two reports required, First report need 1500 words proposal to mention the topic and way of doing research. Than from 1st report 3000 words report need `to prepare . means there will be two reports need to prepare.
Applied Project/week 1/How to find scholarly journal articles.pdf Applied Project (HR & Management) 200954 ✓Search box ✓Subject guides ✓Databases ✓Google Scholar PAGE 3R PAGE 4R PAGE 6R -Study Smart Librarian Available at all campuses -Online Librarian Chat Extended library hours -Information Central Phone – 02 9852 5353 Email – http://library.westernsydney.edu.au/main/email-us -iCite – Quick access to referencing examples http://library.westernsydney.edu.au/main/email-us Applied Project/week 1/Week 1- Introduction to Applied Project.pdf Applied Project ( Human Resources and Management) Week 1 Welcome and introduction. Learning schedule. Introduction to Applied Project. Consultation time: To be scheduled in advance via email. I am lost I don’t have any industry experience Where would I get data I have never written applied project report Your name. Brief background. Your passions. What do you want to gain from this learning? Any experience in conducting research? Weeks Activities Assessment Due Week 1* Introduction to Applied Project Week 2* In class project planning discussion Have alternative topics Research topic to be finalised Week 3* Topic negotiation & discussion on presentation skills Week 4* In class presentation of proposal and peer review Submission of project proposal Saturday, 24 July 2021, 11.00 PM Week 5 Individual work and consultation Week 6* In class project review and discussion Week 7 Individual work and consultation Week 8 Individual work and consultation Week 9* Project progress review and peer feedback Week 10 Submission of project report Saturday, 4 September 2021, 11.00 PM Note: * Marked days are for mandatory attendance. Project Proposal -30% ( Written 20%+ Oral 10%) Due: Week 4 (Saturday, 24 July 2021, 11.00 PM). Length: 1500 Words. Submission of written part: Via Turnitin. Power Point Presentation slides for oral presentation to be submitted by 9.00 AM, on the day of presentation. Oral presentation: 5 minutes. To be presented at week 4 class. Project proposal should contain the following: Project topic. Background information. research question and hypothesis. Justification/rationale and goal of the applied project. Proposed resources to be used. Timeline for completion. Project presentation. Note: Please pay attention to the marking criteria Project Report (70%) Due Week 10, (Saturday, 4 September 2021, 11.00 PM). Length: 3000 Words (Including the 500 words reflection). Submission: Via Turnitin. Note: Please pay attention to the marking criteria Project report should contain the following: Overview of the topic including a review of the literature, research question and hypotheses. Methods. Findings, discussion and analysis. Limitations and recommendations. Conclusion. Reflection (500 words as appendix). Note: Please pay attention to the marking criteria Reflection (500 words as appendix) Your past knowledge of the chosen topic. Your learning journey: - What have you learned. - Your response to working independently and outside the usual class schedule. - The process of choosing your own applied project topic. - Its impact on your feelings about completing the assessment. Professional learning and development arising from the project and skills gained which may be carried into professional life. No prescribed Textbook Suggested books > Bryman, A. and Bell, E.(2nd ed.), 2007, Business Research Methods, Oxford University Press, New York. Creswell, J. W., Plano Clark, V.L., Gutmann, M. L., & Hanson, W. E. 2003, Advanced mixed methods research designs, in A. Tashakkori & C. Teddlie (eds.), Handbook of mixed methods in social and behavioral research, (pp. 209–240), Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA. Creswell, J.W., & Plano Clark, V.L. (2nd ed.), 2011, Designing and conducting mixed methods research , Sage,Thousand Oaks, CA. Eunsen, B. (3rd ed.), 2012, Communicating in the 21st Century, Wiley, UK. Veal, A.J. (2nd ed.) 2005, Business Research Methods-A Managerial Approach, Pearson Australia, Sydney. Zikmund, W.D. (9th ed.), 2011, Business Research Methods, Thomson South-Western, Ohio. 12 An organized, systematic, critical, scientific inquiry or investigation into a specific problem, undertaken with the objective of finding answers or solutions thereto (Sekaran & Bougie 2013). The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions (Oxford Dictionary). Research is a systematic inquiry to describe, explain, predict and control the observed phenomenon (Babbie 1998). To understand the problem/issue. To predict the gravity of the problem. To control (minimise or solve) the problem. To avoid personal bias or internal influence to identify the problem. To calculate risk in decision making. To hire external consultants effectively. To combine scientific knowledge and experiences together to make the best decision. An organized, systematic, data-based, critical, objective, inquiry or investigation into a specific problem, undertaken with the purpose of finding answers or solutions to it. It provides the necessary information that guides managers to make informed decisions to successfully deal with problems. Key steps involve with business research: ◦ Where is the problem area exist. ◦ Determine the factors that are associated with the problem. ◦ What should be the corrective measures. Applied research ◦ Solving current or a sudden problems in a work setting e.g., why sales decline of a certain product of any company. Basic or fundamental research ◦ To generate a body of knowledge by trying to comprehend how certain problems that occur in organizations can be solved (Sekaran & Bougie 2013) e.g., how to improve employees efficiency and effectiveness (i.e., solve problem of motivation and job satisfaction). 16 Source: Sekaran & Bougie 2016 Exploratory: Exploring or examining fundamental ideas and insights. Descriptive: Analysing characteristics and functions of market or organisation. It does not answer why, how and when questions. Causal/Explanatory: Determine cause and effect relationship. Source: Sekaran & Bougie 2016 Steps involved in exploratory research: ◦ Problem statement. ◦ Exploring the depth and dimensions of the problems through literature review. ◦ Develop research question and hypotheses. ◦ Identify key variables and relationships for further examination. ◦ Analyze the problem and finding solution(s). ◦ Set the issues for further research. Source: Sekaran & Bougie 2016 Descriptive studies are often designed to collect data that describe the characteristics of persons, events, or situations. It helps researchers and the managers: ◦ to understand the characteristics of a group ◦ to think systematically about aspects in a given situation ◦ to offer ideas for further probe research, and ◦ to help make some day-to-day decision. Source: Sekaran & Bougie 2016 Causal studies test whether or not one variable causes another to change . To establish a casual relationship, the following conditions should be met: ◦ the independent and the dependent variable should co-vary, ◦ the independent variable (the presumed causal factor) should precede the dependent variable, ◦ no other factor should be a possible cause of the change in the dependent variable, and ◦ a logical explanation (a theory) is needed and it must why the independent variable affects the dependent variable. Source: Sekaran & Bougie 2016 Applied Project draws upon your: ◦ Prior knowledge of: Human Resource and Management subjects studied during your entire Masters course. Research methods. ◦ Skills: Independent study, self-directed learning. Time management. Literature review, research and academic writing and presentation skills. You will carry out an actual research project of your choice You need to identify Secondary data and choose a topic with a researchable question that can be answered within this Quarter’s timeframe. Primary data is not encouraged due to time constraint and procedural reason such as ethics clearance formalities. Your researchable question must be relevant to the profession, towards which you are studying i.e., Human Resource Management and Management. Your researchable question should also be supported by relevant theories. Step 1. Define your purpose. Step 2: Explore potential topics. Step 3: Evaluate each potential topic. Step 4: Finalize your topic. Step 5: Begin your research. Source: Michael & Waller 2015 Limit your project according to: Geographic area Professional body requirements in the HR profession in Australia and the UK Culture How do Australian HR professional ethics compare to the values of the Japanese culture? Time frame The relationship between brand value and Facebook videos in the luxury car industry – a comparison of 2010 and 2020. Population group The difficulty of joining the accounting profession for recent university graduates Industry Relationship between accident rate and employee age in the mining industry Availability of secondary data Rule of thumb: If there is no secondary data about it, you will find it difficult to complete your research! Please contact Western Sydney University library staff. The funnel approach or the pizza approach SPECIFIC aim and RQ(s) Pizza = BROAD area of research Salami slice = SPECIFIC aim and RQ(s) Your Topic Broad area of research (i.e., Leadership) Your Topic “A literature review is a critical summary and analysis of current scholarship on a topic”. Western library: https://library.westernsydney.edu.au/main/researchers/literature-searching ◦ Summarises the current state of knowledge in the author’s field of research. ◦ Provides an overview of: ‘What did other researchers find about the topic of study?’ ◦ Identifies ‘gaps’ in the knowledge. ◦ Justifies your own aim and objectives/RQs. ◦ Provides a context/background for your project. For your project time may not permit a new research, rather replication of earlier research is permissible. https://library.westernsydney.edu.au/main/researchers/literature-searching Generally, a theory may be defined as a set of analytical principles or statements designed to structure our observation, understanding and explanation of the world. A theory is made up of definitions of variables, a domain where the theory applies, a set of relationships between the variables and specific pre- diction. A “good theory” provides a clear explanation of how and why specific relationships lead to specific events. Sources: Bunge 1867; Carpiano and Daley 2006; Dubin 1978; Frankfort-Nachmies and Nachmies 1996; Hunt 1991; Nilsen 2015; Raynolds