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[ research proposalsDo’s; Don'ts; Must ]

advanced researcher professor of strategic HRM,

[email protected] m m b a g a l i, phd

copyright mmbagali, Bangalore, India

mm bagali I [email protected]

Research Proposal: Do’s; Don'ts; MustGranting Agencies

The Must in Proposal

agenda !!


Views, opinions, or strategies presented are what I personally think and believe to reflect “Life of PhD”, and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or strategies of the Organization…..

as a researcher, this what is my views/ experience, and I am sticking to it…………..

D I S C L A I M E R


Preparation 2 years in advance

1995 First PhD

2008 Second PhD

Guided 7

Guiding 11

Managing / Mentoring around 90

Co-Guide 15

Papers 160 published

World Conference 20

Several Talks on Research 120

2 Projects…. ICSSR and AICTE

Personal research love story….


[ What they see in the proposal ] Reasons for Projects / Clear Objective

Rigor and Relevance- leading to Conceptual Framework

Cutting edge management researchValue-Practical Implications Usefulness /

Actionable Impact and OutcomeSample Framework / Scope

Model development


AOM- Academy of Management Journal2011; 54,5, 873-879

How many times do Winners of AMJ Best Article Award rewrite the Title / Problem Statement

How many times did we rewrite the Title / Problem Statement

Setting the Hookrelevance


AOM- Academy of Management Journal2011; 54,5, 873-879

How many times do Winners of AMJ Best Article Award rewrite the Title / Problem Statement3 to 4 times

How many times did we rewrite the Title / Problem Statement1 to 2 times

Setting the Hookrelevance


Challenges !!!

How do I startWhere Do I start from

What do I do …. ?


The Focus

effect of organisational lifedepth

coveragescientific approach

objectivesresearch design

framework of the data collections

suggestions I recommendations


[ Content ]

IntroductionReview

MethodologyData Collection and Presentation

Discussion and ConclusionSuggestions and Recommendations

References / Bibliography

Appendix– Annexure 1: Questionnaire

– Annexure 2: Schedule– Annexure 3: Publications


[ Introduction ]

Body of thesis/ work/themeMotivation to do the project

Purpose of the workFocused on the thesis question(s)

Background information Explain the scope of your work,

what will and will not be includedDefinitions and Concept clarity

Contribution / Perceptive Significance / Implications

End with your study plans

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New paradigm- Shaping the Next thoughtsBroadest reach in terms of relevance and implications

Shed New lightsWhat's the landscape

Interdisciplinary

Is it ValidIs it Clear

Is it FocusedIs it SpecificIs it elegant

Grand Challenge !!

[ Relevance

Problem Identification ]

Possible + Potential ImpactReachValueImplicationsPerceptive


[ Review ]

The pattern

Indian Study Overseas study

Significant studies- Insights from Current Research

Gap AnalysisNew area

Your Research goals

Focus: Objective / Hypothesis, Tools, Outcome

Conceptual framework

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[ Method of Study/ Methodology ]

The Present StudyObjectives

HypothesesScope of the work

Research Design

Method of Study1. Geographical Area

2. Organisation 3. Sampling Population

HypothesesFully and separately state each hypothesis you want to Test separately. Phrase it in the present tense.

Give it a distinct number (Hypothesis 1) or number letter(Hypothesis 1a) label. Set hypotheses off in indented blocks, in italic type.

Examples:Hypothesis 1a. Concise writing has a positive relationshipto publication.


[ Research Design ]

Pre-pilot observation

Pre-pilot studyMode of Data Collection

Angles of EnquirySources of data collection

Analysis of the Results / Analysis Procedure

Period of StudyFindings of the Study

Uniqueness of the StudyContribution of the workLimitations of the Study

Implications and Perceptive


[ Interdisciplinary lenses ]

management

sociology psychology economics commerce

????

Multiple stakeholders


[ Data Collection and Presentation ]

Tentative

TablesGraphsFigures

NumberingFootnotes

Sources


[ Discussion and Conclusion ]

Tentative

Results with other study resultsPatter

UniquenessContradictory

SurprisesLimitations

Implications and Contribution

AcademicOrganisational

Business communitySocietal


[ Appendix ]

– Annexure 1: Questionnaire

– Annexure 2: Schedule– Annexure 3: Publications

– Any other work related

– Photos– Interview published

– Write-up– et al


[ Q-Questionnaire ]

Layout

Information to be includedSub-sections

Reliability test

Different sets for different respondents

8[ references ]

EnoughCan categories

Citations……. Harvard Business School Guide


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[ Introduction ]

[ Review ]

[ Method of Study/ Methodology ]

[ Research Design ]

[ Data Collection]

[ Discussion and Conclusion ]

[ Appendix ]

[ Questionnaire / references ]

[ c h a p t e r s ]


[ Other observation ]

PrefaceAcknowledgements

– Content page• Contents of chapter

• Tables• Figures• Graphs

• Roman numerals (iii, iv, v, …)• The body of the dissertation should be

numbered using Arabic numbers (1, 2, 3,)


[ cont….Other observation ]

Figures and TablesHorizontal Figures and Tables

Supplemental Figures and Tables

Acknowledging the Work of Others

List of acronyms and abbreviationsHeadings and lists

Numbering of headingsNumbering of tables and figures


Headings Size…..12 sizeSub-headings …..10 size

Format …..12 sizeFont …..Times Roman

Foot and End notes …..08 size

Space …..1.5 Foot- End Notes …..1

[ cont….Other observation ]

Ethical IssuesCopyright issues

Plagiarism


SpellingsStyle

Grammar

Biased languageGender biases

Avoid ‘I’Anthropomorphic language

( non human entities )

Et al……

[ Birds eye-view]

Hence, take time to formulate the statement / title


[ FAQ ]

Why you wish to do this Projects / Significance?

Who will be benefited / Contribution? What would be your methodology…..

Sample / OrganisationWhat Questionnaire would that be?

Data Collection?Analytical Methods used?

Budget and additional…. Direct- Indirect- Overheads

Department Support


[ Sure Double Check ]

FormatEnglish and grammar

SpellingsKey Words

Sentence meaning

Enough JustificationReferences

Place of Project ExecutionNo Objection Certificate and Letter

Check the check list of agencyAnnexures

How many hard copy to be sent

Covering Letter

Permission letter from Corporate, if there

Biographical Sketches


Time LineBudget

Contingent Amount

Additional Amount, if needed

Purchase of database of HR Managers

Re-submit

Joint Collaborations is better

Some Checks


[ What they see in the proposal ]

Reasons for Projects / Clear Objective Rigor and Relevance- leading to Conceptual Framework

Cutting edge management researchValue-Practical Implications Usefulness / Actionable Impact

and OutcomeSample Framework / Scope

Model development

1…Why proposal get rejected….



Clear understanding of the final deliverable

Scope of the projectpotential impact + value of the project

Strong CV / Your background

Clarity of Heads - Budget whether the study can be conducted as described within the allowable time frame

Methodologymeaningful results

Over promise


LengthNew paradigm

Broadest reach in terms of relevance and implications

Shed New lightsWhat's the landscape

Budget and Costing clarity

Is it ValidIs it Clear

Is it FocusedIs it Specific

Grand Challenge !!


Is my project suitablefor the Subject area / funding agency?


What field are you going to address?Too many framework

What exactly study doesLack focus

Insufficient justificationHow it contributes for new knowledge



Watch – Your daily must reads !!

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AOM‘ From the Editor ’,

IIMB‘ Round Table ', Management Review

IIMA‘ Colloquium ’, Vikalpa

The Academy of Management Perspectives - AMP‘ Research Briefs ‘


Closing ThoughtsSignificance

NoveltyScope

Title mattersBest Seller Book / Paper

Have 3 best practicesBenchmark

Usual chapters / change the paradigm

RigorRelevance

research value / equity

stakeholdersgovernmentmanagersceostudentscommunity

in brief

Title : Professor of HR and Management Head- Management Research

Teaching: 18 yearsResearch: 14 yearsConsultancy: 14 yearsAdministration: 14 yearsPost Doct: 6 years

Papers: Around 160 publishedConference: Around: 40 India; 20 Overseas

Research: PhD Awarded: 7Guiding: 8 (Six submitted their final synopsis)

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