Research Proposal Form

This document is a research proposal form that aims to analyze the impact of globalization on the corporate structures of large multinational companies and the major challenges they face. The case study focuses on TESCO PLC. The form includes sections on the title, objectives, responsibilities, reasons for choosing the research project, literature sources searched, activities and timescales, research approach and methodologies, and research ethics approval.

Research 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)
“The impact of globalisation on the corporate structures of large
multinational companies and the major challenges they face.” A case on
TESCO PLC.
Aim:
To analyse the impact of globalisation on the corporate structures of large
multinational companies and the major challenges they face.” A case on
TESCO PLC.
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 objectives
 To study about corporate structure of large multinational company.
 To determine the change occur in corporate structure of TESCO PLC due to
globalisation.
 To access the impact of corporate structure on operations of TESCO PLC at global
level.
 To ascertain the challenges which arise at TESCO PLC while working at international

level and its impact on corporate structure.
Research questions
 Do you have knowledge about corporate structure of large multinational company ?
 What are the change occur in corporate structure of TESCO PLC due to globalisation ?
 What is the impact of corporate structure on operations of TESCO PLC at global level.
?
 What are the challenges which arise at TESCO PLC while working at international
level and its impact on corporate structure ?
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 is performed on the
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question,
objective or hypothesis:
Corporate structure of large multinational company
According to Bert Markgraf, 2018, it has been said the organisations which are operating at
international level or more than in one market faced more challenges as compared to those
organisations which are operating in any single market. The organisations are more effective
and efficient which are very small to make their operation overseas subsidiaries. The larger
organisations could make use of decentralised form of organisational structure that could help
them in to carry out some work by the foreign employees in their own country. This makes
important for companies to make their focus on coordinating the activities.
Change occur in corporate structure of TESCO PLC due to globalisation
According to Linda Ray, 2019, it has been made clear that the different environment and
economy of a country makes it important for companies to make changes in their ways of

working and also in the organisation structure, corporate structure and many more aspects.
With the help of these changes, the possibilities of creating opportunities or upcoming of
threats to an organisation also rises. So it is important for organisations to make their focus on
reducing the impact of threats and policies should be framed in the way that could help them
in availing opportunities to the best possible preference. The mentality and leadership attitudes
should not be made by an organisation on the general basis but it is important for them to
make proper evaluation before making any decision in and against the situation. In order to
make the business success and become an effective leader, it is important for them to have
long term vision for the betterment and growth of the organisation.
Impact of corporate structure on operations of TESCO PLC at global level
According to Martin Dewhurst, Jonathan Harris, and Suzanne Heywood, 2019, it is an global
issues for organisation to manage properly global organisations in the business environment of
different countries and economies. With the advancements in informations and
communications technology, it has been made possible to make new forms of international
coordination within global companies and potential new ways for them to flourish in these fast
growing markets. As such the corporate structure of an organisation is made on the basis of
studying the market conditions, legal aspects an many other considerations to have the best
possible output and profit from the work of their employees. So there is a huge dependency of
corporate structure on the productivity and profitability of Tesco Plc in the business
environment.
Challenges which arise at TESCO PLC while working at international level and its impact on
corporate structure
According to Kattie Reynolds, 2017, there are many challenges which are being faced by
organisations at the time of working at international level such as lack of knowledge of
market, low availability of labours in the market, lack of talented employees, political, social
and environmental issues which are becoming continuously an important aspect of
consideration for all the international business leaders of organisations. However,
globalisation has made it possible to make the growth of businesses overseas but with the
challenges are also increasing at an increasing rate in the business environment such as
instability is government impacting continuously on the policies and rules of organisation as

well, improper market conditions and many more that could prove to be a challenge for Tesco.
REFERENCES
Online
Markgraf, B., 2018. The Organizational Structure of a Multinational Company. [Online].
Available Through: <https://smallbusiness.chron.com/organizational-structure-multinational-
company-61542.html>
Ray, L., 2019. How the Global Environment Affects Organizational Change. [Online].
Available Through: <https://smallbusiness.chron.com/global-environment-affects-
organizational-change-38423.html>
Dewhurst, M., Harris, J., and Heywood, S., 2019. The global company’s challenge. [Online].
Available Through: <https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-
insights/the-global-companys-challenge>
Reynolds, K., 2017. 11 Biggest Challenges of International Business in 2017. [Online].
Available Through: <https://www.hult.edu/blog/international-business-challenges/>
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):
Activities of investigation are as under-
Introduction
Setting aims and objectives
Literature review
Research methodology
Submission of research proposal
Collection of data
Analysis of data
Conclusion and recommendations
Submission of final report
How long this will
take:
5 days
9 days
14 days
18 days
2 days
26 days
21 days
5 days
1 day

Milestone one: ___Introduction______________
Target date (set by tutor): __4/10/2019__________________
Milestone two: __Setting aims and objectives_____________________
Target date (set by tutor): _11/10/2019_____________________
Gantt Chart
Gantt chart is the pictorial description which provides complete and
specific information about time required to complete different activities.
With considering this framework whole work is completed within

specified time.
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:
There is use of some tools and techniques to make investigation authentic and relevant. There
are different components which has to be considered such as data collection method,
sampling, etc. which are discussed under framework i.e. “Research Onion”. Some techniques
are discussed as under-
Positivism research philosophy is used in this investigation because this gives complete and
specific information through which impact of globalisation on corporate structure can be
analysed. Deductive approach is used in this research because this is specific and relevant for
qualitative methods. This provides information through charts and graphs with proper
understanding about it.
Qualitative research method is used in this study which provides justification behind every
information, so it is clear to reader for understanding it. There is use of charts and graphs

which shows information in more impressive and effective manner. Data is collected through
primary and secondary information with the help of questionnaire and internet sources
respectively. With using both methods, it is easy to understand impact on corporate structure
properly. Descriptive research design is used with the help of which in- depth information can
be presented to provide appropriate information to reader.
Primary information can be collected through personal interview, observation, questionnaire,
focus group, etc. While secondary information can be collected through online internet
sources, books, newspaper, journals, etc. For this study researcher is going to use
questionnaire and internet sources for primary and secondary sources respectively.
Simple probabilistic random sampling is used in this investigation because this gives
complete and specific information about topic without partiality. 10 managers are selected for
collecting primary information because they have knowledge about influence of globalisation
on corporate structure of association. There are two types of sampling methods, i.e. random
and non random probabilistic sampling. For this study, probable method of sampling is chosen
in which there is equal possibilities among respondents from population of being selected for
collecting their views about impact of globalisation on corporate structure of multi- national
organisation.
Data analysis- This is the way in which information is collected and gathered in systematic
manner to communicate with reader. Thematic analysis is used for data analysis under which
questions are organised in systematic manner.
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
All students conducting research activity that involves human participants
or the use of data collected form human participants are required to gain
ethical approval before commencing their research. Please answer all
relevant questions and note that your form may be returned if incomplete.
For further support and guidance please see your respective Unit Tutor:
Before completing this form, we advise that you discuss your proposed
research fully with your unit tutor. Please complete this form in good time
before your research project is due to commence.
Section 1: Basic details:
Project title:
“To analyse the impact of globalisation on the corporate structures of
large multinational companies and the major challenges they face.” A
case on Vodafone.
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?
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)?
Respondents are workers because they have knowledge about change in
operations at international level.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what
you are doing:
Electronic sources are used for informing participants.
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?
Consent of participants are collected in the docs from through which effective and
relevant information can be collected.
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?
Researcher and tutor can access personal information which is included in
this study.
During the research:
Investigator
Where will the data be stored?
Data will be stored in computerised form.
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No
If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research:
Where will the data be stored?

How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
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.