Ethical Considerations in Research Methodology: A Case Study on the Impact of E-commerce on Business Operations in Tesco

Research Methods
(The impact of E-commerce on Business,
in case of Tesco)

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
RESEARCH AIM............................................................................................................................1
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES............................................................................................................1
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.....................................................................................................2
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS.....................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
Ethical consideration within research describes as combination of different principles that
helps in guiding the research design and practices of the research in better manner. These
principles covers informed consent, confidentiality, voluntary participation, result
communication as well as potential to harm (Hammer, 2017). While collecting the data from the
other for a particular research topic a researcher need to adhere to specific code of conduct in
better manner. The following report is prepared in order to identify ethical consideration follows
in the research. The report covers Respect for the autonomy, privacy and dignity of individuals
and communities, Scientific integrity, Social responsibility as well as Maximising benefits and
minimising harm.
RESEARCH AIM
To identify the impact of e-commerce over business operations within retail industry. “A
study on TESCO”
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
 To determine how TESCO grew in the past years under the impact of E-commerce?
 To examine how TESCO has integrated E-commerce in its business operations?
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