Research Methods

1. Research Outline

1.1. Research Aims & Objectives

1.1.1. Syllogism

1.1.1.1. Decision making skills are a central competence in organisational management.

1.1.1.2. Organisational management has been reduced in the public sector [during the age of austerity]

1.1.1.3. Conclusion: Decision making skills have been reduced in the public sector [during the age of austerity].

1.1.2. Broad aim: To confirm conclusion as stated in syllogism

1.1.3. To have established that shifting operational contexts brings uncertainty to organisational actors.

1.1.3.1. Objectives:

1.1.4. To have establish that the operating context has shifted markedly during the age of austerity.

1.1.4.1. Objectives:

1.1.5. To have established whether or not organisations have reduced their decision making capacity as a result of savings at the management levels.

1.1.5.1. Objectives:

1.1.6. To have established that there is an acceptance the decision making is a key management skill

1.2. Research Questions

1.3. Research Methodology

1.3.1. Mixed Methods

1.3.2. Which order?

2. Justification

2.1. Improved Development

2.2. Help public sector managers

2.3. Minimise risk

2.4. Minimise waste

2.5. Help maximise efficacy

3. Problem Statement

3.1. Age of Austerity

3.2. Economy

3.3. Internal effects

4. Introduction

4.1. Describe...

4.2. Overview

4.3. Content