BUSI 830 Case Study Methodology Assignment Instructions
Overview
Researchers describe the background of the problem to define the root problem and explain the organizational consequences – this is where you will ‘well-define’ your case study. The problem statement is a foundational component of the research study. In this assignment, you will begin to craft a single case study scenario by scoping the root problem. Then, you will research the root problem in the literature to determine how it starts and the broad organizational consequences that result before developing a researchable problem statement. Once the problem statement is written, an applicable research question (RQ) is created. RQs are exploratory, not assumptive, and not specific to an organization. The background of the problem, problem statement, and RQs must be in alignment to ensure a reliable study will occur. If there could be any question, this assignment is about focusing your case study in preparation for your advanced doctoral research project (ADRP). Biblical integration is NOT required in this assignment.
Instructions
After reviewing the required material stated in this week’s module, address the following in a written paper using the current APA format:
- Choose a business problem that is related to your degree cognate for your ADRP.
- Research the literature to understand the problem.
- Write a one to two-page background of the problem, discussing how the problem started (i.e., root problem) and why the problem needs to be studied (i.e., organizational consequences.
- Clearly enunciate the study purpose
- Create a problem statement and ensure it includes:
- A general problem sentence.
- Three supporting sentences showing that the problem currently exists. Each supporting sentence must be supported with a different peer-reviewed scholarly source no older than five (5) years.
- A specific problem sentence that includes the location of the study and organization type (using Moore’s (2022) template).
- Provide a research question that aligns with the problem statement, ensuring it is exploratory, not assumptive, and not specific to an organization. For your ADRP, you may have 3 subordinate RQs, so, if desired, you may include those herein as well.
- Provide the broad strokes of your intended case protocol (prima facie question, propositions, tentative outline), case study methodology (case type[explanatory, exploratory, descriptive], design[holistic, embedded, single, multiple]), data collection. As the case study will not be developed beyond the literature review, limit this section to about 300 words.
Required Format
Cover Page
Abstract
Introduction (remember, we don’t use this word, but the intro is the text after the title up to the first L1 heading)
Background of the Problem
Case Study Purpose
Problem Statement
Research Question(s)
Protocol, Methodology, Data Collection
Conclusion
References
Additional Requirements
Use the provided Case Study Methodology Assignment Template.
This 1000 minimum, 1500 maximum word paper needs to be written to include these guidelines:
- The required title, abstract, running head, and reference pages are not included in the required assignment word count but are required as part of your paper.
- Materials submitted to fulfill requirements in one course may not be submitted in another course. Concerns about the propriety of obtaining outside assistance and acknowledging sources should be addressed to the instructor of the course before the work commences and as necessary as the work proceeds.
- This paper must include at least seven references from peer-reviewed scholarly articles that have publication dates no older than 5 years. Do not use any books.
- All parts of the assignment must be based on peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
- In-text citations are required to support your (a) statements, (b) points, (c) assertions, (d) issues, (e) arguments, (f) concerns, (g) paragraph topic sentences, and (h) statements of fact and opinion. Refer to Section 8.1, Appropriate Level of Citation on pages 253 and 254 in the APA Manual (7th ed.).
- Do not provide any personal opinions.
- Refrain from using phrases such as, “in this paper.”
- Sources of information from Wikipedia, dictionaries, websites, blogs, and encyclopedias will not be accepted.
- A paragraph is defined in this course as being at least 4 sentences in length and structured in a cohesive manner. Consider using the MEAL approach for writing paragraphs:
- M – Main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
- E – Evidence to support the main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
- A – Analysis (e.g., for and against) of the evidence using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
- L – Lead back to the main topic or to the main topic in the next paragraph using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
- Avoid (a) clichés, (b) slang, (c) jargon, (d) exaggerations, (e) abbreviations, (f) figurative language, and (g) language that is too informal and too subjective.
- Submit your final document for grading with file name syntax: LastNameFirstInitial Assignment Name #. For example: SmithJ_Assignment Name.doc (no .pdfs)
Grading Metrics
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