Saturday, 27 December 2025

MBA dissertation report chapter 7 for the consulting-cum-academic dissertation project type

MBA dissertation report chapter 7 for the consulting-cum-academic dissertation project type (re: the agile literature review approach)


Chapter 7: Conclusions

7.1 Chapter introduction
Recap the dissertation's dual orientation, restating the unified research theme (e.g., resilience amid HK banking downsizing) and how it was pursued through bridged concepts/frameworks (Polaris Duo-Compass, Stratified Prism Lens) across academic and consulting tracks.

Overall Research Contributions

Academic Contributions

  • Summarize theory refinements and gap closures (e.g., stratified trust-leadership mechanisms validated under critical realism).

  • Highlight methodological novelty (e.g., dual-framework mixed methods for management research).

  • Outline future research agenda (3-5 propositions, e.g., longitudinal tests in other Asian banking contexts).

Consulting/Practical Contributions

  • Recap key diagnostics and prioritized recommendations (e.g., resilience blockers addressed via phased interventions).

  • Emphasize client value (e.g., tools, ROI estimates, implementation roadmap for HKMA compliance).

  • Note transferability to similar sectors (e.g., fintech disruptions).

Reflections on Dual Orientation

Strengths of the Bridging Approach

  • Polaris Duo-Compass enabled precise concept operationalization; Stratified Prism Lens unified stratified insights.

  • Mixed methods delivered triangulated rigor suitable for part-time MBA scope.

Study Limitations

  • Scope constraints (e.g., sample size, HK-specific generalizability).

  • Positionality influences on practitioner access and mechanism interpretation.

Final Remarks and Implications

Reiterate how the dissertation exemplifies consulting-academic balance: theoretical enrichment (Ch.5) fuels actionable deliverables (Ch.6), advancing both scholarship and practice. End with a forward-looking statement on the theme's enduring relevance (e.g., "In volatile banking landscapes, stratified resilience remains a strategic imperative").

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