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Business Research and Data Analysis (BUS8375) – Assignment #1 Editable File (Graphic Organizer): Research Reflection Instructions : Complete the graphic organizer (second column) below. Be sure your answers apply to the study that you have found and are not general statements (i.e. don’t just repeat information from the course – apply it to the study you find!). Use complete sentences or phrases in detailed point form. Make reference to course materials as useful. See suggested word count where applicable. Add references if applicable (though not necessary). Save the document with your last name, and submit in Course/Evaluation. Item Information Mark s Your Responses 1.News Article Selection Locate a Business research study that was completed. Copy and paste the link. You can also reference an academic study. *See tips below for locating a study or use one of the suggested studies below. /1 Reference to Study (Use APA – check out APA@Conestoga for help): New Study Finds Offering Paid Sick Leave Is Good for US Business 2. Research Type (Basic or Applied) Discuss whether the study would be considered Basic or Applied research. Explain why you came to this conclusion. (Suggested word count: 25-50 words) /1 Basic or Applied Research: Applied Research Why? Examining the real-world effects of paid sick leave regulations on companies and employee outcomes, the study seems to be an example of applied research. The objective is to furnish legislators and interested parties with pragmatic perspectives for handling actual labor policy concerns. 3. Research Problem For the study you found, identify the research problem including the Research Objective and Research Question(s) (list 1-2 questions although your study may have more) (Suggested word count: 25-50 words) /2 Research Objective: The study's research topic is to see how paid sick leave is responsible for the changes in the firm, with a targeted focus on how it affects different facets of company operations and outcomes of employee. Examining the relationship between paid sick leave availability and the short- and long-term impacts on US corporate performance is the goal of this study. Research Question(s): What effects does having paid sick leave have on things like work-related injuries, the spread of infectious diseases, employee well-being, and presenteeism? 4. Research Type (Exploratory, Descriptive, Explanatory) Discuss whether the study would be considered Exploratory, Descriptive or Explanatory Reseearch. Explain why you came to this /1 Exploratory or Descriptive of Explanatory Research: Exploratory Research Why? An exploratory research design seems to be the study's
Business Research and Data Analysis (BUS8375) – Assignment #1 conclusion. (Suggested word count: 25-50 words) inclination after more analysis. It reviews previous research, but does so with the intention of finding trends, connections, and possible correlations between paid sick leave and other operational results. Exploring linkages and indicating topics that should be investigated further, the research covers a wide range of parameters. 5. Hypothesis What is the researcher’s hypothesis? If there is not one discussed, identify what you think a suitable hypothesis would be for this research study. (Suggested word count: 25-50 words) /1 Hypothesis: The information provided does not clearly state any theory. On the other hand, the following hypothesis could be valid: "Better business outcomes, such as increased employee morale, job satisfaction, retention rates, profitability, and overall firm performance, are positively correlated with increased access to paid sick leave." 6. Characteristics of Scientific Research Select two (2) characteristics of Scientific Research (refer to Week 2) and discuss how these can be applied to the study you found. For example, discuss how the researcher might ensure objectivity when running the study or analyzing the results. (Suggested word count: 25-50 words per characteristic) /2 Characteristic #1: Rigor The study exhibits rigor by means of a systematic evaluation spanning 22 years of research, guaranteeing an extensive and meticulous examination. The investigators employ a systematic methodology, augmenting the dependability and authenticity of their discoveries. Characteristic #2: By remaining neutral in their analysis of the connection between paid sick leave and company outcomes, the researchers are able to retain their objectivity. They aim to offer an independent and fair evaluation of the subject by methodically and impartially analyzing the past research. 7. Ethical Issue(s) Describe one (1) potential ethics concern the researcher needs to be aware of while conducting this study? (Suggested word count: 25-50 words) /1 Ethics Concern(s): Safeguarding the data's privacy and confidentiality is one possible ethical issue, particularly if the study includes sensitive information on workers or companies. The identity of the people and organizations participating in the research must be protected, thus the researchers must take safeguards. 8. Conclusions Summarize the key findings from this research study. (Suggested word count: 25-50 words) /1 Conclusions: The analysis finds that having access to paid sick leave is linked to advantageous economic results, such as decreased rates of injuries while working, a decrease in the transmission of transmissible diseases, increased work satisfaction and employee morale, and generally favorable business circumstances. Total: 10 Marks References (if applicable) *Tips for locating a study: Use Conestoga College Library, Google Scholar, or Research Gate to locate a research study . Be sure that the study is related to a business concept (we are not looking for medical studies, etc).
Business Research and Data Analysis (BUS8375) – Assignment #1 Be sure that you are locating an actual Research Study not just an article, story, or journal. Hint: Full research studies can be long and difficult to read. You should be able to find the information needed to complete this assignment within the research paper’s abstract . Suggestion: Find a study that utilizes primary data collection (interviews, observations, questionnaires, or experiments) as the majority of our course will focus around this type of research. Suggested Studies (Select one, or find one on your own) 1. Many young professionals are at a mental health “breaking point” 2. Does the perceived efficiency of the HR department matter in influencing satisfaction and employee performance? 3. Key factors affecting succession planning in the leadership of public hospital in Iran: A qualitative study. 4. When consumers buy embarrassing products, they don’t want friendly service 5. 'They Think They're Better Than You': 74% of Managers Surveyed Say Gen Z Is More Difficult to Work With Than Other Generations 6. New Study Finds Offering Paid Sick Leave Is Good for US Business 7. Working Parents' Struggling to Achieve the Work-Life Balance During the Pandemic: Exploring the Benefits of Relational Maintenance Beyond Relational Outcomes. 8. Sickness absence from work in the footwear industry: A longitudinal study. 9. AI may be greater threat to wages than jobs, European study finds 10. Why do so many businesses fail? Researchers say it’s a matter of industry timing
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