Being knowledgeable about research and research methods helps professional managers to: Identify and effectively solve minor problems in the work setting. (Select all that apply) A. Know how to discriminate good from bad research. B. Appreciate the multiple influences and effects of factors impinging on a situation. C. Take calculated risks in decision making. D. Combine experience with scientific knowledge while making decisions.

A. Know how to discriminate good from bad research.

B. Appreciate the multiple influences and effects of factors impinging on a situation.

C. Take calculated risks in decision making.

D. Combine experience with scientific knowledge while making decisions.

Explanation:

Research is a systematic investigation into different issues of interest so as to draw the right conclusions. When professional managers have good knowledge of research and research methods, it would help them in all the ways mentioned above. They would be able to;

1. Know how to differentiate between good and bad research. This is due to their accurate understanding of what a proper research is.

2. Understand the various factors that affect and contribute to a situation and this would help them in tackling the problems.

3. Take calculate risks in decision making because they have a more informed perspective to issues.

4. Combine experience with scientific knowledge while making decisions. Their experience in business can be combined with their knowledge of science to produce better results.

a.