| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Management Research Methods |
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| Course Code |
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MO1 709 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. KEMAL CAN KILIÇ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Analyses, interprets, and understands basic research designs in the management discipline
Identifies management-related issues for research
Builds the capacity to develop research questions grounded in a theoretical and conceptual framework
Compares the appropriateness and use of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis techniques as a means of investigating and answering research questions in the management discipline
Outlines the process of collecting primary data, and identifies, searches for, and locates secondary data and knowledge relevant to management research
Summarises the role and introductory use of computer software packages and facilities in the collection, analysis, and presentation of research findings
Developes academic writing skills appropriate to the discipline for reporting on business management research projects
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of this course is to develop students´ understanding of the research process suitable for the management discipline. |
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| Course Contents |
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This course provides a basic introduction to research design in management, types of research designs, data collection and measurement techniques, coding data, reliability and validity, qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis, interpreting and discussing results, structuring and writing the research report, and integrating individual research into the overall management literature. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Research philosophy and Research process |
Reading Course Book (Cahpter 1) and related articles which are given by the lecturer |
Power point will be used to lecture and for the discussion of the subject by the professor. |
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2 |
Research design in management |
Related articles which are given by the lecturer |
Power point will be used to lecture and for the discussion of the subject by the professor. |
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3 |
Deneysel ve Yarı deneysel tasarımlar |
Reading Course Book (Cahpter 2) and related articles which are given by the lecturer |
Power point will be used to lecture and for the discussion of the subject by the professor. |
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4 |
Correlation field study (survey) designs |
Reading Course Book (Cahpter 3) and related articles which are given by the lecturer |
Power point will be used to lecture and for the discussion of the subject by the professor. |
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5 |
Case study research design |
Reading Course Book (Cahpter 4) and related articles which are given by the lecturer |
Power point will be used to lecture and for the discussion of the subject by the professor. |
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6 |
Asking questions: Questionnaires and interviews |
Reading Course Book (Cahpter 5) and related articles which are given by the lecturer |
Power point will be used to lecture and for the discussion of the subject by the professor. |
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7 |
Documentation and observation |
Reading Course Book (Cahpter 7) and related articles which are given by the lecturer |
Power point will be used to lecture and for the discussion of the subject by the professor. |
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8 |
Mid-term Exam |
study for the exam |
multiple-choice exam |
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9 |
Reliability and validity |
Reading Course Book (Cahpter 8) and related articles which are given by the lecturer |
Power point will be used to lecture and for the discussion of the subject by the professor. |
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10 |
Scale development |
Reading Course Book (Cahpter 9) and related articles which are given by the lecturer |
Power point will be used to lecture and for the discussion of the subject by the professor. |
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11 |
Quantitative data: data set-up and initial analysis |
Reading Course Book (Cahpter 10) and related articles which are given by the lecturer |
Power point will be used to lecture and for the discussion of the subject by the professor. |
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12 |
Quantitative data: multivariate data analysis for answering research questions and hypothesis testing |
Reading Course Book (Cahpter 11) and related articles which are given by the lecturer |
Power point will be used to lecture and for the discussion of the subject by the professor. |
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13 |
Content/textual data analysis |
Reading Course Book (Cahpter 12) and related articles which are given by the lecturer |
Power point will be used to lecture and for the discussion of the subject by the professor. |
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14 |
Research report |
Reading Course Book (Cahpter 13) and related articles which are given by the lecturer |
Power point will be used to lecture and for the discussion of the subject by the professor. |
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15 |
Students´ presentations |
Preparing a presentation |
Power point will be used by the students. |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
study for the exam |
multiple-choice exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Analyzes how employees behaviours are comprised and change in organizations. |
4 |
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2 |
Learns strategical, tactical and operational dimensions of business management. |
4 |
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3 |
Uses management tools in order to solve management problems. |
3 |
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4 |
Implements business management methods by following the fundamental steps |
4 |
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5 |
Analyses considering internal ve external environments of organizations. |
4 |
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6 |
Applies basic principles, strategies and techniques of modern business and business administration. |
4 |
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7 |
Analizes the problems and necessities in business management and organization system. |
4 |
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8 |
Comprehends and applies planning, organising, directing, coordinating and controlling of business administiration. |
3 |
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9 |
Gains skills to research using scientific methods, analyse data, make deductions and interpretation in social sciences. |
5 |
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10 |
Integrates the information in business management and organization with other disciplines. |
4 |
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11 |
Collects data regarding management using an analytical approach; analyzes data using quantitative and qualitative decision techniques; reports findings; presents and interprets this information and uses it in the financial decision-making process with the use of information systems. |
5 |
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12 |
Uses entrepreneurship skills. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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