Research Proposal Form

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 examine the implications of digital technologies on performance of small medium
enterprises. A case study on Stripe Ltd”
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?):
Objectives
 To analyse the usefulness of digital technologies in present scenario.
 To identify methods that can be adopted by company for boosting performance of
company.
 To measure the impact of integration of digital technologies on effectiveness of
Stripe Ltd.
 To find out ways that can be used by Stripe Ltd for enhancing their performance
and gain competitive edge in market by using digital technology.
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):
This research work is very vital and it will ensure that managers understand the role of
digital technology in boosting or reducing organisation capabilities. This study will assist
them in identifying ways in which productivity of Stripe Ltd can be enhanced. It will

enable company in achieving a competitive market edge in market and ensure that each
task is completed in a set time period.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or
hypothesis:
Books
Thomas, M. ed., 2011. Deconstructing digital natives: Young people, technology, and the
new literacies. Taylor & Francis.
Wartella, E. and et. al., 2013. Parenting in the age of digital technology. Report for the
Center on Media and Human Development School of Communication
Northwestern University.
Journals
O'Keeffe, G. S. and Clarke-Pearson, K., 2011. The impact of social media on children,
adolescents, and families. Pediatrics. 127(4). pp.800-804.
Petty, N.J., Thomson, O.P. and Stew, G., 2012. Ready for a paradigm shift? Part 2:
Introducing qualitative research methodologies and methods. Manual
therapy. 17(5). pp.378-384.
Wood, E. and et. al., 2012. Examining the impact of off-task multi-tasking with technology
on real-time classroom learning. Computers & Education. 58(1). pp.365-374.
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):
1. Selection of topic
2. Aim and objectives setting
3. Literature review
4. Research methodology
How long this
will take: (In
Days)
1
3
5
5
Milestone one: _________________

Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and
why?
Research type- Qualitative research
Research approach- Inductive
Research design- Descriptive
Research Philosophy- Interpretivism
Data Sampling- Probability
What your areas of research will cover:
Impact of digital technology on business operational capabilities.
Implications, benefits of introducing technology in business.
Comments and agreement from tutor
Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for