Research Methodologies Assignment
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0Submission Format:Guidelines:Use a standard report structure, Word-process the report and use Normal script of a proper font size 12.Produce an academic report, addressing all the tasks with an approx. word limit of 4000, with +/- 10% margin followed by a presentation to cover LO3. Complete the title page and sign the statement of authenticity (format attached). This sheet should be attached in the front of your assignment.It should be uploaded on to Turnitin in the submission period as assigned. Assignments submitted after the deadline will not be accepted unless a mitigating circumstance is provided. Assignments submitted after the submission date may not be eligible for support towards feedbacks. Resubmission is capped to a pass. Learners are allowed to resubmit only once and if fails to pass at the time of resubmission, would be advised to retake the unit. Collusion and Plagiarism must be avoided.Start each answer on a new page and pages should be numbered. Highlight each question clearly.All work should be comprehensively referenced and all sources must be fully acknowledged, such as books and journals, websites (include the date of visit), etc. Include a References/Bibliography at the end of the assignment. Use the Harvard referencing system. Unit Learning Outcomes:LO1 Examine appropriate research methodologies and approaches as part of the research process.LO2 Conduct and analyse research relevant for a business research project.LO3 Communicate the outcomes of a research project to identified stakeholders.LO4 Reflect on the application of research methodologies and concepts.t Brief and Guidance:The Pearson-set theme for use with Level 5 Unit 11 Research Project is “Globalization “Unit Plan:This unit is assessed by the research project conducted by the learner on the themeof “Globalization”. The aim of this unit is to offer students the opportunity to engagein sustained research in a specific field of study. The unit enables students todemonstrate the capacity and ability to develop a research topic, research aims,objectives and outcomes, and to present the outcomes of such research in bothwritten and verbal formats. The unit also encourages students to reflect on theirengagement in the research process, during which recommendations for future andpersonaldevelopment are key learning points.
Students will choose their own organisation/s as a context to carry out the researchon the topic selected. The project must be related to their specialist pathway ofstudy (unless the student is studying the general business pathway). This willenable students to explore and examine a relevant and current topical aspect ofbusiness in the context of the business environment and their chosen specialistpathway.Assignment Scenario:The OECD defines globalisation as the following. ‘’The geographic dispersion ofindustrial and service activities, for example research development, sourcing offactor inputs, production and distribution, and the cross –border networking ofcompanies, for example through joint ventures and the sharing of assets.’’The key implications of globalisation for business include:the increasing trade across borders of goods and services, increasing levels of labour migration between countries, the emergence of global brands, greater outsourcing and offshoring of production, expansion of foreign direct investment. Globalisation has led to increasing competition and an economic and financial shiftfrom developing to emerging economies. It promotes a sense of cultural awareness,international co-operation and global economic inter-dependency. Those multi-national companies that are successful have had to devise and customise newstrategies for doing business in emerging markets and implement new businessmodels to stay ahead of the competition. 1.Choosing a research topic: Strong research projects are those with clear, well focused and defined objectives.A central skill in selecting a research objective is the ability to select a suitable andfocused research objective. One of the best ways to do this is to put it in the formof a question. Students should discuss a variety of topics related to the theme andgenerate ideas for a good research objective. Students may choose a research topic from the list below. An alternative topicthat relates to the overall theme (Globalisation) may be selected but this must beapproved by the tutor:•The benefits and drawbacks of a global business environment
•How globalisation can drive business success •The benefits and the risks of offshoring and outsourcing•The interrelationship between global business and global politics and thechallenges that can create •The different strategies employed by businesses to enter emerging markets •Competing with multinational companies and survival strategies for localcompanies in emerging markets •The impact of globalisation on the corporate structures of large multinationalcompanies and the major challenges they face.Students should get the tutor’s approval for any topic chosen for theresearch under the theme of Globalization. 2.Students are to choose their own organisation to carry out the research activities. Students should chose a topic related to the theme and from there to generate ideas for a good research objectives. This will form the basis of their project and must be related to their specific pathway, unless the student is on the general business pathway. 3.This unit is completed over two terms. In the first term of teaching, students are required to complete a Research Proposal in the prescribed form. This is covered under PART 1 below. In the second term of teaching, students are required to complete the research as planned in the research proposal and produce a Research Report and present to intended audience. This is covered under Part 2 below. PART 1 Proposal – To be completed in Term 5. 1.Produce Research Proposal as specified which includes:a) Research proposal form - included in an Appendixb) Research ethics form - in an AppendixThe Research Proposal should include Research Topic, Aims & Objectives, Research Question(s) or Research Hypothesis, Rational of the Research, Review of Literature, Research Time plan and Research Approach and Methodology.
PART 2 Report - To be completed in Term 6. 2.Conduct and analyse research on the topic selected and communicate the research findings in the report format with approx. 5,000 words: (Covers LO2, 3 and 4)The report should include the following topics:a)Introduction- Following an introduction, you should clearly write the researchtopic, research aims & objectives, rationale for your research and research questionsreflecting your pathway.b)Literature review - Please name the sources of information and provide anexplanation of how those sources of information will help you to write your research –include a consideration of your pathway ideas. c)Research methodology-Include a discussion of research philosophy,approaches, evaluation of quantitative and qualitative methods used, use of primaryand secondary sources, sampling methods and the questionnaires used for the survey.Add timeline using a suitably formatted GANTT chart.d)Data analysis and interpretations- analyse your questionnaire data usingexcel spreadsheet. A copy of your Questionnaire must be embedded in the body of the assignment- including data sheet you have created from your questionnaire.e)Research Outcomes-Report a summary of research findings toStakeholders of the organization you are researching. Your report should includePowerPoint presentation (6-8 slides). Research outcomes generally include researchfindings, conclusions and recommendation for the organization if any.f)Reflection & recommendation for alternative research methodology-Write a reflection which explains your experience in doing the research - such as anydifficulties you experienced including lessons learned - and also a briefconsideration of what you could have done differently- including an explanation ofwhether alternative methodology would have been more appropriate for yourresearch.g)Conclusion as a summary of your entire assignment. Note that your research must provide in-text citation in the body of your researchand the list of References as per the Harvard Referencing System.Appendix: Note that you must attach: Research proposal must also be attached as an appendixHard copies of research Ethical forms can be signed and submitted to cohortleaders.The research report should be submitted in the 2nd Term. Please note that the first 3 topics in the report includes the research proposal. But, the learner can improve or add to this on making the final report submission, as long as this does not deviate from the
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