Analysis of the Research Process in a recently published Business Research Study
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to analyze a recently conducted business research study in a view to assess whether the researcher has followed all the basic and essential steps of the Business Research Process or not. A Formal business research report starts with a brief introduction to the topic and clearly defines the Statement of the problem. In the subsequent sections, a comprehensive literature review is presented to give some background knowledge and explain the topic in the light of relevant past research studies (Sekaran & Bougie, 2010). The researcher proceeds with defining his population, sample size, and methodology for his research study. Afterwards, he develops hypotheses and uses different analytical and statistical tools to draw results and present his final conclusion (Saunders, Lewis, & Thornhill, 2006). The research study under analysis was conducted by Salim Darmadi in Indonesia to analyze the relationship between the placement of females in the Management Board of a firm and the financial performance of that firm. The researcher has reviewed a number of articles and research studies from relevant Business, Economics, and Management journals. The paper contains a detailed background and supporting knowledge in the Literature review section. The author has used different regression models to analyze the dependent and independent variables involved in his
INTRODUCTION Scholars in the field of business management have frequently debated the relative importance of rigor and relevance in business research. In fact, there are an increasing number of articles that discuss the problems associated with the lack of relevance in published business research. Relevant research “develops insights that help managers understand themselves and their organizations better” (Markides 2007, p.765). On the
This lesson allows you to elaborate on the work you did in Lesson 12. Using the research proposal you developed in Lesson 12 as a foundation, choose a sampling methodology that compliments your original proposal. Do not include specific questions in your proposal. Use the structure illustrated below. The proposal will be evaluated using, in part, your use of the methodologies described in the text.
Cooper, D., & Schindler, P. (2012). Business research methods (Twelfth ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
In business, managers need to respond to any issues that may arise in the business. While one may be prone to do this based on past experience, the wiser choice would be to use business research to gather the information to make decisions as business research will increase the likelihood that the solution would make a positive impact. According to Business Research Methods, the definition of business research is the structured questioning which provides information by which to guide wise decisions that maximize the impact of the
Business research is a methodical process in which a company or manager recognizes a need for data in order to make effective business making decisions. “More specifically, it is a process of planning, acquiring, analyzing, and Disseminating relevant data, information, and insights to decisions makers in ways that mobilize the organization to take appropriate actions that, in turn, maximize performance” (Cooper and Schindler, 2011, p. 10).
The study used statistical data that was significant to the accuracy of the results. Collecting data at different ages and conditions improved the accuracy of the information. The BSID and Chi squared test measures used to determine the norms of preterm infants were appropriate. The study provided data on mortality rates and handicaps of the children in the study.
When companies are faced with a particular dilemma, they seek the use of business research to
This section of the article shall address the approach used in the case study, providing explanations of the preferred research method, sample details, variables under examination, data collection
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In August 2012 a team of researchers at the Credit Suisse Research Institute issued a report in which they examined 2,360 companies globally from 2005 to 2011, looking for a relationship between gender diversity on corporate management boards and financial performance. Sure enough, the researchers found that companies with one or more women on the board delivered higher average returns on equity, lower gearing (that is, net debt to equity) and better average growth.
Market research refers to the process of carrying out extensive research to determine whether goods and services are likely to satisfy customer requirements (Arora & Mahankale, 2013). It is way of making sure that a new or existing business rolls out products or services that will have a positive impact in the market. Therefore, market research is an important requirement to both new and existing business holdings. In the case of new businesses, one is likely to get financial assistance if they have done proper research on the market. This information can be used to guarantee the success of a new business. Market research is fundamental step that should be taken by all business because of the benefits that come with it (Beri, 2008). The main argument in the paper is that market research is an essential part of a business regardless of whether they are new or not.
A research decision involves the application of a design in which the research will be developed. During the application of this design, the worldview assumptions must be taken into consideration to enhance the study from different perspectives. Research design, which Creswell refers to as the plan or proposal to conduct research, “involves the intersection of philosophy, strategies of inquiry, and specific methods” (Creswell, 2009, p. 5). This study must imply the assumptions in which this research will make about how to obtain and gain knowledge and reality about this business phenomenon. Even though these philosophical worldviews remain for the most part unseen and form only one portion of the research design, they have great
In doing the research, the methodology must be appropriate so that the analysis findings could reach the objective. Research methodology proposed one procedure in order way to be follow to answer all the questions in the research that want to be made. Quoted by Denzin and Lincoln (1994), methodology is a process that related with research objective and data. In the others word, it is early research planning that include the research scope, data collection method, data collection process and data analysis method. For Ranjit (2005), methodology is one of crucial part in research, in order to ensure the research can be done in the systematic way Overall, this chapter will discuss on the research frame and the methodologies used in order to meet the research objectives. Research process been divided into three main parts there are preliminary research part, data collection and last one data analysis.
This chapter is divided into four parts: conclusion, theoretical implications, managerial implications, and possible future research. The first part is a conclusion which discusses the findings that can be learned from the research study. The second part discusses the implications of the theoretical framework. The third part discusses the managerial implications, and finally future possible research.
This Questionnaire is designed to address the “Management problem in Airline industry due to the rapid growth of Low Cost Carriers” (LCCs) which especially increase the demand of Low cost travel.