- Chapter 2, “Ethics in
Business Research,” pages 26–47.
Assignment
Instructions
Imagine you are reviewing studies
for IRB ethical processes and procedures. Review the five research proposal
synopses and decide whether to approve or reject the submission based on
ethical research practices and standards. In addition to making a determination
of approval or no approval, use appropriate sources to support your decision.
Write your response to each proposal in no more than 150 words, for a total of 750
words for the assignment.
- Research Proposal Summary 1:A learner has identified that
stakeholders of publicly traded corporations do not understand that the
relationship between firms’ return on equity, annual revenue, and CEOs’
compensation is a business problem requiring a research response. Using
archival data from financial records of publicly traded companies located
in North America, she proposes a quantitative, correlational study to
examine the relationship between these variables. Because the information
is available online, the learner contends that neither organizational nor
site permission is needed to conduct the research study. Should the
learner’s proposal be approved? Why or why not? - Research Proposal Summary 2: The learner, whose field of
specialization is business intelligence, posits that a business problem
exists at her organization—finding qualified personnel for
scientific-based projects and jobs. The learner submits a proposal to
conduct research wherein she seeks to utilize a qualitative exploratory
case study of her organization, which she specifically identifies by name.
Should the learner’s proposal be approved? Why or why not? - Research Proposal Summary 3: Citing a peer-reviewed
resource, a learner claims a business problem is that company leaders do
not fully appreciate the importance of adopting green building technologies
as a means of cost savings. She proposes a quantitative,
quasi-experimental study to examine the energy usage in an office building
located in the western United States, both before and after the
installation of green technologies. While preparing her proposal, she
obtains an e-mail from the building’s manager granting approval to study
data obtained from the site before and after the installation of the
technologies. Should her proposal be approved? Why or why not? - Research Proposal Summary 4: The learner submits a proposal
stating he will keep all participant data obtained or generated during his
study on an encrypted USB drive. The USB drive will then be stored in a
safety deposit box for five years following completion of the study. At
the end of the five-year period, the learner states he will destroy the
data on the drive, in accordance with Department of Defense directives.
Should the learner’s proposal be approved? Why or why not? - Research Proposal Summary 5: The learner, whose
specialization is human resource management, cites peer-reviewed sources
identifying a business problem existing with managers lacking an
understanding of leadership strategies that increase employee job
performance and satisfaction. As part of his qualitative study proposal,
the learner presents a copy of a flyer he wants to distribute in an effort
to recruit employees to participate in private interviews. He includes a
copy of the informed consent on the back of the flyer to help individuals
understand what he is asking them to do. Should the learner’s proposal be
approved? Why or why not?
Refer to the Ethical Study Processes
and Procedures Scoring Guide to ensure you meet the grading criteria.
Additional
Requirements
To achieve a successful experience
and outcome, you are expected to meet the following requirements:
- Written Communication: Written communication is free
of errors that detract from the overall message, follows standard American
English usage, and uses language appropriate for the intended business and
scholarly doctoral audiences. - Formatting: Paper, references, and
citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting
guidelines. - Length: 150 words per research
proposal, 750 words total, double-spaced.
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