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Introduction to Business Research

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Chapter 1

Business Research Methods

Donald Cooper Pamela Schindler
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Chapter 1 Research in Business

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Click to edit Master title style Why Study Research?

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Research provides you with the knowledge and skills needed for the fast-paced decision-making environment

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Why Managers need Better Click to edit Master title style Information
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Global and domestic competition is more vigorous Organizations are increasingly practicing data mining and data warehousing

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To gather more information before selecting a course of action To do a high-level research study To understand research design To evaluate and resolve a current management dilemma To establish a career as a research specialist
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Types of Studies Used to do Click to edit Master title style Research

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Reporting

Descriptive
Explanatory Predictive
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Click to edit Master title style Different Styles of Research

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Applied Research
Pure Research/Basic Research Business Research

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Following the standards of the scientific method Purpose clearly defined Research process detailed Research design thoroughly planned High ethical standards applied Limitations frankly revealed
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Following the standards of the scientific method (cont.) Adequate analysis for decision-makers needs Findings presented unambiguously Conclusions justified Researchers experience reflected
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The Manager-Researcher Click to edit Master title style Relationship

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Managers obligations
Specify problems Provide adequate background information Access to company information gatekeepers

Researchers obligations
Develop a creative research design Provide answers to important business questions

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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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