Comprehensive Exam QuestionsSpring II 2015Research Question (old: PO 1; new: PO 5)The research question for this exam is twofold. Please answer the questions below.
Part A:Evaluate the challenges of conducting quantitative and qualitative research. What role do the problem and purpose sections of the dissertation play in deciding on a methodology? Explain the differences between a type of research project and design that align with each method. Use scholarly, academic literature to support your response.Part B:Assess a research methodology you plan to use for your dissertation (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods). Justify why this methodology is appropriate for your dissertation topic. Explain the importance of having an appropriate methodology along with a well thought-out research design during the planning, data collection, and interpretation phases of the research process. Use scholarly, academic literature to support your responseDBA Core Question: Change and Diversity (old: PO 6; new: PO 4, 5)Compare and contrast two change management models from the literature. Analyze and evaluate their implications for effectively managing organizational change. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each model? Describe how these two models would need to be modified to adapt to a global organization that operates in Asia and Latin America. How would the models to the different cultures. Support your writing with current academic literature.DBA Concentration Question (concentration PO)Identify and analyze ethical and legal business trends that have or could have a significant impact on your area of concentration. Use current research to support your analysis. Explain if and how answering your research question addresses these trends. Support your writing with current academic literature.29

Comprehensive Exam Questions

Comprehensive Examination Questions: Please see attached for more specific details.

Note that it is imperative that when submitting the comprehensive examination that it is one Word document which includes Part 1 and Part 2.
Your examination must be submitted as a Word document.

Instructions: Please see attached – Higher Education Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions.

Your responses to each section are limited to 15 pages each, not including references. There are two sections to the comprehensive exam. Part 1: Higher Education Leadership Specialization; Part 2: Research. In your response to each section, please include the comprehensive exam question at the top of the page, your response, and a reference list for your response. Thus, there will be two separate reference lists following your response to each section. Be sure to submit ONE WORD document as your comprehensive exam. Page numbers are required for the total document.

Special Note: Part Two: In the research portion, please conduct a Literature Review specifically to the field of Higher Education Leadership Specialization.

Length of Paper Part 1 ? Higher Education Leadership Specialization (Please see attached): Prepare a 12 page (not including APA Cover Page or References Page ? Please do not submit even one sentence less than 12 pages) essay in accordance with APA 6th Edition Format:

Length of Paper Part 2 ? Research (Higher Education Leadership ? Please see attached): Prepare a 12 page (not including APA Cover Page or References Page ? Please do not submit even one sentence less than 12 pages) essay in accordance with APA 6th Edition Format:

Format: APA Style 6th Edition.

Comprehensive Exam Questions

Comprehensive Examination Questions: Please see attached for more specific details.

Note that it is imperative that when submitting the comprehensive examination that it is one Word document which includes Part 1 and Part 2.
Your examination must be submitted as a Word document.

Instructions: Please see attached – Higher Education Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions.

Your responses to each section are limited to 15 pages each, not including references. There are two sections to the comprehensive exam. Part 1: Higher Education Leadership Specialization; Part 2: Research. In your response to each section, please include the comprehensive exam question at the top of the page, your response, and a reference list for your response. Thus, there will be two separate reference lists following your response to each section. Be sure to submit ONE WORD document as your comprehensive exam. Page numbers are required for the total document.

Special Note: Part Two: In the research portion, please conduct a Literature Review specifically to the field of Higher Education Leadership Specialization.

Length of Paper Part 1 ? Higher Education Leadership Specialization (Please see attached): Prepare a 12 page (not including APA Cover Page or References Page ? Please do not submit even one sentence less than 12 pages) essay in accordance with APA 6th Edition Format:

Length of Paper Part 2 ? Research (Higher Education Leadership ? Please see attached): Prepare a 12 page (not including APA Cover Page or References Page ? Please do not submit even one sentence less than 12 pages) essay in accordance with APA 6th Edition Format:

Format: APA Style 6th Edition.