Научно-исследовательский семинар "Инструменты исследований в стратегическом менеджменте"

Магистратура 2019/2020

Статус: Курс обязательный (Стратегии развития бизнеса: управление и консалтинг)

Направление: 38.04.02. Менеджмент

Кто читает: Кафедра общего и стратегического менеджмента

Когда читается: 1-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Формат изучения: без онлайн-курса

Преподаватели: Волкова Ирина Олеговна, Ротмистров Алексей Николаевич, Тимофеев Юрий Валерьевич, Филинов Николай Борисович

Прогр. обучения: Стратегии развития бизнеса: управление и консалтинг

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 4

Контактные часы: 36

Full Syllabus

Abstract

This course is a basic one in the structure of the specialization of “Management” within the Master’s program “Business Strategies: Management and Consulting“. It is a mandatory course in the professional cycle of courses pool within the specialization of “Management” within the Master’s program “Business Strategies: Management and Consulting“. The teaching is conducted in the first year whilst students study the courses of a basic part in the program professional cycle. Teaching of the “Research Instruments in Strategic Management” is based on the amount of knowledge obtained by the students in the subjects such as Economic Theory, Philosophy, General Management, Statistics, Econometrics and other disciplines relevant to the subject area at the Bachelor level. The course “Research Instruments in Strategic Management” provides the foundation for the independent work of graduate students in the field of education and research within the chosen research area for writing and defending the master’s thesis, and also for their further career in academic or practical field after graduation.

Learning Objectives

The course aims to provide students with the outstanding knowledge and skills necessary for the research project planning, execution and further evaluation of research results in the field of strategic management. It aims to develop knowledge and competencies in two main areas: the specific research and analytical work in strategic management, as well as the development of practical research skills to conduct research projects that will help to prepare a master thesis. The course focuses on planning and designing research projects, data collection, proposing and testing hypotheses, reporting; the use of econometrics and other quantitative measurements in the research topics related to strategic management. The objective of learning the “Research Instruments in Strategic Management” is the acquisition of skills to develop and execute qualitative and quantitative research projects in strategic management.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Be able to design a research project and select appropriate research methods
Be able to identify proper research problems in the context of modern trends in strategic management
Be able to collect primary and/or secondary data
Be able to analyze data using statistical methods and tools
Be able to draw correct conclusions
Be able to write research proposals

Course Contents

Management research methods fundamentals
The nature, value and role of research in strategic management. Research philosophy. Research approach. Research strategy. Research design. Research instruments. Types of research. Research process. Identification of necessary resources and timelines. Characteristics of correctly and properly conducted research. Scientific method in research. Rules and algorithm of identifying problems for research. The concept of the construct and theoretical research. Concept of hypothesis and its implications for research process. Sources of formulating hypotheses. Types of hypotheses.
Introduction to qualitative research methods
Units of measurement. Types of scales and factors determining their choice. Field research. The concept of sample and population. Types of sampling. Sample determining algorithm. Factors that determine validity of a sample. Types of data. Information sources. Data collection. Data collection tools. Data coding Introduction to Google Forms. Designing a questionnaire. Pilot study. Interviews. Case study.
Introduction to quantitative research methods
Methods of data processing. Differences in the analysis of secondary and primary data. The rationale for selecting the method of data analysis. The confidence intervals. Data analysis tools. Variables types. Hypothesis testing. Regression analysis. Multiple linear regression. Correlation and causality. Autocorrelation. Heteroscedasticity. Multicollinearity. Endogeneity. Structural equation modeling. Moderation. Mediation. Introduction to Stata.
Introduction to SPSS
General linear models. Main effects. Interaction effects. R-squared. Univariate ANOVA.
Introduction to Python
Data mining. Parsing. Scraping. General linear models. Main effects. Interaction effects. R-squared. Univariate ANOVA.

Assessment Elements

Case study presentation during the Research Seminar in Voronovo
Research Proposal
Online test

Interim Assessment

Interim assessment (2 module)
0.2 * Case study presentation during the Research Seminar in Voronovo + 0.4 * Online test + 0.4 * Research Proposal

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Cinici, M. C., Dagnino, G. B., & Cinici, M. C. (2016). Research Methods for Strategic Management. London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1089808

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Information Resources Management Association. (2015). Research Methods : Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=907731
Ng, W., & Coakes, E. (2013). Business Research : Enjoy Creating, Developing and Writing Your Business Project. London: Kogan Page. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=653155
Saunders, M., & Lewis, P. (2012). Doing Research in Business and Management : An Essential Guide to Planning Your Project. Harlow: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1418659

Course Syllabus