Research Design and Methods

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This is an introductory seminar in management and business research. Its main objective is to help seminar participants understand the role of research in an academic community, as well as the quantitative methods of business and management research in particular, and social science research in general. Additionally, the seminar seeks to develop participant motivation to become a contributor to the research communities in the management disciplines by examining: The research processes, and overview of research methods; Quantitative methodologies and strategies; the management research context the nature of organizational sciences research. You will also develop an understanding of the ethical issues raised by different research methods and contexts, and your personal responsibilities in this regard. The course is a mixture of readings, lectures/discussions, and hands-on experience in empirical research.