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Level 7 Diploma in Business and Organisational Psychology

Applying Research Design in Business Psychology in practice: case studies

BOP706 · Research Design in Business Psychology — Week 12 of 16

CourseBOP706
Week12 of 16
SemesterII
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This week’s topics

Applying Research Design in Business Psychology in practice: case studies

  1. Case analysis
  2. Linking theory to practice
  3. Evaluating evidence
  4. Planning a Case Study. Part 2 of 3 on Case Studies
  5. Yin (2003) Case Study Research pt 8 Collecting Evidence

What you will be able to do

  • 1.3 Critically explore, select, and justify the research approaches
  • 2.1 Critically analyse the different theoretical approaches to your research problem.
  • 3.1 Critically assess appropriate research methodologies, ensuring alignment with the research objectives outlined in the proposal.
  • 3.3 Justify the chosen methodology, demonstrating how it meets the research objectives in your proposal while adhering to ethical standards.
  • 4.3 Discuss the potential ethical issues in a research project.

Activity

Start with this week’s 2 videos, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

  • Planning a Case Study. Part 2 of 3 on Case Studies · YouTube · Graham R Gibbs · 9 min · for registered students
  • Yin (2003) Case Study Research pt 8 Collecting Evidence · YouTube · Glenn Parry · 15 min · for registered students
  • Seminar Qualitative case study research: Qualitative analysis and writing · YouTube · Glenn Parry · 34 min · for registered students
  • Yin (2003) Case Study Research pt 9 Data Analysis · YouTube · Glenn Parry · 14 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Five Misunderstandings About Case-Study Research · Reading · Arxiv, article · for registered students
  • Workplace Dispute Resolution and the Management of Individual Conflict: Five Case Studies · PDF · Reading, article · for registered students
  • The Magenta Book: Central Government guidance on evaluation (HM Treasury, 2026 update) · PDF · GOV.UK, guidance; 160 pages · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Problem Formulation in Organisational Psychology
  • Week 2: Philosophical Foundations and Methodological Approaches
  • Week 3: Theoretical Frameworks and Critical Literature Synthesis
  • Week 4: Formulating Research Aim, Objectives, and Inquiries
  • Week 5: Methodological Frameworks and Research Design
  • Week 6: Sampling Strategies and Organisational Access
  • Week 7: Data Collection Instruments
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques
  • Week 10: Research Ethics and Governance in Applied Settings
  • Week 11: Research Proposal Design and Project Scheduling
  • Week 12: Applying Research Design in Business Psychology in practice…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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