Question 1

Which of Burrell and Morgan's (1979) four paradigms is concerned with providing practical solutions to practical problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalist 
B)  Interpretive 
C)  Radical humanist 
D)  Radical structuralist 
A)  Functionalist 
B)  Interpretive 
C)  Radical humanist 
D)  Radical structuralist

Question 2

Research philosophies are about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Development of knowledge 
B)  Nature of knowledge 
C)  Both 
D)  None 
A)  Development of knowledge 
B)  Nature of knowledge 
C)  Both 
D)  None

Question 3

Which of Burrell and Morgan's (1979) four research paradigms is defined as objectivist and focussing on radical change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalist 
B)  Interpretive 
C)  Radical humanist 
D)  Radical structuralist 
A)  Functionalist 
B)  Interpretive 
C)  Radical humanist 
D)  Radical structuralist

Question 4

In-depth qualitative interviewing based on small scale samples is a data collection strategy usually associated with interpretivism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Epistemology and ontology are linked because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  What you can know about something influences what you think its nature is 
B)  What you think something's nature is influences what you can know about it 
C)  Neither of these 
D)  Both of these 
A)  What you can know about something influences what you think its nature is 
B)  What you think something's nature is influences what you can know about it 
C)  Neither of these 
D)  Both of these

Question 6

Which of Burrell and Morgan's (1979) four paradigms assumes power to be a relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalist 
B)  Interpretive 
C)  Radical humanist 
D)  Radical structuralist 
A)  Functionalist 
B)  Interpretive 
C)  Radical humanist 
D)  Radical structuralist

Question 7

A research philosophy contains assumptions about ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Your methodology 
B)  Your view of the world 
C)  Your sampling size 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Your methodology 
B)  Your view of the world 
C)  Your sampling size 
D)  None of the above

Question 8

Writing a personal statement of values is useful to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase your awareness of your own opinions 
B)  Get your research proposal accepted 
C)  Demonstrate you are being objective 
D)  Guide your literature search 
A)  Increase your awareness of your own opinions 
B)  Get your research proposal accepted 
C)  Demonstrate you are being objective 
D)  Guide your literature search

Question 9

Which of these are depicted in the innermost section of the 'research onion' (Saunders et al 2008: 108)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research philosophy 
B)  Choice of methods 
C)  Research strategies 
D)  Techniques and procedures 
A)  Research philosophy 
B)  Choice of methods 
C)  Research strategies 
D)  Techniques and procedures

Question 10

A natural scientist's research philosophy is related to interpretivism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Why would followers of induction criticise the deductive approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is too complicated 
B)  It does not allow for alternative explanation 
C)  It relies on subjective data 
D)  None of these reasons 
A)  It is too complicated 
B)  It does not allow for alternative explanation 
C)  It relies on subjective data 
D)  None of these reasons

Question 12

Monica wants to find out whether members of a health club with higher incomes actually visit the facilities less. Which of these is an appropriate hypothesis for her to test?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a negative relationship between membership and visits 
B)  Income level affects gym membership 
C)  There is a negative relationship between visits and income levels 
D)  Visits are positively associated with membership 
A)  There is a negative relationship between membership and visits 
B)  Income level affects gym membership 
C)  There is a negative relationship between visits and income levels 
D)  Visits are positively associated with membership

Question 13

Which of Burrell and Morgan's (1979) four research paradigms is defined as subjectivist and focussing on radical change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalist 
B)  Interpretive 
C)  Radical humanist 
D)  Radical structuralist 
A)  Functionalist 
B)  Interpretive 
C)  Radical humanist 
D)  Radical structuralist

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a research paradigm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interviewing 
B)  Realism 
C)  Interpretivism 
D)  Positivism 
A)  Interviewing 
B)  Realism 
C)  Interpretivism 
D)  Positivism

Question 15

What is the difference between a research approach and a research paradigm

Accepted Answer

A)  Approach is broad, paradigm is narrow 
B)  Paradigm is objective, approach is subjective 
C)  Nothing, they are both sets of theoretical assumptions 
D)  A paradigm is a more rigorous type of research 
A)  Approach is broad, paradigm is narrow 
B)  Paradigm is objective, approach is subjective 
C)  Nothing, they are both sets of theoretical assumptions 
D)  A paradigm is a more rigorous type of research

Question 16

Induction is often seen as the alternative to deduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of these is NOT an ontological assumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Qualitative data must be used 
B)  Reality is socially constructed 
C)  An objective world exists beyond our senses 
D)  None of these 
A)  Qualitative data must be used 
B)  Reality is socially constructed 
C)  An objective world exists beyond our senses 
D)  None of these

Question 18

Defining 'customer loyalty' by the number of visits to a website per month from the same IP address is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Choosing your epistemology 
B)  A structured methodology 
C)  Operationalising your concepts 
D)  A flawed methodology 
A)  Choosing your epistemology 
B)  A structured methodology 
C)  Operationalising your concepts 
D)  A flawed methodology

Question 19

Which is most likely to be the odd one out?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subjectivism 
B)  Objectivism 
C)  Positivism 
D)  Natural science 
A)  Subjectivism 
B)  Objectivism 
C)  Positivism 
D)  Natural science

Question 20

Which research approach will suit the following research question best? "Does trade union presence have a significantly negative influence on the profits of medium-sized companies?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Induction 
B)  Deduction 
C)  Neither 
D)  Both 
A)  Induction 
B)  Deduction 
C)  Neither 
D)  Both

Which of Burrell and Morgan's (1979) four paradigms is concerned with providing practical solutions to practical problems?

Research philosophies are about ________.

Which of Burrell and Morgan's (1979) four research paradigms is defined as objectivist and focussing on radical change?

In-depth qualitative interviewing based on small scale samples is a data collection strategy usually associated with interpretivism.

Epistemology and ontology are linked because ________.

Which of Burrell and Morgan's (1979) four paradigms assumes power to be a relationship?

A research philosophy contains assumptions about ________.

Writing a personal statement of values is useful to ________.

Which of these are depicted in the innermost section of the 'research onion' (Saunders et al 2008: 108)?

A natural scientist's research philosophy is related to interpretivism.

Why would followers of induction criticise the deductive approach?

Monica wants to find out whether members of a health club with higher incomes actually visit the facilities less. Which of these is an appropriate hypothesis for her to test?

Which of Burrell and Morgan's (1979) four research paradigms is defined as subjectivist and focussing on radical change?

Which of the following is NOT a research paradigm?

What is the difference between a research approach and a research paradigm

Induction is often seen as the alternative to deduction.

Which of these is NOT an ontological assumption?

Defining 'customer loyalty' by the number of visits to a website per month from the same IP address is an example of ________.

Which is most likely to be the odd one out?

Which research approach will suit the following research question best? "Does trade union presence have a significantly negative influence on the profits of medium-sized companies?"

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

Formulating and Clarifying the Research Topic

Critically Reviewing the Literature

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 4: Understanding Research Philosophies and Approaches

Which of Burrell and Morgan's (1979) four paradigms is concerned with providing practical solutions to practical problems?

Research philosophies are about ________.

Which of Burrell and Morgan's (1979) four research paradigms is defined as objectivist and focussing on radical change?

In-depth qualitative interviewing based on small scale samples is a data collection strategy usually associated with interpretivism.

Epistemology and ontology are linked because ________.

Which of Burrell and Morgan's (1979) four paradigms assumes power to be a relationship?

A research philosophy contains assumptions about ________.

Writing a personal statement of values is useful to ________.

Which of these are depicted in the innermost section of the 'research onion' (Saunders et al 2008: 108)?

A natural scientist's research philosophy is related to interpretivism.

Why would followers of induction criticise the deductive approach?

Monica wants to find out whether members of a health club with higher incomes actually visit the facilities less. Which of these is an appropriate hypothesis for her to test?

Which of Burrell and Morgan's (1979) four research paradigms is defined as subjectivist and focussing on radical change?

Which of the following is NOT a research paradigm?

What is the difference between a research approach and a research paradigm

Induction is often seen as the alternative to deduction.

Which of these is NOT an ontological assumption?

Defining 'customer loyalty' by the number of visits to a website per month from the same IP address is an example of ________.

Which is most likely to be the odd one out?

Which research approach will suit the following research question best? "Does trade union presence have a significantly negative influence on the profits of medium-sized companies?"

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

Formulating and Clarifying the Research Topic

Critically Reviewing the Literature

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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