Modes Of Enquiry

1 Modes of Enquiry

1.1 Inductive-Consensual Enquiry

Inductive-consensual enquiry derives a conclusion from a limited set of observations, which may be:-

• Analogous

• Historical

• Multiple Independently Sourced

1.1.1 Application of Inductive-Consensual Enquiry

The scoring of the Olympic diving competition is an example which employs the use of Inductive-consensual enquiry method.

1.1.2 Advantage of Inductive-Consensual Enquiry

Advantage of Inductive-Consensual Enquiry is simple, quick to draw a conclusion and most of the time the conclusion is a usually a single number, a fixed strategy, or a single course of action.

1.1.3 Disadvantage of Inductive-Consensual Enquiry

Disadvantage of Inductive-Consensual Enquiry is that there is a possibility that the conclusion drawn could be subjective and that most of the problems encountered these days have multiple answers.

1.2 Dialectic Enquiry

Dialectic Enquiry challenges the subjective assumptions, models and theories by which problems are defined and solutions postulated, and it is the debate itself that an objective solution compromise or synthesis will be reached.

1.2.1 Application of Dialectic Enquiry

The British system of parliamentary democracy is an example which employs the use of the dialectic enquiry which probes deeply into issues and acts as a practical decision making tool.

1.2.2 Advantage of Dialectic Enquiry

Advantage of Dialectic Enquiry is the consideration of facts from various angles and it generates more useful alternative solutions and can sometimes identify unnoticed opportunities.

1.2.3 Disadvantage of Dialectic Enquiry

Disadvantage of Dialectic Enquiry is it endangers a person or a group of persons to reach its objectives or decision, from which certain assumptions have to be made and the assumptions might not be right.

1.3 Unbounded Systems Thinking

Unbounded System Thinking was described as a new problem-solving method known as the Multiple Perspective Concept or Method. The Multiple Perspective Concept involves three very different types of perspectives in address complex problems:-

T: The Technical Perspective

O: The Organizational or Societal Perspective

P: The Personal or Individual Perspective

1.3.1 Application of Unbounded Systems Thinking

Since most of the problems are complex, Unbounded Systems Thinking can thoroughly consider each and every aspect of the problem to derive a best-of-fit solution to the problems.

1.3.2 Advantage of Unbounded Systems Thinking

Advantage of Unbounded Systems Thinking is it considers all aspect of technical, social, organizational and personal perspective. Since the conclusion drawn should cover all the areas mentioned, chances of the conclusion missing something is minimal.

1.3.3 Disadvantage of Unbounded Systems Thinking

In order to provide an impartial report employing the Unbounded Systems Thinking, the researcher has to be knowledgeable and keep abreast of the ongoing in the technological, political, economic, social and geographical issues pertaining to the researched topic. Else the report will or might be bias, subject to knowledge possessed.

2 Development of a Research Plan

2.1 Enquiry Method Used

I will be using Unbounded Systems Thinking to do the Research Plan for this assignment as it covered all perspective.

2.2 Research Questions

Using Unbounded Systems Thinking to do the research for the impact of technology innovation on a business sector I need to:

• Identify the problems of the sector вЂ" What are the problems of the sector? What causes the problems? How can I resolve the problems?

• Find the technology innovations вЂ" What is the technology innovation? Why is it an innovation?

• What is the impact of the technology to the business sector? How did the technology innovation change the way of how this business sector work? What is the benefit or negative impact the technology innovation brings to the business sector?

• What kind of information do I need? вЂ" Static data,

• How and where to find the information вЂ" Questionnaire, Books, Banking Sector, Internet

• Who are will be concerned of the innovation and the impact? The business sector and their clients. Any outside party?

• What are the real world pressures and the constraints? Are there any external factors that might cause problems?

• How can I understand the consequences of the technology innovation on the business sector? What are the advantage and the disadvantage of the technology innovation to the business sector?

• How can I evaluate the risk involved in applying the innovation? What are the risks? How can these risks affect the business sector?

• Where may I connect the information about the consequences of the innovation of the business sector

• What are the assumptions behind these arguments? Is there any assumption which I made? Can or will these assumptions affect the conclusion of the research?

2.3 Strengths and weaknesses of your approach

Strength of using Unbounded Systems Thinking to do research on the impact of the internet on the banking sector is it covered all area of the technical,