Present and evaluate the primary data analysis

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Based on Dissertation Proposal and research plan, make a Primary Research of 5000 words.

Topic- Value of implementing TQM (Total Quality Management) standard to increase the firm performance

Instructions to Students:

The coursework should be approximately 5,000 words in length (inclusive of improvements to your work previously submitted) and should be presented using 1.5 line-spacing and 11 sized Arial Font. Sensible use may be made of the Appendices, which will need to include the evidence of your primary research (e.g. questionnaire, interview transcript; these will not be considered part of the word count).

Remember that the mark received is formally recorded and will count for 60% of the Business Research module mark. You will also potentially have the first few chapters of your final dissertation, as it is expected that your research plan will form the backbone of that dissertation.

It is compulsory to

• use academic texts, (journal articles rather than textbooks) which should be cited in the Harvard format (e.g. Bloggs, 2010). You should therefore ensure you access the university's electronic databases such as ABI Inform (Proquest) and/or Emerald. Pay particular attention to how recent your sources are. The 1990s are now some twenty years ago so depending on your research topic, knowledge at that time may have been superseded.

• design a piece of primary research and pilot it.

For successful results, do not put your dissertation proposal on the back burner after completion, but work to the time plan that you developed there, ensuring enough time for feedback on interim stages from your supervisor.

This assignment focuses on the following:

In particular the assignment addresses the yellow highlighted learning outcomes:
1. Clarify aim(s) and/or research question(s) and objectives and justification for the research
2. Design research methodology to address a defined research problem, justifying all choices made and identifying any ethical issues
3. Analysis and write up of primary data

Please note: there is NO need to include the literature review for this assessment

The Assignment Task:

Clarify the aim(s) and /or research question(s) and objectives.

Identify clearly the detailed methodological considerations for the research.

Present and evaluate the primary data analysis making sure that you relate them to your aims and/or research questions and objectives.

These are the purposes of this Primary Data assignment which should be structured as follows:

Title (You should have a working title in progress and should be nearing a completed version by now)

A working title for the dissertation that reflects its focus. This may be the principle research question that it seeks to answer.

Introduction and research purpose (You should have completed this in cw 1 and 2 and should have revised this section in line with your supervisor's feedback)

This section should explain the ‘what' and ‘why' of your investigation. It should include the following:
• a clear statement of the research issue and overall aim(s) and or research question(s) to be addressed in the dissertation,
• the specific objectives of the research,
• a discussion of why this issue is important, within a wider organisational and business context.
It will be useful to refer to appropriate secondary sources, in justifying the importance or topical nature of your investigation.

Methodology (You should have completed most of this in cw2 but may refine it for submission of cw3 in the light of your supervisor's feedback).

This section will explore the three key issues in any methodology chapter. These refer to namely ‘what you did, how you undertook this and why you undertook it this way'. The key headings for your methodology chapter are detailed below:

1. Philosophical Position
2. Research Design
3. Primary Approach
4. Sampling Strategy
5. Data Analysis
6. Validity, Reliability
7. Generalisability
8. Ethical Issues
9. Limitations.

You should consult the core text by Saunders et al for further reading on the above issues.

Data Analysis of Primary Data

Present and evaluate the primary data analysis making sure that you relate them to your aims and/or research questions, and objectives.

For those of you undertaking quantitative data analysis there are a range of approaches contained within two broad approaches to data analysis. These are descriptive and inferential statistics. For many undertaking quantitative data analysis, you may find that descriptive statistics is sufficient. This is where you describe the data using central tendency (average) and spread of dispersion (for example through standard deviation). You can also use charts to present the data. It is highly recommended that you consult the core text by Saunders et al for further advice on data collection and analysis.

For those of you undertaking qualitative research, especially from semi structured interviews the framework by Miles and Huberman (1994) is particularly useful. Again, you can also consult your core text by Saunders et al.

List of References

You should also include a list of all your references, using the Harvard system.

Note: marks will also be given for use of English, please therefore ensure you check your work carefully for spelling and grammar.

Verified Expert

The assignment is about conducting a deep research on the case study of TQM which stands for Total Quality Management. This system of quality assurance makes sure that all its activities are rendered of high quality. This analysis has been categorized into 12 sections and the results are depicting the fact that TQM has been proven to be very beneficial for all the businesses.

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Reviews

inf2054105

8/27/2018 3:28:17 AM

Last time your research plan gave me grade A, however the feedback from the professor was wesome, please try to work same as of last time. thank you so much! 29668690_1Feedback of Research Plan.docx Thanks a lot Experts mind !!!

len2054105

7/16/2018 2:48:30 AM

Fail The nature of the research problem is not clear and must be largely assumed. TORs and rationale are absent or ill-defined. Relationship to an appropriate area of business / management is tenuous. Strategic importance of problem reads like a corporate brochure. Demonstrates little ability to conduct a major piece of self managed research. Methodology is ineffective for producing useful findings, or, approach taken does not take methodology into account. Scanty primary research data gathered, limited analysis, overall superficial attempt which would not be passed at undergrad level, let alone Master’s.

len2054105

7/16/2018 2:48:21 AM

40-49% The student is able to define the research problem, although the terms of reference and rationale lack clarity. Some links are made to an appropriate academic area of business / management, even if contextualisation is limited. Strategic importance of dissertation is stated, but with little substantiation. Demonstrates a problem solving orientation in the design of methodology even if the execution of it is weak. Offers some critical reflection on research design and execution. The student must have collected both secondary and primary data and made some effort to abstract meaning from it. The dissertation begins with a focus and there are some linkages back to the original objectives. There is evidence of an intelligible argument, even if patchy and inconsistent. Some clear attempts are made to integrate theoretical ideas and the findings from secondary and primary research. Some of the conclusions and recommendations follow logically from the foregoing.

len2054105

7/16/2018 2:47:54 AM

50-59% Research problem is stated, TORs and rationale are reasonably clear. Related to an appropriate academic area of business / management, and reasonable links are made to the wider overall context. Strategic importance of problem is explicit, although requiring some assumptions by the reader. Likely to show a range of strengths and weaknesses rather than an overall consistent approach e.g. good methodology, evaluation and critique of approach but sampling could be improved. Demonstrates reasonable ability to identify, gather, analyse and present authoritative and relevant data. Shows ability to learn from own mistakes. The dissertation is mainly focused with a reasonable line of argument, although the reader needs to make a few assumptions as it develops. Theory, secondary and primary evidence are reasonably well integrated, stronger in some areas than others. The conclusions and recommendations are related to the foregoing but the linkages between other chapters are less clear. TORs are largely met.

len2054105

7/16/2018 2:47:36 AM

60-69% 50-59% Clear definition of research problem, TORs and rationale. Well related to an appropriate academic area of business / management in a wider context. Strategic importance of problem clearly presented. Research problem is stated, TORs and rationale are reasonably clear. Related to an appropriate academic area of business / management, and reasonable links are made to the wider overall context. Strategic importance of problem is explicit, although requiring some assumptions by the reader. Methodology is sound and student shows ability to identify limitations and critique own approach. Sampling is appropriate and complete enough for the purpose. Demonstrates good ability to identify, gather, analyse and present authoritative and relevant data. 60-69% The dissertation is clearly focused and there is a clearly discernible line of argument running through the work. Argument shows some originality and is convincing. Some of the linkages in the argument are more explicit than others. Theory, secondary and primary data show a high level of integration, mainly rigourous. Conclusions and recommendations are logically derived from and mainly supported by previous evidence.

len2054105

7/16/2018 2:46:25 AM

Criteria 70% + Integration and Argument The dissertation is clearly focused and the line of argument consistently and explicitly reflects this focus. Argument displays much originality and is highly persuasive. Each chapter builds logically on the foregoing and drives the argument forward. Theory, secondary and primary data are carefully rigorously integrated. Conclusions and recommendations are logically derived from and fully supported by previous evidence. TORs are fully met. Written presentation Within word count +/-10%. Sources appropriately cited and referenced. Clearly written English, very well structured and presented.

len2054105

7/16/2018 2:46:17 AM

Criteria 70% + Defining and contextualising the research problem Very clear definition of research problem, TORs and rationale. Thoroughly related to an appropriate academic area of business / management in a wider context. Strategic importance of problem very clearly presented. Design and execution of research methodology Methodology is well explained and entirely justifiable in relation to objectives, high level of reflection on and critique of own approach. Sampling is appropriate and very fit for the purpose. Demonstrates a high level of scholarship in identifying, gathering, analysing and presenting authoritative and relevant data.

len2054105

7/16/2018 2:45:51 AM

6. You are reminded of the University’s regulations on cheating and plagiarism. In submitting your assignment you are acknowledging that you have read and understood these regulations. 7. Late submission within 10 working days of the deadline will result in the mark being capped at a maximum of 40%. Beyond this time the work will not be marked. (NB: only Mondays to Fridays are counted as working days). 8. You are reminded that it is your responsibility to keep an electronic copy of your assignment for future reference.

len2054105

7/16/2018 2:45:18 AM

Base on My Dissertation Proposal and research plan, make a Primary Research of 5000 words.(By the way, my dissertation proposal and reseach plan were also writen by your experts 2. To submit electronically you must upload your work to the e-submission area within the respective organisation on blackboard. Click Submit> Browse (find the correct file to upload) Upload> Submit 3. Multiple drafts can be submitted up to the submission date and time. 4. Please remember you must leave at least 24 hours between submissions if you make changes to your work. Each submission will overwrite the previous one until the due date and time has passed. 5. You will receive a digital receipt as proof of submission. This will be sent to your Bucks e-mail address; please keep this for reference. To make sure you receive this it is best to have e mail forwarding to your personal e mail (go to http://bucks.ac.uk/forward to set this up – you need only do this once).

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