that are concrete whereas a construct is image or idea invented for a particular theory or research problem; a construct is an abstract concept. To successfully perform a research‚ we must form common ground; hence
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when it comes to performance‚ Ford remains high on value which can be seen by Figo being ranked consistent in performance for the third month in a row. 2. Research Objectives * Identify the total cost of ownership factors which influence car-buyers 3. Theoretical Framework. The proposed theoretical framework is as under 4. Research Hypotheses * H1:
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Available ONLINE www.vsrdjournals.com VSRD-IJBMR‚ Vol. 2 (2)‚ 2012‚ 38-46 RESEARCH COMMUNICATION RESEARCH COMMUNICATION Money : Does It Really Affect Hotel Employee’s Performance As A Motivational Factor !!! 1 Sunil Panwar* and 2Nitin Gupta ABSTRACT Money is the most obvious Motivational factor for starting level hotel employees‚ whether it is in the form of pay or some other kind of remuneration. Everyone wants to earn fair wages and salaries‚ and every employer wants their employees
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Definition. 2013. Retrieved 7/11/13 from http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/employee-morale.html#ixzz2YmncsoYy first line supervisor Josephson‚ M. 2010. 12 Ethical Principles for Business Executives. Retrieved 7/11/13 from http://josephsoninstitute.org/business/blog/2010/12/12-ethical-principles-for-business-executives/ Kruse‚ K leadership. definition. 2013. Retrieved 7/11/13 from http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/leadership.html#ixzz2YmrJhtJv line manager Noyes and Szekely. 2011
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Challenges of corporate governance in Bangladesh Published : Thursday‚ 13 December 2012 Dipok Kumar Roy Sir Adrian Cadbury was chairman of Cadbury Ltd from 1965 and of Cadbury Schweppes during 1975-1989. A pioneer in raising awareness and stimulating the debate on corporate governance‚ he produced the Cadbury Report‚ a code of best practice‚ which has served as a basis for reform of corporate governance around the world. On the challenges to implementing corporate governance‚ Sir Adrian Cadbury
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3. Motivation? Accounts for how much of these are put by an individual to meets Company’s goals- Intensity – the amount of effort put forth to meet the goal Direction – efforts are channeled toward organizational goals Persistence – how long the effort is maintained. Early Theories- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory- Lower needs-Safety‚ Psychological & higher needs- Social‚ Esteem Self-Actualization. Douglas McGregor’s X & Y- Theory-X- people needs shootings‚ banging to work (Ex- Siva raj)
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ETHICS IN BUSINESS RESEARCH Mian Umair Asghar Week 4 Global Institute DHA INTRODUCTION Ethics are norms or standards of behavior that guide moral choices about our behavior and our relationships with others. The goal is to ensure that no one is harmed or suffers adverse consequences from INTRODUCTION Begin data collection by explaining to the respondent the benefits expected from the research. Explain to the respondents that their rights and well-being will be adequately protected‚ and
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re-evaluate its business strategies often leading to the closure of many of its stores in many recently expanded areas. This business problem and optional proposal is designed to address the issues Starbucks is facing as a result of the increased competition and market saturation in the coffee industry. Using statistics to remedy the issue‚ Team C will develop a hypothesis to study using an appropriate sample pool as well as primary and secondary data sources. The outcome of the research will result
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Part 2 research approaches 5 quantitative and qualitative research 6 sampling strategies 7 survey research 8 secondary data and archival sources 9 case studies‚ qualitative interviews and focus groups 10 observation 11 content analysis and other qualitative approaches 12 experimentation Chapter 5 quantitative and qualitative research 5.1 qualitative and quantitative studies Quantitative studies rely on quantitative information (numbers and figures) and qualitative studies
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Assignment One BUS642 Business Research Methods and Tools August 27‚ 2012 What is business research? Why should there be any question about the definition of research? “Business research is a process of planning‚ acquiring‚ analyzing‚ and disseminating relevant data‚ information‚ and insights…in ways that mobilize the organization to take appropriate actions that in turn‚ maximize performance.” (Cooper‚ & Schindler‚ 2011‚ p.4) Research is a planned and systematic process of inquiry and
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