understanding business and management research method

This Assignment is in two parts (1 and 2). The word limit for both parts is 2,500 words (excluding references and appendices).

Part 1: Evaluating Published Research (40% of Marks)

Choose an academic article and produce an academic review in which you analyse, criticise, and reflect on the paper, of no more than 1,000 words. The summary should include some definitions and preferably challenging research questions in the field. This task is of a secondary research nature.

It is your responsibility to choose an article from the following two high quality academic journals (not a professional journal, e.g. Management Today, The Economist?etc.). An important objective of the course is to sharpen your skills in evaluating other scholars’ research.

? Supply Chain Management: An International Journal
? Journal of Business Ethics

The article should be recent (published after January 1st, 2008) and preferably empirical in nature (that is having a section with data).

It will be worthwhile considering the following two points:

1- Review and summarise the paper. This should include some definitions and preferably challenging research questions in the field. It might be useful to choose a paper in a thematic area that you are familiar with or have a strong preference and interest in the academic work of other authors. Also, it will assist you in being critical (based on the additional reading) in analysing the paper. You are advised to use the references of the paper as a guide to do further reading which will develop your thinking on the main concepts discussed in the paper. As a result your analysis will be informed by the literature.

2- Critically review the paper evaluating its weaknesses and strengths. Also, you should analyse the paper and must suggest ways and opportunities of improving the paper, i.e. you should analyse, criticise, and reflect on the paper. Additional references might be included.

Part 2: Mini Report (60% of Marks)

Write a mini academic report in which you ?Critically Describe, Analyse and Reflect on the topic/subject of your chosen article (and NOT the article?.

This task must include evidence of collecting primary data on the same topic. Your task is to produce an academic report of 1,500 words (excluding references and appendices). You should analyse, criticise, and reflect on the topic.

In your report, you should discuss and explore the topic that the article addresses. In-depth investigation and analysis are required.

Emphasis should be given to the following issues:
? Ability to identify a diverse and high quality sources of information (a minimum of 50 references are required from different sources). These should include: academic journals/ books/ trade publications, government and industry data, websites, professional newspapers etc.
? Demonstrate clear understanding and synthesise the available information in order to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the industry
? Ability to discuss complex information clearly and concisely, and to construct coherent and logical arguments
? Ability to present your findings in a professional and well structured report format, including effective use of figures, tables, appendices and referencing (Harvard Style is required).

You are expected to include definitions, major research questions that challenge the researched field and identify possible gaps that need to be addressed in the future.

Mini Report

You are required to write an academic report based on primary research data that you have collected and analysed on the topic the article addresses (i.e. the topic you are investigating). You should use the following structure:

Report Structure
? Title page, which should show the title of your report, student number, course, school, submission date and word count
? Table of Contents
? Executive Summary
? Introduction
? Literature Review
? Methodology
? Findings/Results, which should include, critique of the industry (e.g. knowledge, technology, and service) and business applications
? Conclusions, which should include limitations and recommendations
? References
? Appendices (if appropriate)

Report Structure/Layout: Refer to Postgraduate Office leaflets on Report Writing, adapted to take in consideration the requirements outlined above.

Use at least 1.5 line spacing throughout the text. Tables, figures and the references should be single spaced. Use 12 pt Arial or Times Roman fonts.

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