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Advanced HR Research Methods (HRM 409)

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Programme: IPSD Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and People Leadership Updated: 2026-09-16 21:45:52
HRM 409 – Advanced HR Research Methods   Module Objective To develop postgraduate-level research competencies for investigating complex HR and workforce challenges and generating evidence for strategic HR decisions.   Learning Outcomes   Learners will be able to: • Formulate advanced HR research problems. • Develop research questions and objectives. • Critically review HR literature. • Select appropriate research methodologies. • Conduct qualitative, quantitative or mixed-method research. • Analyse HR research evidence. • Develop evidence-based HR recommendations.   Module Content 1. Advanced HR Research 2. Research Philosophy 3. Research Paradigms 4. Research Design 5. Research Questions 6. Literature Review 7. Theoretical Frameworks 8. Conceptual Frameworks 9. Qualitative Research 10. Quantitative Research 11. Mixed Methods 12. Sampling 13. Data Collection 14. Data Analysis 15. Research Ethics 16. Validity and Reliability 17. HR Data and Evidence 18. Research Reporting 19. Academic Integrity 20. Research Presentation   Expected Outcome Learners will be capable of designing and conducting rigorous applied research addressing complex HR and workforce issues.  

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