Collection and Analysis of Primary Data

The provided content relates to the evaluation and analysis of data, drawing research findings and results, and providing recommendations. It appears to be a compilation of various sources on training methods and strategies, including books, journals, and online resources. The assignment likely requires students to summarize the key points from these sources, evaluate their relevance, and provide recommendations for effective training interventions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RESERCH PROPOSAL..................................................................................................................4
CHAPTER -1 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................4
1.1 Back ground of the study.......................................................................................................4
1.2 Statement of the problem ......................................................................................................4
1.3 Goal and objectives of research.............................................................................................5
1.4 Research questions.................................................................................................................5
1.5 Scope of the proposed research.............................................................................................5
1.6 Rationale of the study ..........................................................................................................6
CHAPTER- 2 LITERATURE REVIEW ........................................................................................7
2.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................7
2.2 Meaning and concept of corporate entrepreneurship training and innovation .....................7
2.3 Application of corporate entrepreneurship training program................................................8
2.4 Relationship between corporate entrepreneurship and employee performance .................10
2.5 Conclusion ..........................................................................................................................11
2.6 Conceptual frameworks.......................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 3- RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES........................................................................14
3.1 Research philosophies ........................................................................................................14
3.2 Research Approach..............................................................................................................14
3.3 Research design ..................................................................................................................15
3.4 Research techniques.............................................................................................................15
3.5 Target population.................................................................................................................15
3.6 Sampling procedure ............................................................................................................16
3.7 Data collection method........................................................................................................16
3.8 Data analysis .......................................................................................................................17
3.9 Ethical consideration............................................................................................................17
3.10 Validity..............................................................................................................................18
3.11 Reliability...........................................................................................................................18
3.12 Limitation of Research.......................................................................................................18
3.13 Conclusion.........................................................................................................................18
3.14 Time line............................................................................................................................19
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REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................20
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RESERCH PROPOSAL
CHAPTER -1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Back ground of the study
In the contemporary business environment, there has been significant change addressed
by the management related to technology, business operations, product development etc. All
these factors have direct impact on efficiency and performance of an organization and its market
position. Therefore, management has to implement several changes in business operations and
job roles and responsibilities of employees for managing the business as per the current market
trends (Gravells and Simpson, 2012). In this process, corporate entrepreneurship training plays
important role managing wide range of training program. Apart from that it has been analyzed
that corporate entrepreneurial training has found very effective to develop and encourage
employees to become more entrepreneurial so as employees become more creative and
innovative. In addition to that this approach also plays important role to encourage staff members
for acquisition of a certain set of skills which are essential for special project of company. It also
assists employees for application of creativity in different job operation (Reece and Walker,
2007). The present study will be carried out to assess the of corporate entrepreneurship training
interventions on employee performance and innovation. In this regard, this report will evaluate
various aspects of corporate entrepreneurship training.
1.2 Statement of the problem
In the contemporary business environment, companies associated with different sector
are facing tough competition. Therefore, organizations have to review practices by conducting
active research of different factors of business environment as per the current market trends. In
this process, organization requires to new ways of practical flexibility, increase its capacity with
the help of new innovations and show more competitiveness (Inkson, 2008). The strengthening
of entrepreneurship has been identified as a most important objective for any enterprise in which
management makes efforts for building its responsiveness to a globalised and changing
environment. Furthermore, it is evaluated that organization will not be able survive in the current
business environment without rapid mutation and innovation (Training in innovation and
corporate entrepreneurship at the Development Bank of Southern Africa, 2015). In this regard,
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the present research will be carried out to examine the role of corporate entrepreneurship training
for promotion of innovation and handling of several elements associated with requirements of
different projects and business operations which are considered by management to assess
competitive position in market.
1.3 Goal and objectives of research
Goal of research:
“To assess the impact of corporate entrepreneurship training interventions on employee
performance and innovation”
Objectives:
The main objectives which will be followed by researcher are mentioned below:
 To assess the meaning and concept of corporate entrepreneurship training and innovation.
 To analyze the relationship between corporate entrepreneurship training and employee
performance.
 To recommended the ways through which performance of employee can be strengthen
further through innovative training intervention.
1.4 Research questions
1. What is the meaning and concept of corporate entrepreneurship training and innovation?
2. How does corporate entrepreneurship training influence employee performance?
3. What are the ways through which performance of employee can be strengthen further
through innovative training intervention?
1.5 Scope of the proposed research
In the present investigation, investigator will evaluate different aspect corporate
entrepreneurship training and their application in organization through which management of
different companies can influence employees for managing with different job roles and roles and
responsibilities with an creative way (Eley and et.al., 2008). In this addition to that this report
will discuss the importance of corporate entrepreneurship training in order to enhance
organizational capabilities to carry out systematic researcher on new innovations and business
techniques that would lead positive impact on the competitive position of firm. Furthermore, the
present study will help manager for selection of appropriate skills development programs and
rewards for strengthen of employees capabilities and efficiency that would create positive impact
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on overall performance of business entity (Kapp, 2012). In addition to that this assessment also
presents a distinct set of characteristics in a training program so as management can motivate
employees in order to innovate new products, new production process, creative marketing tactics
etc. so as overall performance of organization will be enhanced.
1.6 Rationale of the study
The emergence of globalization has provided various new opportunities of business
expansion for new as well as existing companies. It results huge business rivalry and market
competition among companies. In the situation, every organization makes efforts to enhance its
capabilities and market position with some unique products and business operation. This thing
has influenced importance innovation and creative approach with organization (King, Gulick and
Avery, 2010). Therefore, the present study will determine the impact of corporate
entrepreneurship training interventions on employee performance and innovation. In this context,
several studies have been carried out to assess the effect of employee training on their
performance. But, the present investigation will present some distinct views about training
methodology within business because it will pay extra attention ion corporate entrepreneurship
training interventions through management will be able to change behavior of workers and
employees will think creative while handling of different task (Corapi, 2012). Furthermore, the
current research will be found very useful in evaluation of impact of skills development process
on efficiency of staff along with productivity of company.
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CHAPTER- 2 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
The literature review is second chapter of study and it helps a researcher to develop his
knowledge regarding the topic of study. In addition to this, this section depicts the views and
opinions of various authors regarding the topic under investigation. The major areas which are
covered in this report are meaning and concept of corporate entrepreneurship training and
innovation, relationship between corporate entrepreneurship training and employees
performance.
2.2 Meaning and concept of corporate entrepreneurship training and innovation
In modern era, the competition among businesses has become so intense that it is not easy
for them to grow and achieve adequate profits. Now organization can survive only by offering
new and unique products and services to the people in the market. As per the view Fante (2008)
of corporate entrepreneurship is defined as the process in which businesses develop new
opportunities and ideas. These ideas and concepts are developed with one of the prime objectives
of increasing the profits of business. On the other side of this, Pike (2003) has defined corporate
entrepreneurship trainings as a program which helps in enhancing the innovative abilities of
people within organization. Further such kind of programs also supports organizations to
increase their rate of corporate success as it results in creation of new ventures. According to
Amagada (2006), in the present scenario, the changing economy has forced organizations to
become flexible, speedy and innovative in order to grown and achieve success. Now a days the
concept of corporate entrepreneurship is helping companies to become flexible and innovative.
The process is termed as a renewal process for organization and has two main features which are
venturing and innovations. With the growing need of market many organizations have started to
organize corporate entrepreneurship to make their workers more innovative and productive. In
other terms Hurn (2011) defined corporate entrepreneurship as a process which goes inside an
existing firm and leads to a new venture. Such type of training programs are very essential for
large companies as it help in innovation and increasing the level of their degree of corporate
enterprising. However Lyons (2011) argued that it is not easy for businesses to design such kind
of trainings for employees and a lot of efforts are required for the same.
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One of the major drawback of such kind of programs is that the time is very limited and
employees can use the resources of only when company is not using them. Along with this, the
approval takes a very long time which is also a major limitation of corporate entrepreneurship
training. Has asserted that employees cannot just starting working the those ideas until and
unless it has been approved by their senior management (SKILLS TRAINING INTERVENTIONS,
2015 ). On the other side of this Zviran and et. al. (2011) have explained that businesses do not
have any kind of difficulty for setting up the new venture as the resources are ready available.
Such type of training also helps in creating a sense of satisfaction among them as a failure in
idea wont be putting their job at risk. In addition to this, mistake are not considered as costly and
organizations easily able to bear those cost. Large organizations have great benefits
2.3 Application of corporate entrepreneurship training program
The importance corporate entrepreneurship training program has been significantly
emerged due to significant change has been addressed in external business environment therefore
every organisation determines various strategies in order to enhance efficiency of workers that
leads positive impact on overall efficiency and productivity of company. In this regard, the study
of Gravells and Simpson (2012) have found that the management has to consider 4 element
during implementation of corporate entrepreneurship training program such a creative thinking
creatively, idea development process, evaluating the entrepreneurial culture along with detail
assessment of different barriers and facilitators associated with the entrepreneurial thinking and
action planning as per the requirement of current business environment (Designing effective
training interventions, 2015). The research of Reece and Walker (2007) has showed a significant
increase in all the factors is playing most crucial role during the Corporate Entrepreneurship
Training Programme. In this context, author further argued that this training programme cannot
be conducted only once and must be repeated in the organisation that leads signficant change in
behaviour of employees and their approach form managing different work related issues.
Inkson (2008) has determined that management needs to provide proper time and rewards
to employees for development of creative ideas that plays important role to encourage perception
of staff and promotion of creative thinking. Otherwise, lack of free time to develop new ideas is
limited the value of training programmes value and its effectiveness. In addition to that top
management has to formulate an integrated strategy for the change effort in working process of
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employees so as company is able to take appropriate decisions for managing wide range skills
development and training activities (Training in innovation and corporate entrepreneurship at
the Development Bank of Southern Africa, 2015). The research of Kapp (2012) has evaluated that
the absence of intrapreneurial training programmes which are identified as an integral aspect of
corporate strategy decreases the opportunities for business to enhance efficiency of business and
challenge corporate objectives regarding product/idea development. Author has determined
several other factors that hamper the efficiency of training and restricted innovation within
business entity such as centralised decision-making, investment in short-term projects, inflexible
organisational structures along with the discouragement of risk-taking behaviours (King, Gulick
and Avery, 2010). All these elements have direct impact of intrapreneurial programmes and the
individual intrapreneur. Corapi (2012) has stated that corporate entrepreneurship training
programmes within an organisation has found effective in order separate organisations from
their competitors by creating distinct image of company. In this regard, the corporate
entrepreneurship training programme assists managers within business for launching
intrapreneur teams by organizing intrapreneurship workshops or seminars. In addition to that a
typical workshop plays important role for idea creation, upbringing the idea, researching the
specific target market, etc (Fante, 2008). Apart from that these workshop has found very
effective in order to carry out competitor analysis, evaluation of funding support and analysis of
various supportive factors that lead positive impact on the process of business planning and skills
of staff as per the current market trends.
The research of Pike (2003) has evaluated that organization has to implement a certain set
of strategies for implementation of change in perception and attitude of workers and make them
more creative and innovative. These factors lead positive impact on the performance
organization along with number of innovations with in business entity that influence capabilities
of company and provides competitive edge over other companies. In this process, first of all
management requires to assess attention of participants or employees during corporate
entrepreneurship training program that increases interest of employees within training activities
with the help of short stories (Amagada, 2006). The next session determines training objectives
which are varied for different business requirement such as new product development, project
planning, market planning etc. In the support of this, Hurn (2011) has determined that
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management has to disclose all kind of information and data about the process of training and
their outcomes. Author has argued that trainers should have to check understanding of participant
during training sessions. In addition to that it has been evaluated as per understanding of staff
members and management needs to provide proper guidance that which business entity is able
change perception and attitude of workers as per the current market and develops creative
thinking (Zviran and et. al., 2011). This whole process helps business entity for scheduling of
various strategies and process for development of creative thinking among staff. This approach
enhances efficiency of company because organization has developed ability to carry out new
innovations as per changes found in market place.
2.4 Relationship between corporate entrepreneurship and employee performance
Corporate entrepreneurship has become one of the most important and a key tool for
organization in order to get competitive advantage. Amagada (2006) has explained that
employee performance can be enhanced only when they are motivated. The program of corporate
entrepreneurship helps employees to become more competent and innovative. Further it acts as a
driving force for them and results in enhancing their overall performance. Innovation is a stage in
which an organization have continues development or new development in process, operations
and products (SKILLS TRAINING INTERVENTIONS, 2015). Further it can happen only when
people in the organization suggest new ideas and information for development. In order to
survive in global competition, innovation has become key aspect. Hurn (2011) has stated that it
has been observed that the engagement of employees in the decision making and success of
business has lower down to a great extent. It has also resulted in increasing the rate of employee
turnover which is one of the major issue in front of organization. As per the view of Lyons
(2011) there is a direct relation between corporate entrepreneurship and employee performance.
corporate entrepreneurship results in increasing the financial performance of companies and also
assist in boosting up the morale of employees.
Such type of training programs have a direct impact on the performance of employees by
enhancing their skills set. On the other hand, the employee feel motivated and satisfied which act
a driving force for them. It encourages the workers to give their best towards the accomplishment
of the aim and objectives of businesses. This further results in improving the overall performance
of employees. On the other side of this, Gravells and Simpson (2012) have argued that such
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type of programs can also create dissatisfaction among employees. The workers are required to
present their views and idea regarding the new venture and if the ideas are not taken into
consideration then a sense of dissatisfaction is created among the mind of employees. This has a
direct impact on employee performance and also lower down their morale (Fante, 2008).
Therefore, organizations are required to take care of this fact even if the ideas and views of
workers are not taken into consideration, they should be appreciated. corporate entrepreneurship
is a program which enhances the innovative abilities of people within organization. Thus, it has
direct impact on the performance of workers and by increasing their abilities and skills set(King,
Gulick and Avery, 2010). Further workers initiate participation by their own as they are well
aware of the fact that this will help them in finding better employment opportunities in future.
As per the research of Reece and Walker (2007) corporate entrepreneurship training
activities provide a distinct set of skills and knowledge which plays important role in career
development or growth so as employees pay extra attention on new skills which have essential
in contemporary of business environment. All these factors have influenced motivation level and
workers always try to apply some creative ideas and thought while handling different operations
as per the job roles and responsibilities. All these element help employee for improving his
performance and outcomes with reference to organisational gaols. Amagada (2006) has argued
that corporate entrepreneurship training process has found very effective for development of
creative thinking among staff member so as staff members develops different creative solutions
of wider range of work based issues that lead positive impact on their own performance along
with the productivity of organization.
2.5 Conclusion
On the basis of above assessment, it can be concluded that corporate entrepreneurship
trainings as a program has played important role for enhancing the innovative abilities and skills
of people within organization that supports organizations in order to increase rate of corporate
success with the help of new ventures that have been carried out by workers. This investigation
has found significant relationship between corporate entrepreneurship and employee
performance because corporate entrepreneurship has improved the financial performance of
companies and also assist in boosting up the morale of employees. This evaluation has examined
different aspects of corporate entrepreneurship have influenced motivation level so as workers
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always try to apply some creative ideas and thought while handling job roles and operations that
leads positive impact on staff performance.
2.6 Conceptual frameworks
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CHAPTER 3- RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES
Research methodologies is considered as one of the major and most curial part of a study.
Furthermore this chapter depicts the techniques and tools which a researcher uses in order to
obtain desired findings and achieve the aim of research. At the time of selecting tools and
techniques, every researcher is required to be very careful as the effectiveness of entire study
relies on the methodologies adopted (Merriam, 2009). The tools and techniques which will be
used in this chapter are provided below as:
3.1 Research philosophies
Research philosophy is defined as the values and belief of scholar which supports in
gathering and analysis of information with regards to a particular study. Along with this, research
philosophy also supports getting the best possible outcomes for the study. Interpretivism and
positivism are the two common philosophies which are used for carrying out a research. Further
positivism philosophy highlights the fact that the research outcomes can be obtained only with
the help of some specific evidence (Chutt, 2006). On the other side of this, Interpretivism
philosophy believes in examining the reason for research.
In the present study, interpretivism philosophy will be used to assess the impact of
corporate entrepreneurship training on the performance of employees. One of the main reason
behind selecting this philosophy is that there are some sort of factors associated with corporate
entrepreneurship training and employee performance. In addition to this, the entire study will be
qualitative in nature and therefore, interpretivism philosophy will be more suitable.
3.2 Research Approach
Research approach is determined as the method which a researcher adopts to carry out a
study in effective manner. Inductive and deductive are the two common approaches which are
taken into consideration at the time of carrying out a study (Brace, 2006). Inductive approach is
mostly used in those research in which more generalize findings are required. On the other side,
deductive approach is used in those researches which demands more specific findings.
By considering the topic and aim of study, deductive approach will be used in this study
as it more of specific results are required in this study (Evaluating Information: Validity,
Reliability, Accuracy, Triangulation, 2007). The results of research will highlight what kind of
impact does corporate entrepreneurship training have on the performance of employees.
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3.3 Research design
The framework on which the entire research is carried out is called as research design.
Further appropriate design is very essential for a scholar as it helps in moving towards a
particular direction. In addition to this, it also supports in accomplishment of the research aim
and objectives in best possible manner. There are various kind of research design such as case
study, exploratory, casual, descriptive etc (Jackson, 2008). which can be used for carrying out
the study. Based upon the nature of research, appropriate design is selected.
In the present study, descriptive design will be selected as the elements of study will e
described in this research. With the help of this design the researcher will try to identify the
impact of corporate entrepreneurship training on the performance of employee.
3.4 Research techniques
It is considered as most important aspect of research methodology that will control
different elements of research such as collection of data and evaluation of information etc. The
present study will be carried out by following the qualitative research method. This is because A
researcher selects a research method by carrying out detail analysis of different aspects and
nature of investigating (McGrath and O'Toole, 2012). In this regard, it is evaluated qualitative
research method is considered most important technique in order to carry out a research that
contains theoretical investigation. This technique provides significant assistance in evaluation of
different aspects of human behavior. Therefore, this approach will be found most appropriate for
current investigation in which researcher will be able to analysis different aspects of corporate
entrepreneurship training program and their impact on employee's performance. On the other
hand, quantitative research technique will not useful for current investigation (Vaivio, 2008).
This is because this method plays important role in evaluation of various statistics and data as per
the nature of research.
3.5 Target population
The target population which will be working people of UK which consist of the all the
top, middle and lower level employee. One of the main reason for selecting this population is
that they will help in assessing the impact of corporate entrepreneurship training on the
performance of employees in best possible manner (Hapman and McNeill, 2004). The
information received from these people will be reliable and accurate.
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3.6 Sampling procedure
Sampling is defined as the process in which sample are being chosen form large groups
in order to collect data regarding the study. It is very essential for a scholar to use suitable
sample and its size because it helps in getting the best and accurate information regrading issue
or problem associated with the study. It helps in developing knowledge regrading the topic under
investigation and also supports in achievement of the aim and objectives of study (Keitsch,
2008). Further there are two type of sampling methods which are commonly used to gather
information from the primary sources. Probabilistic and non-probabilistic are the two common
methods of sampling which are used. In probabilistic sampling all the samples have equal chance
of being selected whereas in non-probabilistic there chances of selection are not equal.
 Sampling techniques: In the present research, probabilistic sampling method will be
used. Further the respondents regrading the impact of corporate entrepreneurship training
on the performance of employee will be selected randomly.
 Sample size: After determining the technique of sampling, a researcher is required to
determine the sample size which is the total number of respondents (Chui, 2007). In this
study, 30 employees will be selected as a sample size and the information will be
collected form these 30 employees.
 Sampling method: The sampling method which will be used in this research will be
probabilistic. As per nature of current research, random sampling method will be applied
for selection of an appropriate sample without any discrimination.
 Sampling procedure: For selection of appropriate sample, researcher will follow an
appropriate process in which firstly, researcher will identify the target universe or
population and then investigator will select most suitable sample by applying an
appropriate sampling method (Garner, Kawulich and Wagner, 2012).
3.7 Data collection method
Data collection is the process in which a research gather information form suitable
sources regrading the topic of study. Further there are tow main sources from which data can be
collected and they are primary and secondary. Primary sources are the one form which fresh
information is gathered which is not collected by someone else (Jackson, 2010). On the other
side of this, secondary data is the one which has been already gathered by another person.
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In the present study, both the sources will be taken into consideration. The primary data
will be collected from 30 working people of UK whereas books, journals and online sources will
be considered for collecting secondary information. The primary data will be gathered with the
help of a well structured questionnaire and only authentic sources will be used for secondary data
(Hapman and McNeill, 2004). With the help of both the sources, the scholar will be able to
collect more suitable and appropriate information regarding the problem associated with this
study.
3.8 Data analysis
It is considered as most crucial element of research methodology. This is because finding
and outcomes of study are greatly influenced by data analysis technique that has been selected by
investigator.
 Qualitative analysis: This technique is used by researcher for evaluation of theoretical
data that have been evaluated in the from of primary sources through interview and
questionnaire. In this process, researcher carries out thematic analysis in which various
themes will be created as per the aim and objectives of investigation (Keitsch, 2008). In
the present investigation, researcher will use thematic analysis for generation of
appropriate findings.
 Quantitative analysis: This method is generally applied for evaluation of different facts
and statistical data for generation proper outcomes for the study. In this process,
management uses different tools such as SPSS, spread sheet and other software for data
analysis (Vaivio, 2008). With the help of these tools, researcher will be able generate
appropriate findings.
3.9 Ethical consideration
At the time of carrying out this research, the research will take care of the fact that all the
ethical considerations are addressed in best possible manner. The information will not be any
kind of influencing information and it wont be revealed to any other person. The researcher will
also take prior permission from the respondents before approaching them (Merriam, 2009).
Along with this, the data collected will be secured and its privacy will be taken care of in the best
possible manner.
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3.10 Validity
For ensuring the validity of information, researcher will consider valid and appropriate
sources for collection of primary data. In addition to that researcher will take an appropriate
sample of respondents so as investigator could generate better results as per the objectives of
study (Chutt, 2006). Apart from that researcher will use proper data evaluation technique through
which researcher will able to generate appropriate results.
3.11 Reliability
In order to get ensure about reliability of research, researcher will carry out detail
analysis of different sources of information and will select best tools which are most appropriate
in evaluation of human nature (Brace, 2006). In addition to that researcher will follow a
systematic time for handling different tasks and operations so as investigator will be able to
complete whole research within predetermined time frame.
3.12 Limitation of Research
In the context of present investigation, researcher would face several limitation that
would hamper the process of study, quality, scope as well as results of study. Some limitation are
evaluated under this:
 In the current research, researcher could face some issues related to lack of coordination
among different activities of research that could lead negative impact on research
findings and delay in research operation (Jackson, 2008)..
 In the present research work, Investigator could face some issues regarding collection of
primary data from different sources.
3.13 Conclusion
As per the above assessment, it has been found that efficiency of research outcomes is
greatly depending on the research methodology that will be followed by researcher for managing
different research operations. This evaluation has concluded that different elements of qualitative
research provides reliable outcomes in order to carry out systematic analysis of theoretical data .
3.14 Time line
A research time line assist researcher for handling of various tasks and activities as per
the predetermined schedule. In the context of present investigation, investigator will follow a
below mentioned time plan.
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Activity/Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Formulation of Research
proposal
Selection of research
questions and other activities
Acquisition of information
through literature review
Selection of research
methodology
Collection of of primary data
Evaluation and analysis of
data
Drawing research findings and
results
Providing Recommendations
Submission of final report
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