Develop a full research proposal incorporating all stages

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Pick the company of Australia-Victoria state for the both task-1 and task-2.

TASK-01

Problem Definition and Background of Research Proposal

Description

This task allows you to get feedback on the critical first stage of your research proposal development to ensure Task 2, the full proposal, is soundly based. Select a Real business research problem or opportunity for investigation. This may come from your employment situation, a friend or relative's business, or your own business. The business problem or opportunity must require a substantial amount of research that includes the collection of both primary and secondary data to assist management in making a decision. Your proposal should be for an applied business problem (so for a specific company or organisation) and not for general basic research into a general topic.

Prepare a draft of the Background and Problem Definition stage of the Research Proposal to be completed on the template provided above. This assessment is designed to give feedback that should then be incorporated into Task 2.

TASK -1 Rough sample

Draft of Background and Problem Definition of Research Proposal

Provide a draft of your Background and Problem Definition using the four headings below. Please refer to the detailed guidelines for Assessment Task 2 to assist you with this task.

Background to the problem (highlight the key issues/symptoms that have led to the problem/opportunity arising - use point form to summarise).

Management decision (what is the decision management have to make that research will assist with? - in question form).

Research question (from a research perspective what information is required to answer the management problem?).

(Information) Objectives (specific information required to address the research problem - must be in objective form. As a guide, minimum of three and no more than six).

Words : 750

TASK-02

Research Proposal

The Research Proposal is fundamental to ensuring any research conducted is relevant, timely and cost effective. This Task will allow you to develop a full research proposal incorporating all stages of the research process. Based on the business research problem or opportunity for investigation identified in Task 1 - prepare a research proposal.

Your topic and proposal CANNOT be the same as the examples attached, that is it CANNOT be focused on job satisfaction, or a new sushi restaurant.

Words : 2750 (task 2)

Attachment:- Example.rar

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This assignment was about the problems faced by an Australian company based in the state of Victoria. In this assignment, the problem of brand switching among the customers is dealt with. We found that customers are influenced by many factors such as price, offers and good customer service. The company selected for this research was Telstra and we have given some strategies for the company to follow in order to attract and retain customers such as good customer service, lower costs and keeping the needs and requirements of the customers before making major decisions."

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4/24/2018 1:15:16 AM

Please check and start my assignment as soon as possible? And make sure that this time pick the company of australia-victoria state for the both task-1 and task-2. Again remind you that this time pick the company of "australia-victoria state" for the both task-1 and task-2.

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4/24/2018 1:14:41 AM

5 4 3 2 1 The time schedule and budget are realistic, appropriate and well-defined, logically aligned to the research method choices. The time schedule and budget are generally realistic, and well-defined. Some sections are aligned to the research method choices. Some sections of the time schedule and budget are realistic, and related to the research method choices. The time schedule is somewhat ambitious, and the budget unrealistic, with some costs related to the method, not captured in the budget. The time schedule and budget are incorrect, given the research method choices.

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4/24/2018 1:14:36 AM

5 4 3 2 1 Ethical issues are identified, duly considered and appropriate mitigation strategies are outlined, applying research methodology theory. The limitations of the research are well-articulated and related to research design and method choices. Ethical issues are identified, and mitigation strategies outlined. The limitations are stated and is mostly related to the research design and method choices. Some ethical issues are identified, and mitigation strategies outlined. The limitations are stated and generally related to research design choices. Some ethical issues are identified, and limitations are stated. No ethical issues are identified. Some limitations are stated.

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4/24/2018 1:14:30 AM

5 4 3 2 1 The data analysis is appropriate given the research objectives, and justified drawing on research methodology theory. The nature of analysis and explanatory constructs/variables are considered. The data analysis is suitable given the research objectives and justified by referring to research methodology theory. The nature of the analysis is described. The data analysis is broadly mentioned and is somewhat relevant to the research objectives. Choices are partly justified. The data analysis is vague and has limited relevance for the research objectives. The justification is not logically aligned to the research question. The data analysis is poorly articulated, and not relevant to the research objectives. No justifications are given.

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4/24/2018 1:14:24 AM

10 8 6 The data collection method is appropriately and well-described, taking care to outline the relevant steps of research methodology theory. Choices are well-justified and can be practically executed within a 3-month time-frame. The data collection method is appropriate, taking care to outline the relevant steps of research methodology theory. Choices are generally justified and can be practically executed within a 3-month time-frame. The data collection method issomewhat related to the research question. Some steps are described, with limited application of research methodology theory. It is doubtfulwhether the proposed process can be practically executed within a 3-month time-frame.

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4/24/2018 1:14:18 AM

10 8 6 The key constructs or variables in the study are clearly outlined, and are appropriate given the research question and objectives. Suitable measures, related to previous research on the topic, are proposed and cited, with consideration given to reliability and validity of measurement, and suitability for the subjects selected for the study. The key constructs or variables in the study are outlined, and are appropriate given the research topic. Suitable measures, related to previous research on the topic, are proposed and cited, with consideration given to reliability and validity of measurement. The key constructs or variables in the study are outlined, and arealigned to the research topic. The suitability of the measures could be more clearly articulated. Suitable measures, related to previous research on the topic, are proposed and cited.

len1954977

4/24/2018 1:14:12 AM

10 8 6 The subjects for study and selection process are appropriate and relevant to the research design selected. These choices are clearly described applying research methodology theory to justify the choices made and taking care to ensure reliability (and generalisability, as appropriate) of subjects/ sources. The subjects for study and selection process are relevant to the research design selected. Generally, these choices are described applying research methodology theory to justify the choices made and taking care to ensure reliability of subjects/ sources. The subjects for study are appropriate, and generally the selection process is described. Some sections show evidence of how research methodology theory has been applied, and some choices are justified.

len1954977

4/24/2018 1:14:06 AM

5 4 3 The research design is concisely stated and suitable given the research question. The design is well-justified and is likely to produce the data or evidence needed to answer the research question. The research design is stated and suitable given the research question. The design is justified and is likely to produce the data or evidence needed to answer the research question. The research design is stated and suitable given the research question. The justification has relevance to the research question, but could be more clearly articulated. It is questionable whether the data or evidence produced will answer the research question.

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4/24/2018 1:14:01 AM

Research Design and Method (800-1200 words): The research design and method are expected to be executed in the managerial project course within 3 months. While the research question might require a multi-stage approach, it is important to select an achievable, first stage of the project, that may include a smallgroup of subjects to study. The key questions to consider the in the research design and method stages are: • Research design and justification • Subjects for study and selection process • Conceptualisation and measurement • Data collection method; and • Data analysis (40) This rubric will distinguish between five sub-sections of the research design and method for ease of descriptor categories.

len1954977

4/24/2018 1:13:55 AM

20 16 The literature review is well-structured, arguments are clearly presented, with recent findings from academic and practitioner sources analysed and integrated, showing a sound theoretical foundation. More than 15 highly credible sources are used to support the arguments made related to the expected relationships between dependent and independent variables. Theliterature review provides an overview of what is known about the research topic, using recent findings from academic and practitioner sources, which are analysed and generally well-integrated. The theoretical foundation, based on 12 credible source provides a basis for the study, referring to the relevant variables and good reasons are advanced for the expected relationships.

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4/24/2018 1:13:50 AM

Literature review (+/- 700 words): An overview of the current state of knowledge and research findings are presented, using relevant academic and practitioner based literature. At the minimum 10 references are used, including a mix of academic and practitioner sources, referring to the independent and dependent variables. The literature review is analytical, not descriptive.

len1954977

4/24/2018 1:13:42 AM

10 8 6 The problem is succinctly formulated in a question form and is clearly focused on a management decision, stated in terms the organisation can take further. The research question and objectives are logically aligned to the management problem, stated in researchable terms that is measurable and suited to the problem. Task 1 feedback have been incorporated and thoughtful changes were made. The problem is stated in a question form and focuses on a management decision, stated in terms the organisation can take further. The research question and objectives are logically related to the management problem, yet some objectives are too many. The objectives are mostly measurable and Task 1 feedback have been incorporated. A few problems are outlined, and it is somewhat related to a management decision. The research question and objectives are not clearly related, and too many objectives are stated. It is not clear how the research objectives will be measured, and only some of the feedback in Task 1 have been incorporated.

len1954977

4/24/2018 1:13:36 AM

Problem definition (100 words): The management problem, research question and objectives are clearly stated. The management decision is stated in a question form and focuses on a management decision to be made. The research question is in question form and aligned to the management decision, while the research objectives provide more detailed sub-categories of the overall research question, allowing the question to be answered. Each is stated in terms that are measurable. Task 1 feedback have been incorporated.

len1954977

4/24/2018 1:12:52 AM

TASK -2 RUBRIC BUS703 Managing Research Student: AssessmentTask 2:Researchproposal Rubric - Assessment Criteria Communication skills: Spelling, word choice, grammar expression and adherence to word count. (10) 10 8 6 4 2 Excellent, well-written document with no spelling or grammatical errors, appropriate choice of words, with no ambiguity in meaning, and adherence to word count Good organisation of document, with minimal spelling or grammatical errors, generally correct choice of words, with limited ambiguity in meaning and adherence to word count. The document has a number of spelling and grammar errors and some sections are not well-expressed, making misunderstandings possible for the reader. The document and explanations are disorganised, with several spelling and grammatical errors, with ambiguous statements making it hard to understand. The document is poorly written, with several spelling and grammatical errors, with many ambiguous statements making it hard to understand.

len1954977

4/24/2018 1:12:42 AM

20 16 12 The research objectives are well-defined, concisely stated, jargon free and the link to a theoretical model is clear. All the objectives are aligned to the research question and are focused on the independent variables. The research objectives are concisely stated, jargon free and shows some links to the theoretical model. Most of the objectives are aligned to the research question and contains some of the independent variables. Some of the research objectives are well stated, contains some jargon and has a moderate relation to a theoretical model. Some of the objectives are aligned to the research question and contains a few of the independent variables. TOTAL

len1954977

4/24/2018 1:12:36 AM

20 16 12 8 4 The research problem is concisely stated as one question and it includes descriptor variables, informing the reader of the exact purpose of the study. It is evident that the information needed to make the management decision will be provided by addressing the research problem. Theoretical frameworks are logically aligned and evident. The research problem is stated as one question and it includes most of the descriptor variables, informing the reader of the exact purpose of the study. It focuses on information needed to make the management decision. Theoretical frameworks are evident. The research problem includes 1 descriptor variable and informs the reader of the purpose of the study. The information provided by the research question is somewhat relevant to the management decision. There is some relevance to a theoretical framework. The research problem is unclear and does not include any descriptor variables. There is limited relevance to a theoretical framework. The research problem is unrelated to the management decision, and cannot be interpreted. There is no clear relationship to any theoretical frameworks.

len1954977

4/24/2018 1:12:30 AM

25 20 15 The problem is succinctly formulated in a question form and is clearly focused on a management decision, stated in terms the organisation can take further. The problem and decision are well-suited to requires primary research. The problem is stated in a question form and focuses on a management decision, stated in terms the organisation can take further. It requires primary research, not just financial analysis or strategic planning A few problems one problem areoutlined, and it is somewhat related to a management decision, but it is not clear how the information collected will help the organisation take further. It is not clear what type of research is required to address the research problem.

len1954977

4/24/2018 1:12:21 AM

25 20 15 The background to the problem definition is clearly articulated, with an appropriate background starting generally, then becoming focused, with the subject area and theoretical frameworks obvious and logical. Terminology is informed, and the research problem and management decision are obvious. The background to the problem definition start with general issues, and becomes more focussed, with the subject area and theoretical frameworks evident. Terms are specific and clear and a reader with no knowledge of the research can identify the research problem and management decision to be made. The background to the problem definition is somewhat vague, with the subject area and theoretical frameworks indefinite. Terms are specific, but the research problem and management decision to be made, not obvious.

len1954977

4/24/2018 1:12:07 AM

10 8 6 4 2 Excellent, well-written document with no spelling or grammatical errors, appropriate choice of words, with no ambiguity in meaning, and adherence to word count Good organisation of document, with minimal spelling or grammatical errors, generally correct choice of words, with limited ambiguity in meaning and adherence to word count. The document has a number of spelling and grammar errors and some sections are not well-expressed, making misunderstandings possible for the reader. The document and explanations are disorganised, with several spelling and grammatical errors, with ambiguous statements making it hard to understand. The document is poorly written, with several spelling and grammatical errors, with many ambiguous statements making it hard to understand.

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