Draft Doctoral Study Proposal
Draft Doctoral Study Proposal
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• Draft Doctoral Study Proposal
During the past seven weeks of this course, you have proposed quantitative and qualitative studies. However, these assignments did not require you to follow the Doctoral Study Rubric requirements. This assignment will require you to develop major components of section one of the doc study according to the DDBA Doctoral Study rubric standards.
Be sure to use the mandatory Week 8 Application Assignment Template Rubric file for this assignment (located in the Rubrics area of the course navigation menu). The template/rubric contains helpful notes that you will remove and replace with your content. The scoring rubric is directly below the application content area. You will submit the entire document, which includes the Application Assignment and rubric. Your Instructor will enter your score in the rubric. You will be able to map your score for each Application criterion directly to the Application.
Your Instructor is required to give you embedded feedback for any areas where you did not receive full credit! Please contact your Instructor regarding “any” criteria from which points were deducted and for which you were not provided embedded feedback in the Application Assignment portion of the graded document.
This final draft must include the following main elements (use the template to ensure you are in compliance):
1. Background
2. Problem Statement
3. Purpose Statement
4. Central research question (qualitative) or research question(s) (quantitative)
5. Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
6. Significance of the Study
7. Minimum of 10 peer-reviewed references
Using the doctoral study rubric, Week 8 Application Assignment Template Rubric (located in the Rubrics area of the course navigation menu), write a draft of your own proposal and submit to the assignment area.
It is strongly recommended you review the Week 8 Application Rubric (located at the bottom of the Week 8 Application Assignment Template Rubric document) prior to starting the assignment. Reviewing the rubric requirements will aid you in understanding the content and grading requirements for this assignment.
Note: You must have at least 10 peer-reviewed references listed in proper APA format.
This assignment is worth 150 points. And I will send the template via email. It is important that writer take into consideration the topic we have been working on in the past papers which talks about Employee job satisfaction and productivity
SAMPLE ANSWER
The declining education standards in the US has contributed marginally to the shifting and outsourcing of most of technical and operational functions of most US multinational companies to foreign countries. The relocation of operation units of large companies like Nike Inc to Asian countries and other countries globally can be attributed largely to the expensive labor market in the US, favorable taxation concessions in foreign countries and the availability of skilled manpower in foreign markets.
[Full Doctoral Study Title]
by
[your official name]
MS, [university], 200X
BS, [university], 200X
Doctoral Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree of
Doctor of Business Administration
[last month of quarter you plan to graduate] 20
Background
The education standards in the US have been for many years below the average of most European education standards. The Office of Educational Accountability that operates under the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) coordinates all the testing programs that are administered on all elementary and high school pupils in the US through various assessment tests. DPI has for several years registered dissatisfaction with the declining education standards in the US (Bradley, 2010).
Most companies in US are relocating to countries where labor is cheap and efficient. Despite the low standards of education in the US, the government spends almost twice the cost of education per pupil than in an average Asian country.
Education reforms in the US have targeted improvement in pupil assessment programs as a response to the reduction of academic standards especially in areas that need critical thinking. There is evidence however that large disparities exists between the performance standards of males and females, whites and the minorities and also between families that are economically advantaged.
A lot of research work has been carried out to determine the nature of assessment required to demonstrate the real abilities of pupil’s performance in schools. The current structure of standardized tests that allow pupil comparisons in schools and states has been largely criticized as culturally biased and its emphasis is on less significant factual knowledge. The standardized tests rate memorization skills higher than critical aspects of complex in-depth thinking. To address the shortfalls of standardized, performance based assessment were introduced to provide better information on pupil’s academic abilities.
The performance was however below average for most of the pupils in grade 4 and 8 as elaborated in table 1 (Merrifield, 2009, pg 2). This research paper seeks to determine the relationship between performance of pupils in schools and the performance of corporate managers in US multinational companies.
According to the The Atlantic (2013, December) American Education Standards are mediocre compared to the rest of the world especially in mathematics and science. The international rankings of OECD states placed the US at number 17 among the 34 OECD in mathematics scores while in science and reading it’s ranked at number 21 and 17 respectively.
The falling education standards reflect poorly on US research policies and the continuing role as the leading country in digital technology and in other scientific and medical research fields. The reasons behind the mediocre performance in international assessment on all OECD countries must be analyzed and evaluated despite heavy funding of education in all the states by the federal government.
The research question is the need to identify the reasons why majority of US companies are relocating to other countries abroad. This could be because the availability of cheap human capital that is also efficient. Children and teenagers continue performing poorly in mathematics and science subjects (Hawkes, 2015). The research should include past pupils performance in the current job market and it should be inclusive of all pupils from diverse backgrounds including races and ethnicities. Regions that are more populated with Caucasian communities perform better than regions that are more populated with African American population, Hispanics or Asian communities. The research should identify the specific performance of each race and ethnicity in a sampled region within the US that would represent the general population in the US.
The future of the US multi-national companies can only be assured if the current generation can replace the outgoing generation with competent and skilled managers who are innovative and capable of venturing into the future with confidence and vigor.
The education standards remain the biggest challenge to human capital development in the US today. The academic background and experience of new staff determines their productivity to organizations.
The general business problem is that most companies have a problem identifying the right people for senior positions. A number of recruitment agencies have increased due to the existing gap in human capital development in the US. Most companies lack innovative leadership hence have specific problems of growth and expansion after a few years of growth and development (Mills, 2011).
The purpose of the research study is to identify the reasons why US companies are relocating to foreign countries thus denying the local population employment opportunities.
Majority of top management technocrats in most multi-nationals are targeting foreigners who are well educated and skilled in advanced disciplines. The case study would reveal the extent of education standards in the country and the comparisons to former years. The performance of US corporate managers would also be scrutinized to analyze the impact of low education standards in their productivity.
The study would be conducted in Wisconsin but the performance of specific pupils would be traced to their job location in the market and their current productivity compared to their past performance in school. The nature of the research would be mixed. The interviews would be carried out intensively and individual performance extensively compared with others from the same classroom and their performance compared on the job market (Migiro & Magangi, 2011).
The effect of low education standards in business innovation and productivity in business management. The study would also determine the future impact of low education standards in US business environments and the performance of future American companies.
Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
Disruptive innovation is a concept that assists in creation of value network and new market by disrupting the existing markets either by introduction of new innovations or cost reductions. Sustaining or maintaining innovation creates no value for competiting companies (Manyika, 2013).
This study undertakes to establish the role of education in business regarding the impact of strategic innovation in business expansion and growth. High technology led to the invention of the smart phones that displaced the original mobile phones and now the advanced iPads are replacing laptop computers and mobile phones. Clayton and Overdorf (2000) introduced the concept of disruptive technologies which tilted the balance in favor of the current innovations that reinvented business models like in most American multi-national companies today. For example, the introduction of digital technology has revolutionized all the sectors of the economy including banking, insurance and entertainment industry.
The significance of the study is to reveal the reasons why US multinational companies are relocating to overseas countries. The study would also reveal if there is a connection between the low standards of education in the US and the relocation of companies to foreign countries (Sekaram & Bougle, 2009).
The competitive nature of the global business requires CEO’s who are equally competitive universally. The best companies survive when the companies adopt the best policies from the best CEO’s. The current high unemployment rates that continue to rise in the US can only be countered effectively by ensuring competent education standards in the US are maintained (Clayton, 2003). Skilled and professional manpower is a useful asset in any country including the US and full dependency on foreign nationals to manage American companies would certainly result in more outsourcing of talents outside the country hence the unemployment rates would continue to rise.
References
Bradley, N. (2010) Marketing Research. Tools and Techniques. Oxford University Press, Oxford,
Clayton, C.M. & Overdorf, M. (2000). “Meeting the Challenge of Disruptive Change” Harvard Business Review, March–April 2000.
Clayton, C.M. (2003). The innovator’s solution: creating and sustaining successful growth. Harvard Business Press.
Hawkes, C. (2015) An Example with Qualitative and Quantitative research http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/29170/site_promotion/an_example_with_qualitative_and_quantitative__research.html
Merrifield, L. (2009) Pupil Assessment, Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Informational Paper 32 Retrieved August 18, 2015 from http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lfb/publications/Informational-Papers/Documents/2009/32_pupil%20assessment.pdf
Migiro, S.O. & Magangi, B.A. (2011). Mixed methods: A review of literature and the future of the new research paradigm. African Journal of Business Management, Academic Journals Review.
5(10), 3757-3764. Retrieved from: http://www.academicjournals.org/AJBM
Mills, G. E. (2011). Action research – A guide for the teacher researcher. Boston, MA:
>>>>Pearson Education, Inc.
Manyika, J. (2013). Disruptive technologies; Advances that Transform Life, Businesses and the Global Economy, McKinsey Global Institute.
Ryan, J. (2013) American Schools vs. the World: Expensive, Unequal, Bad at Math, The Atlantic, December Issue Retrieved August 20, 2015 from http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/12/american-schools-vs-the-world-expensive-unequal-bad-at-math/281983/
Sekaram, U. & Bougle, R. (2009) Research Methods for Business; A Skill Building Approach, 5th Edition. West Sussex, UK. John Wiley & sons.
Week 8 Application Assignment Rubric
Important:Substantive feedback is scritical success.Your instructor will enter your score in the rubric. You will be able to map your score for each application criterion directly to the application. Your instructor is required to give you embedded feedback for any areas where you did not receive full credit! Please contact your instructor regarding “any” criterion area where you were deducted points and there was no embedded feedback for that area in the application assignment portion of the document.
| Criteria | Exemplary (13-15 pts.) |
Needs Improvement (10-12 pts.) |
Unsatisfactory (0 – 9 pts.) |
Points | Score |
| Background
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Clearly provides an overview of the context or background of the study. The background is based upon applied business research and does not address a non-business problem. Accurately sets the stage for the problem statement. Clearly states and justifies why the problem deserves new research. | Provides a vague overview of the context or background of the study. The background is based upon a questionable applied business research and/or non-business problem. Does not accurately sets the stage for the problem statement. Does not clearly state and justify why the problem deserves new research.
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Fails at providing an overview of the context or background of the study. The background presents information that is not applicable for the background component. The background is not based upon an applied business research problem. Does not set the stage for the problem statement. Does not state and justify why the problem deserves new research. | 15 | |
| Problem Statement
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Business problem contains a data driven hook and anchor (with recent citations) along with a general and specific business problem. Specific business problem addresses a business process that the organization’s managers or leaders need to, and can address, in order to effectively meet elements of their strategic plan or the organization’s mission (critical criteria). All required elements are present. | Specific business problem is vague and/or questionable regarding addressing an applied business process that the organization’s managers or leaders need to address in order to effectively meet elements of their strategic plan or the organization’s mission (critical criteria). Some of the key elements (hook, anchor, general business problem, and specific business problem)are missing. Problem statement can become a viable business problem with some modification.
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All required elements are missing. Completely fails at identifying a viable applied business problem.
Specific business problem does notdeal with an applied business process that the organization’s managers or leaders need to address in order to effectively meet elements of their strategic plan or the organization’s mission. Problem statement must be addressed before moving forward. |
15 |
| Criteria | Exemplary (13-15 pts.) |
Needs Improvement (10-12 pts.) |
Unsatisfactory (0 – 9 pts.) |
Points | Score |
| Purpose Statement
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The purpose statement containsthe (a) method, (b) design, (c) independent and dependent variables (quantitative studies only) (d) target population/justification, (e) geographical location, and (f) social change statement. These elements are accurate, appropriate, and logically align with theapplied business problem statement. There is no superfluous information included.
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The purpose statement does not contain all of the required elements: (a) method, (b) design, (c) independent and dependent variables (quantitative studies only), (d) target population/justification, (e) geographical location, and (f) social change statement.One or more of the elements are missing. There is questionable alignment with the problem statement. The statement can be improved with modification.
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The purpose statement does not contain any of the required elements: (a) method, (b) design, (c) independentand dependent variables (quantitative studies only), (d) target population/justification, (e) geographical location, and (f) social change statement. There is no logical alignment with the problem statement. Purpose statement must be addressed before moving forward.
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15 | |
| Research Question
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The central research question is explicitly clear and logically aligns with the specific business problem and purpose. It is recommended the question is encoded with words that foreshadow the design. For example, the case study design included the word “how” or “why” and the phenomenological design includes the word(s) experiences, perceptions, etc. Note: It is a great practice to review previous research to develop sharper and more insightful research questions appropriate for the design.
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The central research question is not explicitly clear and renders it difficult to ascertain appropriate and logical alignment with the specific business problem and purpose. It is recommended the question is encoded with words that foreshadow the design. For example, the case study design included the word “how” or “why” and the phenomenological design includes the word(s) experiences, perceptions, etc. Note: It is a great practice to review previous research to develop sharper and more insightful research questions appropriate for the design.
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The central research question is pronouncedly unclear and clearly inappropriate for the business problem and purpose. It is recommended the question is encoded with words that foreshadow the design. For example, the case study design included the word “how” or “why” and the phenomenological design includes the word(s) experiences, perceptions, etc. Note: It is a great practice to review previous research to develop sharper and more insightful research questions appropriate for the design.
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15 |
| Criteria | Exemplary (13-15 pts.) |
Needs Improvement (10-12 pts.) |
Unsatisfactory (0 – 9 pts.) |
Points | Score |
| Theoretical/
Conceptual Framework
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The theoretical/conceptual framework contains the following elements: (a) name or identify the theoretical/conceptual framework, (b) name the theorist (if applicable), (c) list key concepts of the theoretical/conceptual framework (d) Identify propositions, hypotheses, tenets, etc., and (e) identify application to the proposed study. The information is accurate and is conducive to developing appropriate interview questions.
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The theoretical/conceptual framework does not contain all of the required elements: (a) name or identify the theoretical/conceptual framework, (b) name the theorist (if applicable), (c) list key concepts of the theoretical/conceptual framework (d) Identify propositions, hypotheses, tenets, etc., and (e) identify application to the proposed study. The information is partially accurate but does not clearly present the overall concepts of the theoretical/conceptual framework; rendering it a challenge to develop appropriate interview questions.
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The theoretical/conceptual framework does not contain any of the required elements: (a) name or identify the theoretical/conceptual framework, (b) name the theorist (if applicable), (c) list key concepts of the theoretical/conceptual framework (d) Identify propositions, tenets, etc., and (e) identify application to the proposed study. The information is totally inaccurate and does not present an accurate depiction of the overall concepts of the theoretical/conceptual framework; rendering it a severe challenge to develop appropriate interview questions.
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15 | |
| Significance of the Study
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Clearly explains: (a) why the study is of value to business/social impact, (b) how the study will contribute to the effective practice of business, and (c) how the results might contribute to positive social changeand improvement of business practice. |
Does not clearly explains: (a) why the study is of value to business/social impact, (b) how the study will contribute to the effective practice of business, and (c) how the results might contribute to positive social change and improvement of business practice. |
Does not explain: (a) why the study is of value to business/social impact, (b) how the study will contribute to the effective practice of business, and (c) how the results might contribute to positive social change and improvement of business practice. These elements are missing or poorly presented. They do not meet the objective and the reader does not understand the significance of the study in terms of the broader knowledge on the topic. |
15 |
| Criteria | Exemplary (13-15 pts.) |
Needs Improvement (10-12 pts.) |
Unsatisfactory (0 – 9 pts.) |
Points | Score |
| References
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Provided minimum of 10 references.
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Provided 7-9 references
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Provided less that 7 references
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15 | |
| Criteria | Exemplary (40-45 pts.) |
Needs Improvement (32-39 pts.) |
Unsatisfactory (0 – 310 pts.) |
Points | Score |
| Writing/
Grammar/ APA
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Clear, unambiguous writing that includes proper sentence structure, idea development, paragraph development, and grammar. No APA Style and Format errors.
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Relatively clear writing that includes proper sentence structure, reasonable idea and paragraph development, and few grammatical errors. Few APA style and Format errors (i.e. no more than 3 identified anomalies). Moderate corrections are required.
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Unclear, poorly developed writing that lacks proper sentence structure and idea and paragraph development. Numerous grammatical errors (more than 3). Significant corrections are required. |
45 | |
| Total Score | 150 | ||||
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