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Chapter 2
Scientific Investigation and the Research Process
Chapter Objectives
Explain what is meant by scientific investigation
Explain the eight hallmarks of science
Briefly explain why research in anisational behaviour and management areas cannot pletely scientific
Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative research1>.
Discuss the eleven steps of the research process
Scientific Investigation
The need for an honest, truthful, accurate plete investigation
Focused on the goals of problem-solving
Pursues a step-by-step, logical, organised and rigorous method
The Hallmarks of Scientific Research
Purposiveness
Rigour
Testability
Replicability
The Hallmarks of Scientific Research (cont.)
Accuracy
Objectivity
Generalisability
Parsimony
Limitations to Scientific Research in Management
Difficulties in measurement and collection of data
Obtaining a representative sample
Some Basic Definitions
Observations – perceptions of reality and can be expressed in the form of ‘facts’ or ‘opinions’
Concepts – an idea expressed as a symbol or in words
Constructs – abstract representation of a ph