Business Research Methodology Assignment (Sample)

Running head: BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Business Research Methodology
Name of the Student:
Name of the University:
Author’s note:

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Abstract:
The innovation of technology and its implementation in different aspects of real life is
enriching the modern world. The report is based on the use of technology and online
procedures in education system. The researcher in this research report has taken interviews
the four teachers and principal of a government school in UAE. The qualitative data analysis
reveals the comparison of school-based traditional pen-paper method and online method. This
is an authentic primary data and responses are not manipulated. The resistant to change the
traditional method for online activity of the principals and teachers of schools in UAE is a
burning issue. The qualitative research investigates the ground report and attempts to find out
the truth. A questionnaire with more or less questions helped the researcher to collect the
verbal data. With the help of software and thematic analysis it is found that students are very
much keen to welcome online teaching, learning and exam system. Some teachers are
optimistic about it. Some of them are not too much convinced from new system. However,
the principal of the school is seemed to be very eager to cope up with the technological
education system. The main reasons behind this transformation are found out to be time-
taking and monotonous approach of traditional system. Besides, the online education system
is sophisticated and automatic. The researcher also investigated about different types of
mentality regarding the subject and present “Online & Technological” scenario of the UAE
schools. Teachers and principal of the school are not paying any more importance to the
backward mentality of the principals of other school. Although, some uncertainty, they feel
about accepting new system, but they consider that this is going to be worthy in near future.
To clear resistances of the online system, teachers and principals are growing awareness
among students and collecting funds to make good arrangement of online education system.

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Table of Contents
Abstract:.....................................................................................................................................1
Introduction:...............................................................................................................................3
Theory and Hypothesis:.............................................................................................................3
Theory:...................................................................................................................................3
Hypothesis:.............................................................................................................................3
Background:...............................................................................................................................4
Literature Review:......................................................................................................................4
Research Methods:.....................................................................................................................4
Research Design:........................................................................................................................5
Samples and Data sources:.........................................................................................................5
Research Procedure:...................................................................................................................5
Measure:.....................................................................................................................................5
Other types of analyses:.............................................................................................................6
Discussion:.................................................................................................................................6
Interviews:..............................................................................................................................6
Interview with First Teacher..............................................................................................6
Interview with Second Teacher..........................................................................................9
Interview with Third Teacher...........................................................................................12
Interview with Fourth Teacher.........................................................................................14
Interview with Principal of the school.............................................................................17
Theoretical Implications (NVivo):.......................................................................................19
Analysis and Outcomes (Major Findings):..............................................................................39
Thematic Analysis (Contribution to theory):.......................................................................39
Recommendations:...................................................................................................................40
Research Limitations:...............................................................................................................41
Future Research:.......................................................................................................................41
Conclusion:..............................................................................................................................41
Reference:................................................................................................................................42

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Introduction:
New technologies continue to developed and have an impact on learning. It allows
schools and teachers to learn new techniques of teaching. The effectiveness of innovation in
school organization depends on the extent to which people are aware of a problem, and
therefore the need to be aware of a range of alternative solutions and feel themselves in an
appropriate regulatory environment (Karmel Report, 1973). Online learning environments
and computer-based exams had emerged alongside the traditional learning; this has become a
new form of schooling that provides numerous advantages. Since online learning
environments aroused besides traditional classrooms, more traditional strategies have been
transferred to be online. However, schools’ principals and teachers continue to face
limitations forced by technology. While the internet access has increased greatly over the last
period, some schools continue to experience capacity shortages and most schools do not have
enough computers for every student. Education technicians are known to be responsible for
implementing and promoting a variety of innovative programs and devices to improve
teaching and learning method. Educational technology has advanced its ability to improve
education more quickly than implementing it in the classroom. One of the factors that is
affecting this adoption is the resistance of professors. It is clear that in the recent changes in
technology and the need for change in education in schools requires redesigning of teacher
education. This is particularly important when leadership and guidance are considered
important factor for training eligible generations.
Theory and Hypothesis:
Theory:
The purpose of this qualitative study is to investigate what teachers and principals of
the government schools anticipate when operating a new educational system in their school
and how to improve the implementation outcome. A qualitative study is more appropriate for
understanding shared experiences. According to Creswell (2007), a qualitative approach is
more appropriate when exploring people’s perceptions and experiences, where a purposeful
sample selection must be conducted.
According to the research, the researcher sets the experimental hypothesis for testing.
Hypothesis:
The hypothesis of a research provides a predictive statement of independent and
dependent variable. The research method is based on the research hypothesis-
Null hypothesis (H0): The principals of government schools of UAE are resisting the
introduction of online system in teaching and exam process of online system.
Alternative hypothesis (HA): The principals of government schools of UAE are not resisting
the introduction of online system in teaching and exam process of online system.

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The hypothesis concludes the statistical significance between dependent and
independent variable of the model.
Background:
The problem that would be analyzed through this study is the level of principals and
teacher’s resistance through change in education. Not much work has been done to analyze
and investigate this specific issue, which is believed to be a large-scale problem, and
therefore not much investigation has been done. The Internet has become a major tool for
schools around the world, but does it actually help them with their teaching and learning
needs. What elements developed the experience of change has not been evaluated and has not
been identified. This again is an issue that must be highlighted to understand how to deal with
change in schools more effectively and can reduce teachers' resistance. The negative
consequences associated with the study are that it will end up presenting a general point of
view.
Literature Review:
New technologies are being developed day by day in this ever-changing world. The
innovation of technologies is also bringing changes in the teaching and learning techniques.
Online learning environments are being launched in various schools all over the world
(Raven 2011). This process is gradually replacing traditional teaching, learning and exam
mode (Guessoum 2006). Such type of new form of schooling is a new trend in educational
system.
For promoting the nurturing and sustainable environment, the secondary schools of
UAE are promoting a prepare plan for the modern world. The pattern of education is
drastically changing these days in UAE (Abulibdeh and Hassan 2011). There is also a
renewed focus in the teaching is being observed for practical competencies and critical
thinking. The innovation and allocation of high standard technology in classroom teaching
and examination process are decreasing school drop outs and class bunk (Macpherson,
Kachelhoffer and El Nemr 2007).
Some resistances are coming from Islamic religious approach of the principals and
some sort of resistances are coming from the misconception among the teachers and
principals of government schools. Some of them considers that online system in education is
complex (Gaad, Arif and Scott 2006). However, the mis-conceptions and uncertainties
regarding online approach in educational system is not valid.
The analysis would indicate a new horizon of E-contextual learning in UAE as in
Oman (Sarrab and Elgamel 2013). The hypothesis of resistance towards this global-approach
is a considerable fact (Findlow 2005). The probable measure and validity of the suspicion of
resistance is to be rechecked in this analysis (Godwin 2006).