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Conduct research to deliver the management project Research refers to data and information which is sufficient, current, authentic, reliable and valid


Conducting a management project

Learning Outcome

2 Be able to conduct a management project Assessment Criteria

2.1 Conduct research to deliver the management project Research refers to data and information which is sufficient, current, authentic, reliable and valid. It may include but is not limited to review of concepts, theories and assumptions (literature review), analysis of legislation/policy/industry standards, understanding of market trends, knowledge of organisation and industry sector, comparative study across organisations/countries /cultures, primary/secondary/qualitative/quantitative data and information.

2.2 Analyse and interpret research findings using relevant tools and techniques Tools and techniques may include but are not limited to mono and multiple use of quantitative techniques e.g. statistical analysis and qualitative techniques e.g. Framework Analysis (Pope et al, 2000), Thematic Network Analysis (Attride-Stirling, 2001), triangulation

2.3 Use research findings to analyse options to meet the project aim Analyse options refers to the use of tools such as Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), options appraisal, key performance indicators (KPI), grid analysis, Expectancy Theory (Vroom, 1964), Rational Decision Making (Kepner Tregoe, 1965), OODA Loops (Boyd, 1998).

2.4 Draw conclusions and propose recommendations Conclusions may include but are not limited to summary of research, results of analysis, limitations of research, impact of limitations on findings, key themes leading to recommendations.