Research Design, Methods and Applications IDP 1

Select an organizational issue, problem, or topic that you would like to research. Write 1 research question or hypothesis regarding that, in preparation for the assignments in Units 3-5.

Assignment 1

Select an organizational issue, problem, or topic that you would like to research. You have the option to either write a narrative 800-1,000 word paper or create a 6-8 slide (not including title/reference slides) PowerPoint about your proposed research.

Either choice requires you to include the following information:

•             The business, organizational problem, or topic

•             The problem statement 

•             The research strategy that you will use to explore the problem

•             1 research question or hypothesis

•             Your rationale for selecting your proposed research strategy

•             1 research instrument that you will use to collect data

In addition, you must develop a questionnaire or survey. Complete the following steps:

•             Create 5 research questions for your study.

•             Send your research survey to at least 5 people.

Discussion Board area, write 500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

• Discuss 3 current trends and directions for health care delivery in the United States and the role that managed care has in shaping those 3 trends.
• Besides managed care, what other forces have influenced these trends and directions?
• Are these trends and directions moving health care delivery in a positive direction? Explain your response.

Note: Use APA s

tyle and 2 scholarly references.