...Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 2 Sexual harassment is a serious issue in society as a whole. Harassment can cause the victim to suffer a world wind of emotions and can also effect those close to the victim such as family members and friends. This paper will review the importance of research pertaining to sexual harassment, and also identify some of the variables that may be considered within the research. Key Objectives? Although sexual harassment is a very emotional ordeal it is important to remember that in doing your research you must keep the business stance first. Key objectives must be in place when completing the research, and when implementing any plans. A few things to conceder as you collect data are what some researchers label as SMART Objectives. SMART Objectives is a way to help you clearly define the objective in a way that allows you to determine at a specific later date whether you have met that objective. This is especially important for a topic that can be so emotional. As the research is being conducted certain questions must be addressed. While this topic can make some uncomfortable it is detrimental to the study that very specific thing are addressed. The first fact to conceder is the location of the harassment, and who was present at the time. Effective research also requires knowing the position or title that the aggressor holds, and is this a position of authority. The date, and time are important to conceder as well. Last but certainly...
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...Preparing to Conduct Business Research Michael Pedragosa, Roshelle Santiago, Darin Capps, Jimmie Rogers, Marlon Ector RES 351 June 1st, 2015 Debra Bacon Preparing to Conduct Business Research This paper will address the problem facing Exxon, an oil company, as the world’s supply of oil becomes more exhausted. We will describe the significance of this as it pertains to Exxon, and the importance of performing business research in order for Exxon to figure out how to adapt to the coming change. Questions like “should they continue in the energy business but switch over to renewable energy sources, like the sun and wind, or abandon the energy business altogether” will also be explored. Description of the issue; is oil is running out? Since oil was discovered, it has been used for several things to improve our quality of life. These improvements such as petroleum, tires, perfume, shoes and few others items that we use in our every day life. After decades of oil consumption, companies like Exxon, have to have the idea of innovation in order to keep its business on the top and provide the same services as always. Why is a company like Exxon running out of oil? As we know the oil is a non-renewable resource made by the nature, thus that means that once it is spent it cannot be generated again. As the matter of fact, Exxon company, as many others, have been facing some struggles to find enough oil to cover consumer demand. Basically the bottom line is that it is replacing...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |School of Business | | |RES/351 Version 1 | | |Business Research | Copyright © 2011 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course evaluates the process of conducting business research for improving decision making within an organization. Students will learn to apply an understanding of commonly employed business research techniques to improve a situation, solve a problem, or change a process. Other topics include problem framing, data collection, data analysis, and data presentation. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning...
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...Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 3 RES/351 Abstract Building on Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 1, completed in Week Three, and Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 2, completed in Week Four, Learning Team B selected an issue, opportunity, or problem facing an organization. Our team chose to conduct business research in the food service industry at which a high rate of employee turnover occurs. Using the methods learned throughout this course our team has selected the instruments we found to be the most useful in collecting data to develop appropriate research questions, hypothesis, research design, and result reporting. This paper will discuss and describe the following elements: 0. Research problem and purpose 0. Significance, scope, magnitude, and feasibility of finding a solution to the issue, opportunity, or problem 0. Research question, hypothesis, and variables 0. Research design 0. Instrument you developed or selected 0. Sampling method 0. Overall data analysis approach 0. Result reporting 0. Ethical considerations Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 3 Employees enter and leave companies all the time. For some industries, the rate at which this occurs is higher. One particular industry is the food service industry. Within the food service industry, the employee turnover rate is considerately higher when compared to the arts and entertainment...
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...Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 1 Team A RES/351 December 16, 2013 Dr. Michael Gemignani Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 1 CSR stands for corporate social responsibility. This is refers to the business efforts to work with stakeholders in achieving improved economic, environmental and social performance. CSR is sometimes known as the triple bottom line. It is also identified as corporate citizenship or sustainability. This is the standards of how a business is supposed to be run in order to be successful. Large companies such as AT&T, Cisco, etc. depend on their corporate social responsibilities in order to stay on top of the businesses in their industry. An example of corporate responsibility would be Chevron’s dedication to local communities and the environment, or Bank of America fueling the economic progress through corporate social responsibility. It takes the company as a whole to make sure that their corporate social responsibility is followed. To develop these corporate social responsibilities a company needs to do their research on what they want to accomplish long term and short term, how they want to affect others and who they want to affect. Purpose of study Kevin: The intention of this study is to Research objectives Kevin: This should summarize the research objectives Research questions All topics of research have the purpose of answering, at least to some degree, a well-crafted question (Changing Minds,...
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...Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 2 Learning Team A: RES/351- Business Research 11/03/2014 Kim Gravelle Introduction When it comes to running an organization the biggest issue or objective to financially be operational. As in this team project we decided to continue part 2 of business research on technology providing new opportunities. In this part of the research project, the team will discuss various questions to help develop the initial reasoning to conduct research on technology. This topic will continue to provide answers to why the research is important and how to solve various issues in research that much needs to be answered to conduct proper research. What are the key business objectives? The key business objectives that are needed for technology to be successful in a business would be to know what technology is available for the business, the cost to business for the technology, how the technology will be used to help the business reach its goals and how best to train the employees on using the technology to complete their job duties. Using key objectives allow us to measure the success of how the technology is improving the business and ensuring the success of the company. What are the questions that must be researched? The questions related to technology that must be researched at those surrounding the use and cost of the technology. A question that should be researched in regards to using technology is how does technology boost a business...
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...Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part Two The following will discuss the appropriate research design for determining our hypothesis, research question, why we are taking these research approaches, what data collection approach is to be used, and why we are taking this data collection approach. Determining the proper techniques, data collection measurements, questioning, and mining tools are critical for the success of determining the high turnover within Medical Surpluses Sales Department. Proper preparation in determining your business research will have a large impact on the overall success of the research itself. We chose to use the exploratory research approach because we needed to answer just exactly what was causing a large increase in turnover for Medical Surplus sales. In order to do so, an investigation needed to be done to help us identify the problem and figure out what caused this particular problem. The investigation would help by giving us the researchers, an insight to the whole situation. Exploratory research may include trial studies, interviews, group discussions, experiments, or other tactics for the purpose of gaining information (Richard, 2010). This method of research also helps to generate a hypothesis (Bindzer, 2009). We believe the other approaches of research, both casual and descriptive, were not suitable for what we were trying to accomplish. Casual research techniques would not be a good form of research because they are used to help figure...
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...|[pic] | | | |HO CHI MINH CITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | | |SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING BA003IU 1. COURSE STAFF Lecturer: Nguyen Thi Huong Giang Room: A207 E-mail: giangnth@hcmiu.edu.vn (preferred contact method) Consultation Hours: Anytime with appointment, from Monday to Thursday All students are advised to make appointment in advance. 2. COURSE INFORMATION 2.1 Teaching times and Locations Lecture: 8am-11am Monday Venue: L102 2.2 Units of Credit This course is worth 3 credits. 3. COURSE DESCRIPTION: National markets are now in a period characterised by ‘exchange relationships’ where the principal focus is on sets of integrated activities geared to serve the interests of the customer first. The role of the marketer, therefore, is to facilitate exchange transactions in an increasingly challenging environment. This justifies the development of an understanding of the micro and macro dimensions of the wider environment as the participant works through the learning activities of this course. Marketers are expected to be receptive to shifts in customer...
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...INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING BA003IU 1. COURSE STAFF Lecturer: Nguyen Thi Hong An, MBA Room: A205 E-mail: nthan@hcmiu.edu.vn Consultation Hours: Anytime with an appointment All students are advised to make appointment in advance. 2. COURSE INFORMATION 2.1 Teaching times and Locations Lecture: Venue: 2.2 Units of Credit This course is worth 3 credits. 8am-11am Saturday L102 3. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Principles of Marketing is a course designed to introduce fundamental marketing concepts, theories and analytical tools to managers working in today's highly competitive and complex business environment. At the end of the semester, students should be able to identify and explain the important concepts in marketing. Moreover, students will also be prepared to study more advanced issues in marketing in the following semesters. The course covers a diverse range of marketing topics including marketing strategy and planning, the marketing environment and how to monitor it, consumer and organisational behaviour, marketing research, market segmentation and development of target markets, new product development, pricing, distribution, promotion and international marketing. 4. COURSE OBJECTIVES: On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: • • Recognize the roles of marketing in business activities Understand basic marketing concepts such as customer behavior, segmentation, marketing research, marketing mix, etc and the principles...
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...Name of the Student: Md.Umar Faruk Students ID: 091200139 Section: Name of the course: Business Research Method (BRM) Course code: BUS # 302 Department: Department of Business Research Name of the University: Eastern University Course instructor: Mr. Moniruzzaman Khan Designation: Senior lecturer Institution: Eastern University Table of contents List of the contents Page number Table of contents ………………………….…………………………….…….…………..……02 Abstract …………………………………………………………………………………………03 Purpose …………………………………………………….………………………….…03 Background ……………………………………………………………………………..03 Scope………………………………………………………………..……………………03 Objectives ……………………………………………………………………………………….04 Overall objective …………………………………………………….…………………..04 Specific aims …………………………………………………………………………….04 Research design and Methods ……………………………………………...…………………05 Population and Sample Study ……………………………………...……………………05 Sample Size ……………………………………………………...………………………05 Source of Data ………………………………………………...…………………………05 Collection of Data ……………………...………………………………………………..06 Data Management …………………………………………...…………………………..06 Data Analysis Strategy ……………………………..…………………………………...07 Strengths and Weaknesses …………………………………………………………………….08 Strengths ……………………………………………………………...…………………08 Weaknesses ……………………………………………………………………………...08 Timeframes ………………………………………………………...…………………………...09 Tentative time table ……………………………………………….……………………..09 References ………………………………………………………...
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...course is designed to support students in developing their research proposal and to assist them in defining their mode of enquiry. The course has been constructed to guide students through a range of issues and considerations which should inform their general approach to research. It will give students a general introduction to scientific research, its methodologies, its challenges and its organization. This course permits an understanding of the various decisions and steps involved in preparing a research proposal which includes the problem and its background, literature review, research methodology as well as a critically informed assessment of published research. Also, students will be introduced to a range of research tools, data analysis and will be equipped to plan and organize their research, as well as develop their data collecting instrument. B. COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: | | | |Course Objectives |On completion of this course, students will be able to: | | |Understand the concepts, approaches and procedures underlying the conduct of research. | | |Develop a research problem, select the appropriate tools and construct data collecting...
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...this essay behaviorism and cognitivism will be described, compared and contrasted in order to justly comprehend their approaches. BEHAVIORISM ORIENTATION DESCRIBED The behaviorism methodology endeavors to study learning and conduct inside an experimental custom and was created by John B. Watson in the early twentieth century. Three suspicions set out its ideas. Grippin, P., and Peters, S., (1984) stated that the center of study is by and large noticeable conduct, the earth shapes conduct, and the standards of contiguity and support are key in clarifying the learning procedure Behaviorisms keep up the supposition that we see and experience the world precisely as it exhibits itself physically, for everybody. This consequently prompts the idea that everything capacities as indicated by characteristic laws, and any change happening is because of a circumstances and end results. Henceforth, this hypothesis concentrates on how ecological boosts inspire conduct and reactions. COGNITIVISM ORIENTATION DESCIRBED Gestalt's perspectives of Bode, Wertheimer, Kohler, Koffka and Lewin later reprimanded the behaviorism hypothesis in 1929, through productions. According to Ormrod, E., (1995) these clinicians proposed taking a gander at the entire as opposed to its parts and at examples rather than separated occasions .Before long termed as the cognitive methodology, it demonstrated that such learners would accumulate all assets important to take care of an issue, and afterward set up them...
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...one step process of recording, measuring, interpreting and communicating financial data by preparing financial statements in order to reflect financial condition and operating performance whereas Double-entry bookkeeping is the record of transactions that require entries in at least two accounts. * What types of information are critical to the performance of the accounting function in an organization? Answer: Accurate financial information is critical to a business, according to the Accounting principle text, information allows informed judgements and decisions by the users of this information such as owners and partners. * Distinguished-level: * What are the three groups of functions performed by accountants? Answer: According to the text, Accountants observe, identify and measure financial terms and are often referred to as analyze. * Discuss the activities that are part of each group. Answer: the economic events are recorded, classified into meaningful groups and then summarized. They (accountants) report on economic events by preparing financial statements and reports, they also interpret these reports for management, investors, and creditors. Question 2: * Proficient-level: * There are many opportunities available for careers in the accounting profession. Select five from the many presented in the Accounting Principles: A Business Perspective, Financial Accounting text and fully describe the nature of the work performed...
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...Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 3 Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 3 Nitasha Johnson RES/351 August 14, 2012 Belinda Kennon, MBA Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 3 Introduction In the past five years, there have been reports of illegal toxic waste disposal in surrounding areas. The Red River has been subjected to this epidemic. Concerns about present evidence of harmful toxins such as benzene, toluene and xylene, in wastewater and sludge treated by the company, and serious irregularities in water testing and record keeping have been recorded by the EPA and DEQ. Research and investigation is needed to seek solution in the matter of how much human lives and health and communities have been effected because of the illegal disposal. The company is aware of all concerns of the matter and is dedicated to resolve the matter to prevent future incidents or any similar. The scope and significance as well as magnitude of deciding whether the expose the company of its illegal and potentially harmful act ivies is to stop the act ivies, find solutions to do so, confirm whether or not the company has taken precaution possible to find other alternatives to illegal waste disposal before coming to its ultimate decision, determine the reason for the illegal waste disposal, and prevent future occurrences. The feasibility of finding a solution to the ethical dilemma has a positive outlook because the company shows genuine remorse despite the acts was...
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...Training Package | BSB07 - Business Services Training Package | Course Name: | BSB40507 Certificate IV in Business Administration | Unit Name: | BSBHRM405A Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff (2015) | Student Number | | Student Name | Johanna Maria Gil Beleno | Current Address | 105 Crown St, Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW, 2010 | Email | johana_gb@hotmail.es | Assessor Name: | | Result | Individual Assessments result | Assessment 1 | S NS | Final Result | C | | | Assessment 2 | S NS | | | | | Assessment 3 | S NS | | NC | Assessor Signature | | Date | | Feedback to Student | | I have received the Assessment Feedback on _________________________(Date) | Students Signature | | Assessor Signature | | Date | | Result to Wisenet by: | | Date | | Assessment Task 1: Human resources lifecycle test Submission details Student’s Name | | Assessor’s Name | | Performance objective Students will be able to identify the key phases of the ‘human resources lifecycle’, and the place of recruitment and selection in that process. Assessment description For this Assessment Task, you are required to complete the questions below that have been provided by the assessor. Procedure 1. Complete the written test. Specifications Assessors will be looking for a minimum of three HR activities for each of the five stages of the lifecycle. You are required to complete a written questionnaire, demonstrating...
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