Management Research Report Prize

Every year we award a prize for the best management research report to investigate a ‘live’ human resource issue or problem in an organisation. This year we are opening up the opportunity to candidates who have completed a report for Investigating a Business Issue from a Human Resources Perspective (7IBI) in addition to those undertaking the Professional Development Scheme .

Who can enter?

The Prize

• is at distinction level
• is routed clearly in an analysis of research and contemporary organisational practice
• includes practical developments for the specified organisation and/or organisations in general
• contains information which has the potential to change attitudes and/or practices within an organisation
• includes recommendations for improvement and methods of implementation within organisations

We’ll be looking for reports that contain creative solutions and appropriate recommendations for action. The nine criteria we will use to assess the ‘best’ management research report are:

• clarity and relevance of terms of reference
• critical analysis of the most significant contributions to the literature
• justification and use of appropriate methods of data collection
• focused and relevant discussion of organisational context, evidence of systematic data collection and clear presentation of findings
• comprehensive analysis and interpretation of findings
• appropriateness of conclusions in the light of terms of reference and empirical work
• realistic, timely and cost-effective recommendations and action plan
• professional presentation of material and argument, and clear and accurate referencing.
• evidence that personal learning has been reviewed

All nine criteria should be addressed succinctly in a way that shows linkages and the clear development of ideas.

How to enter?