Management Research

Question

Critically compare the principles and practices of research designs based on positivist and interpretivist research paradigms and using qualitative and quantitative methods. Support your answer with examples that illustrate how different approaches work and what their trade-offs are.

Notes:

Please focus on the assignment, answering all parts and use theory selectively to support your arguments. Please also make sure your referencing of all sources is to an established convention and standard. If in doubt use "Harvard" referencing. You need to consult with at least 15 academic references to develop your argument.

Marking criteria?Knowledge of the subject area, including academic debates and any recent or anticipated developments

Structure of answer, including the coherent development of arguments and the use of an introduction and conclusion

Focus on the question asked, including the ability to determine what is relevant and the omission of superfluous information/material

Use of appropriate sources, including journal articles, books and authoritative reports

Originality of interpretation, including depths of analysis and the ability to present arguments based on sound reasoning

Standard of presentation, including the use of language and grammar, layout of the text, footnote referencing, bibliography and adherence to the stipulated word limit.