BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

MID TERM HOMEWORK

1. Please propose an appropriate research design or a model. Model must be consisting of at least three variables. (30 points) a. Define the problem b. Evolve a theoretical framework, develop a diagram representing the conceptual model and explain the possible relations between the variables. c. Develop at least 3 hypotheses.

2. Think yourself as a basic researcher and answer the questions below based on your developed model in Question 1. (50 Points) a. What would be the nature of the study that would be designed - Exploratory, descriptive, or hypothesis-testing? b. Give reasons for your answer to (a) above. c. Would it be a Field study, Comparative study, Lab experiment or Field experiment? Why? d. Would it be a causal or correlational study? e. Justify the reasons for your answer to (d). f. Would it be a longitudinal or cross-sectional study? Why? h. What would be the unit of analysis? Why?

3. Why should a manager know about research when the job entails managing people, products, events, environments and the like? (20 Points)