BRS711S- BUSINESS RESEARCH FOR SPORT MANAERS- 1ST OPP- JUNE 2024


BRS711S- BUSINESS RESEARCH FOR SPORT MANAERS- 1ST OPP- JUNE 2024



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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING, LOGISTICS AND SPORT MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF SPORT MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BOSM
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: BRS711S
COURSE NAME: BUSINESSRESEARCHFORSPORT
MANAGERS
SESSION: JUNE 2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
FIRSTOPPORTUNITYEXAMINATION QUESTIONPAPER
EXAMINER{S} MS. F SITHOLE
MODERATOR: MS. T. YOUNG
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This examination paper consists of 5 questions
2. Answer FOUR (4) questions ONLY
3. Start each question on a fresh page
4. Marks for each question are indicated in brackets at the end of each question
5. Write clearly, and neatly
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF _2_ PAGES (Including this front page)

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Question 1
a) Explain any 3 non-scientific methods of acquiring knowledge
b) Outline the disadvantages of using non-scientific methods of
knowledge acquisition in research.
[15 marks]
[10 marks]
Question 2
With reference to relevant examples in sport, explain the different ethical considerations that
should be taken into account when carrying out the research activities.
[25 marks]
Question 3
a) Outline the aspects to consider when selecting a research problem.
b) Describe the steps that should be followed when formulating a
research problem.
[12 marks]
[13 marks]
Question 4
Outline the advantages and disadvantages of using the following methods in business research:
a) Quantitative Research
[12 marks]
b) Qualitative Research
[13 marks]
Question 5
a) Define the following terms as they are used in business research for sport managers:
i) Population
[3 marks]
ii) Sample
[2 marks]
b) Explain the different forms of sampling procedures that are used when carrying out research
in sport management.
[20 marks]
END OF FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION
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