Bms 801: Business Research Methods Question Paper
Bms 801: Business Research Methods
Course:Doctor Of Philosophy In Business Management
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2011
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF
PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS
BMS 801: BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS
DATE: MONDAY 4TH APRIL 2011 TIME: 5.30 P.M – 8.30 P.M
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any four (4) questions. Credit will be given for clarity of ideas
and use of relevant examples.
Q.1. Assume you have identified “factors that influence job performance” as your thesis topic. Suggest how you would:
(a) Come up with a suitable research design on the topic.
(b) Collect the relevant data. [ 25 marks]
Q.2. Explain the role of research philosophies in business and management research, and distinguish between objectivist and subjectivist methodological approaches. [25 marks]
Q3.Assume you have completed gathering data based on the following identified variables. Suggest how would go about analyzing the data.
(a) Dependent variable.
(b) A set of independent variables.
(c) An intervening variable.
(d) A set of qualitative variables.
(e) Some relevant sample demographic characteristics. [25 marks]
Q4. (a) “Reliability is not validity.” Explain
(b)Distinguish among the four types of reliability measures. [25 marks]
Q.5 Write notes on the following:
(a) The literature review.
(b) The conceptual / theoretical framework.
( c) Thesis writing.
(d) Data collection instruments.
(e) Statistical inference. [25 marks]
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