Request for Ethics Approval of Research Project Form - Business Research Methods and Data Analysis

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Request for Ethics Approval of Research Project Form
This form is required to be completed by all students. It will assist in formulation of your
ideas and is necessary for your supervisor to approve the direction of your research from an
ethical viewpoint. You MUST also get your data collection tool approved before you start
data collection.
Name
Student ID
Programme name and code
Module name and code
Name of supervisor
1. Working Title of Study
To analyse the various strategies through which motivation among employees can be
improved post pandemic. A study in context to retail industry.
2. Please list five key words to describe your topic
Motivation
Post pandemic
Retail industry
Motivation strategy
Employees
3. Briefly describe what you aim to achieve by this study. What are the
objectives for your study?
Aim
To evaluate the use of different strategies through which motivation of employees can
be enhanced post pandemic. A study on Marks and Spencer.
Objectives

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To develop understanding relating to the concept of motivation and its significance.
To examine the role of motivation within Marks and spencer with respect to post
pandemic situation.
To outline the different strategies through which the motivation can be provided to
employees post pandemic with regard to M & S.
To discuss the different challenges which M & S faces while implementing the various
motivational schemes.
To recommend some of the ways to M & S for overcoming the challenges of
motivation.
4. Why does this research interest you? Explain the rationale for this study
(refer to relevant research literature in your response).
The rationale for the study was that the motivation is the most essential element for
the success of the company. the current pandemic has resulted in reducing the
motivation and morale of the employees. Hence, this was the major reason behind
the selection of topic to identify the different strategies of motivating employees to
increase operational efficiency of the business.
5. List at least 6 sources which you deem to be relevant to your research in
the topic (using Harvard Referencing).
Chang, D and et.al., 2021. Top-runner incentive scheme in China: a theoretical and
empirical study for industrial pollution control. Environmental Science and
Pollution Research. 28(23). pp.29344-29356.
Dongyang, Z., 2021. Does a green-designed fiscal policy optimal firm innovation
scheme on volatility? A firm level evidence in the Post-Covid-19
era. Resources Policy. 74. p.102428.
Javed, T., 2018. Employee Ownership and Financial Performance of State Owned
Entities: Mediating Role of Motivation. Journal of Management Information
and Decision Sciences, 21(1), pp.1-10.

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Jayawardena, N.S. and Jayawardena, D., 2020. The impact of extrinsic and intrinsic
rewarding system on employee motivation in the context of Sri Lankan apparel
sector. International Journal of Business Excellence. 20(1). pp.51-69.
MULAT, D., 2020. EFFECT OF MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE:
THE CASE OF HAGBES PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY (Doctoral
dissertation, ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY).
Yost, E. and Cheng, Y., 2021. Customers’ risk perception and dine-out motivation
during a pandemic: Insight for the restaurant industry. International Journal of
Hospitality Management. 95. p.102889.
6. Briefly describe the research methods you are considering.
The research method being considered within the research is qualitative study.
this is being selected for the reason that this research topic involves a focus on
the various strategies for motivating the employees. Along with this the data
analysis includes the use of secondary sources as this is beneficial in
increasing the theoretical base for the research to be completed in successful
manner.
7. Provide a description of the expected study sample, covering selection,
sample profile, recruitment and if appropriate, inclusion and exclusion
criteria.
There is not study sample as the research is secondary and this will involve
analysis of different articles, books, journal and other secondary sources.
8. Are payments or rewards/incentives going to be made to the
participants?
Yes  No √
If yes, please give details below.