Research for Business Decision Making (BUSS 5397)

Assignment 2 Part A – Case Study Written Research Report (group)

Weighting 50%

Word Length 1,800 words

Key Assignment criteria

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Introduction 10%

Accurately identifies the business problem.

Background of the organization is outlined.

Research question is clearly stated.

The importance of solving the business problem for the organization is fully discussed and justified using research evidence

10%

Literature review

The reviewed journal articles are highly relevant and appropriate.

Demonstrates an excellent understanding of the existing research relevant to the business problem.

Strong evidence of the ability to summarize and critically evaluate the existing research findings.

20%

Proposition development

Proposed solutions are appropriate, well formulated and supported by strong research evidence and theory.

20%

Research method

Clearly knows the concepts and theories in research design.

Be able to choose the most suitable research instrument, participants and data-collection procedures.

Strong justification is provided for the above-mentioned research decisions.

20%

Ethics consideration

Showing excellent knowledge of ethical issues and the associated solutions in the research process.

10%

Practical implication

Fully explains the importance of the current case-study findings for business practitioners.

10%

References and referencing

A list of all material directly referred to in the response (A minimum of 10 academic references from A*, A or B journals are expected in this assessment).

10%

Minimum 10 academic journal articles

All references are credible

Academic references are A*, A or B from the ABDC list

The references are relevant to the arguments

Uses APA referencing style in in-text citations

Uses APA referencing style in reference list

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