This course introduces students to past and current thinking in the profession regarding the relationship between practice and research, and the role of the practicing professional in research. The course provides students with skills and understanding to enable them to critically review research reports and discuss ethical issues related to research.
Emphasis is on the application of research to improve outcomes for management decisions.
Identify criteria for evaluating research-based knowledge and use the criteria to evaluate research reports. Critically examine the relationship between research and practice with a focus on understanding how research findings and research methods can be used to alter and evaluate management outcomes. Understand the professional's role regarding ethical issues relating to research and communication of research findings to professional colleagues. Use data analysis techniques and statistical applications to solve management problems. Class time will be devoted to a discussion of questions related to the reading and application of content.