Task
ARTICLE RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND ACADEMICS SKILLS
Find the following article in the CSU Library: Dalton, L. &D'Netto, B. &Bhanugopan, R.(2015). Cultural diversity competencies of managers in the Australian energy industry. The Journal of Developing Areas 49(6), 387-394. Tennessee State University College of Business. Retrieved December 20, 2015, from Project MUSE database.
http://muse.jhu.edu.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/journals/journal_of_developing_areas/v049/49.6.dalton.html
OR http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/docview/1747258067?accountid=10344
Answer the following ten questions separately.
1. In your own words,* identify and discuss the main argument (also known as a thesis or line of reasoning) presented in this article.
2. In your own words, identify and discuss the assumptions and limitations that readers of this article need to be aware of when they read it.
3. In your own words, identify and discuss the research methodology and research methods the author uses to examine the main issue(s) in this article.
4. In your own words, identify and discuss the main findings and/or conclusions of this article.
5. In your own words, identify and discuss the main ideas in this article relevant to themes and/or concepts taught in MGT100.
6. Summarise the potential contribution of this article to management and/or organisational theory and practice.
7. In your own words, discuss the practical implications for real life managing and your personal view on what can be learned from this article.
8. Identify five (5) search terms that you could use to find peer reviewed journal articles to assist you further explore the role of theory in management.
9. Find two peer reviewed journal articles that may be relevant to further examine the role of theory in management. Present them using APA referencing style.
10. Provide two sentences and appropriate citations. In the first sentence provide one indirect quote from one of the peer reviewed journal article shown in Q9 (directly above). In the second sentence provide one direct quote from the other peer reviewed journal article shown in Q9 (directly above).
Remember to include a reference list.
Rationale
This assessment will assist you learn to
- apply the essential research and thinking skills required of managers
- compare and contrast the work of influential management thinkers and researchers
- express opinions on management issues with clarity, from both personal and more objective positions, that are backed up with sound evidence and analysis
- research and compare various sources of information about management
- apply management theory in order to analyse management dilemmas and problems, and provide recommendations for action
- apply critical thinking skills so you can present a balanced view of management theory and organisational practice
- present formal written business communications
- use APA citation and referencing