Foundations of Research in the Workplace Paper

Objectives 1.1 Describe general research principles and their application to the workplace.

1.2 Distinguish situations in which Web-based research is an appropriate research strategy.

1.3 Discuss ethical issues such as deception, privacy, and advocacy research.

1.4 Relate the rights and obligations of the client sponsor and the respondent to the research project.

1.5 Determine the potential for ethical problems at various points during the research process.

Readings Read Ch. 1-4 of Business Research Methods.

Read the University of Phoenix Material, Project Overview.

Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.

Participation Participate in class discussion. 2

Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. Monday 2

Individual

Business Research Applications Paper Resource: Assigned readings, Electronic Reserve Readings, the Internet, and other resources Note you should have at least two sources cited in your paper and one should include a chapter reading from Week One or one of the articles from Week One.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper. In this paper be sure to address:

Describe how research is used in your organization or an organization with which you are familiar and how it can be used more effectively.

Detail current research and the areas in which you think more research is needed.

Format your paper according to APA standards. See my tips in the Main forum about the APA requirements. Monday 10

Learning Team Charter Complete the Learning Team Charter. Have one member post the Charter for the team. I am asking for this to be done early in Week One because you have a big team project for this course that you will need to begin in Week One to ensure you are on track for the final week. Make sure you have a solid check-in plan as you will need to communicate with your team throughout each week. Monday 0

Learning Team Instructions

Research Report Part 1 NOTE: You have a team project due in Week 5 (see Week 5 for the full...