Topic: Important Concepts in Business ResearchExamine the most important concepts in business research (as opposed to traditional academic research) that would benefit your organization. Propose a qua

Topic: Important Concepts in Business Research

Examine the most important concepts in business research (as opposed to traditional academic research) that would benefit your organization. Propose a qualitative or quantitative study to clearly define an organizational problem or opportunity.

The Critical Thinking Assignment is based on the first two weeks’ required readings, videos, discussion forums, and your personal experience. Using what you have learned in Modules 1 and 2 from the required readings and the discussion forums, apply your experience, skills, and knowledge to prepare an essay addressing the five requirements listed below. Do not use question-and-answer format. This should be an academic essay.

1. Based      on your Module 1 discussion response, explain what type of data would be      the most beneficial to clearly define the organizational problem or      opportunity you described.
2. Propose      a qualitative or quantitative study within your organization to obtain      additional data to further define the problem and to develop potential      solutions.
3. Support      your proposal with at least one qualitative and one quantitative research      article (two articles total).
4. Explain      why reading business research articles and studies related to your      industry are important for you, as a manager.
5. Explain      why business research is a valuable tool for any organization and      specifically for managers.

Remember to address all five requirements thoroughly and thoughtfully. Discuss and cite at least 5 peer-reviewed references (published within the last five years) in addition to your textbook to support your answers.

The essay should be well written, formatted according to the APA format and be 3 pages (not including title and reference pages). 

Readings in class:

Chapter 3 in Understanding Research: A Consumer’s Guide

Chapter 3 PowerPoint slides in Understanding Research: A Consumer’s Guide

Barsalou, M. (2016). A better way. Quality Progress, 49(11), 38-42.

Kinni, T. (2017, June 20). There’s one question you must ask before solving any problem (it’s also the most underrated management skill). Retrieved from https://www.inc.com/theodore-kinni/theres-one-question-you-must-ask-before-solving-any-problem-its-also-the-most-un.html

Schaefer, J. (2017). The root causes of low employee morale. Retrieved from http://www.amanet.org/training/articles/the-root-causes-of-low-employee-morale.aspx

Mindtools.com. (n.d.). Root cause analysis: Tracing a problem to its origins. Retrieved from https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_80.htm.

Plano Clark, V. L., & Creswell, J. W. (2015). Understanding research: A consumer’s guide (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

Bell, E., & Wilmott, H. (2017). The essentials of qualitative business research [Streaming video]. SAGE Research Methods. Retrieved from http://methods.sagepub.com.csuglobal.idm.oclc.org/video/the-essentials-of-qualitative-business-research

O'Leary, Z. (2017). What is best: Quantitative, qualitative or mixed approaches? [Streaming video]. SAGE Research Methods. Retrieved from http://methods.sagepub.com.csuglobal.idm.oclc.org/video/what-is-best-quantitative-qualitative-or-mixed-approaches?seq=1

Plano Clark, V. L., & Creswell, J. W. (2015). Understanding research: A consumer’s guide (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

Reitz, J. M. (2004). Dictionary for Library and Information Science. Library Books and Monographs. 1. Retrieved from

http://repository.wcsu.edu/library_books/1

Sloan, L. (Academic). (2016). Studying quantitative methods [Streaming video]. Retrieved from SAGE Research Methods. Retrieved from https://methods.sagepub.com/video/studying-quantitative-methods

Young, H. (2016). Top tips for first time researchers [Streaming video]. SAGE Research Methods. Retrieved from http://methods.sagepub.com.csuglobal.idm.oclc.org/video/top-tips-for-first-time-researchers?clip=84862