305967 (v.1) Organisational (Qualitative) Research Methodology 799

Area:

Graduate School of Business

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

12768 (v.3) Organisational Research Methodology 756 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Provides a framework for thesis methodology. The focus will be on qualitative methodology, qualitative research methods, data collection, data analysis and technology to manage qualitative data.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Discussed and debated the Positvist/Interpretivist paradigms. Produced a methodology appropriate to a particular research problem. Discussed appropriate methods of collecting, analysing and presenting data. Prepared and conducted a piece of either desk or field research. Reflected upon the unit's progress through the use of an appropriate 'reflection' device. Prepared student for candidacy of doctoral studies.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Cresswell, J.W. (1998). Research Design: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. (second edition). London, Sage. Glaser, B.G. and Strauss, A.L. (1967). The discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies for Qualitative Research. New York, Aldine. Miles, M.B. and Huberman, A.M. (1994). An Expanded Sourcebook Qualitative Data Analysis. (second edition). London, Sage. Mores, J.M. (1994). Critical Issues in Qualitative Research Methods. London, Sage. Silverman, D. (1993). Interpreting Qualitative Data. London, Sage. Strauss, A.L. and Corbin, J. (1990). Basics of Qualitative Research Grounded Theory Procedures and Techniques. London, Sage.

Unit Texts:

Denzin, N.K. and Lincoln, Y.S. (2000). Handbook of Qualitative Research. (second edition). London, Sage. Cassell, C. and Symon, G. (1994). Designing Qualitative Research. London, Routeledge. Taylor, S.J. and Bogdan, R. (1998). (third edition). Research Methods: A Guidebook and Resource. New York, John Wiley.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Perth City Campus	Trimester 1	Y
2004	Lingnan Uni HK	Trimester 2	Y
2004	Lingnan Uni HK	Trimester 3	Y