 Know how to identify and scrutinise appropriate HR data sources  Be able to conduct small scale research and analyse the findings  Be able to draw meaningful conclusions and evaluate options for change  Know how to deliver clear, business focused reports on an HR issue

 References- quotes used in your written work  Bibliography- additional reading which is not directly quoted in your work  Sources- CIPD website- HR magazine Business Research Methods- Cameron and Price Other books on conducting research- Judith Bell Internet sources Moodle

 To write a research proposal of approximately 2500 words which includes references and a bibliography

 To state the benefits of research to an organisation  Identify key stakeholders to an organisation  Explore ways of researching secondary information effectively

A research proposal is a document written by a researcher that provides a detailed description of the proposed program. It is like an outline of the entire research process that gives a reader a summary of the information discussed in a project

Follow the customer, if they change… we change. — Sir Terry Leahy, Chief Executive, Tesco plc If you want to make enemies, try to change something. - Woodrow Wilson Institute of Customer Service

 Individually Think of some changes management have introduced and have had a significant impact upon you. Try to note how you felt and acted. In small groups  Discuss your experiences, aiming to identify the background/reasons why organisations change.  Record your findings with your thoughts on reason for the change on the flip chart to share with the group.

 How theory/information might therefore be of use to a researcher?

 Provides an opportunity to prove why we should make changes  Gives evidence and credibility to business initiatives  Gives confidence to new ideas  Used to help solve problems  To gain competitive advantage

 A person, group, or organisation that has direct or indirect stake in an organization because it can affect or be affected by the organisations actions, objectives, and policies Read more:  Consider...  Who are the stakeholders for your academic programme of study?

 Moral and ethical obligations  You develop a relationship which enables access  You generate support for your study/research  You prevent people from obstructing your study/research  You negotiate what you can and cannot do

 In pairs discuss each of your stakeholders and consider: ◦ What do they want from me? ◦ What do I want from them? ◦ Are there any anticipated problems? ◦ How will I engage them? ◦ When will I engage them? ◦ How do I maintain the relationship? ◦ What is their interest in my study? ◦ How might they be affected?

Ensuring that no harm comes to participants Respecting the dignity of research participants Ensuring a fully informed consent of research participants Protecting the privacy of research subjects Ensuring the confidentiality of research data Protecting the anonymity of individuals or research organisations Avoiding deception about the nature or aims of the research

 Declaration of affiliations funding sources and conflicts of interest  Honesty and transparency in communicating about the research  Avoidance of any misleading or false reporting of research findings

 Controversial or sensitive subject  Participants ◦ Young/Vulnerable people  Sponsors ◦ Your relationship  Wider community  Confidentiality

 Ensures the aims of the research are thoroughly researched and identified.  You have considered how you will perform and communicate the research.  You have identified where you may find information on your topic  Needs of stakeholders have been considered  Funding may be required.  Sensitive issues may present themselves

Consider topics for your research proposal