PhD Guidance

by Benjamin Robert Sill Jr.

Researching properly seems difficult for many people, the statistics that accompany research can be confusing and most people do not like statistics to begin with.Research should be done because of the many disagreements which are critical and have diametrically opposed viewpoints that are unresolved. It is important to differentiate between facts and someone’s opinion. Most researchers do their best to objectively observe both sides of an argument. In order to deal with any strong viewpoint it is important to secure a solid background in the facts and so a research paper reviews the research on these topics and discusses them as to their theoretical implications. Sometimes it is better to concede contrary viewpoints in order to move forward in a strategic direction rather than fight a battle not in keeping with the ultimate objective of the paper. Assumptions are allowed to be disputed, especially when it comes to survival of the Fittest as being equally acceptable in business as it is in nature.In determining how to go about one’s research, there are fundamentals to adhere to. What are your criteria for inclusion and exclusion of subjects? How are you going to obtain your subjects? If an experiment, how will you assign the subjects? How many subjects do you need? If funds are being sought, how will you keep track of the study, what is the granting agency interested in funding, what forms and application process will you follow (Bordage and Dawson, 2003)? Where are you going to get your subjects and what criteria will you use to make that determination? How many will you use? There are many computer programs you can use to determine this.Activities covered in research should be when (date), what (task), who (personnel) and how long (duration) each activity will take (Bordage and Dawson, 2003).A great deal of research is funded through Universities. To obtain the funding the person providing the funds will have to be convinced that the research is something of interest to them, that the research question, hypothesis, design and sample size are scientifically sound, the experience of the researcher, the cost, and the time frame (Bordage & Dawson, 2003)

311 pages, Paperback

Published July 13, 2019

About the author

Benjamin Robert Sill Jr. was a college professor for many years, with experience teaching numerous management courses. Prior to that, he worked for IBM, several banks and securities firms, and owned a number of small businesses.

Professor Sill is a scientist and a manager. Maybe even a little salesman, judging from his public speaking abilities. Above all, a leader.

His education consists of an MBA from Hood College and Doctoral research in Strategy at Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Grenoble in France, Henley Management College in England and Newcastle University in England.

Bob is currently retired and a widower. Spending time with, and encouraging, his two grown children is a pleasure and priority.