FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY $2$: KEY CONCEPTS IN RESEARCH

This task is intended to orient you to the research structure, in particular the research process and the research report provided in Figure $1$ of the Learner Guide.

This task is intended to orient you to the research structure, in particular the research process and the research report provided in Figure $1$ of the Learner Guide.

Refer to the sample research report provided in Appendix $3$ and then answer the questions that follow. Do not be concerned about the detail $$ we will cover this in the remainder of the study guide. Focus on the significant elements.

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Appendix $3$

Job characteristics and feedback$-$seeking behaviour

$($Adapted for a sample report only for this course from Krasman, J$.2013,$ 'Putting feedbackseeking into "context": job characteristics and feedback$-$seeking behaviour', Personnel Review,

$42(1),50-66)$

ABSTRACT

This report aims to examine the influence of job characteristics on feedback$-$seeking

behaviour. In particular, this study focuses on the job dimensions of the job characteristics model

$($JCM$).$

$113$ full$-$time employees from several departments in our organisation completed a survey. Three of

the job dimensions significantly impacted feedback$-$seeking behaviour. Feedback$-$seeking behaviour

was increased by feedback from supervisors, decreased by task identity, and autonomy, and

unaffected by skill variety, task significance, feedback from the job, and feedback from others.

The way jobs are designed may impact how frequently people seek feedback about their

performance. Organisations should consider these relationships in promoting feedback$-$seeking

behaviour in the workplace and in carrying out job redesig

$1.$ What is the research topic?

$(2)$

$2.$ Identify the background of the research and the research problem.

$(5)$

$3.$ Does the research present a research question $($questions$)$ or a hypothesis $($hypotheses$)?$

$(2)$

$4.$ Identify examples of data.

$(3)$

$5.$ Identify the data collection tools used.

$(2)$

$6.$ Discuss the use of primary research methods in this research report.

$(6)$

$7.$ Discuss how you would ensure that your research will include all disciplines and departments concerned.

$(5)$