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GRM5035 Research Methods for Business - Gulf College
Learning outcome 1: Knowledge of the research process in its wider context.
Learning outcome 2: An ability to critically evaluate the robustness of different research approaches and their strengths and limitations
Learning outcome 3: An ability to design research proposals in terms of methodology and approach
Learning outcome 4: The practical skills to administer a range of research techniques particularly in relation to data collection and analysis
Assessment Task
Please read the assignment guidelines carefully.
AIM: This assignment assesses the learning outcomes of the Research Methods for Business module. To this end, you are asked to devise a research project, to conduct pilot research, and to analyse your results on one of the following topics:
• A study on use of information technology in improving communication in any organisation.
• A study on performance of SME's in Oman.
• A study on job stress and its impact on employee performance in any organisation.
• Any appropriate topic agreed with your module tutor
Please note that the total word count excludes appendices. Appendices contain supporting information and for this assignment little supporting information should be needed beyond that identified in the tasks or guidelines. The recommended (approximate) number of words for each part of the assignment gives guidance on the required extent of analysis (i.e. approximates to the marks allocated to a task).
The assignment should be appropriately presented in numbered sections and sources of information must be Harvard Referenced. (You are required to provide minimum of 7 Journal references, 10 book references and 3 website references).
The assignment is to be completed individually.
Attachment:- Research Methods for Business.rar