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ISMAT 23318

Advanced Methods andTechniques of Research and Statistical Treatment

Human Resources Management and Organisational Intervention
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    This Curricular Unit, aims to prepar managers, with particular focus on Human resource managers, to think cientifically and conduct pure research ou apllied reserach (in organizations)  
  • ProgramaProgramme
    S2. Nature of different types of research (Quantitative and Qualitative) S3. Sampling Methods S4. Scientific research steps S5. Construction of information gathering tools S6. Managing information collection -Scientific data bases S7. Statistical data treatment - statistical programs (e.g. Jamovi) S8. Descriptive data analysis S9. Other analysis  (e.g. Multivariate data analysis, among others)
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    LO1. Critically reflect on issues inherent in HRM research LO2. Distinguish the challenges inherent in the qualitative or quantitative nature of HRM scientific research LO3. Knowing and researching scientific information in the main databases LO4. Plan a research design in GRH according to its different phases LO5. Building data collection tools LO6. Processing of statistical data based on the JAMOVI programme LO7. Perform statistical analysis and interpret data
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Anderson, V. (2013). Research methods in human resource management: investigating a business issues. Kogan Page Publishers. APA (2010). Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington (6th Ed.). D. C.: American Psychological Association. Lancaster, G. (2005). Research Methods: a concise introduction to research in management and business consultancy. ELSEVIER. Reis, F. (2018). Investigação Científica e Trabalhos Académicos: Guia Prático. Edições sílabo Saunders, M. N., Lewis, P., Thornhill, A. (2019). Research Methods for Business Students. Harlow: Pearson Education. Saunders, M., & Tosey, P. (2016). Handbook of Research Methods on Human Resource Development. London: Edward Elgar Pub.  Townsend, K., Loudoun, R., Lewin, D. (2018). Handbook of Qualitative Research Methods on Human Resource Management: Innovative Techniques. London: Edward Elgar Pub.
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Expository methodology, followed by active research practices by students. - Continuous assessment system: TYPE I - Individual Written Test 30% - December 9, 2026 Type II - Individual Research Project (IRP) - 50% • 40% - Written IRP - January 13, 2026 - 11:59 PM - Moodle submission by January 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM. • 10% - Final IRP - Oral defense December 16, 2026 (pecha kucha) and final writings: Moodle submission Type III - Project Analysis and Reflection 20% - Performance as a project examiner for another master's student (Advisor's checklist will be provided). Oral defense December 16, 2026 Completion of all assessments is mandatory. Failure to complete the assessment results in automatic failure, regardless of the final grade.      
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    6
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não