Task Description

Each week, you are required to post a small narrative, which addresses one of the review questions or topic activities and backing this up with reference to the text and readings.

150-200 words for each post (minimum of 7 posts),
Assessment Format:

Posts are short responses in text and/or including calculations, illustrations and diagrams. You should include a point of view developed as a result of your investigation and analysis showing evidence for and against the validity of this view, referencing evidence gained from readings. You should include references to the textbook and/or any readings and other references that you have used to formulate the answer.

Assessment Criteria:

Academic Grading Criteria

Evidence (25%)

Evidence of engagement and discussion

Theory Application (33%)

Demonstration of theoretical knowledge and application of theory to an organisational situation

Relevant Critiques

(34%)

Relevant and justified critiques of other participant’s answers to review questions

Evidence (33%)

Reference to and acknowledgement of sources of evidence used to support your assertions
Total

Topic Learning Outcomes Readings
1. Introduction to Business Research

3, 4
The nature and process of business research (Ch1)

Christensen, C. M., Raynor, M. E. (2003). Why Hard-Nosed Executives Should Care About Management Theory, Harvard Business Review 81 (9), 66-74.

Business research strategies (Ch2)

Ravitch, S. M. (2009). Tapping into Research for Innovation,

Chief Learning Officer, 8 (11), 44-47.
2. Foundational Activities 1, 2, 3, 5 Planning a research project and formulating the research questions (Ch4)

Malik, M. (2015). Value-Enhancing Capabilities of CSR: A brief review of contemporary literature. Journal of Business Ethics, 127, 419-438.
3. Research Design 4, 5, 7, 9 Research Designs (Ch3)

Buckley, A. P. (2015). Using Sequential Mixed Methods in Enterprise Policy Evaluation: A Pragmatic Design Choice? Electronic Journal of Business Research, 13 (1), 16-26.

Ethics in business research (Ch6)

Wallace, M., Sheldon, N. (2015). Business Research Ethics: Participant Observer Perspectives, Journal of Business Ethics, 128 (2), 267-277.
4. Introduction to Qualitative Research 4, 6, 7 Nature of qualitative research (Ch17)

Birchall, J. 2014. Qualitative Inquiry as a Method to Extract Personal Narratives: Approach to Research into Organizational Climate Change Mitigation. The Qualitative Report, Volume 19, Article 75, 1-18

Sampling in qualitative research (Ch18)

Soeberg, A. (2015).Challenges of Doing Research in China,

Review of Business Research, 15 (3), 87-92.

5. Introduction to Quantitative Research 4, 6, 7 Nature of quantitative research (Ch7)

Khodakarami, F., Petersen, A. J., & Venkatesan, R. 2015. Developing Donor Relationships: The Role of the Breadth of Giving. Journal of Marketing. Vol.79, 77-93

Sampling in quantitative research (Ch8)
6. Qualitative Research techniques 4, 6, 7 Interviewing in qualitative research (Ch20)

Welch, C., Marschan-Piekkari, R., Penttinen, H., & Tahvanainen, M. (1999). Interviewing Elites in International Organizations: A Balancing Act for the Researcher. The 25th EIBA Annual Conference 1999. European International Business Academy, Copenhagen Business School.

Focus Groups (Ch21)

Miles, D. A., Sparks, W. (2014). A Focus Group Study: Examining Women Managers’ Attitudes on Management and Firing Decisions in The Apprentice with Donald Trump.

Academy of Business Research Journal. 4, 50-66.
7. Qualitative Analysis 4, 6, 7, 8 Qualitative data analysis (Ch24)

Roman, P. A., Saez, C. B., & Garcia-Marco, T. (2015). Profiting from coupled open innovation practices: an Exploratory research. Proceedings of ISPIM Conferences, 1- 20
8. Quantitative Research Techniques 4, 6, 7 Structured interviewing (Ch9)

Mojtahed, R., Nunes, M. B., Martins. J., & Peng, A. (2014) Equipping the Constructivist Researcher: The Combined use of Semi-Structured Interviews and Decisions-Making Maps. Electronic Journal of Business Research Methods, 12 (2), 87-

95.

Self-completion questionnaires (Ch.10)
9. Quantitative Analysis 4, 6, 7, 8 Quantitative data analysis (Ch15)

Santos, M, R., Hu, A., & Jordan. D. (2014). Incorporating Multiple-Choice Questions Into am AACSB Assurance of Learning Process: A Course-Embedded Assessment

Application to an Introductory Finance Course, Journal of Education for Business, 89, 71-76
10. The Business Research Report 8, 9 Writing up business research (Ch29)

Glor, E. D., Rivera, M.(2015). Proposal for Research on the Fate of Innovative Public Sector Organizations, Populations and Communities: Research Synthesis and Prospectus.

Innovation Journal. 2015, 20, 2, 1-35.

The unit is built around 10 topics with corresponding readings and tasks. Each topic equates to approximately three hours of workshop and attendance is required for at least 80% of classes. The Student Handbook outlines attendance expectations.

Learning and Teaching Strategies

ABS recognises the value of providing a variety of learning and teaching methods and modes. In addition to the in-class workshop environment, the AIM Connect online platform provides the opportunity to learn in your own time through collaboration and peer feedback.

Approach to learning

ABS’s programs are delivered both in a face-to-face and online learning environment.

The face-to-face delivery focuses on a workshop based approach, which prioritises interaction between students and the practical application of the theories covered in the classroom.

AIM Connect supports you with additional tools and materials. This should be your reference point for information regarding your unit.

If you have any questions, you can call on your facilitator or the Student Support Team.

Workload

There will be 30 contact hours for this unit. In addition, students will be expected to invest approximately 100 hours in private study, reading, research and assessment task preparation. If you have any additional questions, you can call on your facilitator or the Student Support Team.

Bryman, A. and Bell, M. (2015), Business Research Methods, 4th Ed, Oxford, UK.

Academy of Management Review Administrative Science Quarterly

Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science Journal of Applied Psychology

Journal of Business Research Journal of Market Research Journal of Consumer Research

Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science

Zickmund, W.G. (2013), Business Research Methods, 9th Ed, Mason, OH, USA Harvard Business Review (hbr.org)

McKinsey Quarterly (mckinsey.com)

MIT Sloan Management Review (sloanreview.mit.edu)

Jick, T.D. (1979) ‘Mixing qualitative and quantitative methods: Triangulation in action’. Administrative Science Quarterly, 24, 602?611.

Kalleberg, A.L., Marsden, P.V., Aldrich, H.E., & Cassell, J.W. (1990) ‘Comparing organizational sampling frames’, Administrative Science Quarterly, 35, 658?688.

Miles, M.B.,Huberman, A.M., & Saldana. J. (2014). Qualitative data analysis: A methods sourcebook (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage

Morgan, G. and Smircich, L. (1980) ‘The case for qualitative research’. Academy of Management Review, 5 (4), 491?500.

Neuman, W.L. (1994), Social Research Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Rogelberg, S.G. et. al. (2003) ‘Profiling Active and Passive non-respondents to an organizational survey’. Journal of Applied Psychology, 88 (6), 1104?1114.

Tilley, A.J. (1999), An Introduction to Research Methodology and Report Writing in Psychology. Brisbane: Pineapple Press. (This is available from the University of Queensland Library with the following reference: SSH: BF76.5.T56 1999)

Tomaskovic?Devey, D., Leiter, J. and Thompson, S. (1995) ‘Item nonresponse in organizational surveys’, Sociological Methodology, 25,77?110.

Veal, A. J. (2005). Business Research Methods: A Managerial Approach, (2nd ed.) University of Technology, Sydney

Wicks, A.C. and Freedman R.E. (1998) ‘Organization Studies and the New Pragmatism: Positivism, Anti?Positivism, and the Search for Ethics’, Organization Science, 9(2), 123?140.

www.scholar.google.com

Academy of Management: www.aomonline.org

Advanced Institute of Management:

http://www.aimresearch.org/our-research/aim-research-projects

A Literature Review Guide:

http://libguides.hull.ac.uk/ld.php?content_id=3166117

www.privacy.gov.au/business/research/

www.abs.gov.au

Examples of Research Dissemination: Australian Institute of Management www.aim.com.au/research

Australian Industry Group www.aigroup.com.au/policy/reports

The Conference Board www.conference-board.org

Ensure your assessment is prepared and submitted in accordance with the details provided in the Student Handbook, including the ABS cover sheet.

General Assessment Criteria

In assessing your performance we are seeking a demonstration of your ability to apply the knowledge you have learned, either to your workplace or other circumstances, in a thoughtful, questioning and critical manner.

Reporting Results

The terms that will be used to specify results in ABS post graduate studies are: HD High Distinction 85 – 100 %

D Distinction 75 – 84%

C Credit 65 – 74%

P Pass 50 – 64%

F Fail 49% or less

Providing Feedback

Your work will be returned to you, with the original attachment sheet, your results and the assessor’s comments.

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