Developing a Theoretical Framework
Examine key theories in the area of management and discover how to make use of the academic resources that are available.
Duration
2 weeksWeekly study
3 hours
Developing a Theoretical Framework
Explore how to develop a theoretical framework for your research
This course will explore some of the key theories that inform management research in order to help you to develop a theoretical framework for your research.
You will examine the library resources that are available to you and explore key considerations that you should keep in mind when embarking on a review of the available literature.
What topics will you cover?
- Using the library, including referencing
- Critical review, including reviewing in a group
- Developing literature review questions
- Systematic research – e.g. Cranfield
- Framework theories (broader sociological perspectives)
- Management research
- Institutional theory
- Agency theory
- Resource theory
- Field theory
Learning on this course
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Explore the resources available through the library
- Improve your referencing skills
- Develop skills important for analysing academic literature
- Evaluate theoretical frameworks that support sociological research
- Perform an initial investigation into the available literature for a proposed piece of research
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at managers with two or more years of professional experience. This flexible work-based course has real-world applications and has been designed to help maximise your impact at work, enhance your professional skills and boost your career prospects.
What software or tools do you need?
Microsoft forms to develop sections of the research proposal.
Who will you learn with?
Assistant Professor in HRM and OB
BA (Hons) Business; PG Cert Management Research Methods; PhD Work and Organisational Psychology; MCIPD; FHEA
Who developed the course?
Coventry University
Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.
Established
1992Location
Coventry
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