管理学｜MGT4090 Course Title Management Research Methods (Online)

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Assessment Information
Course Code MGT4090
Course Title Management Research Methods (Online)
Course Coordinator Helen Traill
Weighting 100%
Question release date 12 January 2026
Submission date 20 April 2026
Grades and Feedback to be released no later than 12 May 2026
Word limit 4000 words (+/- 10%)
Action to be taken if the word limit is exceeded A penalty of 2 grade bands will be applied if
the student is outwith the word limit range.
1. QUESTION/ DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY
Type of assessment (e.g.,
individual, group)
Individual
Assessment Method(s)
(e.g., essay, presentation,
journal, video, etc.)
Written assignment, including essay
2
ILOs assessment is
evaluating
1. Appraise current management research and scholarship;
2. Examine current literature to assist in developing a literature review
on a selected management topic;
3. Critically evaluate principal research designs in management;
4. Recognise ethical issues in management research practice;
5. Describe the steps involved in the design and implementation of
small independent research projects.
Assessment Question:
Using a report style, develop a research proposal that identifies your chosen research topic,
establishes a critical understanding of relevant literature, and demonstrates an appropriate
research methodology and design. Note that when discussing your research design, you
must indicate whether you plan to use: primary data only; secondary data only; or a
combination of primary data and secondary data.
This assignment is designed to allow you to develop and apply critical awareness of the
principles, methods, and techniques of management research to your own research
proposal. Your proposal should be structured to include:
An introduction (You need to provide a background to, and justification for, the topic
and why it is of interest both theoretically and practically, an outline of the research
question/aim and the objectives of the study, and an outline of the structure of the
proposal).
A critical literature review (This will involve positioning your research question(s) in
the broader literature, defining key terms, and identifying if there are academic
debates surrounding this. You will also be required to evaluate key theories, models,
and concepts).
A methodology (Justifying your research philosophy; justifying your choice of
methodology and research design – what are the strengths and weaknesses of your
approach and techniques in comparison to other relevant approaches and
techniques What is the scope of your research For example, is it bounded by time,
geography, participant characteristics or any other relevant parameters What are
the limitations of the research design For example, the quality of the evidence and
sampling and constraints What are the ethical implications )
Appropriate reflection on data analysis (How will you analyse your data Which
techniques will you use And why did you choose these as appropriate for your
proposed project )
A timetable for the execution of the proposal.
2. ASSESSMENT RUBRIC/ CRITERIA
Criteria Excellent (A) Very Good (B) Good (C) Satisfactory
(D)
Weak (E and
below)
3
Clear
topic and
framing
Student
provides a
clearly
articulated and
well-focused
topic and
research
question(s) for
their project.
It has a clear,
persuasive
proposed
contribution to
existing
research.
Student
provides a
clear topic
and research
question(s)
for their
project.
Student
articulates a
research gap.
Student
provides a
topic and
research
question(s),
but they may
be vague or
lacking
specificity.
Proposed
contribution
to existing
research may
be unclear.
Student
provides a
topic and
research
question(s),
but they may
be vague or
lacking
specificity.
A proposed
contribution
to existing
research is
vague.
Student
provides an
unclear
articulation of
the project,
without
substantial
focus.
A proposed
contribution to
existing
research is
lacking or
misguided .
Research
design
Student
demonstrates
a coherent,
clear and
feasible
project.
There is a clear
grasp of the
principles of
methodology,
including
philosophy.
Student
demonstrates
a fairly clear
and relatively
achievable
project.
There is a
good grasp of
methodology
and some
understanding
of
philosophy.
Student
demonstrates
an achievable
project that
has some
coherence.
There is a
reasonable
grasp of
methodology,
philosophy
may be
superficially
referenced.
Student
provides a
plan for a
project that
lacks clarity
over key
details and
may align
poorly with
research
questions.
There is a
qualified
understanding
of
methodology.
Philosophy is
not solidly
incorporated,
or may be
missing.
Student
provides a
project with
little
coherence that
does not align
with research
questions.
There is a poor
understanding
of
methodology.
Philosophy is
poorly
understood or
missing.
Critical
evaluatio
n
Student
demonstrates
sustained,
skilful ability to
synthesise and
interpret a
comprehensiv
e range of
literature.
Arguments are
justified
persuasively
Student
demonstrates
some ability
to synthesise
and interpret
a broad range
of literature.
Student
justifies
arguments
persuasively
using
Student
attempts to
discuss
literature and
includes some
intelligent
insights but
presents a
mostly
descriptive
account.
Student
engages with
the literature
and articulate
some
interesting
insights,
without much
synthesis.
Engagement
may be vague,
with
Student
engages with
the literature
without much
synthesis or
insight.
Justifications
demonstrate
tangible errors
and
misguidedness
.
4
using nuanced
consideration
of available
options and
supporting
evidence.
available
options and
supporting
evidence.
Arguments
lack
justification
and
persuasive
impact from
time to time.
unsupported
assertions or
irrelevant
additions.
Reading
and
research
Student
exploits a
substantial
volume of
peer-reviewed
academic
literature.
All key points
are supported
with evidence.
Student
exploits a
large volume
of peer reviewed
academic
literature.
Some points
may lack
supporting
evidence but
account is
mostly well
supported.
Student
utilises an
acceptable
range of
literature.
There is some
evidence used
to support
arguments.
Student
engages with
a limited
range of
literature.
There is a lack
of supporting
evidence at
key points
throughout
the proposal.
Student
includes
insufficient
levels of
citation or
supporting
evidence.
Research
ethics
Ethical
considerations
associated
with the
project are
well
articulated.
Ethical
consideration
s associated
with the
project are
well
articulated.
Ethical
consideration
s are
mentioned,
mostly in
reference to
formal
processed.
Ethical
consideration
s are vague,
but exist.
Ethical
considerations
are vague, ill aligned with
the project or
missing.
3. FEEDBACK METHOD
For this assessment, individual feedback will be provided via Moodle. Generic (class-level) feedback
and grade profiles will be posted on Moodle. Students can use academic staff office hours for
additional feedback on your work.

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