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This 24 page paper provides chapter summaries for the book entitled Research Methods for Managers. This book is authored by Gill and Johnson. No additional sources listed.
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and analysis, and the other suggests a more open-ended method of choice1. The authors also address the question as to whether or not the student should choose a topic or
make the choice with the help of a supervisor2. It is noted that a collaborative effort is more beneficial than deciding on ones own3. Sources of Research Topics The
authors explain that a student may choose a research topic through a variety of methods, and use various sources4. A student, for example, who works part-time, may glean appropriate subject
matter through his part-time work5. Other ways of finding topics is through reading of appropriate journals6. Local professionals are also a good source of knowledge. A student may examine a
number of these areas to find a research topic. Some Characteristics of a Good Research Topic While the previous sections discuss ways in which to find research
topics, and sources to use, the choice of a good topic is the focus of attention. Here, quality is the key issue. The authors provide a great deal of information
through subdividing the topic further by accessibility, achievability in the time available, symmetry of potential outcomes, student interests and capabilities, financial support and the ultimate value of the research7. Here,
the authors devote time to addressing a myriad of issues concerning the quality of a research topic. Access is the first section that these authors provide. This is a good
point, as the student will have to have access to the information. Even if a topic is good, without access, the topic will not be supported. Is the topic achievable
in the time parameters chosen? Often, students are restricted in terms of time. Risk is addressed as well. Gill and Johnson write: "A way of reducing the risk entailed in
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