MNMGT581-20G (HAM)

Research Methods in Management Studies

30 Points

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Convenor(s)

Gazi Hassan

Gazi Hassan
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MSB.2.22
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Paper Description

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This paper offers an introduction to research methods and methodology for postgraduate students toward enabling participants to form the knowledge and develop the skills needed to carry out independent research in management or related field. A desired outcome is that students completing the paper would be able to design and defend a research study plan and be able to write up a comprehensive and cohesive research proposal. This is a broad introduction in order to accommodate management backgrounds generally. An aim of the paper is also to ensure that the student may emerge prepared for other and more advanced discipline, methodology or paradigm specific research method papers.
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Paper Structure

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The paper structure is based on lectures, seminars and forums discussions. In the first week, there are only lectures. The remaining weeks will involve a lecture followed by a student seminar in addition to the forum discussion. The seminar will require that each student choose a topic on the research methods and deliver a formally prepared seminar followed by a forum discussion session by the students and the faculty.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Understand the management research process, evaluate criteria to select a good research topic and develop a robust research design
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  • Be familiar with multiple internal and external management databases to survey the research field and know various technical operations to efficiently perform search queries
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  • Do a comprehensive, up to date and critical literature review of the field including cross­disciplinary and across the field research reviews
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  • Develop research question and test hypothesis with the aid of an appropriate methodology
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  • Appropriately address the issue of ethics in research and develop an effective style in writing up the results of a research project
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Assessment

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This paper is based entirely on internal assessments.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Selecting a research topic
24 Nov 2020
No set time
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Seminar
1 Dec 2020
No set time
20
  • In Class: In Lecture
3. Critical review of paper and forum discussion
30 Nov 2020
No set time
20
4. Short research paper
14 Dec 2020
No set time
50
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Greener S.L. & Martelli J. (2018) An introduction to Business Research Methods (3rd edition). Ventus Publishing ApS. Copenhagen. ISBN: 978­87­403­2045­9 [Online] Available at http://bookboon.com/en/an­introduction­to­business­research­methods­ebook
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Recommended Readings

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https://rl.talis.com/3/waikato/lists/E8218668-3D08-53FD-E2A2-BCD1B5FF5890.html?lang=en-US
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Online Support

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Moodle.
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Workload

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Approximately 300 hours of the total workload including lectures, online engagement, and preparation for assessments.
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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: MNGT501

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