This module focuses on the research skills needed to perform consultancy within an organisation
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Online Teaching Period 3 2023-24 |
The module provides an introduction to a range of research skills which will enable consultancy work to be conducted within an organisation.
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
Ground consultancy in relevant theory leading to appropriate, research-led solutions, based on an understanding of diverse research perspectives
Recommend the most appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods for conducting specific research and analysing collected data
Design creative and topical investigations - appropriate to a business issue- underpinned by well-formulated, specific research questions
Critically and holistically reflect on the implementation of a consultancy process in order to identify areas for improvement
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay - 2,500 words |
N/A | 100 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay - 2,500 words |
N/A | 100 |
In accordance with University of York and School for Business and Society Policy. Feedback will be provided via the Canvas online VLE either written or recorded.
Bryman A, & Bell, E (2018) Business Research Methods, 5th Edition, OUP, Oxford.
MacIntosh, R., Mason, K., Beech, N., Bartunek, J. (2021) Delivering Impact in Management Research: When Does it Really Happen?, Routledge, London.
Manville, G., Matthias, O. and Campbell, J. (2018). Management consultancy insights and real consultancy projects. London Routledge.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P. & Thornhill, A. (2016) Research Methods for Business Students (7th Edition). Prentice Hall.