formulation
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evaluating
data,
or
suggested
making
solutions
deductions
collecting,
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research is
field
of
practical
study
in
which
research can
include
financial
data,
consumer
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12.
questions
13.
It should be carefully recorded and reported
Purpose / Aims / Objectives of Research / Significance of
Research
1. Decision Making Objectives: - Decision making in now influenced by
research. The project identification and implementation is based on the
research conducted. There cannot be any business policy which is not
affected by research findings.
2. Environmental Objectives: - All the decisions in the business are taken
in relation to the environment in which business operates. All the factors
affecting business like state, investor, worker, customer and the competition
requires systematic investigation before any decision is to be taken.
3. Market Objectives: - The market objectives of research are defined as
market research. This includes the market share of products, profit margin
of the organization and total sales volume of the company.
4. Customer Objectives: - The need of the customer is assessed, well in
advance even before product is planned. The utilities of product are decided
on the basis of the quality of the product, in relation to the requirements of
the customers.
5. Profit and Promotional Objectives: - In most of the companies profit
maximization is the main objective to be attended by them. This requires
investigation and consultations be conducted. Surveys are also conducted
to work out the variables in support of the promotional activities.
Q. 2 explain the principles of a good Research / Scientific Research
with its importance & limitation.
Answer
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Limitations of Research
1. Conclusions in research are based upon data collected. Therefore when
the data collected Are not valid or adequate, the conclusion will not be
conclusive or appropriate.
2. Activities in a society are influenced by various internal and external
factors
3. Small organizations cannot afford to have research on various issues
4. Many people in society depend on customs, traditions, routines and
practices for taking Decision; instead of going for research.
5. Research is usually based on sample studies. But in many cases
samples are not true representatives. Therefore the research reports
based on these samples may not be accurate.
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what situations the event will Occur. This research is just as rooted in theory
as explanation. This research calls for a high Order of inference making. In
business research, prediction is found in studies conducted to Evaluate
specific courses of action or to forecast current and future values.
7. Analytical research: The researcher has to use facts or information
already available, and Analyze these to make a critical evaluation of the
material.
8. Quantitative
research:
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