Evaluation of the Student’s Work
In the provided dissertation “A Quantitative Approach To The Organizational Design Problem”, the student Jesús A. Mena did quite well in the literature review chapter. The chapter discussed the problem under study as well as both the empirical and quantitative approaches used. However, based on Dr. June Schmieder-Ramirez’s guidelines, some of the issues were not exhaustively accomplished. Some of the components not properly included historical background of the subject and clear discussion of the broader perspective on the organizational design.
Descriptions of shortcomings and flaws with the chapter
The major shortcoming noticeable in this chapter is the exclusion of the historical perspectives of the problem. Historical perspective could clearly show the origin of the problem as well as the development and advancements of the approaches used. In addition, this could have created a better and broader perspective of the problem. This is a critical provision while evaluating the provided literature review.
Suggestions
To improve this chapter, there is need to include the omitted sections as discussed above. The review should be structured in such a way that the broader perspective of the problem under study is evident. This will narrow down the n narrowing on the particular issue to be addressed by the research. A section, with tables and charts, could have also been included that touches on the trends on the solution of the problem as well as why the method suggested in this study would be appropriate. It is preferable to use qualitative method in a small-scale research study where the concerned research endeavours to unveil specific reasons behind the existence or occurrence of a given variable. It requires the exact answer on a given study. This relates to the aspects of “why” with regard to an issue. This is a method of inquiry with the intent of attaining an in-depth understanding of a given issue.
Discussion of the overall observation of the literature review
Generally, this chapter has been tackled appropriately since various academic sources have been reviewed. However, there are omissions that need to be included. In regard to quantitative research, the concerned literature review has been based on the collected numerical data analyzed to emerge with a general inference about the concerned issue. Collecting data on a given matter or surveying people’s is an important provision in this context. The method usually converts the data collected into numbers that can be subjected to a statistical evaluation. It helps in providing precise information regarding an issue. Conversion into numerical values helps in the interpretation process and other lucrative variables. In this context, the method usually investigates on the general realities on a given issue. It can also use large sample sizes in order to attain a reliable inference. It also helps in unveiling general factors concerning a population or the variable of interest. Additionally, the method endures to provide significant research variables helpful in enhancing various aspects of the research.
Evaluating the references’ section as part of this assignment
The reference page used in this dissertation has not followed the required APA format fully. For instance, titles of the sources used have not been italicized as stipulated in the APA 6th edition. Other provisions incorporate the arrangement of the reference components as well as presentation. The year of publication has also been put at the end of each reference instead of enclosing them next to the author’s name as APA’s format stipulate.
References
Mena, J. A. (2011). A Quantitative Approach To The Organizational Design Problem. UMI Dissertation Publishing.
Schmieder-Ramirez, J. (2010). Guidelines for Organizational Leadership Doctoral Proposal Submittal.