Business and Research in Practice

Module code: OIM7033-B

Module Aims        

The aim of this module is for you to develop business and research skills and develop competence in leading the investigation of problems and issues faced by business. It is concerned with the development of a range of skills needed for successful management practice and for effective leadership. These include investigative thinking,negogiation, brainstorming, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Also opportunities to develop a wider range of team working, interpersonal and associated skills connected with developing personal effectiveness will be provided. The module hence seeks to develop strategic management and research skills and provides opportunities for applied learning and continuous professional development through:

(i)         applying techniques, tools and approaches in order to analyse and evaluate business issues at operational and strategic levels;

(ii)        a conceptual understanding of appropriate research designs needed in business and management;

(iii)       a systematic understanding of data collection and analysis methods to enable you to begin to apply research methods concepts and skills to your own research projects.

Outline Syllabus   

The module will broadly cover: understanding business and management strategically and the role of business research; understanding effective working, interpersonal skills, leadership skills,negotiation, decision making and planning; understanding research design and methodologies; research skills for secondary literature and using data from databases; conducting a literature review; Questionnaire design; Quantitative research I (theoretical aspects); Quantitative research II (practical aspects); Qualitative research I (theoretical aspects); Qualitative research II (practical aspects); preparing a research proposal; and, course review.

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