BUSM4448 Business Research Design
\nGraduate School of Business and Law<\/p>\n
Assessment 3: Business Research Plan (Individual)
\nAssessment type\tBusiness Report (Individual)
\nWord limit\t3500 words (+\/- 10%); excluding the Cover Page, Table of Contents (if applicable), Reference List; The word count includes everything in the main body of the text (headings, tables, citations, quotes, lists, etc)
\nDue Date\tSunday, end of Week 13, 23:59 (Melbourne time)
\nWeighting\t40%<\/p>\n
Purpose: The purpose of this assessment is for you to submit a research plan that is clear, concise, consistent, and convincing. By doing this assessment, you will be able to not only apply what you have learnt in the BRD course but also develop the necessary written communication skills to communicate your plan.
\nDescription: your research plan should be clear, concise, consistent and convincing. This would demonstrate your level of skills relevant to gaining agreement from others, by convincing an organisation\u2019s Board (or other industry-relevant decision-makers such as a funding body) to approve the cost of employees being given time away from their normal duties to conduct the research that you are proposing.
\nAssessment criteria
\nThis assessment will measure your ability to:
\n\u2022\tOverall content and structure of the research plan (17.5%)
\n\u2022\tDemonstrate critical analysis of literature, contrasting numerous sources that reflect the appropriate range of literature on the topic (20%)
\n\u2022\tClearly explain research methodology and research design in the report (30%)
\n\u2022\tDeliberate discussion on the estimated costs (10%)
\n\u2022\tPresent high-quality and insightful short reflection (12.5%)
\n\u2022\tModelled clear, logical academic writing and referencing skills (10%)<\/p>\n
Course learning outcomes<\/p>\n
This assessment is relevant to the following course learning outcomes:<\/p>\n
CLO 1 Critically evaluate the broad range of research designs applicable to the exploration of complex and ambiguous business problems
\nCLO 3 Critically evaluate and synthesise options for innovative business research design.
\nCLO 4 Effectively communicate advanced and integrated research designs to professional target audiences.<\/p>\n
Assessment Details
\nAs a simulated Work Integrated Learning experience, we have deliberately used the term \u2018research plan\u2019 rather than \u2018research proposal\u2019 to emphasize that we are looking for content and structure suitable for presenting to a team of business executives or members of a company\u2019s Board rather than the type of content and structure suitable for presenting to academic supervisors if you were preparing to enrol in a PhD Program.
\nThere are two main tasks for this assessment:
\n1.\tReferring to the second assessment task, choose a different question other than what your group has chosen and write a research plan. You are required to provide critical review of the relevant literature concerning the key components of the question and you are expected to articulate a suitable research methodology to address the research problem.<\/p>\n
2.\tAdditionally, you will need to write a small\/short reflection (to be included as an Appendix) showing your reflection of Assessment Task 2.
\nA report writing style is to be used to complete the assignment.<\/p>\n
Suggested Format
\nYour report will consist of:
\nStructure\/Headings\tDetails\/checklist
\nCover page
\n(not part of the Word count) \tc\tInclude your classroom tutor and class-room number in the cover page
\nTable of Contents
\n(not part of the Word count)
\n1.\tIntroduction
\n(part of the Word count)
\n!!! This is an intro to the report, not the company. Provide:
\nc\tBrief introduction of the report
\nc\tAim of the report
\nc\tThe overview of the structure of this report
\n2.\tResearch Objective
\n(part of the Word count)<\/p>\n
c\tInclude brief details of the company (do not use the same company that you discussed in the Assessment 2)
\nc\tState the Research Questions and provide clear research objectives
\nc\tJustify why you have chosen the research question by briefly identifying the problem and highlighting the importance of researching the problem
\n3.\tLiterature Review
\n(part of the Word count)
\nc\tCritically review and benchmark literature and
\nc\tVisual model (summary of key insights and their relationship from the literature)<\/p>\n
4.\tResearch Methodology
\n(part of the Word count)
\nc\tProvide brief discussion of the research design
\no\tExplain and justify your choice
\nc\tProposed data collection methods
\no\tExplain and justify your choice
\nc\tProposed sampling strategy
\no\tExplain and justify your choice
\nc\tProposed data analysis methods
\no\tExplain and justify your choice
\n5.\tEstimated Cost and timeline
\n(part of the Word count)
\nc\tProvide a brief research implementation timeline
\nc\tIdentify research costs
\n6.\tConclusion
\n(part of the Word count)
\nc\tEmphasise the business significance of this research plan and its likely implications for the organisation and the industry<\/p>\n
References
\n(not part of the Word count) \tc\tFollowing RMIT Harvard referencing style
\nAppendix 1
\nShort Reflection
\n(part of the Word count)
\nc\tProvide a short reflection on the below statement:
\n\u201cBased on your assessment 2 project, reflect on the question you have chosen and briefly explain what you have learnt, if any, and reflect on your learning journey based on the ESG issues identified?\u201d<\/p>\n
Appendix 2
\n(not part of the Word count)\tc\tInterview questions or survey questions or observation protocols<\/p>\n
References
\n!!! A minimum of ten (10) references is required in this assessment, consisting of:
\no\t5 peer-reviewed articles
\no\t5 Articles from other reliable sources (newspaper articles, magazine articles, professional development videos, corporate documents etc.).
\nPlease check out below some resources to help you to navigate the RMIT library database:
\n\u2022\tVideos
\no\tAcademic\/Peer-reviewed articles
\n\u2022\tLinks
\no\tBusiness College Liaison Librarians: If you\u2019re having trouble acquiring an article\/paper, please seek the assistance of one of the Business Liaison Librarians.<\/p>\n
Referencing guidelines<\/p>\n
Use RMIT Harvard referencing style for this assessment.<\/p>\n
You must acknowledge all the courses of information you have used in your assessments.<\/p>\n
Refer to the RMIT Easy Cite referencing tool to see examples and tips on how to reference in the appropriated style. You can also refer to the library referencing page for more tools such as EndNote, referencing tutorials and referencing guides for printing.<\/p>\n
Submission format<\/p>\n
The assessment will be submitted in Canvas as a file upload.<\/p>\n
Academic integrity and plagiarism<\/p>\n
Academic integrity is about honest presentation of your academic work. It means acknowledging the work of others while developing your own insights, knowledge and ideas.
\nYou should take extreme care that you have:
\n\u2022\tAcknowledged words, data, diagrams, models, frameworks and\/or ideas of others you have quoted (i.e. directly copied), summarised, paraphrased, discussed or mentioned in your assessment through the appropriate referencing methods
\n\u2022\tProvided a reference list of the publication details so your reader can locate the source if necessary. This includes material taken from Internet sites<\/p>\n
If you do not acknowledge the sources of your material, you may be accused of plagiarism because you have passed off the work and ideas of another person without appropriate referencing, as if they were your own.
\nRMIT University treats plagiarism as a very serious offence constituting misconduct.
\nPlagiarism covers a variety of inappropriate behaviours, including:<\/p>\n
\u2022\tFailure to properly document a source
\n\u2022\tCopyright material from the internet or databases
\n\u2022\tCollusion between students<\/p>\n
For further information on our policies and procedures, please refer to the University website.<\/p>\n
Assessment declaration<\/p>\n
When you submit work electronically, you agree to the assessment declaration<\/p>\n
APPENDIX (Samples and Template)<\/p>\n
!!! Please note that the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is ONLY used as an example in this sample. You are not to choose MOHG for your Assessment 2 and 3.<\/p>\n
***Cover Page<\/p>\n
***Table of Contents<\/p>\n
***Introduction
\nThis document presents to Board members of the MOHG a fully detailed plan for conducting research that has been designed to improve leadership within the company in ways that will not only lift employee performance and morale but will also contribute to our capacity to expand our market share and increase our profitability.<\/p>\n
***Research Objective<\/p>\n
***Literature Review
\n!!! (The below is ONLY an example \u2013 you are to use relevant literature that will help you in your research. The references used below are NOT compulsory\/mandatory to be used in your literature review)<\/p>\n
Nohria, Joyce and Roberson (2003) argue that high performing organisations do a better job than their competitors with regard to four primary and four secondary practices. The four primary factors are \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. Effective leadership has a positive impact on the strategy and the culture of a business organisation, and in particular a luxury hotel chain such as ours, because \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<\/p>\n
This literature review presents a concise summary of what best leadership practice involves because having that summary will provide MOHG with a \u2018best practice baseline\u2019. Once we have clearly identified best leadership practice, we can then conduct targeted research into ways in which the reality of current leadership practices within MOHG are similar to – or different from – the baseline ideal; and if there are major differences, we can also conduct research into why those differences exist. The literature on best practice leadership can be sorted into three types:
\n1.\tLeadership styles which get the best from others
\n2.\tThe most important leadership understandings of organisational functioning
\n3.\tHow the best leaders use their time to achieve extraordinary results
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Sure, I can help you with your BUSM4448 Business Research Design Assessment 3. Here is a sample research plan that you can use as a starting point:<\/p>\n
Introduction<\/p>\n
This research plan outlines the proposed research project for the BUSM4448 Business Research Design course. The project will investigate the impact of leadership style on employee engagement and performance. The research will be conducted using a mixed-methods approach, involving a survey of employees and interviews with managers.<\/p>\n
Research Questions<\/p>\n
The research will address the following questions:<\/p>\n
What is the relationship between leadership style and employee engagement?
\nWhat is the relationship between leadership style and employee performance?
\nHow do managers perceive the impact of their leadership style on employee engagement and performance?<\/p>\n
Literature Review<\/p>\n
The literature review will provide an overview of the research on leadership style, employee engagement, and employee performance. The review will focus on the following areas:<\/p>\n
The definition of leadership style
\nThe different types of leadership style
\nThe impact of leadership style on employee engagement
\nThe impact of leadership style on employee performance<\/p>\n
Research Methodology<\/p>\n
The research will be conducted using a mixed-methods approach, involving a survey of employees and interviews with managers. The survey will be used to collect quantitative data on employee engagement and performance. The interviews will be used to collect qualitative data on the managers’ perceptions of the impact of their leadership style on employee engagement and performance.<\/p>\n
Data Analysis<\/p>\n
The quantitative data from the survey will be analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The qualitative data from the interviews will be analyzed using thematic analysis.<\/p>\n
Expected Results<\/p>\n
The expected results of the research are that:<\/p>\n
There will be a positive relationship between leadership style and employee engagement.
\nThere will be a positive relationship between leadership style and employee performance.
\nManagers will perceive that their leadership style has a positive impact on employee engagement and performance.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/p>\n
The findings of this research will provide valuable insights into the impact of leadership style on employee engagement and performance. The findings will be of interest to managers, researchers, and policymakers.<\/p>\n
This is just a sample research plan, and you will need to tailor it to your specific research project. However, it should provide you with a good starting point.<\/p>\n
Here are some additional tips for writing your research plan:<\/p>\n
Be clear and concise.
\nUse evidence from the literature to support your claims.
\nBe realistic about your expectations.
\nBe prepared to revise your plan as you learn more about your topic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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