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Know how to identify and scrutinise
appropriate HR data sources
Be able to conduct small scale research and
analyse the findings
Be able to draw meaningful conclusions and
evaluate options for change
Know how to deliver clear, business focused
reports on an HR issue
References- quotes used in your written work
 Bibliography- additional reading which is not
directly quoted in your work
 SourcesCIPD website- HR magazine
Business Research Methods- Cameron and
Price
Other books on conducting research- Judith
Bell
Internet sources
Moodle
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To write a research proposal of approximately
2500 words which includes references and a
bibliography
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To state the benefits of research to an
organisation
Identify key stakeholders to an organisation
Explore ways of researching secondary
information effectively
A research proposal is a
document written by a researcher
that provides a detailed
description of the proposed
program. It is like an outline of
the entire research process that
gives a reader a summary of the
information discussed in a
project
Follow the customer, if they change… we change.
— Sir Terry Leahy, Chief Executive, Tesco plc
If you want to make enemies, try to
change something.
- Woodrow Wilson
Institute of Customer Service
Individually
Think of some changes management have
introduced and have had a significant impact
upon you.
Try to note how you felt and acted.
In small groups
 Discuss your experiences, aiming to identify the
background/reasons why organisations change.
 Record your findings with your thoughts on
reason for the change on the flip chart to share
with the group.
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How theory/information might
therefore be of use to a
researcher?
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Provides an opportunity to prove why we should
make changes
Gives evidence and credibility to business
initiatives
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Gives confidence to new ideas
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Used to help solve problems
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To gain competitive advantage
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A person, group, or organisation that has
direct or indirect stake in an organization
because it can affect or be affected by the
organisations actions, objectives, and policies
Read more:
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/stakeholder.html#ixzz0zPyFNoE3
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Consider . . .
Who are the stakeholders for your academic
programme of study?
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Moral and ethical obligations
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You develop a relationship which enables access
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You generate support for your study/research
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You prevent people from obstructing your
study/research
You negotiate what you can and cannot do
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In pairs discuss each of your stakeholders and
consider:
◦ What do they want from me?
◦ What do I want from them?
◦ Are there any anticipated problems?
◦ How will I engage them?
◦ When will I engage them?
◦ How do I maintain the relationship?
◦ What is their interest in my study?
◦ How might they be affected?
Ensuring that no harm comes to participants
Respecting the dignity of research participants
Ensuring a fully informed consent of research
participants
Protecting the privacy of research subjects
Ensuring the confidentiality of research data
Protecting the anonymity of individuals or
research organisations
Avoiding deception about the nature or aims of
the research
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Declaration of affiliations funding sources
and conflicts of interest
Honesty and transparency in communicating
about the research
Avoidance of any misleading or false
reporting of research findings
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Controversial or sensitive subject
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Participants
◦ Young/Vulnerable people
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Sponsors
◦ Your relationship
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Wider community
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Confidentiality
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Ensures the aims of the research are
thoroughly researched and identified.
You have considered how you will perform
and communicate the research.
You have identified where you may find
information on your topic
Needs of stakeholders have been considered
Funding may be required.
Sensitive issues may present themselves
Consider topics for your
research proposal