Questions from Business Research Methods

Q: The growing use of social network sites (such as Facebook)

The growing use of social network sites (such as Facebook) and online communities (such as for instance the Apple Computer community, the community of Harley-Davidson riders, and the community of Star...

Q: Is there a specific perspective on research that appeals to you?

Is there a specific perspective on research that appeals to you? Why?

Q: Discuss the following statement: Good research is deductive in nature.

Discuss the following statement: Good research is deductive in nature.

Q: If research in the management area cannot be 100 percent scientific,

If research in the management area cannot be 100 percent scientific, why bother to do it at all? Comment on this question.

Q: Discuss the most important differences between positivism and constructionism.

Discuss the most important differences between positivism and constructionism.

Q: Define ‘problem’ and provide an example of a problem you have

Define ‘problem’ and provide an example of a problem you have encountered in your daily life. Discuss how you have used research to solve this problem.

Q: Below is the gist of an article from BusinessWeek. After reading

Below is the gist of an article from BusinessWeek. After reading it: a. identify the broad problem area b. explain how you would proceed further. Two years ago, Electronic Arts, the second-largest U.S...

Q: Describe the functions of preliminary data gathering.

Describe the functions of preliminary data gathering.

Q: Why is it important to gather information on the background of the

Why is it important to gather information on the background of the organization? Whys is it important to review the literature on your topic?

Q: Should a researcher always find information on structural and job characteristics from

Should a researcher always find information on structural and job characteristics from those interviewed? Give reasons for your answer with examples.