Develop research approaches in a relevant context

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Level 7

Aim - The aim of this unit is to develop learners' ability to prepare for various types of academically based management research through the development and design of a research proposal. Learners will develop a critical understanding of the philosophical, practical and ethical concepts of research within the context of the business environment.

Learning Outcome 1: Be able to develop research approaches in a relevant context.

Learning Outcome 2: Be able to critically review literature on a relevant research topic.

Learning Outcome 3: Be able to design business research methodologies.

Learning Outcome 4: Be able to develop a research proposal.

Task 1 - Research Proposal

There is no scenario for this assignment.

Instead, you must propose an independent, small scale research project about an area of interest to you within a relevant Strategic Management and Leadership context.

Ideally, the research proposal should deal with an opportunity or a problem at an organisation where you have worked at previously or are currently employed in.

You are advised to check with your tutor that your choice is appropriate.

Instruction
In this task, you will need to produce a research project proposal in which you address the following:

Introduction
Introduce the problem or opportunity with supporting data and trends.
Clearly explain the background to the problem or opportunity, and justify the reasons for, and the value of, the research to your employer and the wider academic community.
Outline the research project's aims and objectives.
State the limitations and scope of the proposed research.

Literature Review
Critically review key literature and recent academic publications around the subject area discussing key definitions, current theoretical frameworks, and research carried out in similar areas.
Develop a conceptual and theoretical framework for the research from the literature review explaining how and why it supports and informs your approach the research process.

Research Methodology
Explain and justify your research approach and strategy.
Data collection:

Discuss data collection methods.
Select the instrument, design it and justify an appropriate method with an outline of a pre-test/pilot to be included as an appendix.
Clearly outline the administration of the data collection process.
Population and Sampling: Define the research population, sampling strategy and clarify access to respondent issues.
Data Analysis: Describe and justify how you propose to analyse and report the results and findings of your research with a discussion about reliability and validity and the management of error.
Statement of Ethics
Discuss access to respondent issues, permissions from organisation to conduct research, confidentiality, rights of withdrawal, consent, management of data security etc.

Timeline
Develop a plan using GANTT Chart from start to completion of the research.

Referencing:
Each section must reflect any supporting Harvard style citations.

Reference no: EM133757437

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