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.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Paul Strickland
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: THS1ITA, ECO1IBS, ECO1ISB, THS2TLA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Business Research Methods | Prescribed | Quinlan, C. | HAMPSHIRE, UK: SOUTH-WESTERN CENGAGE LEARNING (2011) |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul 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 enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul 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 |