1. The hierarchy of business decision makers categorizes organizations based on how they use business research to make decisions. List and explain the three levels in the hierarchy.
2. Sometimes business research may be unnecessary. Explain when this could occur.
3. What is the difference between applied research and basic research?
3. What is the difference between applied research and basic research?
4. What characteristics of research are associated with the standards of the scientific method?
5. What activities are involved in debriefing participants? When should participants be debriefed?
6. Explain how researchers can address individuals’ right to privacy.
7. What are the seven basic principles of the U.S. Safe Harbor Agreement? List each principle and explain what it means for companies seeking to adhere to the agreement.
8. What are the four characteristics of effective codes of ethics? Is anyone characteristic critical for the effectiveness of the code?
9. The exploratory research phase of a research project allows a researcher to accomplish several objectives. Name three of the objectives common to this stage.
10. What are the three types of budgets in organizations where research is purchased and cost containment is crucial? List and describe each one. Is one more desirable than the others? Explain.
11. Explain the difference between interim evaluation and ex post facto evaluation.
12. Explain the value of conducting a pilot test and the primary considerations for a research planning to use a pilot test.
13. Explain the essential tenets of the scientific method and why this method is important for business research.
14. Explain the meaning of deduction and induction. Provide an argument that exemplifies each form.
15. Explain the difference between a field setting, laboratory setting, and simulation
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