Research Methods for Managers

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Institute of Management Studies

Synopsis:

Approach to managerial research, social research, formulation of the research task, project control, secondary and primary research, formulation of hypothesis, introductory analysis of the issue and selection of methodology, selection of deduction and induction sample frame, qualitative research, quantitative research, evaluation scales, validity and reliability of research, data processing, analysis and synthesis of findings.

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No prerequisites.

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Study Objective:

The course prepares students for critical evaluation and suitable application, research results, application of research methods in their dissertation, and the preparation of research tasks and co-operation with experts who perform the relevant research.

Study materials:

Pavlica K. a kolektiv: Sociální výzkum, podnik a management. 2000, Praha, EKOPRESS. Gill. J, Johnson P.: Research methods for managers. 1997 second edition, London, Paul Chapman Publishing. Jankowicz A.D.: Business Research Projects 1995 second edition, London, Chapman&Hall.

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• N-PMP-komb.forma od 11/12 (compulsory course)
• N-PMP-kombin.forma od 12/13 (compulsory course)
• N-PMP- kombin. forma od 13/14 (compulsory course)
• N-PMP-komb. forma od 14/15 (compulsory course)