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Business research methods. Chapter 1. Research in Business. Why Study Business Research?. Why Study Business Research?. Business research provides information to guide business decisions. Why Study Business Research?. Information and competitive advantage .
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Chapter 1 Research in Business
Why Study Business Research? Business research provides information to guide business decisions
Why Study Business Research? Information and competitive advantage
Business Research Defined • A process of determining, acquiring,analyzing, synthesizing, and disseminatingrelevant business data, information, andinsights to decision makers in ways thatmobilize the organization to take appropriate business actions that, in turn, maximize business performance
Research May Be Unnecessary • Can information be applied to a critical decision? • Does it improve managerial decision-making? • Are sufficient resources available?
Clearly defined purpose Detailed research process Thoroughly planned design High ethical standards Limitations addressed Adequate analysis Unambiguous presentation Conclusions justified Credentials Characteristics of Good Research
Who Conducts Business Research? Internal External
Types of Research Studies Research is any organized inquiry carried out to provide information for solving problems
Types of Research Studies Reporting Study When we summarize or recasting data to achieve a deeper understanding
Types of Research Studies DescriptiveStudy When we tell how it looks like by asking who, what, when, where and how.
Types of Research Studies Explanatory Study When we explain the reasons, and tell you why it happens
Types of Research Studies Predictive Study When we tell what will happen in the future if certain conditions are satisfied
Assignment 1 = 5 marks • Select a business problem • Decide which type of study you follow • Ask 3 questions about it