Are there any existing data directly relevant to the research problem?

Management

MGMT600 Topic Proposal

  • Sets out problem and purpose of the research
  • Includes Introduction, Problem Statement, Purpose of the Study, Research Questions, Scope/Limitations/Delimitations.
  • Begins with a problem (an unanswered question) related to a topic of interest.

As you think about your topic of interest, answer these questions:

  • What is the management/leadership dilemma or opportunity that could be investigated?
  • What is the purpose of my project? What assumptions would underline such a problem?
  • Are there any existing data directly relevant to the research problem?
  • If so, can you access the data necessary to address the research problem? If not, how can you collect the necessary data?
  • How will you interpret the meaning of the data as they relate to the problem statement?