Ethical Challenges of Undertaking Management Research and Recommendations
Journal: Modern Economics & Management Forum DOI: 10.32629/memf.v5i2.1950
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The essay delves into the ethical challenges of undertaking management research, highlighting the significance of ethics within this field. It begins by outlining the fundamental concepts of management research and the methodologies of qualitative and quantitative studies. The discussion then turns to the ethical principles that guide academic research conduct, followed by an in-depth exploration of specific ethical challenges faced in management research. The core of the essay presents these challenges and offers recommendations for addressing them. By advocating for a distinct ethical framework tailored to management research, the essay contributes to enhancing ethical standards within the field.
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management research, ethical challenges, qualitative & quantitative research methods
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