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The difference in career development between the genders - Coggle Diagram
The difference in career development between the genders
RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
Research aim
Type of report
Explanotary research
Descriptive research
Stakeholders of the research topic
gainers
influence methodology and topic
contributers
METHODOLOGY
Refers to theory and philosophy
Key terms
Theory
= explaining things
Philosophy
= how we make sense of the observable word
The scientific research tradition
STANDS
Empiricists (everything should rely on evidence)
Racionalists (Sense may be deceived so reason and ideas are crucial)
Theories
Abstract concepts
Robust empirical evidence
Emphasise
The interpretive research tradition
Alternative interpretive
Understanding rather than explaining
Based on assumptions of hermeneutics
Study of experiences
Methodological implications for HR researchers
Positivist
Analyse phenomena as issues
Researchers need to be objective
Flexibility may be required due to changes in the process
Knowledge constructed by humans making sense of environment
Interpretivist
Scientific principles
Preference for quantitative data
Structured research process
Test theory with data
Criticisms of the interpretive approach
Loss of direction
Time and resource constrainsts
Criticisms of the positvist approach
Answering "why"
Problems of categorisation
Issues of the data
Revelance for applied research
Dealing with complexity
Mixed approach
Reflects the complex nature of organizations
Opportunities to assess data
Enables one approach to provide ways into another
Offers the potential to investigate why and what happened
RESEARCH STRATEGY
Action Research
Appreciation Inquiry
Disadvantages
Time Duration - The research technique requires constant
involvement in arranging, taking activity, observing the impacts and reflecting. It may be challenging to record a few of the information.
Transparency of research process and outcome.
The aim
To establish ideas of "What Might Be"
To enable consent about "What Should Be"
The best of "What Is" an organisation
To Foster experience of "What Can Be"
Case study and Action research
Similarities
Both research strategies are qualitative and quantitative
Differences
Action research is solidly grounded in understanding and promotes change. This means the researcher will be involved in the circumstances being investigated (researched) and will be part of a cycle of change that will carry on indefinitely.
Comparative
Cross-sectional
Case Study
ETHICS AND RESEARCH PROCESS
step by step process
articulate defining word
identify more additional words
must-have words
bring words together into meaningful sentence
convert sentence into statement
nice-to-have words
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Principal
Hypothesis
OUR PROJECT
Research Method
Through Survey
HR related questions
Have staff groups raised any issues through their forums?
What projects would the HR team like to tackle if they had spare capacity?
Are any organisational policies or systems due to be revisited?
What HR developments may impact on the organisation in the next few
weeks and months?
What is currently bothering me/my boss/my department/my organisation?
What external issues could have an impact on the organisation in the future?
Action Research
asking friends, family and other primary sources
ask experts such as lecturers or tutors
depends on expertise of our university
Aim
To find out the difference in career development between genders in different countries.
differences in...
sickness absence
employee engagement
emplyoee turnover
Influence on the topic
our personal circumstances
organisational context
career plan
our personal skillset
access to data
personal research preferences
personal interests
Time available
TIME MANAGEMENT
FOCUS OF THE PROYECT
Clearly stated aim
Literature
Definition of key concept
Definition of issues
Deffinition of context
Step-by-step process
Articulate one word, that define the topic
Identify other words, that are relevant to the topic
Determine the significance of words, which are necessary and which are not
Remaining words together
Convert the sentence into a statement
Research questions
generate ideas
evaluate them
choose most appropriate
clarify focus and objectives
get ideas from past assignemnts or past project titles
issues
relevant contexts
key concepts