MBA Dissertation Report Chapter 5: Discussion of findings (for academic-oriented project type)

MBA Dissertation Report Chapter 5: Discussion of findings (for academic-oriented project type)

Chapter 5: Discussion of findings

5.1. Chapter introduction: overview of the chapter's purpose and structure

5.2. Interpretation of Findings

5.2.1. Detailed interpretation of key findings from Chapter 4

5.2.2. Explanation of what the findings means in relation to research objectives, research questions and (hypotheses, if any)

5.3. Comparison with existing literature

5.3.1. Linking findings to previous studies (e.g. theories and theoretical frameworks)

5.3.2. Highlighting agreements, contradictions, or extensions to the academic literature

5.4. Implications of the findings for practice and academic knowledge understanding as well as the limitations of the study (which affect interpretation and generalizability)

5.4.1. Implications of the findings for practice and academic knowledge understanding

5.4.2. The limitations of the study (which affect interpretation and generalizability)

5.5. Concluding remarks

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References:

1. The three ALRA deliverables (for the academic-oriented type)

2. A collection of notes on Toulmin model of argumentation.

3. A study note on theory-driven analysis.