Question $1$

$[5]$

As a researcher in operations management, how would you select a suitable research topic for a study?

Question $2$

$[5]$

Explain why it is important for academics to conduct research and how will it benefit the society they live in$.$

Question $3$

$[10]$

The following are areas considered common to do research. Choose any $5$ and explain.

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a$.$ Personal interest

b$.$ Social problem

c$.$ Testing theory

d$.$ Prior research

e$.$ Program evaluation

f$.$ Human service practice

g$.$ Minorities in research

Question $4$

$[5]$

Where would an academic go acquire sources for the research

Question $5$

$[5]$

It was discussed in class that there are some misconceptions about research. What damage can these misconceptions do to potential researchers?

Question $6.$

$[5]$

Discuss why literature review is such an important aspect when conducting research.

Question $7.$

$[5]$

Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research methods with examples.

Question $8.$

Justify why is research hypothesis so important in research.

Question $9$

Illustrate how does a researcher conduct research design in research method

Question $10.$

What are the different types of research designs used in operations management research, and when is each type appropriate?

Question $11.$

$[5]$

Explain what are some of the challenges involved in conducting operations management research, and how can they be addressed.

Question $12.$

$[5]$

Suggest how can we encourage "research" as an academic activity even to people who are not interested in it$.$

Question $13.$

Discuss how operations managem refre $?$ organizational performance.