CASE STUDY METHODOLOGY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW Researchers describe the background of the problem to define the root problem and explain the organizational consequences – this is where you wi

CASE STUDY METHODOLOGY 1




Case Study Methodology

Your Name

School of Business, Liberty University

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Abstract

(abstract content)

Keywords: (3-5 keywords – all lower case)

Case Study Methodology

Provide an introductory paragraph. (Biblical integration is NOT required in this assignment.)

Remove all guidance verbiage in this document. Keep all headings.

Background of the Problem

Discuss the background of the problem in one to two pages. Ensure you provide at least one full page but not more than two full pages. Describe how the problem started (i.e., the root problem) and why it needs to be studied (i.e., organizational consequences). Provide scholarly support for all assertions.

Case Study Purpose

Clearly enunciate the study purpose (a single paragraph should be sufficient).

Problem Statement

Provide a problem statement of not more than 250 words. A problem statement starts with a general problem sentence, followed by three supporting sentences, and concludes with a specific problem sentence (use Moore’s (2022) template).

Research Question(s)

Provide a research question that aligns with the problem statement, ensuring it is exploratory, not assumptive, and not specific to an organization. For your ADRP, you may have 3 subordinate RQs (SRQ), so, if desired, you may include those SRQs herein as well, but they are not required.

RQ

SRQ1.

SRQ2.

SRQ3.

Case Study ‘Plan’

Broadly discuss protocol (outlines the procedures and guidelines for conducting a case study to ensure consistency and rigor), methodology, data collection

Conclusion

Provide a concluding/summarizing paragraph to the paper highlighting key information (i.e., main L1 topics) (do not begin this section with ‘In conclusion…’ – your paper’s heading already says that).


References

Format references using the current APA style. Ensure all DOIs or journal URLs are active hyperlinks. (Note the hanging indent)