Research Ethics and Consent Form

The provided document is a template for a research ethics and consent form, which is a crucial component of any research project. It outlines the necessary information to be included in the consent form, such as the investigation process, participant options, informed consent, data storage, and security protocols. The form also addresses potential ethical concerns, including vulnerable participants, sensitive topics, risk to participants and researchers, confidentiality, and data storage. The researcher is required to review and adhere to the institution's Research and Ethics Policy, discuss ethical issues with their unit tutor, and confirm that the provided information is accurate and comprehensive.

Unit 11 – Research Project

Table of Contents
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
A ) Research proposal form....................................................................................................3
B) Research Ethical form.......................................................................................................7
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................7
A) Introduction.......................................................................................................................7
B) Literature Review..............................................................................................................8
C) Research Methodology.....................................................................................................9
D) Data analysis and interpretation......................................................................................12
E) Research Outcomes (Conclusion and recommendations)...............................................22
F) Reflection and recommendation for alternative research methods.................................22
G) CONCLUSION.........................................................................................................................23
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................24
APPENDIX 1.................................................................................................................................26
APPENDIX 2.................................................................................................................................27

TASK 1
A ) Research proposal form
Aims and objectives
Aims: “To analyse the impact of globalization on business success” – A case study of Tesco.
Objectives:
 To examine the importance of globalization in context of business growth.
 To develop the understating about role of globalization in shaping the future of business
 To determine the effectiveness of Joint venture strategy adopted by Tesco for ensuring
success in international market.
 To suggest the ways which can be utilized by Tesco for improving business performance
in international market.
Research questions
 To examine the importance of globalization in context of business growth.
 To develop the understanding about role of globalization in shaping the future of business
 To determine the effectiveness of Joint venture strategy adopted by Tesco for ensuring
success in international market.
 To suggest the ways which can be utilized by Tesco for improving business performance
in international market.
Research Rationale
As due to globalization there has been reduction in barriers to enter into new market. In
addition to this, international trade between nations in products as well as services are growing at
very faster rate than domestic production. As a result of which many organization in retail sector
such as Tesco can not depend on the domestic market for generating profit for long time
(Salomon, 2016).. Reason for choosing the topic is to assist business entity in ensuring that
whether their decision related to expansion of business in right or wrong In addition to this,
scholar wants to increase their knowledge about the concept of globalization and the way it
effects success of the firm.
Literature review
Importance of globalization in context of business growth.
According to the view of (Andersson and Andersson, 2017), globalization is important in
order to foster economic growth of business. Expansion of business at international level is

crucial for overall development of company. Thus, through globalization an organization can
increase profitability and sales. According to the perception of (Ang, Benischke and Doh, 2015),
an enterprise can increase its marketing share by expanding business at international level. As
per the thinking of the author Yan, (2016), aan organization by expanding business at global
level can have easy access to capital, technology and other resources which are required for the
development of business.
Role of globalization in shaping the future of business.
As per the opinion of (Asongu, Koomson and Tchamyou, 2017), globalization plays
crucial role in the development of company. Expansion strategy plays significant role in assisting
the firm in improving business performance.
Effectiveness of Joint venture strategy for ensuring success in international market.
According to the thinking of author (Chetty, Ojala and Leppäaho, 2015), joint venture
strategy is effective in context of major project implemented for expansion of business in
different nations simultaneously. This author, states that joint venture strategy is appropriate for
exploiting the business opportunities and minimizing the adverse consequences of globalization.
Thus, an organization can adopt strategic partnership strategy as this will assist them in ensuring
success .
Strategies which can be used by Tesco for improving business performance in international
market
According to the thinking of (Coe and Wrigley, 2017), business entities need to develop
the flexible strategies, as this will assist them in reducing the negative effect of changes bin
global factors on their business operations and hence will help an organization in improving
business performance. The author argues that, an enterprise need to concentrate on producing
high quality as well as low costs products as this is the best strategy of improving organizational
performance. According to him, business entity need to utilize high impact marketing as this
will assist an enterprise in enhancing their performance.
Activities and Time scale

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Research methodology
Research methodology is the different methods used by research in order to execute
investigation in systematic manner (Springer, 2018). The different methodology which will be
used by scholar for present study are :
Research type: In context of the present research, research considering the nature of
subject matter will conduct the qualitative research. Rationale for selecting the qualitative
research type is that it is beneficial in context of addressing as well as developing the
understanding about the problem. It also helps scholar in identifying the root cause of the
specific issue.
Research approach : It is basically a process which is conducted by scholar for gathering
of facts as well as figures related to the topic. There are two research approaches these are

deductive and inductive. Investigator ill use inductive approach for the present study. The
rationale for choosing inductive research approach is that it enables investigator to form early
tentative theory which can be explored. In addition to this, inductive research approach also
helps scholar in developing the depth understanding about the phenomenon.
Research philosophy: It provides the information about the techniques which can be
utilized for collection , interpretation and analysis of information. Research philosophy can be
categorized into two portions these are positivism and interpretivism. Researcher will utilize
pragmatist research philosophy for executing the investigation process on specific topic.
Research onion is generally utilized for explaining the research methodology. The identification
of the research philosophy is positioned at the outer layer of the ‘research onion It consists of
basically two lays that is inner as well as outer. The scholar has chosen pragmatist research
philosophy based on the reason that effect of globalization can not be analyzed. In addition to
this, other rationale for selecting the specific research philosophy is that researcher perceives
pragmatists research philosophy will assist them in yielding better research outcomes. This
specific research philosophy is appropriate for the present study because a phenomenon such as:
specific problem about globalization explained by the researcher on the basis of the already
established research and literature. Scholar has selected the interpretivism research philosophy
considering the research questions as well as nature of the study.
Research design : It a technique which is used by investigator for combining different
components of research in logical manner. The different types of research design which are
commonly used by investigator are descriptive, exploratory, experimental and explanatory. In
context of present study, scholar will use descriptive research design. Investigator has used
descriptive research design for increasing their knowledge about the impact of globalization on
business success. In addition to this, descriptive research design provides researcher an ease in
describing the behavior of subject.
Data collection : Facts and figures related to the topic can be gathered mainly from two
sources these are primary and secondary sources. Investigation in present research will
accumulate information related to the topic by using both primary and secondary source.
Methods that will be used for gathering the primary data is interview and questionnaire methods.
In addition to this, researcher will use books, online article, TESCO financial report for

accumulating secondary information. The reason for choosing to collect data from both the
sources is that it enables researcher to gather in detailed as well as huge amount of information
related to the topic. Open ended question has been included in the questionnaire form is that
scholar perceives that this technique will help them in getting relevant information.
Sampling: It is the systematic procedure of selecting few people as participants in
research (Yan and Luo, 2016). There are two methods of sampling methods these are probability
and non -probability. Researcher will utilize probability sampling in present study. There are
several techniques which can be utilized for selecting the sample these are simple, cluster,
systematic random sampling. Investigator will use purposive sampling technique in present
investigation.
Data analysis : This procedure involves refining of information. The objective of data
analysis is to extract useful data from huge amount of information. Data analysis assist
researcher in reaching to the conclusion. In context of present study, scholar will use them-antic
analysis for analyzing the information. Designing of the themes will be based on the questions
and answer provided by participants.
B) Research Ethical form
In APPENDIX
TASK 2
A) Introduction
Background of the research
The globalization is worldwide trend due to which an integration between the economies
has been possible. It has provided firm an opportunity to expand their business at large scale.
Because of globalization there has been decline in trade barriers and increase in trade between
countries which is eventually effecting the growth as well as success of organization.
Globalization has both positive and negative effect on business performance of companies. In
context of business globalization brings opportunity to increase efficiency as well as productivity
which is very much essential for growth of organization.
B) Literature Review
Importance of globalization in context of business growth.

According to the view of (Cohen, 2018), globalization is important in order to foster
economic growth of business. He states that, expansion of business at international level is
crucial for overall development of company. As per the opinion of through globalization an
organization can increase profitability and sales. thus, an enterprise can increase its marketing
share by expanding business at international level. an organization by expanding business at
global level can have easy access to capital, technology and other resources which are required
for the development of business. , firms can increase revenue by producing high margin products
by launching them in international market. operational and other costs can be minimized through
global purchasing power. Further, globalization is an opportunity which can be captured by
companies in order to foster business growth. According to him, globalization is a threat to
cultural as well as economic prosperity in context of business.
Role of globalization in shaping the future of business.
As per the opinion of (Connelly, Shi, Hoskisson and Koka, 2018), globalization plays
crucial role in the development of company. According to the perception of him, expansion
strategy plays significant role in assisting the firm in improving business performance. The
author states that, globalization plays significant role in encouraging the companies to facilitate
collaboration which further assist them in maintaining the business sustainability as well as helps
in fostering business growth. According to the thinking of him, globalization act as motivator
which highly influences enterprises to produce innovative goods and launch such products in
global market. The author states that globalization is the major driver which inspire companies
to expand their business at international level and have bright future.
Effectiveness of Joint venture strategy for ensuring success in international market.
According to the thinking of author (De Villa, Rajwani and Lawton, 2015), joint venture
strategy is effective in context of major project implemented for expansion of business in
different nations simultaneously. he states that joint venture strategy is appropriate for exploiting
the business opportunities and minimizing the adverse consequences of globalization. As per
him, an organization can adopt strategic partnership strategy as this will assist them in ensuring
success. The author also states that strong strategic alliance with competitors can assist an
enterprise in increasing the survival of company in international market.

Strategies which can be used by Tesco for increasing the chances of success in
international market
According to the thinking of (Dougherty and Akgun, 2018), business entities need to
develop the flexible strategies, as this will assist them in reducing the negative effect of changes
in global factors on their business operations and hence will help an organization in improving
business performance as well as increasing the chances of success . The author argues that, an
enterprise need to concentrate on producing high quality as well as low costs products as this is
the best strategy of improving organizational performance. As per the view of (Dougherty and
Akgun, 2018), business entity need to utilize high impact marketing as this will assist an
enterprise in enhancing their performance. Thus, many enterprises can need to concentrate on
improving their business operations as well as management system, as this will assist them in
ensuring success. The author argues that an enterprise in order to get success in the international
market needs to develop skills and competencies. According to him, an enterprise need to adopt
a global view for getting success .
C) Research Methodology
Research methodology can be defined as the strategies, approaches, philosophies used by
the researcher in order to accomplish desired objective. It is very much important for
investigator to select the best research approach as it will help them in generating the desired
outcome. There are many methods which has been utilized by scholar in present study these
are :
Research type : The selection of the type of research is completely based on the nature of the
subject matter (Homann, 2016). There are two types of research these are qualitative and
quantitative. Qualitative research is a method of gathering non numerical data related to the
topic. It can also be considered to be as procedure of naturalistic investigation which assist
researcher in developing the detailed understanding about the phenomenon in natural setting.
Quantitative research type, such form of investigation have focus on objective measurement as
well as statistical and numerical analysis. This type of research is conducted in order to gather
numeric or quantifiable data related to the topic. In context of present study, investigator has
conducted the qualitative research.

Research approach : it is basically a plan which is created by scholar related to the execution of
different activities during the research. Inductive and deductive are the two type of approaches
which are most commonly used by researcher (Khamaksorn, Kurul and Tah, 2017). Inductive
research is mainly concerned with the generation of new hypothesis from the information
collected during the time of investigation. Deductive research approach emphasizes on testing
the theory. In context of present study, scholar has utilized inductive research approach.
Research design : It can be considered to be as a strategy adopted by investigator for
performing the different activities during the investigation. Few popular research design which
are generally used by the researcher are explanatory, exploratory, experimental and descriptive.
Explanatory research design is considered to be as an attempt for connecting the ideas for
developing the understanding between costs and effect. Exploratory research design are utilized
basically for the issue which has not been clearly defined. Experimental research design is the
primary approach which is generally used for studying the relationship between two different
variables.
Research philosophy: It is utilised by scholar in order to develop the understanding
about research. Research philosophy consists of assumptions about the techniques which can be
implemented in order to conduct various activities during the investigation (KiM and Caporaso,
2016). Few popular and most commonly used research philosophy are positivism and
interpretivism. Investigator in present study has utilised interpretivism research philosophy. This
specific research philosophy is appropriate for the present study because a phenomenon such as:
specific problem about globalisation explained by the researcher on the basis of the already
established research and literature. Scholar has selected the interpretivism research philosophy
considering the research questions as well as nature of the study.
Data collection : The most important research activity. There are two types of data these
are primary and secondary data. Primary data is also known as first hand information which is
gathered directly by scholar utilising the various techniques such as survey, interview ,
observation , questionnaire, focus group etc. Secondary data also recognised as second hand
information which can be easily access as they are present online as well as in libraries. In
context of present study, researcher has utilised questionnaire for accumulating the latest facts

and figures related to the topic (Krugman, 2017). In addition to this, researcher has made use of
books, journal, articles and internet for accumulating the secondary data.
Sampling : This activity has been performed by scholar considering the limitation of
time as well as resources. Probability and non probability are the two most commonly used
sampling method. Probability sampling is a technique in which every individual in the
population has an equal chance to get selected as the participant in research (Mukherjee, 2016).
Non- probability sampling, the odds of any member can get selected a participant. In context of
present study, scholar has utilised the non probability sampling. In addition to this, researcher
has utilised the purposive sampling as investigator is aware amount the participants from whom
the information related to the topic impact of globalisation on business success can be gathered.
In context of present study, investigator has selected the ten manager those who are working in
different departments of TESCO as a participant in investigation process as scholar believes that
they are the people those who can give detailed as well as accurate information related to the
topic. In context of present study, investigator has selected the ten manager those who are
working in different departments of Tesco. Rationale for selecting the non-probability sampling
is that it is very cost as well as time effective technique.
Data analysis: It is basically a method of refining the information in order to extract
useful data. Data analysis provides scholar an ease in reaching to the conclusion. It also helps
them in making suitable decisions. Investigator has used the thematic analysis technique for
analysis the facts. Scholar has designed the themes based on the questions as well as answer
provided by participants. Rationale for selecting the thematic analysis is that it helps investigator
in analysing the pattern of answers provided by respondents.
D) Data analysis and interpretation
Data analysis mainly involves critical analysis and interpretation of figures and numbers.
It also attempts in finding out rationale behind emergence of actual findings. Further, data
analysis method involves discussion of common patterns and also controversies within
secondary data in absence of primary data that is related directly to research area.
Theme 1: Working period of manager in Tesco.
Question 1: How long you are working in an organization. Frequency

6 months 3
1 year 2
3 years 5
Interpretation: From the above graph it has been interpreted that working environment
of Tesco is good. This was therefore analyzed with the help of survey which was undertaken
with 10 managers of different departments. Thus, questions regarding working period was asked
to those 10 managers. From which it was determined that 5 individuals were such who were
working from past 3 years and other joint 1 year or 6 months back. With the help of this, it can
be said that working environment of Tesco is quite positive which increases retention level of
employees in it.
Theme 2: Globalization has highly increased Tesco's opportunities.
Question 2: To what extent do you think that globalization has increased
Tesco's opportunities.
Frequency
High 6
Low 3
3
2
5
6 months
1 year
3 years

Not at all 1
Interpretation: With the help of above diagram it has been analyzed that Tesco has
increased their opportunities with the help of globalization. While this question was asked to the
managers of Tesco. Out of which 6 members said yes and supported it and remaining 4 were
actually against it. Therefore, with the help of this, it has been analyzed that globalization is
termed as the main reason through which Tesco has generated huge opportunities like economic
growth and also faster transmission of technology and also innovation.
Theme 3: Globalization has made it easy for Tesco to identify potential customers.
Question 3: Does globalization made it easy for Tesco to identify potential
customers.
Frequency
Yes 4
No 3
Might be 3
High Low Not at all
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
3
1
Frequency

Interpretation: From the above bar diagram, it can be interpreted that Globalization has
made the life of Tesco easy and smooth in order to identify potential customers. Thus, this was
analysed with the help of survey that was undertaken. 10 members were involved in this out of
which, 4 members were such who were supporting this and 3 were against it. In addition to this,
remaining three were actually unknown about this.
Theme 4: Globalization has greatly increased cost of business operations.
Question 4: Do you agree globalization increased the cost of business
operations.
Frequency
Agree 4
Highly Agree 2
Disagree 3
Highly Disagree 1
Yes
No
Might be
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
4
3
3
Frequency

Interpretation: From the above pie diagram or figure, it can be interpreted that
Globalization has increased the business operation cost at high level. Thus, when survey was
conducted 6 members out of 10 were agreeing strongly to this. And remaining 4 were against it
in which 2 members strongly disagreed. Therefore, it is determined that globalization increase
business operations cost as it leads to business competition and huge promotion.
Theme 5: Tesco uses Joint venture strategy to enter into international market.
Question 5: What are the strategies used by Tesco in order to enter into
international market.
Frequency
Franchising 2
Licensing 1
Direct exporting 1
Joint Venture 6
4
2
3
1
Agree
Highly agree
Disagree
Highly disagree

Interpretation: With the help of above figure it is analyzed that Joint venture is the
strategy that has to be used by Tesco to enter into international market. In which 6 members were
supporting this option against franchising, licensing and direct exporting method. In addition to
this, it can be easily determined through this that profit and losses in joint venture are shared
equally between partners which is the major advantage of this.
Theme 6: Tesco requires huge volume of expenditure for research and development.
Question 6: How many percent of the firms' expenditure is used for research and
development.
Frequency
Less than 5% 2
20-30 % 3
Above 30% 5
Franchising Licensing Direct exporting Joint venture
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
1 1
6
Frequency

Interpretation:
Theme 7: Globalization do not affect employee performance.
Question 7: Do you think globalization affect employee performance. Frequency
Yes 3
No 2
Not at all 5
Less than 5% 20-30 % Above 30 %
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
5
Frequency

Interpretation: The above pie diagram helps in interpreting that globalization is not the
main reason that affects the employee performance. This was determined with the survey. In
which majority number of members that were involved in this said No. and remaining members
were against this and said yes.
Theme 8: Globalization helps in achieving business growth and development.
Question 8: Do you think globalization can help to achieve business growth and
development.
Frequency
Yes 5
No 2
Maybe 3
3
2
5 Yes
No
Not at all

Interpretation: The above bar diagram is termed as the good witness through which it
can be determined that globalization leads in business growth and development as foreign direct
investment aids in improving economic output by making the process more efficient. For this, 5
members said yes and 3 were confused about this and remaining 2 managers said no.
Theme 9: Tesco faces loss of cultural identity while operating in global market.
Question 9: What are the challenges Tesco faces while operating in global
market
Frequency
Loss of cultural identity 6
Job mobility 4
Yes
No
Maybe
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
5
2
3
Frequency

Interpretation: The above pie diagram helps in interpreting that loss of cultural identity
is the major challenge that has to be faced by Tesco. While out of 10 members or candidates
involved, 6 members supported this answer and remaining 4 were against it. This means that as
Tesco enters into new market, the culture starts changing and acquires new traits and therefore
old ones starts disappearing which is the major drawback.
Theme 10: Joint venture helps in increasing business profit in international market.
Question 10: Do you think Joint venture can help to increase business profit in
international market.
Frequency
Yes 5
No 3
Not at all 2
6
4
Loss of cultural
identity

Interpretation: From the above diagram, it has been analyzed that Joint venture is the
one strategy that helps in increasing profit of business to a large extent. And for this 5 members
were absolutely supporting. They believed in this and said that there is equal sharing of risk and
opportunities and also generates huge access towards greater resources including technology and
finance.
E) Research Outcomes (Conclusion and recommendations)
From the above research, it has been analyzed that Tesco has been using Joint venture
strategy to enter into international market. The objectives in this are not actually clear and
communicated to those that are involved in this. In addition to this, different level of expertise
has been brought by different partners that are involved in this. Apart from this it has to be
recommend that instead of this, Tesco must have used Direct exporting method to trade in
international market. In this strategy, specific customers who are potential are therefore targeted
who are actually interested in the particular brand. The main advantage of this is that profits are
generally greater because of eliminated intermediaries. This method would help Tesco to achieve
long term profit and huge brand image which in turn aids them in making company reach the
boost.
F) Reflection and recommendation for alternative research methods
I have developed the detailed understanding about the globalization and its impact on
business by participating in the investigation procedure. Thus, through this, I found that Tesco
Yes No Not at all
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
3
2
Frequency

has to adopt various other measures that would lead them towards success easily and smoothly.
In this I have been used qualitative method. Apart from this, I must have also used quantitative
method. This would have helped me in finding the exact information about the particular
company. In addition to this, it would also help me in saving quality time that would have used
for further research. This would have helped me in saving maximum amount of funds and
resources to great extent.
G) CONCLUSION
From the above data analysis it has been analyzed that Globalization plays essential role
in order to achieve high level of business growth. It is also resulted in terms of opening up of
global economy in trade between nations. Thus, to trade into international market, joint venture
strategy has been adopted by Tesco. It is also analyzed that, rather than this, there are many other
strategies like franchising, licensing and direct exporting. Further, Tesco must have adopt direct
exporting that would have helped them to sell their goods and services directly to customers
without any agents or middleman. This would have lead them in earning high level of profit and
low level of risk. In addition to this, it has also been analyzed through this research that,
globalization has made the company to enjoy high level of growth and development but have lost
their cultural identity to a large extent.

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APPENDIX 1
Questionnaire
Name:
Age:
Question 1: How long you are working in an organization.
 6 months
 1 year
 3 years
Question 2: To what extent do you think that globalization has increased Tesco's opportunities.
 High
 Low
 Not at all
Question 3: Does globalization made it easy for Tesco to identify potential customers.
 Yes
 No
 Might be
Question 4: Do you think globalization increased the cost of business operations.
 Agree
 Highly agree
 Disagree
 Highly disagree
Question 5: What are the strategies used by Tesco in order to enter into international market.
 Franchising
 Licensing
 Direct exporting
 Joint venture
Question 6: How many percent of the firms' expenditure is used for research and development.
 Less than 5%
 20-30 %

 Above 30 %
Question 7: Do you think globalization affect employee performance.
 Yes
 No
 Not at all
Question 8: Do you think globalization can help to achieve business growth and development.
 Yes
 No
 Maybe
Question 9: What are the challenges Tesco faces while operating in global market
 Loss of cultural identity
 Job mobility
Question 10: Do you think Joint venture can help to increase business profit in international
market.
 Yes
 No
 Not at all
APPENDIX 2
Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: ______________________________________________
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities

Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a
question, objective or hypothesis)
To analyse the impact of globalization on business success – A case study
of Tesco.
Research Objectives:
 To examine the importance of globalization in context of business growh.
 To develop the understating about role of globalization in shaping the future of business
 To determine the effectiveness of Joint venture strategy adopted by Tesco for ensuring
success in international market.
 To suggest the ways which can be utilized by Tesco for improving business
performance in international market.
Research objectives (e.g what is the question you want to answer?
What do you want to learn how to do? What do you want to find
out?):
Research questions
 What is the importance of globalization in context of business growth?
 What is the role of globalization in shaping the future of business ?
 Does joint venture strategy adopted by Tesco is effective for ensuring success in
international market ?
 Which are the strategies which can be used by Tesco for improving business
performance in international market ?

Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
Reasons for choosing the project (e.g links to other subjects you are
studying, personal interest, future plans, knowledge/skills you want
to improve, why the topic is important):
As due to globalization there has been reduction in barriers to enter into new market. In
addition to this, international trade between nations in products as well as services are growing
at very faster rate than domestic production. As a result of which many organization in retail
sector such as Tesco can not depend on the domestic market for generating profit for long time.
Reason for choosing the topic is to assist business entity in ensuring that whether their decision
related to expansion of business in right or wrong. In addition to this, scholar wants to increase
their knowledge about the concept of globalization and the way it effects success of the firm.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
Literature review
Importance of globalization in context of business growth.

Globalization is important in order to foster economic growth of business. Expansion of
business at international level is crucial for overall development of company. As per the opinion
of through globalization an organization can increase profitability and sales. An enterprise can
increase its marketing share by expanding business at international level. An organization by
expanding business at global level can have easy access to capital, technology and other
resources which are required for the development of business.
Role of globalization in shaping the future of business.
Globalization plays crucial role in the development of company. Expansion strategy
plays significant role in assisting the firm in improving business performance.
Effectiveness of Joint venture strategy for ensuring success in international market.
Joint venture strategy is effective in context of major project implemented for expansion
of business in different nations simultaneously. Argues that joint venture strategy is appropriate
for exploiting the business opportunities and minimizing the adverse consequences of
globalization. An organization can adopt strategic partnership strategy as this will assist them in
ensuring success.
Strategies which can be used by Tesco for improving business performance in international
market
Business entities need to develop the flexible strategies, as this will assist them in
reducing the negative effect of changes bin global factors on their business operations and
hence will help an organization in improving business performance. The author argues that, an
enterprise needs to concentrate on producing high quality as well as low costs products as this is
the best strategy of improving organizational performance. Business entity need to utilize high
impact marketing as this will assist an enterprise in enhancing their performance.

Section Four: Activities and timescales
Activities to be carried out during the research project
(e.g research, development and analysis of ideas,
writing, data collection, numerical analysis, tutor
meetings, production of final outcome, evaluation,
writing the report):
Time scale
Activities Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7
selection
of topic
for
investigat
ion
Setting
research
aim and
objectives
Writing
Literature
review
Accumul
How long this will
take:

ation of
facts and
figures
Analysis
of data
Drawing
conclusio
n
Changes
according
to the
feedback
received
Final
submissio
n
Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Gantt Chart
Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why? What your
areas of research will cover:

Research methodology
Research methodology is the different methods used by research in order to execute
investigation in systematic manner. The different methodology which will be used by scholar
for present study are :
Research type: In context of the present research, research considering the nature of subject
matter will conduct the qualitative research.
Research approach : It is basically a process which is conducted by scholar for gathering of
facts as well as figures related to the topic. There are two research approaches these are
deductive and inductive. Investigator ill use inductive approach for the present study.
Research philosophy: It provides the information about the techniques which can be utilized for
collection , interpretation and analysis of information. Research philosophy can be categorized
into two portions these are positivism and interpretivism. Researcher will utilize interpretivism
research philosophy for executing the investigation process on specific topic.
Research design : It a technique which is used by investigator for combining different
components of research in logical manner. The different types of research design which are
commonly used by investigator are descriptive, exploratory, experimental and explanatory. In
context of present study, scholar will use descriptive research design.
Data collection : Facts and figures related to the topic can be gathered mainly from two sources
these are primary and secondary sources. Investigation in present research will accumulate
information related to the topic by using both primary and secondary source. Methods that will
be used for gathering the primary data is interview and questionnaire methods. In addition to
this, researcher will use books, online article, TESCO financial report for accumulating
secondary information.
Sampling: It is the systematic procedure of selecting few people as participants in research.
There are two methods of sampling methods these are probability and non -probability.
Researcher will utilize probability sampling in present study. There are several techniques
which can be utilized for selecting the sample these are simple, cluster, systematic random
sampling. Investigator will use purposive sampling technique in present investigation.
Data analysis : This procedure involves refining of information. The objective of data analysis
is to extract useful data from huge amount of information. Data analysis assist researcher in

reaching to the conclusion. In context of present study, scholar will use them-antic analysis for
analyzing the information. Designing of the themes will be based on the questions and answer
provided by participants.
Comments and agreement from tutor
Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be
submitted for another qualification and is appropriate.
Agreed: ________________ (name)_______________ Date ______________
Comments and agreement form project proposal checker( IV
sampling)
Comments (Optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.
Agreed /Disagree: (Name of the IV)
Date

Research Ethics approval form
Section 1: Basic details:
Project title: To analyse the impact of globalization on business success – A
case study of Tesco.
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:
Section 2 Project summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your project:
 Interviews Yes No
 Questionnaires Yes No
 Observations Yes No
 Use of personal records Yes No
 Data Analysis Yes No
 Action Research Yes No
 Focus Groups Yes No
 Others (Please specify) :
Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
Yes
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: Young people aged: 17-18 Adults:

How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
Circular notice will be created by the scholar for informing about the activities which will be carried
during the research. Personal as distribution technique will use by researcher. In addition to this, E-
mail will be used for sharing the information about investigation process.
How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How will it be made clear to
participants that they may withdraw consent to participate at any time?
A consent form will be designed by the scholar. This consent form will consist of all the important
information related to the investigation process. It will be distributed to the participants Via E- mail.
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting questions that do not
wish to answer?
Yes No
If no please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues arising from this
Studies involving observation: Confirm whether participants will be asked for their informed consent
to be observed.
Yes No
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a brief explanation of the
study)?
Yes No
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?(This could be a brief
summary of your findings in general)

Yes No
Section 4: Data Storage and Security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with
the Data Protection Act (1998)
Yes No
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
An individual who has conducted the interview and also the researcher.
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
USB storage device
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No
If Yes, please provide further details:
Laptop will be used for storing the information and software will be utilised for
analysing the datA.
After the research:
Where will the data be stored?
Pen drive
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
One year
Will data be kept for use by other researchers? Yes No
Section 5 : Ethical Issues

Are there any particular features of your proposed work, which may raise ethical
concerns? If so, please outline how you will deal with these:
It is important that you demonstrate your awareness of potential risks that may
arise because of your research. Please consider/address all issues that may
apply. Ethical concerns may include, but are not limited to the following :
 Informed consent.
 Potentially vulnerable participants.
 Sensitive topics
 Risk to participants and /or researchers
 Confidentiality/anonymity
 Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality
 Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including
transfer, sharing, encryption, protection).
 Reporting
 Dissemination and use of your findings.
Section 6: Declaration
I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and
Ethics Policy: Yes No
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit
Tutor:
Yes No
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge:
The above information is correct, and this is a full description of the
ethical issues that may arise in the course of my research
Name: Date:
Please submit your completed form to your supervisor and also attach to
the Research Proposal when submitting to Turnitin.