Question 1

It is unacceptable to take a previous study and repeat some aspects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All of these may appear in a research proposal, but which one will ALWAYS appear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marketing Objective 
B)  Business Objective 
C)  Research Objective 
D)  Creative Objective 
A)  Marketing Objective 
B)  Business Objective 
C)  Research Objective 
D)  Creative Objective

Question 3

"To understand the relationship between followers and leaders". What does this statement resemble?

Accepted Answer

A)  A research question 
B)  A research objective 
C)  Both 
D)  None 
A)  A research question 
B)  A research objective 
C)  Both 
D)  None

Question 4

What is the 'Goldilocks' test used for according to Clough and Nutbrown (2002)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The extent to which the research questions 'fit' your project and resources 
B)  A way to determine the 'right' number of research questions 
C)  The difference between research questions and objectives 
D)  The refining of a research 'idea' 
A)  The extent to which the research questions 'fit' your project and resources 
B)  A way to determine the 'right' number of research questions 
C)  The difference between research questions and objectives 
D)  The refining of a research 'idea'

Question 5

"What are the causes of workplace motivation?" This research question is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Too sensitive 
B)  Unlikely to give new insights 
C)  Just right 
D)  Too difficult for a student project 
A)  Too sensitive 
B)  Unlikely to give new insights 
C)  Just right 
D)  Too difficult for a student project

Question 6

Which of these is most likely to be a problem if your employer asks you to research an organisational problem for your project?

Accepted Answer

A)  You may not have time 
B)  You will have too much information 
C)  You may not be interested in the problem 
D)  You will not pass your course 
A)  You may not have time 
B)  You will have too much information 
C)  You may not be interested in the problem 
D)  You will not pass your course

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a type of theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grand theory 
B)  Middle-range theory 
C)  Small-range theory 
D)  Substantive theory 
A)  Grand theory 
B)  Middle-range theory 
C)  Small-range theory 
D)  Substantive theory

Question 8

Which of these is NOT an element of your capability to undertake a research project.

Accepted Answer

A)  Your tutor's time 
B)  Your skills 
C)  Access to an organisation 
D)  Interest in the topic 
A)  Your tutor's time 
B)  Your skills 
C)  Access to an organisation 
D)  Interest in the topic

Question 9

It is a good idea to generate a range of ideas and develop them before choosing one in particular.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

It is unacceptable to take a previous study and repeat some aspects.

All of these may appear in a research proposal, but which one will ALWAYS appear?

"To understand the relationship between followers and leaders". What does this statement resemble?

What is the 'Goldilocks' test used for according to Clough and Nutbrown (2002)?

"What are the causes of workplace motivation?" This research question is ________.

Which of these is most likely to be a problem if your employer asks you to research an organisational problem for your project?

Which of the following is NOT a type of theory?

Which of these is NOT an element of your capability to undertake a research project.

It is a good idea to generate a range of ideas and develop them before choosing one in particular.

The Nature of Business and Management Research and Structure of This Book

Critically Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Philosophies and Approaches

Formulating the Research Design

Negotiating Access and Research Ethics

Selecting Samples

Using Secondary Data

Collecting Primary Data Through Observation

Collecting Primary Data Using Semi-Structured, In-Depth and Group Interviews

Collecting Primary Data Using Questionnaires

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Writing and Presenting Your Project Report

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Exam 2: Formulating and Clarifying the Research Topic

It is unacceptable to take a previous study and repeat some aspects.

All of these may appear in a research proposal, but which one will ALWAYS appear?

"To understand the relationship between followers and leaders". What does this statement resemble?

What is the 'Goldilocks' test used for according to Clough and Nutbrown (2002)?

"What are the causes of workplace motivation?" This research question is ________.

Which of these is most likely to be a problem if your employer asks you to research an organisational problem for your project?

Which of the following is NOT a type of theory?

Which of these is NOT an element of your capability to undertake a research project.

It is a good idea to generate a range of ideas and develop them before choosing one in particular.

The Nature of Business and Management Research and Structure of This Book

Critically Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Philosophies and Approaches

Formulating the Research Design

Negotiating Access and Research Ethics

Selecting Samples

Using Secondary Data

Collecting Primary Data Through Observation

Collecting Primary Data Using Semi-Structured, In-Depth and Group Interviews

Collecting Primary Data Using Questionnaires

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Writing and Presenting Your Project Report

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