7CO04 Business Research in People Practice provides the essential components for a structured approach to defining, designing, and conducting a business research project in people practice. It emphasises the development of skills necessary to produce a comprehensive, evidence-based report that includes personal recommendations and critical reflection.
What will you learn
You will plan a business research project by examining themes that can add value to the organisation. This will involve critically evaluating key publications and terms of reference, and establishing a set of questions to guide the project focus and outcomes. You will differentiate between primary and secondary data, perform cost and benefit analyses, and explore ethical issues related to data collection for your project. Additionally, you will design a strategy for analysing and organising your data. Finally, you will develop conclusions and business-focused recommendations based on your findings and reflect on ways to improve future project design and delivery.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing this unit, learners will be able to:
- Plan a people practice business research project aimed at adding organisational value.
- Justify the most appropriate research methods for collecting data for their chosen project.
- Analyse data to make informed decisions and provide insights into business and people management.
- Propose recommendations based on conclusions derived from their research and analysis.
This module is suitable for persons who:
This unit is ideal for experienced people practitioners who:
- Are working in senior people practice roles and seek to enhance their skills and understanding to influence strategy, policy, and people.
- Aspire to shape people practices that create value for a broader audience.
- Are currently leading and managing people and practices within organisations.
