DISSERTATION REQUIREMENT (80 – 120 pages = 15,000 to 20,000 words))
Abstract: ~800 words (2 pages ) – for result, problem, method etc
1. Introduction: 4000-5000 words (10 – 12 pages)
2. Literature review ~ 4000 words (10 pages)
3. Research Methodology: 2000 words (5 pages)
4. Presentation & analysis of results: 3200 words (8 pages)
5. Discussion of results: 3200 words (8 pages)
6. Conclusions & recommendations: 2400 – 3200 words (6-8 pages)
Remarks: ~400 words per page
Reference for Dissertation: 80 – 100
OUTLINE AND STRUCTURE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Acknowledgement
II. Abstract (Executive Summary)
III. Dissertation (Chapter 1 to 8)
IV. Bibliography / Reference
V. Appendix
Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION
1.1 Company Background
1.2 Research Purpose
1.3 Existing Problems
Chapter 2 – LITERATURE REVIEW
Conceptual context
- Relationship to previous work (Literature review)
Review relevant literature on the research already conducted in the field
Hypothesis / detailed research question
The question must be based on the hypothesis
- Research questions / hypotheses
Chapter 3 – RESEARCH DESIGN
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Reasons of the Choice
3.3 Limitation of the Choice
Chapter 4 – METHODOLOGY DESCRIPTION
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Analysis
4.3 Methodology
- Interviews and/or Questionnaires
Remarks:
- by deductive or inductive approach (scenitifical or sociological)
- DEDUCTIVE APPROACH - Research projects you will use the literature to help you to identify theories and ideas that you will test using data
- This approach is called a deductive approach in which you develop a conceptual or theoretical framework, which you then test using data
- If its deductive approach then discuss sampling / population issues, whether qualitative or quantitative, how to measure etc.
- INDUCTIVE APPROACH - Research projects you will be planning to explore your data and to develop theories from them that you will subsequently relate to the literature
- This approach is called an inductive approach as you do not start with any predetermined theories or conceptual frameworks
- The inductive approach cannot be taken without a competent knowledge of your subject area
- There is no need to review all the literature before collecting your data
- You do not want your own ideas to be drowned out by the ideas in the literature
- If your analysis is effective, new findings and theories will emerge that neither you nor anyone else has thought about
Chapter 5 – APPLICATION OF METHODOGY
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Application
Chapter 6 – DISCUSSION & IMPLICATION
6.1 Interpretation of result
6.1.1 – retention strategies
6.2 Implication for management practice
6.3 Limitation of the Study
6.4 Implication for further research
Chapter 7 – RECOMMENDATION & ACTION PLAN
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Building motivation and organizational commitment
7.3 Establishing appropriate work environment
7.4 Outcome – Management of Change
Chapter 8 – SELF-CRITCISM & CONCLUSION
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