Q: I don’t know how to select a research thesis problem in HRM. Could you please help me?

Answer:

Your question is not entirely clear and so I edited it slightly. Are you looking for advice on finding the right research question or for writing a statement of the problem for your research? In either case, you would be most suited to choosing the right topic or write a statement of problem about it because you are closest to it.

Choosing a relevant research question is the first step in your research. You need to find a topic in HRM that interests you deeply, because you will be spending most of your time studying this topic in detail. You also need to stay updated about the latest research in your field, so you can conduct a thorough literature review and identify a gap you could work on. And be open to modifying your research question until you find just what you are most interested in doing. Here’re some tips to help you find the right research question for your research in HRM:

• Finding the right research question is the first step to successful publication
• How can I choose a suitable research question?

Once you’ve identified your research problem, you can then move on to outlining your problem statement, i.e., a written statement of what you will address in your research. When you’re writing a statement of the problem for your research in HRM make sure you outline your research question, explain why chose the topic, the gap in existing literature you found, and how you plan to remedy it. Here’s a detailed guide to help you write a good problem statement for your research:

• The basics of writing a statement of the problem for your research proposal
• How to write a problem statement for my research?   

And since you were looking for tips on how to write a research paper, here’re a few useful posts that will help you a great deal:

• COURSE: An In-depth Academic Publishing Course for Young Researchers
• 6 Article types that journals publish: A guide for early career researchers
• VIDEO: How to create an outline for your research paper
• The complete guide to writing a brilliant research paper
• Manuscript structure: How to convey your most important ideas through your paper (IMRAD)