Overview

Basic introduction to research design in management; types of research designs; qualitative and quantitative data collection and measurement techniques; coding data; reliability and validity; qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis; interpreting and discussing results; structuring and writing the research report; integrating individual research into overall management literature.

Offerings

S1-01-CAULFIELD-ON-EV

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Ross Donohue

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

understand the different stages in the research process

2.

critically analyse and interpret basic research designs in the management discipline

3.

understand the different qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques used to answer research questions in the management discipline

4.

develop academic writing skills appropriate to the discipline for reporting on management research projects

5.

understand the ethical issues involved in conducting management research

6.

demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning
Research activities
Active learning
Case-based teaching

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload