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    MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE

    AND TECHNOLOGY (MMUST)


    MAIN CAMPUS

    UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
    2015/ 2016 ACADEMIC YEAR

    FIRST YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS


    SPECIAL/ SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION

    FOR THE DEGREES


    OF
    MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/
    MASTER IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

    COURSE CODES: MBA 809/ HRM 820

    COURSE TITLE: RESEARCH METHODS/ RESEARCH


    METHODOLOGY

    DATE: TIME:

    INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
    1. This paper contains FIVE Questions
    2. Answer Question ONE and Any Other THREE Questions in the Answer
    Booklets Provided
    3. All Rough Work must be done in the Answer Booklet and Cancelled.

    TIME: 3 HOURS
    MBA 809/ HRM 820

    This paper consists of 3 printed pages. Please turn over ►


    Answer Question ONE and Any Other THREE QUESTIONS

    QUESTION ONE

    a) Critically discuss the following statement by considering the importance of research,


    essential feature of theory or data and purpose of the literature review. (15 marks)

    According to Nobel Prize winner Milton Friedman ‘‘a theory or model should be accepted if it
    predicts accurately, even if it is based on unrealistic assumptions. That is a theory or model can be
    tested only its predictive ability and not in terms of the realism or lack of realism of the assumptions
    on which it is based.’’

    b) Using suitable illustrations to emphasize your points, discuss the basis of applying
    stratification random technique in sampling public opinion on level of inflation in the
    country (15 marks)

    c) Describe the steps involved in analysis and presentation of data (10 marks)

    QUESTION TWO

    a) A research scholar has to work as a judge and derive the truth and not a pleader who is
    only eager to prove her case in favour of her plaintiff. Discuss the statement pointing out
    the objectives of the research. (10 marks)

    b) Describe the different types of research, clearly pointing out the basis for their application
    in social sciences (10 marks)

    QUESTION THREE

    “Creative management whether in public entity or private entity depends on the methods of
    inquiry that maintain objectivity, clarity, accuracy and consistency”. On the basis of this
    assertion, describe the steps that are involved in carrying out any research inquiry
    (20 marks)

    QUESTION FOUR

    a) It has been argued by many scholars, “Empirical research in social sciences in developing
    countries in particular creates so many problems for the researchers”. Discuss the
    problems that are usually faced by such researchers (10 marks)

    b) i. What is research problem (2 marks)


    ii. With the aid of clear examples to elucidate your points, define the main issues, which
    should receive the attention of the researcher in formulating the research problem
    (8 marks)

    MBA 809 RESEARCH METHODS/ HRM 820 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


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    MBA 809/ HRM 820

    QUESTION FIVE

    a) Discuss with clear examples the relevance of conducting reliability and validity of research
    instruments (10 marks)

    b) Write short notes on;


    i. Research design (2 marks)
    ii. Ex post facto research (2 marks)
    iii. Hypothesis of research (2 marks)
    v. Criteria of good research (2 marks)
    vi. Motivation of research (2 marks)

    MBA 809 RESEARCH METHODS/ HRM 820 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


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