For the following, submit a paper in approx 3 to 4 pages word document on the topic named: The research concept/problem will be "effect of governance structure and mechanism on superannuation fund performance".
TOPIC AIMS:
1) The primary objective of this topic is to introduce the stages of the research process, during weekly seminars. Seminar topics include: writing a literature review, selecting an appropriate methodology, qualitative and quantitative methods, writing a good proposal, writing the thesis .A significant component of the assessment in the topic will be the preparation and presentation (oral and written) of a research proposal.
2) The primary objective of this topic is to provide the student with the methodological knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills necessary to develop, execute and report in a scholarly fashion a significant piece of academic research with international outlook in the field of business.
A significant component of the assessment in the topic will be the preparation and oral and written presentation of a research proposal.
Educational Aims:
This topic aims to provide the student with the methodological knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills necessary to conceive, execute and report in a scholarly fashion a significant piece of academic research with international outlook in the field of business.
The primary objective of this topic is to provide the student with the methodological knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills necessary to conceive, execute and report in a scholarly fashion a significant piece of academic research with international outlook in the field of business. The student will be introduced to all stages of the research process during weekly seminars. The use of multiple presenters in the topic gives the student an opportunity to identify potential advisers for a range of research matters
Expected Learning Outcomes:
A) Upon successful completion of this topic students will be able to:
1. Discuss the nature of business research, its challenges and its opportunities
2. Identify and describe the wide range of research methods employed in business research including quantitative and qualitative methods, exploratory and confirmatory methods, pure and applied methods
3. Explain the role of theory in scientific business research whether it be theory testing or theory development
4. Develop, execute and report, in a scholarly fashion, a significant piece of academic research with an international outlook in the field of business
B) On successful conclusion of this topic students will have:
1. a broad understanding of the nature of business research, its challenges and its opportunities
2. a broad understanding of the wide range of research methods employed in business research including quantitative and qualitative methods, exploratory and confirmatory methods, pure and applied methods
3. a sound appreciation of the role of theory in scientific business research whether it be theory testing or theory development
4. preparedness for developing, executing and reporting in a scholarly fashion a significant piece of academic research with an international outlook in the field of business
REQUIRED and RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:
There is no required text for this topic. Recommended resources include
• Creswell J.W. 2014 Research design: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches 4th Edition. Sage
• Zikmund, W.G. Banin, B.J., Carr, J.C., and Griffin, M. 2014 Business Research Methods (with Qualtrics Printed Access Card) 9th Edition.
• Saunders M, Lewis P., and Thornhill A. 2013. Research Methods for Business Students 6th Edition
• Cooper D.R and Schindler P.S. Business Research Methods 12th Edition 2014 McGraw Hill
• Ghauri, P.N., & Grønhaug, K. 2010. Research Methods in Business Studies (4th Edition), London: FT Pearson