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Buss 423: Research Methods Question Paper

Buss 423: Research Methods

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UNIT CODE : BUSS 423
UNIT TITLE : RESEARCH METHODS

TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question One and any Other TWO Questions
Question One
The number of employees handing in resignation letters at Upendo academy has reached an alarming rate. In the last three months 30% of the permanent staff have indicated the intention to leave. What is puzzling the owner of the academy Mr. Majivuno is that some have opted to join academies that are paying lower. Previously Mr. Majivuno had encouraged members of staff who were unhappy to leave. Little did he know that this reality would haunt him. However "the last straw that has broken the camels back" is the rumour now circulating in the school that his most trusted and reliable head teacher is about to resign. In desperation, Mr. Majivuno has requested you to find out what is happening in the school and write a report.
a) Indicate THREE major issues that you will highlight in the statement of
the problems. (3marks)
b) Identify key respondents that you will target in the school and explain
why? (6marks)
c) What sampling design will be appropriate for the study and why?
(3marks)
d) Highlight FOUR ethical issues that will be reinforced during the study.
(4marks)
e) Suggest FOUR recommendations that may assist Upendo Academy to
retain its staff. (4marks)
f) Identify and discuss FOUR challenges researches encounter in the review
of literature. (10marks)
Question Two
a) Indicate FOUR ways that a researcher can use to identify an effective research topic. (8marks)
b) Discuss the relevance of business research in society. (12marks)
Question Three
a) Write short notes on the following terms as used in research:-
i) Hypothesis
ii) Appendices
iii) Scope of the study
iv) Table of content
v) Abstract. (10marks)
Question Four
a) A student in KEMU is interested in carrying out a study on student absenteeism. Indicate any FOUR limitations that the student is likely to encounter and how they can be addressed. (10marks)
b) Briefly discuss FOUR types of measurement scales used in scientific research. (10marks)
Question Five
a) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of structured interview.
(10marks)
b) Define Research and discuss any FOUR types. (10marks)

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