Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Liverpool Business School
Learning Methods
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7215LBSMSC-APR-MTP
7215LBSMSC-OCT-MTP
Aims
To develop an independent academically rigorous research project using primary and secondary research methods. This module requires learners to complete a comprehensive literature review, culminating in a critical analytical discussion drawing out further areas for exploration, potential new theoretical contributions to their chosen subject, and recommendations for future academic and professional practice research in their chosen areas. Learners will also produce a robust and business centred cost benefit analysis of their research which will demonstrate the impact, conclusions and recommendations for the organisations in which their research is based.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically compare theory drawn from academic contribution in the literature review and the learner's own primary research.
2.
Produce a rigorous piece of primary research in a human resource management/organisational development/learning and development area.
3.
Critically appraise and select an appropriate methodology.
4.
Develop and present a discussion which draws out the contradictions, nuances, and tensions between theory and practice.
5.
Produce a report detailing the impact that the research/investigative enquiry has on the organisation.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
- Strategies for effective critical thinking
- Strategic decision-making in research
- Defining and writing effective research questions and objectives
- Using analysis tools to diagnose organisational issues
- Academic literature research review
- Writing a critical literature review
- Academic sources - reliability and credibility
- Academic referencing
- Conducting professional business research in practice - theories and case study approach
- Research design, analysis, and interpretation
- Designing data collection tools -interviews, questionnaires etc.
- Practical approaches to data analysis - qualitative/quantitative
- SPPS and NVIVO practical sessions
- Effectively present your research findings
- Drawing up and presenting conclusions
- Recommendations and cost benefit analysis
- Impact measurement and assessment and future research recommendations
Module Overview:
Based on the research proposal submitted for the applied business research module, the first element of this module focusses on developing ability to produce a literature review that critically analyses key publications and other evidence to underpin the research questions. This is followed by the professional inquiry which enables a systematic approach to define, design and undertake a business approach project in people management/organisational development/learning and development practice. This module addresses the significance of capturing robust quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform meaningful insight to influence critical thinking. It focusses on analysing evidence through an ethical lens to improve decision-making and how measuring the impact of practice is essential in creating value.
Based on the research proposal submitted for the applied business research module, the first element of this module focusses on developing ability to produce a literature review that critically analyses key publications and other evidence to underpin the research questions. This is followed by the professional inquiry which enables a systematic approach to define, design and undertake a business approach project in people management/organisational development/learning and development practice. This module addresses the significance of capturing robust quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform meaningful insight to influence critical thinking. It focusses on analysing evidence through an ethical lens to improve decision-making and how measuring the impact of practice is essential in creating value.