When conducting research for the workplace, what is the goal of the research?
A) To prepare bids for clients and customers
B) To find, organize, and analyze information to solve a problem or answer a question,
C) To gain new business
D) To aid in the understanding of complex processes that affect one's ability to do the job
E) To provide objective information to leadership regarding departmental activities
Answer: B
Explanation: B) Workplace research typically starts with a specific question or problem. The goal of the research is to find, organize, and analyze information that will help answer the question or solve the problem.
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