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Level 5: Market Research and Innovation

Introduction

Evaluate research methods used in a management/technological environment; evaluate journal articles and develop a framework for specific research projects; analyse the reporting and presentation of findings in a manner that stimulates critical thinking and ideas; and evaluate the impact of technology in the management setting.

Module Description

This module aims to:

  1. Evaluate research methods used in a management/technological environment;
  2. Evaluate journal articles and develop a framework for specific research projects;
  3. Analyse the reporting and presentation of findings in a manner that stimulates critical thinking and ideas;
  4. Evaluate the impact of technology in the management setting.

Module Content

  • Role of research in decision-making processes
  • Manager-researcher relationships
  • Role of technology in research
  • Primary data collection (qualitative and quantitative research)
  • Secondary data and collection processes
  • Development of research proposals
  • Design, measurement, and errors in data collection
  • Sampling
  • Ethics in research
  • Presentation of data

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