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BUS8x00 Research Methods in Management
Assignment 1
Worth 30%. Assesses Learning Outcome 1, 2 & 4
1. Apply critical and analytical skills required to undertake academic and applied management
research in an organised way, including systematic review of research literature
2. Evaluate a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods and discuss the
different research philosophies, including Kaupapa Māori research
4. Decide when to apply qualitative methodologies and methods, and when to apply
quantitative methodologies and methods
Due in via Turnitin by 8am on Monday 12 August
PART 1 (worth 10%)
Select a research topic in any area of management that interests you. In not more than
1000 words (excluding references and appendices), write a research proposal including:
1. The working title for the research
2. A short introduction statement or paragraph describing the research aim/purpose,
and if necessary, the research objectives detailing this aim/purpose
3. The research problem(s) or question(s) that you will seek to answer, including any
hypotheses that you will seek to test if this is appropriate
4. A rationale or justification as to why it is needed (answering the “so what?” question),
including reference to key literature and or other background information sufficient to
provide a background to the research and why it should be done. This will form the
bulk of this part of the assignment and the depth of information provided will be a key
determinant of the grade awarded.
Part 2 (worth 20%)
For the Research Question(s) or Research Problem(s) you developed in Part 1, in not
more than 2000 words (excluding references), outline a Research Design and the
appropriate Research Method(s) or Methodology that you would use to obtain the data
needed to answer your question or solve the problem.
Assignment Structure. Include:
1. A cover page and integrity declaration
2. A Table of Contents
3. Part 1: with appropriate heading and sections
4. Part 2: with appropriate heading and sections, and including
• An outline of, and rationale for, the research design chosen.
• A description of the data collection method(s) that will be used, together with a
justification of why your chosen method(s) are appropriate.
• A description of your data sources, and or proposed sample and method of sampling
(if appropriate), that you would use.
5. A reference list in APA format of all sources cited in your assignment
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The grade awarded for Assignment 1 will depend upon:
• The structure of your assignment and clarity of expression, including grammar
and sentence structure
• The appropriateness of the research design and method(ology) chosen to
answer you research question(s) /problem(s)
• The currency and relevance of the source materials you cite and reference to:
o evaluate the current state of knowledge on your selected research topic
o background any relevant theory
o frame the research question / problem (including hypotheses if relevant),
and
o justify the research design and method(s) chosen.
• Correct use of APA citation and referencing
Grade Schedule (applied to both assessment results and course grades)
Achievement Description Grade Grade
Point
Mark
Range
Excellent
Learning outcomes met. Proficient in the most
difficult concepts, theories and skills. Is able to
integrate concepts, theories and skills, and
recognise the links and relationships between
them. Is able to adapt and apply concepts,
theories and skills to new situations, and to
formulate and evaluate new ideas.
A+ 9 90–100
A 8 80–89
Good
Learning outcomes met. Is able to use and
apply the fundamental theories, concepts and
skills of the learning outcomes to a wide range
of problems, going beyond mere replication of
content knowledge or skill. Shows an
understanding of key ideas, awareness of their
relevance, some use of analytical skills and
some originality.
B+ 6 75–79
B 5 65–74
Satisfactory
Learning outcomes met. Has a basic grasp of
factual content, theories, concepts and issues,
and/or performance of basic skills to a level that
would allow continuation of study in the area or
to carry out work requiring these skills.
C+ 3 60–64
C 2 50–59
Not Achieved Did not achieve one or more learning outcomes. D 0 0–49
Ungraded
Fail
Ungraded Fail. One or more course
requirements not met. F 0 —

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