MNMGT599-22X (HAM)

Report of an Investigation

30 Points

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Convenor(s)

Eric Deakins

Eric Deakins
4565
MSB.2.31
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eric.deakins@waikato.ac.nz

Gazi Hassan

Gazi Hassan
5164
MSB.2.22
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gazi.hassan@waikato.ac.nz

Joanna Scott-Kennel

Joanna Scott-Kennel
5022
MSB.4.26
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joanna.scott-kennel@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: denise.martin@waikato.ac.nz
: lori.jervis@waikato.ac.nz
: luke.arnold@waikato.ac.nz
: maxine.hayward@waikato.ac.nz

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: yilan.chen@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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Report of an Investigation
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Paper Structure

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MNMGT599 Timeline:

AssessmentActivity

Initial and Final Proposals

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Ethics Approval

Prepare and submit an initial proposal via MyWIL https://wil.waikato.ac.nz/Default.aspx

You will need to choose a topic and a company sponsor (a sponsor is only needed if you are NOT doing a desk topic study). If you are unsure of what is needed in the proposal, the convenor will be happy to assist you, or you can contact an academic member of staff in your field of study (major).

Please note that it is a requirement that EVERY '99' student will collect primary data via survey or interviews, in addition to a secondary data set.

Once the initial proposal is approved, you will be assigned an Academic Supervisor and a Second Assessor for your investigation.

Make a time to meet your supervisor, who will discuss your investigation with you and offer advice to guide you through the investigation process.

So that both parties have a clear understanding of the project, you will be asked to rework your initial proposal into a more detailed final proposal and email it to your supervisor. This is your Learning Contract.

You will also need to submit a research ethics application BEFORE you begin primary data collection via interviews or surveys (the ’99’ Student Guide in Moodle contains more information).

ResearchLiaise with your supervisor at least every two weeks, via email. Meet as necessary to discuss progress and resolve issues with your research. (you should NOT contact the Second Assessor for advice)
Draft Report

Submit your draft report via Moodle and receive constructive comments from your Supervisor and Second Assessor.

Note: The draft report does not carry any weight in your final assessment, but experience shows that a draft that is close to being the final version results in a superior end result.

Final Report

Submit your final ‘99’ report via Moodle for grading (Max. 12,000 words for a 599)

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Identify an appropriate topic relevant to an organisation
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  • Develop a pertinent research question or problem statement based on background research and literature review as necessary
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  • Collect and/or analyse data relevant to that research question or problem statement
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  • Draw recommendations or conclusions based on research conducted relevant to the original research question or problem statement
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  • Effectively communicate their investigation through a written report
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  • Effectively reflect on their own learning throughout the process of investigation
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Draft Report
0
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Final Report
100
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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The '99' Student Guide, which is available on the Moodle page.

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Online Support

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Moodle
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Workload

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300 hours
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: MNMGT519

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