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Course Unit Description
The unit aims to equip learners with the practical, technical, and methodological skills to conduct independent research for their research project and management broadly defined. It recognises that conducting research requires the development of specific and generic research skills, including understanding the research design process, understanding different techniques for conducting research in business and management studies, and appreciating the ethical and social implications of undertaking high value research. This unit will enable learners to develop critical awareness of key research skills as researchers and/or intendent practitioners. risks related to procurement and contract management. The learners will also develop a critical understanding of various legislative frameworks important for procurement and consider frameworks for risk assessment in the procurement context.
Learning Outcomes:
- Be able to develop research approaches in an appropriate project management context.
- Be able to critically review literature on a relevant project management research topic.
Be able to design research methodologies for a relevant project management topic.
Be able to develop and present a research proposal.
Assessment
To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
| Learning Outcomes to be met | Assessment Criteria to be covered | Assessment type | |
| All 1 to 4 | All ACs under LO 1 to 4 | Exams Term Paper |
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods will include a combination of the following:
• Written examinations
• Group projects
• Case studies and scenario analysis
• Practical demonstrations of in-flight procedures
• Reflective journals
• Presentations
• Peer evaluations
Resources:
• Textbooks and academic readings
• Online learning platforms
• Guest lectures from industry professionals
• Simulated in-flight scenarios and emergency drills
• Role-play exercises
• Videos and multimedia content showcasing passenger interactions and in-flight service techniques.
Indicative Reading List
Bryman, Alan and Emma Bell (2015). Business Research Methods (4th ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press
Chilsa, B. (2012) Indigenous Research Methodologies. London: Sage
Denzin, N.K., Lincoln Y.S., and Tuhiwai Smith, L. (2008, Eds.) Handbook of Critical and Indigenous Methodologies London: Sage
Hantrais, Linda (2009). International Comparative Research: Theory, Methods and Practice. Basingstoke and New York: Palgrave
Piekkari, R. and Welch, C. (2011, Eds.): Rethinking the Case Study in International Business and Management Research, Cheltenham, UK:
Edward Elgar
Marschan-Piekkari, R. and Welch, C. (2004, Eds.): Handbook of Qualitative Research Methods for International Business, Cheltenham, UK and
Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar
Neuman, W.L. (2011) Social research methods: qualitative and quantitative approaches. Boston and London: Pearson Education.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P., & Thornhill, A. (2003). Research methods for business learners. Essex: Prentice Hall: Financial Times.
