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A systematic Inquiry whose objective is to provide information to solve managerial problems. Research is simply the process of finding solutions to a problem after a thorough study and analysis of the situation and data. Research methods provide the knowledge and skills to solve the problems and meet the challenges of a fast-paced decision- making environment.
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Applied Research is research done with the intention of applying the results of the findings to solve specific problems being experienced in the organization. For example, a particular product may not be selling well and the manager might want to find the reason for this in order to take corrective action.
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makers needs y Findings presented unambiguously y Conclusions justified y Researchers experience reflected
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Managers obligations
y Specify problems y Provide adequate background information y Access to company information gatekeepers
Researchers obligations
y Develop a creative research design y Provide answers to important business
questions
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Manager-Researcher Conflicts
Managements limited exposure to research Manager sees researcher as threat to personal status Researcher has to consider corporate culture and political situations Researchers isolation from managers
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