Buss 423: Research Methods Question Paper
Buss 423: Research Methods
Course:Business Administration
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
SCHOOL : SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer Question ONE (compulsory) in and any Other TWO Questions
TAIFA TOURIST RESORT COMPLEX
The pledge by the government of Kenya in 2007 to the residents of Kitengela village of building a tourist resort complex was met with varied reactions. To the villagers although this would create jobs particularly for the youth, there was also fear that their long term cultural practices may be eroded. For the tourist sector, this was a dream come true. It was felt that this resort, borrowed from a swiss model would attract tourists worldwide. Many tourist firms bought land at exorbitant rates near the identified tourist resort site it was projected that by 2009, the complex would be in operation. The business fraternity was not left behind. Rental houses and luxurious hotels sprung up adjacent to the identified area. It was clear that the once “sleepy” Kitengela village had suddenly “woken up”. However, by 2010, despite the various promises and visits to the identified site by top government official and members of parliament, no tangible identified evidence of progress has been noted. The local residents are agitated and rumours circulating in Kitengela village indicate that the piece of land identified for the complex has been “grabbed” by some untouchable individuals in the government. The member of parliament for Kitengela is very worried since he is aware that your are undertaking a research course at KEMU, he has consulted and requested you to critically analyze the situation and prepare a report that will be present to the parliamentary reform committee in two weeks time.
Required
Question 1
a) Formulate the title of the report. (2marks)
b) State four questions that the report will attempt to address. (8marks)
c) Indicate the respondents you will target in the study and why. (8marks)
d) Highlight and justify the data collection instruments that will be administered to respondents. (6marks)
e) Describe any THREE challenges likely to be encountered while gathering information and how they will be addressed. (6marks)
Question 2
a) A study of research method is a necessity for anyone pursuing Management course” Discuss. (10marks)
b) Identify and discuss any FIVE ethical issues that a researcher should reinforce during data collection. (10marks)
Question 3
a) It is important for a researcher to identify the scope of the study. Indicate four factors that influence the selection of a research scope. (10marks)
b) Formulate brief notes on he following research designs.
o Descriptive survey
o Experimental Research Design
o Correlation Research Design
o Cross cultural Research Design. (10marks)
Question 4
a) Sampling is essential in research. Discuss. (10marks)
b) Highlight and discuss the various sources of research problems. (10marks)
Question 5
a) A manager should be involved in participant observation as often as possible. Discuss. (10marks)
b) State any FIVE factors that may contribute to student/supervisor conflicts in research and how they can be solved. (10marks)
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