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12768 (v.3) Organisational Research Methodology 756


 

Area:

Graduate School of Business

Credits:

50.0

Seminar:

1 x 1 Days Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

305965 (v.1) Organisational (Quantitative) Research Methodology 798
305967 (v.1) Organisational (Qualitative) Research Methodology 799

Syllabus:

Equips students with a range of organisational research concepts and techniques necessary for research in the competitive business environment. The major focus is on qualitative research and the interpretivist/constructivist paradigm. Students' awarenessand skills are developed through the use of new technologies in research design and data collection, analysis, and presentation.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have recognised and talked about the various debates within social science research that impact on qualitative research. Developed an argument supporting a proposed piece of work including some reference to the quantitative approach. Developed the ability to frame a variety of research questions. Developed, owned and critically appraised other research titles and operational definitions. Developed a research strategy and research design. Recognised challenges within the design especially from the point of view of representation of the social life of others. Enough knowledge about qualitative data collection methods to choose and defend a set. Knowledge of how to record and manage data. Practiced at least one data analysis method and know about others. Used technology to support data analysis.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Cresswell, J.W. (1998), Research Design: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. 2nd ed. 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. 2nd ed. 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. 2nd ed. London, Sage. Cassell, C. and Symon, G. (Ed.) (1994), Designing Qualitative Research. London, Routeledge. Taylor, S.J. and Bogdan, R. (1998), Research Methods: A Guidebook and Resource. 3rd ed. New York, John Wiley.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

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

Field of Education:

 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Categorised  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Lingnan Uni HKSemester 1Y  
2004Lingnan Uni HKSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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