Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 6419/2017, de 24-07-2017
8 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 10,0 T + 25,0 TP + 12,0 S , Cód. 929911.
Lecturer
- Sílvio Manuel da Rocha Brito (2)
- Ana Isabel Loureiro de Sousa Virgolino Silva (1)(2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
1) Identify the different types of research methods and techniques in Human Resource Management; 2) Select the most appropriate methodological strategies according to the research objectives; 3) Collect, treat and interpret empirical information of a quantitative and qualitative nature.
Program
Major research processes:
Research Phases
Literature review
Formulation of the problem
Definition of research objectives
Conceptualization of the variables and their relationships
Data collection:
Data collection techniques
Treatment of secondary information
Organizational environment research
Data analysis:
Choice of data analysis techniques
Communication:
Organization, writing and presentation of the report
Ethics in research:
Critical analysis of research papers.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous Assessment:
Each master's student must prepare the first version of their dissertation project, master's project, or internship plan, according to the chosen degree completion pathway. This work represents 100% of the final grade.
Examination:
The first version of the dissertation project, master's project, or internship plan represents 100% of the final grade.
Bibliography
- Buchanan, D. e Bryman, A. (2011). The SAGE: Handbook or organizational research methods. London, England: Sage
- Creswell, J. (2022). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. (Vol. 4th Edition). Estados Unidos : SAGE Publications, Inc
- Hunt, J. e O'Leary, Z. (2016). Workplace research: Conducting small-scale research in organisations. SAGE.. Thousand Oaks, California, EUA.: Sage
- Marôco, J. (2021). Análise Estatística com o SPSS Statistics - 8ª Edição. Lisboa: ReportNumber
- Ruas, . (2022). Manual de Metodologias de Investigação Como Fazer Propostas de Investigação, Monografias, Dissertações e Teses. Lisboa:: Escolar Editora.
- Yin, R. (2009). Case study research: design and methods. London, England: Sage
Teaching Method
The promotion of participatory classes provides new tools for collaborative practices between practitioners from different contexts.
Software used in class
Not applicable.

















