Primary Research and Project Evaluation

This assignment involves a detailed project logbook and performance review, focusing on a research project to understand the impact of economic, cultural, and ethical factors on various business divisions within a company. The student has successfully completed the research and provided valid conclusions within the given time period. Despite facing challenges such as shortage of funds and lack of communication skills, the student was able to accomplish the task on time. The review highlights strengths like friendly nature and problem-solving skills, while weaknesses include language barriers and communication difficulties. The assignment emphasizes the importance of continuous professional development in achieving targets and completing research activities within set deadlines.

Managing A
Successful
Business Project

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................4
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................4
P1: Background of the project along with its aim and objectives...............................................4
P2 Project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time, quality communication,
risk and resources. ......................................................................................................................6
P3 Work Breakdown structure and Gantt chart for the project.................................................10
TASK 2 .........................................................................................................................................11
P4 Carrying out Small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research
methods.....................................................................................................................................11
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................14
P5 Research analysis along with data using an appropriate tools and techniques....................14
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................22
P6 Appropriate recommendations as a result of research and data analysis............................22
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................23
P7 Value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives...............................................23
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................23
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................24
APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................26

INTRODUCTION
Globalisation is defined as a process through which a business or other organisation
develop international impact or begin operation at global level along with formulation some
specific objectives or goals. For this, they also take supports from their every department like
marketing, accounting, Human resource etc. so that firm can easily establish at global level. It
also increases the competition at international market that indirectly assist the customers in
purchasing good quality product and services in affordable prices. Taken organisation for
present report is British Telecom which engages in telecommunication sector and provide
services across the world. The firm was founded in the year of 1969 and in present scenario,
company is operating in around 180 countries. The organisation always tried for expanding their
market share so that a good brand image can be maintained in the world. This assignment will
discuss about the background of report along with aims and objectives. Research at small scale
will also conducted in this report. Data collection methods and its interpretation along with
performance review and recommendation at last will be covers in this report.
TASK 1
P1: Background of the project along with its aim and objectives
Present assignment is all about globalisation and also discuss about its positive economic,
cultural and ethical on the different business operations of a firm. In this report, British telecom
is chosen organisation who wants to expand its business functions at international level so that
their global brand image and profitability can be enhanced (Zajda, 2015). For it, management of
organisation have to determine the positive influence of globalisation in the context of taken firm
that is briefly explained as under:
Economic impact: Globalisation enhances competition in the marketplace which also
provides impact on economy of a particular nation such as, it provides huge employment
opportunities for the citizens of nation, Payment of huge tax-duties to the government etc. It also
enhances the standard of living of citizens which automatically leads in growth of economy of a
country.
Cultural impact: Different country owns a different culture that requires to understand by
a firm who has decided to expand its market share. For this, Management of organisation have to
take support of their employees who have adequate knowledge about the particular culture so

that needs and requirements of citizens of new marketplaces can easily understand and fulfilled
accordingly. With the help of it, organisation will easily expand their market-share in more better
manner (Younos, 2011).
Ethical impact: There are various norms, beliefs and legislations that are formulated for
the firms along with a purpose of directing or supporting them so that they perform their duties
in an ethical way. This is an easiest way through which an organisation can easily make good
position in the marketplace.
For expansion of business at global level, Management of British telecom have to
encourage their various business operations and take adequate support from them so that
organisation can successfully expand its business operations at a global level. Impact of
globalisation on different business functions of British telecom are briefly discussed as below:
Operations: As cited firm is enhancing its business operations at global level so they
have to deal with different clients so that they gets sustainability and growth in the marketplace.
For this, operation department have responsibility to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of
network operations so that better telecommunication services can be provided to customers
(Spender,2014). It also makes better cooperation with the other departments so that duplicate
activities can be identified and removed in proper manner.
Marketing: For successfully expansion of business, organisation have to influence the
buying behaviour of customer in positive manner. It can be possible through effective marketing
of product so that huge revenue and profitability can be gained in the particular nation.
Therefore, marketing department have responsibility to formulate an effective market budget so
that marketing activities can be performed in desired manner.
HR: Globalisation of business needs support from the employees who are working in the
organisation. For this, HR department have responsibility to recruit skilled and experienced
employees of different culture through which citizens of new country will be gained effective
services of the company (Springer,2011).
Accounting: This department has liability to record every transaction which is made
during the globalisation of business so that organisation can easily expand the market-share at
global level. For example record of every expense will encourage the management to focus on
recovering invested amount in future time and if they can't recovered then further expansion will
be stopped in immediate manner.

Aims of the Project
“For analysing the positive impact of economical, cultural and ethical impact of globalisation
on several business divisions which are operating within the firm”- A case study on British
Telecom.
Objectives:
 To understand the concept of “Globalisation”
 To analyse the impact of globalization on various business divisions of British telecom.
 To determine the challenges that will restrict the British telecom in its expansion at global
level.
 To understand the interrelationship between globalisation and business function of
organisation.
P2 Project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time, quality communication,
risk and resources.

Project Title “For analysing the positive impact of economical,
cultural and ethical impact of globalisation on several
business divisions which are operating within the firm”-
A case study on British Telecom.
Project Plan
Company Name: British Telecom
Cost Cost is an essential element which is required at every field
during globalising the business at international level. For
instance, updating the technologies, recruitment of new
employees, purchase of latest machinery and tools etc. It
also support the management to formulate an effective
budget that guides employees to invest in appropriate
manner so that resources of firm will be utilise in optimal
manner. Management of organisation have estimated the
budget of 500000 pound for expanding the business
operations at international level. Whereas, Researcher have
requested 45000 pound from the firm for conducting a
research for them (ROTARU, 2014).
Scope Scope is connected with the expectations of organisation
through which they can estimate their profitability after
expansion of their business at international level. As the
firm is providing better telecommunication services in
various nations therefore Management of British telecom
have wide scope in every marketplace they enter. It will be
helpful for them in gaining good market share which will
leads them towards higher profitability and sales figures.
On the other hand, researcher have also scope of
determining the interrelation between the globalisation and

performance level of the organisation in a specific time
period. Furthermore, researcher have also opportunity to
examining the influences of globalisation on various
business departments (Pryke, 2012).
Time Time is an important factor which is essential for
estimating by the firm because if it is not considered in
expansion of business. Then it will provides difficulties to
the firm in gaining competitive advantage in the new
marketplaces. It also increases the cost of products or
services due to which predetermined activities will not
carried out by the firm in a given time period. So that, It is
very essential for the managers of organisation to set a
proper time frame for the expansion so that expected result
will be received within a shorter period of time.
Management have forecasted that globalising of business
will take approx. 8 months. Whereas, the researcher have
forecasted the time period of 3 month for executing an
effective research (Polonsky, 2018).
Quality Customers are considered as the main element because
without them any firm can't takes growth and success in
the market. Therefore, managers have duty to involve the
customers in organisational activities through which they
will be able in providing quality services to the customers.
For this, they can use online platforms such as social
media, website of company etc. so that better feedbacks of
customers on the services of company can be received in
an effective manner. With the help of it, they will make
modifications in their existing products or services which
will ultimately leads towards providing satisfaction to the
customers. On the other part, Researcher can also enhance
the quality of research through effectively using qualitative

methods such as primary sources that includes qualitative
or personal interviews etc. with the help of this, researcher
will able in providing valid conclusion at the last of
research programme (Boyle, 2017).
Communication By using better communication in the workplace, managers
of organisation can gain opportunities to enhance the
loyalty of customers towards the services of organisation.
For successfully expansion of business operations, it
requires a huge funds and human resource in the
organisation which can be possible through taking support
of stakeholders of organisation. Stakeholders will invest
their funds when managers will brings transparency in the
financial informations of organisation towards their
stakeholders. Whereas, researcher have to contact with
respondents through e-mail, messages, meeting with them
personally etc. so that accurate and reliable data will be
collected which will be helpful for successfully completing
the research programme (Adzic, 2011).
Risk Risk is situated in every business activity which is very
complex and uncertain in nature. It can pose positive or
negative impact on the business plans and policies which
are framed for expansion of business operation. So that, it
is very essential for the managers to forecast the risk that
can arise due to ineffective managerial support, inadequate
funds, inexperienced employees etc. Such risks can be
negatively influences the expansion of organisation. So
that, it is very essential for the managers to make
consideration on the risks and provide effective training to
the employees so that they can face the future challenges of
risk in appropriate manner. Whereas, researcher have to
face various risks which are related with the unwillingness

or non interested nature of the respondents, ineffective
performance of team mates. These factors can also restricts
them in getting effective outcomes at the end of research.
Hence, this is very essential to formulate the plans and
strategies in advance so that research programme will be
executed in an effective manner.
Resources Resources are also an essential factor that needs to be
arranged and maintained in advance so that optimal
utilisation of resources can be possible and organisation
can successfully expand its business operations at global
level. For the organisation essential resources are
employees, tools and technologies, appropriate funds etc.
which are important and required to be invest in proper
manner. On the other hand, researcher have estimated
essential resources which are required for them in
completing the research programme such as books and
journals of different authors, internet, websites etc. so that,
a better and reliable conclusion will be gained at the last of
research (Rohrbeck, 2012).
P3 Work Breakdown structure and Gantt chart for the project
Work breakdown structure: It is basically defined as the categorised the work in smaller
activities so that given project will be carried out in more effective manner. In addition to this, it
is used for properly execution of project so that assign project can be completed in the given time
period. With the help of Work breakdown structure, the project can be accomplish in an effective
manner because of segmenting the given work in smaller parts. It also plays an important role in
managing the teams of organisation in smaller parts so that predetermined goals will be achieved
in a given time period. When the team of organisation will be segregated in smaller parts then it
will be helpful in identifying the roles and responsibilities of each team members through which
the organisational goals will be achieved in the given time period. WBS includes various
elements like goods, labour, services etc. which provides profitability to the firm in estimating

the needed funds and resources for completing the assigned project so that objectives will be
accomplished in given time period (Adzic, 2011).
Gantt chart: It is defined as the visual representation of the given time period for
completion of project. Gantt chart is very useful for planning and tracking the numerous
activities of given project. In this chart, horizontal lines are used for arrangements and indicating
the measures which are essential for completing the given project in allotted time period. In this
chart, activities of project are categorised on the basis of a proper time frame. Through this chart,
management can easily determined that what kind of efficiency is required or how much time
will be taken by the employees for completing the given task (Smyth, 2012).

TASK 2
P4 Carrying out Small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods
Small Scale Research – It can be defined as the systematic study of a specific topic
through using different kind of scientific methods so that feasible solutions can be founded. In
addition to this, Research is an appropriate method which is to conducted or executed in proper
manner so that desired solution on a selected topic can be received. There are two kinds of
research such as primary and secondary which is briefly discussed as under:
 Primary research: It is considered as costly method for conducting research because it
emphasis the researcher to collect fresh data through using various sources like
questionnaire, panel interviews etc. for getting fresh and new data, it is mostly preferred
by the researcher but it needs a huge funds and time for conducting the research
programme in an effective manner (Fisher, 2011).
 Secondary research: It is considered as optional but important method of research
programme. It also provide relevant information to the researcher about research topic
with a minimum time and cost required for completing the research programme. In this,
researcher can use books and articles of different authors or newspapers for collecting the
data. The gathered information by using this information is less reliable then primary
method (Aibinu, 2013).
In this research, Researcher have to use qualitative and quantive method of research
which are briefly explained as under:
Qualitative research: It is very beneficial for the researcher because with the help of
this method, researcher can easily understand the views, beliefs and opinions of others. Through
this method, researcher can easily identify the reason of every action of respondents. It
encourage the researcher to select some respondents on the behalf of entire population so that
reliable data can be gathered. It also saves the time and money of researcher so that research
programme can be executed in an effective manner. For collecting information in this method,
researcher can use questionnaire, panel interviews etc. so that reliable data can be received for
selected topic of research (Fageha,2013).
Quantitative research: It is dynamic in nature in which information is gathered in
statistical manner so that a valid conclusion can be formulated at the end of research. In this
method, researcher have to use various tools such as online surveys, books and articles etc. so

that less time and cost will be incurred and specific data will be collected in easy manner. It is
very essential for the researcher to interpret the collected data in understandable manner so that
gathered information can be used in research programme (Davies, 2014).
Questionnaire: It is an effective tool for collecting informations from the persons about a
specific research topic with more accuracy. It is a form in which several questions are listed and
that are related with the research topic and asked from the respondents which will be provide
their opinions and views as per the entire view of population. Gathering of information by using
this primary source will make easy for the researcher to interpret the data within a small time
period and efforts.
Sample size: Researcher has taken 30 respondents as sample size in this research which
will be represent the views and suggestions of whole population. These respondents may be
stakeholders of the British telecom that involves staff members, customers and shareholders of
community as a whole.
Questionnaire
Name:
Age:
Phone number:
Address
Q1) Did you understand the concept of globalisation ?
A) Yes
B) No
Q2) Can digitalisation positively impact the cultural, economical and ethical aspects ?
A) Yes
B) No
Q3) Which factor majorly affect the working performance of British Telecom ?
A) Developing overall working performance of corporation
B) Degrade the brand identity at global level
C) No effect
Q4) Which factor majorly impact the British Telecom in the globalisation process ?
A) Different culture

B) High talent personnel
C) Fluctuations in Currency
Q5) Which benefit is majorly received by the British Telecom due to globalisation ?
A) Enhancement in customer base
B) Expansion of market share
C) Staff retention
Q6) What are the resources that are mostly needed by the British telecom for expansion
their business operations ?
A) Technology
B) Financial resources
C) Employees engagement
Q7) Which element attract foreign companies to enter in a new country for the business
purpose ?
A) Reduction in unemployment rate
B) Enhancement of standard of living of people
C) Growth in an economy of nation
Q8) Which of the marketing channel is mostly suitable for the company during expansion
A) Social Media platform
B) Websites
C) Digital marketing
Q9) How to overcome future constraints during the globalisation process ?
A) Research of foreign nation before entering
B) Training to the employees
Q10) Recommend some ways through which British Telecom can accomplish competitive
advantage in the new market.
TASK 3
P5 Research analysis along with data using an appropriate tools and techniques
Theme 1: Concept of Globalisation
Q1) Did you understand the concept of globalisation ? Frequency

A) Yes 17
B) No 13
A) Yes B) No
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
17
13
Frequency
Interpretation- It has been clearly identified from the above chart that 17 out of 40
respondents are aware and having knowledge about the concept of globalisation apart from that
13 have no knowledge or does not understand the globalisation term.
Theme 2: Impact of Globalisation on different aspects
Q2) Can digitalisation positively impact the cultural, economical
and ethical aspects ?
Frequency
A) Yes 19
B) No 11

A) Yes B) No
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency
19
11
Interpretation- It has been clearly seems from the above chart that 19 out of 30
respondents gave their opinions that globalisation provides good impact on the culture, economic
and other aspects. Whereas, 11 says that they are not agree with the questionnaire.
Theme 3: Impact of culture on the working performance of organisation
Q3) Which factor majorly affect the working performance of
British Telecom ?
Frequency
A) Developing overall working performance of corporation 15
B) Degrade the brand identity at global level 10
C) No effect 5

A) Developing overall working performance of corporation
B) Degrade the brand identity at global level
C) No effect
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16 15
10
5 Frequency
Interpretation- It has been clearly observed from the above graph that out of 30
respondents, 15 gave their opinions that culture influence the overall performance of an
organisation on the other hand, 10 gave their suggestions that it degrade the brand image of
organisation at global level. Whereas, 5 gave their views that there is no effect of culture on the
working performance of British Telecom.
Theme 4: Factors which impacts British telecom at the time of their expansion
Q4) Which factor majorly impact the British Telecom in the
globalisation process ?
Frequency
A) Different culture 11
B) Political instability 9
C) Fluctuations in Currency 10

A) Different culture
B) Political instability
C) Fluctuations in Currency
0
2
4
6
8
10
12 11
9
10
Frequency
Interpretation- It has been observed from the above chart 11 out of 30 respondents gave
their views that different culture is considered as the main barrier which can influence the
company in negative manner at the time of their expansion. Apart from that, 9 says that political
instability is the main barrier and the remaining 10 gave their opinions on fluctuation in the
currency.
Theme 5: Advantages which will be received by British telecom from the globalisation.
Q5) Which benefit is majorly received by the British Telecom due
to globalisation ?
Frequency
A) Enhancement in customer base 14
B) Expansion of market share 8
C) Staff retention 8

A) Enhancement in customer base
B) Expansion of market share
C) Staff retention
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Frequency
14
8 8
Interpretation- It has been seems from the above chart that out of 30, 14 respondents
thinks that globalisation enhances the customer base of a firm. 8 suggests that globalisation
assists the organisation in expansion of their market share. Whereas, remaining 8 gave their
views that it helps in retaining skilled and knowledgeable employees in the organisation.
Theme 6: Resources required for expansion
Q6) What are the resources that are mostly needed by the British
telecom for expansion their business operations ?
Frequency
A) Technology 10
B) Financial resources 10
C) Employees engagement 10

A) Technology
B) Financial resources
C) Employees engagement
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Frequency
10 10 10
Interpretation- Above 30 respondents, 10 suggests that technology is an essential
resource which has to be implemented in the organisation at the time of expansion. Whereas,
another 10 suggests that financial resources are mostly required for expansion of a business.
Apart from that, remaining 10 suggests that employee engagement is the main source through
which an organisation can easily expand its business operation at global level.
Theme7: Factors which influences other nations to welcome foreign companies to operate
Q7) Which element attract foreign companies to enter in a new
country for the business purpose ?
Frequency
A) Reduction in unemployment rate 15
B) Enhancement of standard of living of people 8
C) Growth in an economy of nation 7

A) Reduction in unemployment rate
B) Enhancement of standard of living of people
C) Growth in an economy of nation
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
15
8
7
Frequency
Interpretation- Out of 30 respondents, 15 suggests that government of new country in
which the cited firm has been decided to expand is favourable of their decision of globalisation
because of unemployment rate is minimising. On the other hand, 8 gave their views that it
enhances the standard of living of citizens of nation. Remaining 7 thinks that it also enhances the
economic condition of a nation.
Theme8: Roles of marketing function during globalisation
Q8) Which of the marketing channel is mostly suitable for the
company during expansion?
Frequency
A) Social Media platform 12
B) Websites 8
C) Digital marketing 10

A) Social Media platform B) Websites C) Digital marketing
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Frequency
12
8
10
Interpretation- It has been clearly determined from the above chart that 12 out of 40
respondents suggests that marketing department social media platform is the most suitable
method of marketing through which a large pool of customers can easily attracted towards
offering of organisation. Apart from that 8 gave their recommendations that marketing unit can
use websites for enhancing the profitability of organisation and remaining 10 says that digital
marketing is the most appropriate method for attracting the customers at the time of expansion.
Theme 9: Measure to overcome future barriers of globalisation
Q9) How to overcome future constraints during the globalisation
process ?
Frequency
A) Research of foreign nation before entering 18
B) Training to the employees 12

A) Research of foreign nation before entering
B) Training to the employees
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Frequency
18
12
Interpretation- It has been clearly discovered from the above chart that out of 30
respondents, 18 respondents gave their suggestions that Managers of British telecom have to
perform market research before expanding their business in a new market place. On the other
hand, 12 gave their views that managers should provide training to their employees so that their
efficiencies will be improved and they will be more capable for dealing with future challenges.
TASK 4
P6 Appropriate recommendations as a result of research and data analysis
After analysing the above data it has been recommended to the managers of British
telecom that the Organisation can easily build a strong brand image along with a good customer
base at international level. For this, management have to make effective plans and policies for
their employees and staff members so that expansion of business can be done in proper manner.
Some recommendations are given as under:
 Managers of British telecom have to provide training to their employees at inside of
workplace or outside of the firm so that their capabilities or efficiencies can be improved.
 It is essentially required for the managers to motivate their employees so that they can
easily understand the culture of new nation and perform their duties in new market areas
in an effective manner. With the help of this, organisation can easily gets sustainability
and growth in new market areas.

 The firm have to raise funds for which they can take support from various sources like
banks, financial institutions etc. and manage their financial resources so that organisation
can successfully expand their operations at global level.
 Managers of British Telecom have to provide main priority to the marketing department
through gave them adequate resources and permissions so that maximum support can be
gained from them at the time of expansion.
 It is also essential to hire experienced and knowledgeable employees who have a long
time experience and know about that how to deal with the persons of different culture.
TASK 4
P7 Value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives
This research is all about the positive or negative influences of globalisation on the taken
decisions of Managers of British telecom. For determining the impact of globalisation I have
collected the data from the 30 respondents for understanding their each views and response for
the common goal of reducing the negative influences of globalisation. At the time of research, I
have faced lots off issues such as time was decreased, inappropriate funds and skills of my team
members. Due to less time, I have chosen secondary method of data collection so that essential
data can be gathered and valid conclusion will be received at the last of research programme.
Furthermore, I have faced some more issues which are related with my communication skills and
language understanding due to which I was can't understand the language during taking views of
respondents of Italy nation. Therefore, it can be said that I have to take training and work over
my communication skills and learn new languages through which I will perform new research
programme in an effective manner (Ariely, 2012).
(B)
Competency How I have developed in this
area
Why I need to do to develop
further in the area
Analytical skills These skills can also
determined as problem solving
skills. I have faced some
problems during the research
programme such as grievances
I have use these skills for
resolving different kind of
difficulties that I have faced at
the time of performing
research programme. It also

and problems of my staff
members which helps me in
gaining analytical skills.
assist me in receiving better
outcomes in a given time
frame.
Research skills I have gained these kind of
skills through reading different
journals and books of authors.
In order to conducting research
programme in future, I will use
qualitative and quantitative
method for research because it
will help me in completing
research programme in more
better manner.
Project planning I have achieved skills in it
because I have considered the
different aspects of the project
through which I have
successfully completed the
research programme.
I need to properly plan for the
project through analysing the
market trends through which
will be able in taking right
decisions.
Communication Skill I have founded some
difficulties in communication
skills. For improving this, I
have started joining the
meetings and seminars through
which I have gained good
communication skills.
Effective communication skills
will be helpful for me in future
because through it I will define
proper roles and
responsibilities to my
teammates. With the help of
this, less confusion will be take
place during the research and
project will be completed in
the given time frame.
Report writing For improving my report
writing skills, I have use
various channels such as
YouTube, writing class and
At the time of preparing
reports, I have to prepare
myself in efficient manner
through which I will perform

workshops that helps me in
improving my writing skills.
my duties in more effective
manner.
CONCLUSION
It has been summarised from the above report that Globalisation is very essential for
every firm because it provide more beneficial outcomes in term of enhancing market share and
revenue. It also requires an effective management which is more capable for recruiting the new
skilled and experienced staff members so that effective results will be received during the
expansion period. It is also essential for the organisation to prepare proper plans and objectives
before expanding the operational activities in new market areas. For discover market trends and
needs and wants of customers they can perform a research programme. Through which they will
be able in knowing different perceptions of citizens of new market and provide products and
services accordingly to them.

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APPENDIX
Project Logbook
Name:
Project title:
Update on weekly research/tasks achieved.
I have executed the research on impact of economical, cultural and ethical impact on several
business divisions which are operating within the firm
Yes, I have completed the research and provide valid conclusion at the given time period.
I have not make changes in project management plan.
Any risks and/or issues identified?
Yes I were faced a few issues in conducting research programme such as shortage of funds was
one of the main issue.
Problems encountered
Lack of communication skills was the main difficulty which was I faced at the time of research
programme.
New ideas and change of project direction
What have I learnt about myself this week?
I have accomplish the research programme within the given time period. With the help of this
project I was understand the value of time and funds.
Tasks planned for next week
Now I am planning for completing new assigned operations in more effective manner.
Project plan status to date (on, ahead, behind)
I was on time while performing business activities.
I was on time during performing research activitties
Supervisor comments to address
Performance Review

What was the project supposed to accomplish?
Research project is done for understanding the impact of economical, cultural and ethical
impact on several business divisions which are operating within the firm
Did the project succeed in its aims? How do you know? Specifically, please outline any
evaluation and assessment undertaken.
Yes I have achieved all the aims and objectives of research.
What things do you think worked well and why? Evaluate all aspects of the project (e.g. initial
inception, project activities and project outcomes) from a range of perspectives.
Working with the team mates and motivation are the main things which encourage me in getting
positive results.
What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was there timely
identification of issues and resolution during the project process?
Inappropriate time and funds are the main issues which was arises during the research
programme.
What did you learn from undertaking the project?
I have enhanced my knowledge regarding impact of globalisation on several departments
How would you rate your performance as project manager?
I can rate my performance 8 out of 10.
What strengths and weaknesses of your performance did you identify?
My main strength was my friendly nature and problem solving skills and weakness are lack of
understanding in different language and communication skills.
How will this inform and support your continuous professional development?
Continuous professional development is more important in achievement of targets and
completing the research activities in a given time period.