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What is the primary purpose of business research?
What is the primary purpose of business research?
Which of the following represents a factor that drives business research?
Which of the following represents a factor that drives business research?
Which question is NOT a test to determine the applicability of business research information?
Which question is NOT a test to determine the applicability of business research information?
Which type of study aims to explain the relationship between variables?
Which type of study aims to explain the relationship between variables?
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What aspect of managerial decision making does effective business research directly aim to improve?
What aspect of managerial decision making does effective business research directly aim to improve?
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Study Notes
Business Research Overview
- Business research is a process that involves gathering, analyzing, and disseminating business data and information to decision-makers.
- The aim of business research is to support strategic decision-making and improve business performance.
Driving Forces of Business Research
- Business research is driven by business planning, which includes:
- Organizational mission
- Business goals
- Business strategies
- Business tactics
Evaluating Research Effectiveness
- Research effectiveness is judged through these criteria:
- Can the information be applied to a critical decision?
- Does the information improve managerial decision-making?
- Are sufficient resources available for the research?
Types of Business Studies
- Reporting: Summarizes facts and figures.
- Descriptive: Describes characteristics of a subject or group.
- Explanatory: Explains the "why" behind certain phenomena.
- Predictive: Forecasts future events or trends.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of business research, including its objectives, driving forces, and methods of evaluation. Dive into the various types of business studies such as reporting, descriptive, explanatory, and predictive. Enhance your understanding of how effective research can support strategic decision-making.