Chapter 1: Introduction (chapter structure) [the agile literature review approach {the academic-oriented type}]

Chapter 1: Introduction (chapter structure) [the agile literature review approach {the academic-oriented type}] For MBA students

1.1. Chapter introduction

1.2. An introduction to the research theme of the study

1.3. The academic context of the study and the research gaps chosen for the study

1.4. The public domain context of the study and the public media-reported issues chosen for the study

1.5. The researcher's positionality with regard to this study

1.6 .6 The research gaps and the project scope (including the research objectives) of the study

*** insert the research gaps-research objectives table here.

*** also provide 2-5 relevant research questions.

*** briefly discuss the novelty, academic and practical values of the research objectives.

1.7 An overview of the dissertation report structure

1.8 Chapter concluding remarks

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References: 

1. On dissertation project contextualization.

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

3. On the task of formulating research objectives.

4. On the exploratory task to examine a research theme and to study the related project background.

5. A note on research objectives and research questions.

6. A template for chapter 1.