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GSB656 Methods in Organisational Research

Updated: 08 December 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in GradCertMgt or GradDipMgt or MBA or MBusRes or MBusResHons or MODSHRM or MAdminLead or MEdAdmin
Co-requisites None
Restrictions MBA656
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Kay Harman (kharman@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This introductory unit aims to develop a thorough understanding and appreciation of the nature and processes of research, especially in the field of management. It is specifically designed to help those engaging in research for the first time. It has both theoretical and practical dimensions, showing the wide variety of ways any given problem or phenomenon might be studied and the consequences of the approach adopted; the tools of social research; the major issues of design and conduct of research; preparing proposals for research projects; and evaluating quality of others' research by conventional criteria.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Management Research
ISBN: 9781847871770
Easterby-Smith, M., Thorpe, R., and Jackson, P., Sage Publications 3rd ed. 2008
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
Illustrating Statistical Procedures: For Business, Behavioural and Social Research
ISBN: 9780734610454
Cooksey, R.W., Tilde University Press 2007
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
Practical Research, Planning and Design
ISBN: 9780136116554
Leedy, P.D. and Ormrod, J.E., Pearson Education 9th ed. 2009
Note: Includes MyEducationLab Student Access Card
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 20% 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Assignment 2 30% 2500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Assignment 3 50% 3500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. identify and practice the conventions of good research;
  2. apply a range of approaches to research problems;
  3. design a good research project.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
A command of business research methodology will be achieved through knowledge presented in the teaching and learning activities associated with the unit. 		False True False
2 Communication Skills
Written communication skills are assessed in the assignment work and online communications. 		False True False
4 Information Literacy
Assessed and practiced through assignment preparation, use of internet, Blackboard, etc. 		False True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Academic skills required for life-long learning are assessed and practised within the unit. 		False True True
6 Problem Solving
Assessments are focussed on problem-solving skills in research methodology. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Increased awareness of socially responsible practises is emphasised in the unit. 		False False True
   

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