Research and Practical Purpose Memo
Whereas the research purpose deals with the researchable aims which it studies through empirical study, practical purpose focuses on transformation and evaluation of issues (Schram, 2006). In light of distinguishing the research purpose and practical purpose, the envisioned research relates to Migrant Workers in Malaysia.
In regard to the research purpose, this research focuses on the issues that the migrant workers face in Malaysia. It will focus on how the government treats the migrant worker in light of offering training, availability of employment and the plight of migrant women. In addition, it will identify the existing leadership models that churches and NGOs apply when they are assisting the migrant workers.
On the other hand, the practical purpose defines the applicable strategies which churches could apply to restore the rights of migrant workers. It will focus on how the authorities could use transformational and servant leadership to improve the lives of migrant workers in Malaysia. Additionally, it will focus on how they can change the attitude of employers towards women in order to reduce gender discrimination and purport gender equality. They will fulfill this by evaluating the economic issues that lead to oppression of women in Malaysia.
Focus and Locus
Focus of a research deals with the object of the study while the locus gets into the question of where the researchers can find that object (Shank, 2006). For example, the focus of linguistic research is the diversity of language while the locus might include villages, towns and tribes (Trochim & Donnelly, 2008).
In regard to this research, the focus is the treatment of migrant workers who move from their native countries to find for jobs in Malaysia. It will, also, focus on the treatment of migrant women importantly since they undergo unique experiences owing to their gender.
On the other hand, the locus is concerned with where researchers can get the migrant workers, church leaders and government official. They can meet migrant workers in government offices, private companies, NGOs, farms as well as construction companies. They can find the church leaders in religious forums, churches and chapels. Lastly, NGOs’ officials are available in their respective headquarters in Malaysia where researcher can interview them. However, the study will not be focusing on the churches, employers and NGOs. Instead, it will be inquiring about the issues that face migrant workers from the personnel (Smith, 2010).
Generating Analytic Memo
The envisioned research will focus on identifying a solution rather than the problem only. It is understandable that previous academicians have already identified the problem. However, they have identified the problem in fairly casual terms without providing a solution. This implies that the identification of the problems facing migrant workers does not portray any authenticity. The originality of the research emerges when the research provides solutions for the denial of human right to migrant workers in Malaysia.
Additionally, NGOs and Churches have attempted to fight for the rights of migrant workers. Nonetheless, they have not actually focused on the aspects of transformational and servant leadership. As a result, the ideology of providing a solution for this problem is fairly unique. While portraying more authenticity, the research will additionally focus on the oppression of women since they face unique gender issues.
References
Schram, T. (2006). Conceptualizing and proposing qualitative research. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hal.
Shank, G. (2006). Qualitative research: A personal skills approach. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
Smith, M. (2010). Research methods in sport. Exeter, U.K.: Learning Matters Ltd.
Trochim, W., & Donnelly, J. (2008). The research methods knowledge base. Mason, Ohio: Cengage Learning.