Applied Research and Development Design (Master)

• Understanding Applied Research o Definition and significance o Differences between basic and applied research • Research and Development Approaches o Various methodologies o Selecting the appropriate approach for different tasks o Data Collection and Analysis Strategies o Techniques for gathering data o Methods for analysing data effectively • The Development Work Process o Steps involved in development projects • Best practices for managing development work • Research Ethics o Ethical considerations in research • Ensuring Integrity and Compliance o Applied Research in Organizational Development • Role of applied research in enhancing organizational growth • Case studies and practical applications

The student • Identifies the development tasks of organizations and companies and select the appropriate research approach and data collection methods for these tasks. • Can plan and schedule a research and development project effectively. • Is able to utilize key concepts related to research and development methods. • Can apply chosen research and development approaches and data collection strategies in their development or thesis plans, or in project work during the course. • Thinks critically when selecting research and development approaches and sources. • Implements results from research and development work in organizational development. • Evaluates the success of the applied research approach and the suitability of the research methods in their thesis projects or other projects. • Justifies the chosen research approach and methods, and critically assess the selected research approach, data collection methods, literature, and empirical data. • Leverages the results of research and development projects at a strategic level in organizational development work.