Research Skills and Techniques
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Which phrase best captures an effective approach to decision-making in business research?

  • Prioritise intuition over logic in selecting research methods
  • Use as many methods for a diverse research approach as possible
  • Maximise complexity for comprehensive analysis
  • Thrive for simplicity yet follows a logical and sequential research method selection (correct)
  • In research-focused decision-making, which analogy best represents the role of intuition in choosing the most relevant solution in a situation or context?

  • Intuition as a flashlight illuminating the darkest corners of your research problem
  • Intuition as a compass guiding you to the right direction among solutions (correct)
  • Intuition as a maze with multiple pathways leading to a single answer
  • Intuition as a closed door guiding your decisions
  • What is the fundamental nature of abductive reasoning in the context of decision-making?

  • Collecting data that can subsequently be interpreted for significance and clarified for meaning
  • Starting with an outcome and working backwards to understand how and why (correct)
  • Choosing the most appropriate alternative hypotheses
  • Applying wisdom to make smart choices based on what's most significant for a given circumstance
  • What is the theoretical framework of the study applied to the case study of large-scale land investments and capitalised actors?

    <p>Deductive reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem has emerged due to remote work arrangements altering traditional work dynamics?

    <p>Difficulty in maintaining optimal levels of employee engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of research skills as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Data analysis and critical thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does intuition serve as in decision-making?

    <p>A gut feeling based on experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons mentioned in the text for the importance of research skills in international business and trade?

    <p>Understanding market dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is associated with research skills according to the text?

    <p>Conducting literature reviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as a key reason for a specific situation in the text?

    <p>Intuition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Effective Approach to Decision-Making

    • A research-focused approach is effective in decision-making.

    Role of Intuition in Decision-Making

    • Intuition is like a "gut feeling" that guides the choice of the most relevant solution in a situation or context.

    Abductive Reasoning in Decision-Making

    • Abductive reasoning involves making an educated guess or hypothesis based on incomplete information.

    Theoretical Framework of the Study

    • The study applied a theoretical framework to the case study of large-scale land investments and capitalised actors.

    Challenges of Remote Work

    • Remote work arrangements have altered traditional work dynamics, leading to a lack of face-to-face interactions and reduced social cues.

    Key Component of Research Skills

    • Critical thinking is a key component of research skills.

    Role of Intuition in Decision-Making

    • Intuition serves as a catalyst for further research and analysis in decision-making.

    Importance of Research Skills in International Business

    • One reason for the importance of research skills in international business and trade is to navigate cultural differences and nuances.

    Association of Research Skills

    • Research skills are associated with the activity of collecting and analyzing data.

    Key Reason for a Specific Situation

    • A lack of transparency and accountability is described as a key reason for a specific situation in the text.

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    Explore the various skills and techniques involved in research, including data analysis, critical thinking, information gathering, problem-solving, interviewing, surveys, questionnaires, literature reviews, database usage, and proper source referencing. Understand how research skills contribute to evidence-based decision-making, business sustainability, societal progress, and personal development.

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