...MBA 5652, Research Methods Course Syllabus Course Description Business research methods will guide students in advancing their knowledge of different research principles and their applicability in social research. Students will investigate a business-related issue in their content area and design a publishable research proposal. Course Textbook Zikmund, W. G., Babin, B. J., Carr, J. C., & Griffin, M. (2013). Business research methods (9th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western. Course Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Design and plan a research study. Apply statistical methods to business research. Apply research techniques to commerce and business issues. Differentiate between descriptive and inferential statistics. Devise the sampling theory into appropriate sampling distributions. Write and test a hypothesis. Contrast and compare descriptive, correlational, and qualitative non-experimental research. Contrast and compare experimental and quasi-experimental research. Write a publishable research proposal paper using APA guidelines. Apply ethical research standards. Credits Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit. Course Structure 1. Unit Learning Outcomes: Each unit contains Learning Outcomes that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit. 2. Unit Lesson: Each unit...
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...Hein - "The Fast Forward MBA in Business Communication" Page i The Fast Forward MBA in Business Communication Page ii THE FAST FORWARD MBA SERIES The Fast Forward MBA Series provides time-pressed business professionals and students with concise, onestop information to help them solve business problems and make smart, informed business decisions. All of the volumes, written by industry leaders, contain "tough ideas made easy." The published books in this series are: The Fast Forward MBA in Negotiating & Dealmaking (0-471-25698-6) by Roy J. Lewicki and Alexander Hiam The Fast Forward MBA in Financial Planning (0-471-23829-5) by Ed McCarthy The Fast Forward MBA in Hiring (0-471-24212-8) by Max Messmer The Fast Forward MBA in Investing (0-471-24661-1) by Jack Waggoner file:///C|/Documents and Settings/gasanova/Local Settin..._Fast_Forward_MBA_in_Business_Communication/e-book.html (1 of 175)16.02.2005 13:57:22 Lauren Vicker, Ron Hein - "The Fast Forward MBA in Business Communication" The Fast Forward MBA in Technology Management (0-471-23980-1) by Daniel J. Petrozzo The Fast Forward MBA Pocket Reference (0-471-14595-5) by Paul A. Argenti The Fast Forward MBA in Marketing (0-471-16616-2) by Dallas Murphy The Fast Forward MBA in Business (0-471-14660-9) by Virginia O'Brien The Fast Forward MBA in Finance (0-471-10930-4) by John Tracy The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (0-471-32546-5) by Eric Verzuh Page iii The Fast Forward MBA in Business Communication ...
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...General Introduction This THESIS LECTURE NOTE & GUIDE is meant to teach MBA students on the rudiments of research method as a major course in the MBA programme and at the same time serve as a guide and to assist them to successfully complete their Research Methods Examinations and thesis project without difficulty. HOW ARE TOPICS SELECTED OR DEVELOPED? You should not be surprised if a professor gives you a perturbed look or cringes when you tell him/her that you have no idea of what you would like to pursue as a thesis topic. Why might your professor react this way? Because there are potentially hundreds of topics or research questions that can be pursued and your professor is anticipating your next question, which is usually, "Do you have any suggestions?" In addition, the topic is one that is chosen by you, not your advisor, and thus, the responsibility of constructing possible topics is the student's. In essence, your thesis topic should not just be chosen and that's it! The topic must be explored, developed, and assessed. Is it an original one? Is the purpose to replicate previous research? Is the research feasible in terms of access to data, cost, time, and effort? Does anybody care about the topic you have in mind? If you have a topic in mind you might ask yourself these questions: --Does it suit your interests and possible career objectives? --Does it fit your background and experience? --Are you willing to commit the next 6 months (or longer)...
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...controls the regulation. Explain why this agency and your proposed regulation interests you (briefly). Will this proposed regulation affect you or the business in which you are working? If so, how? Submit a copy of the proposed regulation along with your responses to these five questions. The proposed regulation can be submitted as either a separate Word document (.doc) or Adobe file (.pdf). This means you will submit two attachments to the Week 2 Dropbox: (a) a Word document with the questions and your answers and (b) a copy of the proposed regulation you used for this assignment. (10 points) 1A: Department of Education. This interests me because I am a Graduate student with extremely high student loan debt. This regulation was made official this past week. This regulation does not affect the business field I work in (accounting), but it DOES affect me, the student with the student loan debt. 2Q: Describe the proposal/change. (10 points) 2A: This proposal updates the regulations and details in implementing a new Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) plan in the Direct Loan program. This proposal is based on President Obama’s “Pay As You Earn” initiative. 3Q: Write the public comment that you would submit to this proposal. If the proposed regulation deadline has already passed, write the comment you would have submitted. Explain briefly what you wish to accomplish with your comment. (10 points) 3A: As mother of three children, my educational pursuits were delayed while...
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...rowing up, my parents always told me that I wouldn’t know who I truly was or what I wanted until the age of 25. This assignment intrigued me because I thought maybe I would finally be able to compose an objective image of myself. I am currently 20 years old and planning to finish my MBA in 10 months. I still have almost no idea what I would like to pursue a career in. For this project, I solicited responses to create an image of my “best self.” I hope to learn from the responses and analyze what attributes are missing to create a great manager. The methods taken to solicit responses will be discussed followed by a full analysis of the responses leading to a view at my leadership strengths and recommendations for improvement. Summary of Methods To elicit...
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...SAMPLE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE MBA EXAMPLE ESSAY Write a candid description of yourself, stressing those personal qualities, assets, and liabilities that you feel will influence your graduate work. Describe what you consider to be your most important professional and / or academic achievement to date. If one were to ask my friends to describe me they would describe me as a very pleasant, diverse, active and intelligent woman. I think one of my most distinguishing characteristics is the diversity of experiences I possess. I am a science student with a flair for the arts. I am a woman with technical aptitude and an interest in management. I also have a passion for traveling and understanding different cultures of the world. All these elements have given me a very broad outlook, with varying degrees of knowledge in a range of topics. I strongly believe that although some are not related directly, all these qualities will influence my graduate work. My Engineering degree has given a strong foundation to my analytical skills since civil designing involves a lot of long, complex and intricate calculations and the application of basic math skills. Over the past four years, I have been working part-time with my family firm, SnMTech Systems. I am also the co-founder and active member with FOE - Friends of the Environment. I have assisted in the installation of Enterprise-wide Resource Planning (ERP) System at Blotech, a major Engineering Company. More than what I have studied in...
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...Statement of Purpose - MBA 1. Studying for an MBA requires a certain determination and strength of character. In recent years, the business world has become rapidly integrated across once restricting borders, and anyone with high goals in the business world must have an international perspective and be aware of the realities of different international arenas. I am unique, and uniquely fortunate, to have a diverse background both academically and professionally which has exposed me to different continents, peoples, cultures, and languages. As a native of Asia, I am familiar with the increasingly important markets of this region, and as such I am thoroughly prepared for the demands and challenges presented by undertaking study in the MBA program at your institution. From a young age, I set goals beyond those of my peers. I decided to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in International Hotel Management, but in recognition of the limitation of programs in this field in my native country, I decided to pursue my undergraduate degree in Europe. The international hotel management course I joined was run by Goodwell University in the UK, and due to the experience of the instructors and the overall sophistication of the program, I received an incredibly valuable learning experience, beyond that which I could have received elsewhere. My undergraduate coursework at Goodwell University focused on management marketing, accounting, and various aspects of tourism. I received broad business-based...
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...School of Business and Law University Of East London MK7227 – Postgraduate Dissertation- Assessment Guide Summary This is individual work.Research proposal: 1,500 words (formative) | | Word count: 14,000 words(excluding abstract, appendices and reference list, and the work can be 10% over or under this word limit) | | | | Learning Outcomes Evidenced by this project: 1. Explain the economic, cultural, institutional and political context of the research undertaken. 2. Articulate and justify the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of the research undertaken. 3. Identify issues concerning the conduct of research undertaken such as ethics and data protection. 4. Structure a research proposal. 5. Review literature critically. 6. Identify appropriate theoretical frameworks. 7. Evaluate alternative perspectives in undertaking research. 8. Devise and apply appropriate methods for data collection and analysis. 9. Identify the theoretical, methodological and practical implications arising from research findings. 10. Write research findings for diverse audiences and contexts. 11. Choose a researchable topic. 12. Apply digital technologies in research. 13. Devise a timetable and manage time to completion. ------------------------------------------------- Submission procedure: ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- The submission...
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...Research Proposal on HIV Posted at: February 9, 2010 under: Sample Research Proposals by admin @ 7:04 am Problem Twenty years ago, the subject of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), which has been found to be the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), would not have been the topic of a major and serious worldwide catastrophe. Twenty years ago, people were not phased by the effects that would be caused by this ever so populating disease, and no one would have ever realized that this disease would not be curable or helped without expensive medicine. Like a simple exponential growth equation, the AIDS virus has increased victim numbers by about forty million all over the world. AIDS has also shown that it is not discriminating; it has infected all races and all heritages. The AIDS crisis extends far beyond its death toll, because more than seventy percent of the thirty-six million people with HIV/AIDS live in sub-Saharan Africa. Last year alone, the disease killed 1.5 million people in Africa. One third of these victims are between the ages of ten and twenty-four. The disease has been described as a development crisis; it is profoundly disrupting the economic and social bases of families and entire nations at a rate of infection at 16,000 per day. Without immediate action, AIDS will surpass the effect of the Black Plague that killed forty million people in the late fourteenth century. It is estimated that only ten percent of the death that this disease...
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...you will be overwhelmed. You should plan for multiple readings of the case over several days, complemented by group meetings and discussion. Multiple Points of View Even if you are preparing to write an individual brief, you should plan to discuss a case with a study group. You’ll notice that in business the major consulting firms always assign a team of people to each client, not just their single best industry expert. The reason for this is that no one person is likely to comprehend all the problems a firm faces. No two individuals are likely to have the same insights, but the combined wisdom of a team is likely to come up with a fairly comprehensive analysis. First Reading of the Case You should read the case first on your own—if you meet with your study group and open the case book and say, “OK, what’s this about?” there is every likelihood that your team will degenerate into “group think” (one person comes up with a plausible solution and everyone else concurs in a false consensus without challenging either the analysis or solution). In your first reading, read through the whole case quickly and try to get some sense of the following: 1. How is this industry organized (e.g. fragmented, a few dominant players; strong buyer power or producers have the upper hand)? 2. In general, how is the firm...
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...thirty-day response time. I've been waiting a long time for this to come along so I can experiment with some ideas of my own. This is going to be my baby all the way, and I want you to head up the proposal team. It has to be an engineer. I'll make sure that you get a good proposal manager. If we start working now, we can get close to two months of research in. That'll give us a month's edge on everyone else”. **Gary was pleased to be involved in such an effort. He had no trouble getting functional support for the R&D effort necessary to put together a technical proposal. All of the functional managers continually remarked to Gary "This must be a biggy. The director of engineering has thrown all of his support behind you." On December 2, the RFP was received. Gary identified one trouble area. The technical specifications stated that all components must be able to operate normally and successfully through a temperature range of -65 degrees F to 145 degrees F . Current testing indicated the Scientific Engineering Corporation design would not function above 130 degrees F. An intensive R&D effort was conducted over the next three weeks. Everywhere Gary looked, it appeared that the entire organization was working on his technical proposal. Gary and Henry Larsen met a week before the final proposal was due to develop a company position concerning the inability of the preliminary design material to be operated above 130 F. Gary was concerned. Every approach he tried indicated that the original...
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...CHAPTER 9 ON Writing about a case builds on the process of analyzing a case.The case situations described in previous chapters can be used to organize essays. An essay arguing a decision is organized in a different way from one offering a problem diagnosis.The structure of problem, decision, and evaluation essays is described in chapters 10 through 12, respectively. The chapters also include cases and sample essays about them. The essays are based on the writing of MBA students. To convince a reader that a conclusion about a case is valid, the writer must offer credible evidence linked directly to the conclusion. This fact helps explain the characteristics case-based essays have in common: 1. Answers two questions—What? Why?—and often a third—How? 2. Makes a position statement (What?) OT C CHAR ACTERISTICS OF A PERSUA SIVE C A SE ESSAY OP riting about a case is very different from talking about it.You collaborate with others in a discussion, bringing to bear everyone’s background and case preparation along with the instructor’s knowledge and facilitation skills. But you usually work on your own when writing about a case.You have to perform the entire analysis yourself as well as organize and express your thinking for a reader. However, the difference between talking and writing about a case runs deeper still.Audiences have much more exacting expectations of a text than they do of spoken comments. Logical gaps and the back-and-fill tolerable in a discussion are...
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...MBA UK Course Handbook the Strathclyde 2014/15 The Strathclyde MBA 1 The University of Strathclyde's mission dates from our founder, Professor John Anderson, leaving instructions in his will for 'a place of useful learning' to be established in the city. By this he meant an institution open to everyone, regardless of gender, status or income. “ The Place of Useful Learning John Anderson 1796 ” We continue to be committed to 'useful learning' through our provision of relevant, high quality, educational opportunities, the global application of our research and our focus on knowledge exchange, all of which aim to benefit the wider economy and society. Our commitment to 'useful learning' is about: • • Offering a wide range of education opportunities in a flexible, innovative learning environment. Developing students who have the aptitudes and capacities to make significant contributions to their communities after graduation as employees, employers and citizens. Connecting research through knowledge exchange to make an impact on modern society. • 2 Contents Welcome ................................................................................................................. 5 The University of Strathclyde .................................................................................. 6 Strathclyde Business School ................................................................................... 6 About the Handbook and MyPlace ........
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...E.J. Ourso College of Business Flores MBA Program Introduction to Case Analysis & Discussion and How to Write Persuasive Recommendations 1 by Dr. Randle D. Raggio (fall 2009) Recommend reading: The Case Study Handbook, by William Ellet, from Harvard Business School Press ($25). Overview: Many of your MBA classes (e.g., BADM 7100) will feature very few lectures. Instead, case analysis and discussion will be the focus of several entire class sessions and require detailed preparation, whether or not a written recommendation or report is required. To benefit from these case discussions, it is essential that each student thoroughly prepare a case analysis prior to class. Merely reading the case, or developing only a superficial understanding of the facts is not sufficient. This document will give you a jumpstart on understanding how to effectively analyze, discuss and write about cases. The Case Method: Cases allow you to analyze real‐life situations that business executives have faced. Not only do you get to experience the situation as the executives encountered it, but you also get to make your own recommendations given the same set of information they had. What makes case‐based learning so exciting and effective is that you will hone your analysis skills by presenting and supporting your recommendations in front of your peers and professor. Your experience in the MBA program will differ substantially from the typical lectures that most ...
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...edu) Course Objectives I have taught this course since late in the last century. Today, as we approach a second global recession, helping people learn how to translate a “great idea” into a real business will play a role in speeding the beginning of a new recovery. For that reason, I have made several significant changes to this course. First, I have done away with the individual midterm. The “next” recovery will be a group effort. So will your midterm. Second, I have assigned you two books. These are the best books out there on how to think about innovation and then translate your thoughts into a business that can make things that people want to buy. They will become “let me read that again,” go-to books that you will use long after you graduate from UT. Third, I am going to press myself and all of you harder than I ever have. I fear that this new global recession will be deeper and more destructive than the one that hit us in 2007-2009. And that recession was the worst since 1948. I want to make sure that each and every one of you is prepared to take advantage of the economic chaos that is buffeting the world. So, let us get started. Everyone has “great” ideas for a new business. But turning that idea into a functioning business is very hard to do. This course is for students who want to learn how to...
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