ths2rim rsch inquiry for managers
RESEARCH INQUIRY FOR MANAGERS
THS2RIM
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students are introduced to the concepts of research and analysis and its applicability to management decisions. It looks at the research process and how it applies to academic based projects. A number of relevant areas are discussed including qualitative, quantitative and mixed methodology, questionnaire design, random and non-random sampling, issues of validity and reliability data collection methods, preparation and analysis, and research ethics. Students are given information about research reporting, particularly academic journals, and an introduction to interpreting the results. While no prior knowledge is assumed, elementary statistical analysis is also addressed.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects THS1ITA, ECO1IBS, ECO1ISB, THS2TLA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Business Research Methods | Prescribed | Quinlan, C. | HAMPSHIRE, UK: SOUTH-WESTERN CENGAGE LEARNING (2011) |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Willard
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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Group presentation | 25 minutes duration | 10 |
one 1,500-word journal | 30 | |
one 2,000-word take home research proposal | 40 | |
two tutorial quizzes (15 minutes in duration) | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
Group presentation | 25 minutes duration | 10 |
one 1,500-word journal | 30 | |
one 2,000-word take home research proposal | 40 | |
two tutorial quizzes (15 minutes in duration) | 20 |
Other Site, 2014, Summer semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Willard
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 02 - 07
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
Group presentation | 25 minutes duration | 10 |
one 1,500-word journal | 30 | |
one 2,000-word take home research proposal | 40 | |
two tutorial quizzes (15 minutes in duration) | 20 |