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Putting the problem into context: identifying and critically reviewing relevant literature. In the chapter 1 we discussed superficial research studies and the idea that theory was going to be relevant to good quality business research, whether or not immediate practical questions needed an answer. We also talked briefly about what theory was and what it was for. Any research study, inductive or deductive, which you undertake for academic purposes, will always require a review of relevant literature, and that will be a critical review, not just a description of what others have said. We all need to get into the habit of literature searching before working out how to research a particular topic. At the very minimum, it is desirable to search professional or industry sources of information before completing a research study of any kind at work. This will demonstrate your professionalism and the breadth of your understanding of the field.
