PGRM8.100 Applied Research Methods: Critical Evaluation Report

This report provides a critical evaluation of published research, focusing on leadership and management within the hotel industry. It begins with a systematic literature review analyzing an article on hotel employee motivation, discussing its benefits, limitations, and critique. The report then summarizes and critiques two peer-reviewed journal articles employing qualitative methods, examining their research paradigms, questions, sampling techniques, data collection and analysis methods, key findings, and limitations. Following this, the report analyzes two articles utilizing quantitative methods, providing a similar in-depth evaluation of their methodologies and findings. The evaluation emphasizes the strengths and weaknesses of each research approach, offering insights into the complexities of studying employee motivation and performance within the hospitality sector. The report also includes a comparison between the qualitative articles, highlighting the benefits and limitations of each approach. The report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the research methods used and their effectiveness in the context of the studies.