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[ research proposalsDo’s; Don'ts; Must ]
advanced researcher professor of strategic HRM,
dr.mmbagali@gmail.com m m b a g a l i, phd
copyright mmbagali, Bangalore, India
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Research Proposal: Do’s; Don'ts; MustGranting Agencies
The Must in Proposal
agenda !!
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Views, opinions, or strategies presented are what I personally think and believe to reflect “Life of PhD”, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or strategies of the Organization…..
as a researcher, this what is my views/ experience, and I am sticking to it…………..
D I S C L A I M E R
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Preparation 2 years in advance
1995 First PhD
2008 Second PhD
Guided 7
Guiding 11
Managing / Mentoring around 90
Co-Guide 15
Papers 160 published
World Conference 20
Several Talks on Research 120
2 Projects…. ICSSR and AICTE
Personal research love story….
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[ What they see in the proposal ] Reasons for Projects / Clear Objective
Rigor and Relevance- leading to Conceptual Framework
Cutting edge management researchValue-Practical Implications Usefulness /
Actionable Impact and OutcomeSample Framework / Scope
Model development
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AOM- Academy of Management Journal2011; 54,5, 873-879
How many times do Winners of AMJ Best Article Award rewrite the Title / Problem Statement
How many times did we rewrite the Title / Problem Statement
Setting the Hookrelevance
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AOM- Academy of Management Journal2011; 54,5, 873-879
How many times do Winners of AMJ Best Article Award rewrite the Title / Problem Statement3 to 4 times
How many times did we rewrite the Title / Problem Statement1 to 2 times
Setting the Hookrelevance
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Challenges !!!
How do I startWhere Do I start from
What do I do …. ?
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The Focus
effect of organisational lifedepth
coveragescientific approach
objectivesresearch design
framework of the data collections
suggestions I recommendations
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[ Content ]
IntroductionReview
MethodologyData Collection and Presentation
Discussion and ConclusionSuggestions and Recommendations
References / Bibliography
Appendix– Annexure 1: Questionnaire
– Annexure 2: Schedule– Annexure 3: Publications
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[ Introduction ]
Body of thesis/ work/themeMotivation to do the project
Purpose of the workFocused on the thesis question(s)
Background information Explain the scope of your work,
what will and will not be includedDefinitions and Concept clarity
Contribution / Perceptive Significance / Implications
End with your study plans
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New paradigm- Shaping the Next thoughtsBroadest reach in terms of relevance and implications
Shed New lightsWhat's the landscape
Interdisciplinary
Is it ValidIs it Clear
Is it FocusedIs it SpecificIs it elegant
Grand Challenge !!
[ Relevance
Problem Identification ]
Possible + Potential ImpactReachValueImplicationsPerceptive
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[ Review ]
The pattern
Indian Study Overseas study
Significant studies- Insights from Current Research
Gap AnalysisNew area
Your Research goals
Focus: Objective / Hypothesis, Tools, Outcome
Conceptual framework
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[ Method of Study/ Methodology ]
The Present StudyObjectives
HypothesesScope of the work
Research Design
Method of Study1. Geographical Area
2. Organisation 3. Sampling Population
HypothesesFully and separately state each hypothesis you want to Test separately. Phrase it in the present tense.
Give it a distinct number (Hypothesis 1) or number letter(Hypothesis 1a) label. Set hypotheses off in indented blocks, in italic type.
Examples:Hypothesis 1a. Concise writing has a positive relationshipto publication.
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[ Research Design ]
Pre-pilot observation
Pre-pilot studyMode of Data Collection
Angles of EnquirySources of data collection
Analysis of the Results / Analysis Procedure
Period of StudyFindings of the Study
Uniqueness of the StudyContribution of the workLimitations of the Study
Implications and Perceptive
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[ Interdisciplinary lenses ]
management
sociology psychology economics commerce
????
Multiple stakeholders
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[ Data Collection and Presentation ]
Tentative
TablesGraphsFigures
NumberingFootnotes
Sources
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[ Discussion and Conclusion ]
Tentative
Results with other study resultsPatter
UniquenessContradictory
SurprisesLimitations
Implications and Contribution
AcademicOrganisational
Business communitySocietal
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[ Appendix ]
– Annexure 1: Questionnaire
– Annexure 2: Schedule– Annexure 3: Publications
– Any other work related
– Photos– Interview published
– Write-up– et al
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[ Q-Questionnaire ]
Layout
Information to be includedSub-sections
Reliability test
Different sets for different respondents
8[ references ]
EnoughCan categories
Citations……. Harvard Business School Guide
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[ Introduction ]
[ Review ]
[ Method of Study/ Methodology ]
[ Research Design ]
[ Data Collection]
[ Discussion and Conclusion ]
[ Appendix ]
[ Questionnaire / references ]
[ c h a p t e r s ]
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[ Other observation ]
PrefaceAcknowledgements
– Content page• Contents of chapter
• Tables• Figures• Graphs
• Roman numerals (iii, iv, v, …)• The body of the dissertation should be
numbered using Arabic numbers (1, 2, 3,)
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[ cont….Other observation ]
Figures and TablesHorizontal Figures and Tables
Supplemental Figures and Tables
Acknowledging the Work of Others
List of acronyms and abbreviationsHeadings and lists
Numbering of headingsNumbering of tables and figures
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Headings Size…..12 sizeSub-headings …..10 size
Format …..12 sizeFont …..Times Roman
Foot and End notes …..08 size
Space …..1.5 Foot- End Notes …..1
[ cont….Other observation ]
Ethical IssuesCopyright issues
Plagiarism
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SpellingsStyle
Grammar
Biased languageGender biases
Avoid ‘I’Anthropomorphic language
( non human entities )
Et al……
[ Birds eye-view]
Hence, take time to formulate the statement / title
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[ FAQ ]
Why you wish to do this Projects / Significance?
Who will be benefited / Contribution? What would be your methodology…..
Sample / OrganisationWhat Questionnaire would that be?
Data Collection?Analytical Methods used?
Budget and additional…. Direct- Indirect- Overheads
Department Support
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[ Sure Double Check ]
FormatEnglish and grammar
SpellingsKey Words
Sentence meaning
Enough JustificationReferences
Place of Project ExecutionNo Objection Certificate and Letter
Check the check list of agencyAnnexures
How many hard copy to be sent
Covering Letter
Permission letter from Corporate, if there
Biographical Sketches
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Time LineBudget
Contingent Amount
Additional Amount, if needed
Purchase of database of HR Managers
Re-submit
Joint Collaborations is better
Some Checks
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[ What they see in the proposal ]
Reasons for Projects / Clear Objective Rigor and Relevance- leading to Conceptual Framework
Cutting edge management researchValue-Practical Implications Usefulness / Actionable Impact
and OutcomeSample Framework / Scope
Model development
1…Why proposal get rejected….
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1…Why proposal get rejected….
Clear understanding of the final deliverable
Scope of the projectpotential impact + value of the project
Strong CV / Your background
Clarity of Heads - Budget whether the study can be conducted as described within the allowable time frame
Methodologymeaningful results
Over promise
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LengthNew paradigm
Broadest reach in terms of relevance and implications
Shed New lightsWhat's the landscape
Budget and Costing clarity
Is it ValidIs it Clear
Is it FocusedIs it Specific
Grand Challenge !!
2…Why proposal get rejected….
Is my project suitablefor the Subject area / funding agency?
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What field are you going to address?Too many framework
What exactly study doesLack focus
Insufficient justificationHow it contributes for new knowledge
3…Why proposal get rejected….
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Watch – Your daily must reads !!
HBR‘ Idea Watch ’, Defend Your Research
AOM‘ From the Editor ’,
IIMB‘ Round Table ', Management Review
IIMA‘ Colloquium ’, Vikalpa
The Academy of Management Perspectives - AMP‘ Research Briefs ‘
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Closing ThoughtsSignificance
NoveltyScope
Title mattersBest Seller Book / Paper
Have 3 best practicesBenchmark
Usual chapters / change the paradigm
RigorRelevance
research value / equity
stakeholdersgovernmentmanagersceostudentscommunity
in brief
Title : Professor of HR and Management Head- Management Research
Teaching: 18 yearsResearch: 14 yearsConsultancy: 14 yearsAdministration: 14 yearsPost Doct: 6 years
Papers: Around 160 publishedConference: Around: 40 India; 20 Overseas
Research: PhD Awarded: 7Guiding: 8 (Six submitted their final synopsis)
Details are at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmbagali
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