MBA dissertation workshop SV Group. Nov 19-21 Dec 5-6 2019
MBA dissertation workshop SV Group. Nov 19-21 Dec 5-6 2019
Session
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Topics
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Nov 19 10-1; 2-5
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Saunders et al. (2012: section 1.2: The nature of research; 1.3: business and management research; 1.4: the research process).
Additional advice from the university on dissertation work. Applied business research report template Slides: Business research methods slides. Slides: Introduction to business research methods A review on the templates of synopsis form and proposal
Saunders et al. (2012: Chapter 4, primarily the “research onion”: pg. 128)
· Saunders et al. (2012: 145-148: inductive and deductive reasoning)
· Saunders et al. (2012: 130-132: ontology)
* A sample on dissertation proposal * A sample on synopsis form (note the topic of project background also). * On management-concerns diagram * On theoretical-frameworks Slides: slides on research paradigms. Also watch the video on Saunders' onion model. Slides: Positivism vs interpretivism. |
Nov 20 10-1; 2-5
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· Saunders et al. (2012: Chapter 12: analyzing quantitative data; chapter 13: analyzing qualitative data)
· Saunders et al. (2012: 145-148: inductive and deductive reasoning). Also see Facebook page on reasoning (url address: https://www.facebook.com/Literature-on-reasoning-1589559494676577/).
* Literature on qualitative research * Literature on quantitative research/ Excel training FB group. * Literature on reasoning * A video on research nature types. * A video on quantitative vs qualitative research. * A video on deductive and inductive reasoning. * Slides: qualitative research slides. * Slides: quantitative research slides. * Slides: inductive and deductive reasoning.
Saunders et al. (2012: section 12.5: examining relationships, differences and trends using statistics).
· Saunders et al. (2012: Chapter 3: critically reviewing the literature).
· Facebook page on correlation analysis (url address: https://www.facebook.com/literature.correlation.analysis/).
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Nov 21 10-1;2-5
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· Saunders et al. (2012: Chapter 3: Critically reviewing the literature)
· Saunders et al. (2012: Chapter 8 (using secondary data) and Chapter 9: Collecting primary data through observation)
· Yin (1989; chapter 1: Introduction)
* The agile literature review approach * On project dissertation scoping (ALRA view) * Blog articles collection on ALRA 2019 * Study note for literature review - an example on innovation capability * Slides: primary and secondary research. * Slides: harvard referencing. * Slides: Saunders Onion Model (slide: 3).
Class brainstorming of dissertation topics in local contexts (1 hour 30 min).
· Yin (1989; chapters 2-6)
· Saunders et al. (2012: 176-178: Survey)
· Saunders et al. (2012: section 10.8: group interview and focus groups)
* Literature on case study research * Literature on survey research/ a free online survey tool (kwiksurveys.com). * Literature on focus group; a video on focus group lecture. * On short-term issues of dissertation project (ALRA view) * On Facebook-based survey research * Slides: Case study research method. * Slides: Focus groups. * Slides: Survey method in research. * Slides: Questionnaires and survey. * Video: on qualitative data analysis lecture (an introduction). |
Dec 5 Face-to-face consultation session: 11-14pm; 14-16pm)
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Saunders et al. (2012: Chapter 9: Collecting primary data through observation)
· Saunders et al. (2012: Chapter 10: Collecting primary data using semi-structured, in-depth and group interviews)
· Saunders et al. (2012: 183-184: Action research)
· Examine the local case of 759 store annual report (url address: http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/SEHK/2015/0824/LTN20150824524.pdf) to brainstorm specific case study research design: class exercise. (1 hour 30 min.)
* Facebook page on observational research * Literature on ethnographic research/ a video on ethnographic research. * Literature on interview research; a video on interview findings analysis. * Literature on action research; a video on action research history. * Slides: observational research. * Slides: interview method in research. * Slides: action research. * Readings for the construction of theoretical framework level-1a.
Saunders et al. (2012: 174-176): Experiment
· Saunders et al. (2012: 181-182): Ethnographic research
· Examine the local case of HKTV network Limited annual report (url address: http://ir.hktv.com.hk/pdf/announcement/E_annual_report.pdf) to brainstorm specific case study research design: class exercise. (1 hour 30 min.)
* Facebook page on experiment research
* Facebook group on mixed methods research
* Slides: Experimental method in research. * Slides: Ethnographic research. |
Dec 6 Face-to-face consultation session: 11-14pm; 14-16pm)
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Facebook page on content analysis (url address: https://www.facebook.com/literature.contentanalysis.documentstudy/).
· Saunders et al. (2012: 185-187): Grounded theory.
· Examine the local case of Esprit annual report (url address: http://www.esprit.com/investor_relations/financial_information/annual_interim_reports/ ) to brainstorm specific case study research design: class exercise. (1 hour 30 min.)
* Slides: Content analysis in research.
* Slides: Grounded theory.
* Slides: Thematic analysis.
Saunders et al. (2012: 192-194): Reliability and validity.
· Saunders et al. (2012: section 6.5; 6.6): research ethics.
· Examine the local case of Sa Sa annual report (url address: Examine the local case of HKTV network Limited annual report (url address: http://corp.sasa.com/en/investor-relations/annual-and-interim-report) to brainstorm specific case study research design: class exercise. ) to brainstorm specific case study research design: class exercise. (1 hour 30 min.)
* Literature on research quality; a video on avoiding plagiarism.0 * Facebook group on comments on ALRA works (only used in lecture). |
References
Saunders, M., P. Lewis and A. Thornhill. 2012. Research Methods for Business Students, Pearson. [textbook].
Yin, R.K. 1989. Case study research: Design and Methods, Sage.
Previous teaching e -resource:
FB group on Research methods
Facebook group on the agile literature review approach; articles download function.
Local tutor's publications on literature review
Local tutor's publications on literature review
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