QUESTION ONE $[47]$

Read the scenario below, and answer the questions that follow:

$1\mathrm{.}1.$ With reference to the extract above, construct an aim of the study. $(2)$

$1\mathrm{.}2.$ Explore and discuss the features of scientific research, in relation to the above study.

$(10)$

$1\mathrm{.}3.$ Critically discuss the Research Philosophy to be used in the above$-$mentioned study

and justify your selection. $(10)$

$1\mathrm{.}4.$ Elaborate on the sampling method to be employed to determine your sample size.

$(5)$

$1\mathrm{.}5.$ Describe the sampling process based on the case study above. $(8)$

$1\mathrm{.}6.$ Suggest the data collection method to be used in the above$-$mentioned study, explain

why that would be the most suitable, discussing the advantages and disadvantages

of the method. $(12)$

QUESTION TWO $[31]$

$2\mathrm{.}1.$ Assess the significance of conducting a pilot study prior to collecting data. $(10)$

$2\mathrm{.}2.$ Construct a questionnaire of the following types of questions that Determine the

factors that influence organisational performance. $(21)$

$$ Demographic questions.

$$ Ranking questions.

$$ Multiple choice questions.

$$ Rating scale questions.

$$ Likert scale questions.

As the key role player at Maersk Logistics, you wish to conduct an in$-$depth

study on the challenges that impact on the business, Maersk Logistics

consists of $32$ employees. You employ an external researcher to conduct the

study to maintain the scientific features of research. The study seeks to

establish the challenges that impact on Maersk Logistics. This exercise is to

contribute towards broadening business opportunities.

$$ Open$-$ended questions.

$$ Closed$-$ended questions.

QUESTION THREE $[22]$

$3\mathrm{.}1$ Tabulate the key differences between any four $(4)$ types of triangulations. $(12)$

$3\mathrm{.}2$ Expand on any two $(2)$ types of validity in research. $(6)$

$3\mathrm{.}3$ Identify four $(4)$ types of interviews. $(4)$