Primary and Secondary Research Methods and Approaches
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RESEARCH PROJECT
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1P1 Research proposal that clearly defines a research question or hypothesis........................1P2 Research methods and approaches to primary and secondary research............................7TASK 2............................................................................................................................................8P3 Primary and secondary research using appropriate methods for a business research project................................................................................................................................................8P4 Apply appropriate analytical tools, analyse research finding and data...........................12TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................21P5 Covered in PPT...............................................................................................................21TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................21P6 Reflection on the effectiveness of research methods and techniques.............................21P7 Determine alternative research methodologies for the project........................................22CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................22REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................23
Topic: “The implications of digital technologies on SME’s”INTRODUCTIONDigital technology refers to the electronic technology that stores, generate and alsoprocesses the data or information. Digital technology has modified the way the manner in whichoperations are carried out along with redefining interaction with people.. In context to business,technology increased usefulness of services and products in safe manner by implementation ofInternet of Things. It is helpful in developing the value and consists machines, tools, instrumentsand some of the other devices which provide the advantages to human life by adopting theupgrade and new technology (Aijaz and Aghvami, 2015). Through using the digital technology,business organisations can conduct its operations as well as activities in an effective way. It helpsin save the time and cost of firms leading to enhance profitability. Technology has enhanced thedevelopment as well as productivity of an industry. In context to social, it is more useful andpermit the easy interact with other people in the faraway locations. There are many differentdigital tools such as social media, cloud technology, Internet of Things and Artificial intelligencewhich help in connecting will people, share and store data etc. It can useful in several variouscategories involving the inventory control, security, energy conservation, shipping, individualtracking and location. Internet of Things permit for the interaction among the devices andreferred to as the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication. TASK 1P1 Research proposal that clearly defines a research question or hypothesisDigital technology has changed way in which people communicate play and also work. Itcan make improvement in probability, productivity, leverage the satisfaction of customer inloyalty and many others.Among all, Internet of Things is one of the most effective technologywhich firms use. It is a network of vehicles, physical devices and home appliances embeddedwith software, connectivity, sensors electronics and actuators which enable all these things toconnect and also exchange information and data (Bandyopadhyay and Sen, 2011). It helps ingiving better opportunities for the purpose of direct integration of physical world in to computerbased systems. It consists extending the connectivity of internet beyond the standard devices likesmartphones, tablets, laptops to any non-internet-enabled physical devices. It is important for aninvestigator to know about reason behind conducting research so that it can provide some value1
to firm. It is necessary for researcher to identify reason behind conduct work of particularresearch. This present investigation is concerned with importance of The Internet of Things tointegrating and connecting the systems in Austin Fraser.In this present time period, companyfaces many issues related to connecting with the people and diminishing efficiency of business ina significant manner. It is an emerging as big revolution in technology world. Internet of Thingsdevelop huge impact on small size business as it has provided opportunity to drive efficiency ofbusiness with the help of connecting sensors or inert devices with prospects and process in orderto get the valuable data or information over an internet. In context to Austin Fraser, it can reap several advantages from Internet of Things such asinventory control, security, energy conservation, shipping, individual tracking and location.Internet of Things permit for the interaction among the devices and referred to as the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication. In context to this, physical devices are helpful tocommunicate with people to let them about the condition as well as located. Under this, businessis based on specific execution of certain activities but mainly focuses on collecting more data orinformation regarding their own services along with the internal systems (Bi, Da Xu and Wang,2014). Implementation of Internet of things provides the better outcomes to business of AustinFraser. Background of ResearchInternet of things is computing concept that explains idea of the each data physicalobjects which is connected to internet and also able to be determine itself with other devices. Itrefers to system of interrelated the digital machines, computing devices and also mechanical thatprovides unique identifiers along with ability to transfer information or data over network without need an individual to commuter and computer and human to human interaction. Thistechnology is helpful in connect to internet, gathering and also sharing data or information. Thisreport is based on the Austin Fraser organisation, It provides consultancy as well as recruitmentservices to people and business firms. It deals in engineering, human resources, informationtechnology etc. In order to integrating and also connecting with people, Austin Fraser uses theInternet of Things because it enhance developed wide areas of business. Internet of Thingsdirectly increasing profit level of business (Bonomi and et. al., 2012). In addition to this, Internetof Things provides just-in-time training for staff members so that their skills and knowledgecould be improved leading to attainment of improved business productivity. It helps in improve2
the utilisation of assets, process efficiencies and productivity which can save the expenditure ofbusiness. It is helpful in maximising opportunities for Austin Fraser through transformationtheir business operations. Internet of Things is helpful in secure the data as well as privacy ofcompany. With the help of this, Austin Fraser can conduct its business operations with fear ofhacking. AimThe aim of research is “To identify significance of Internet of Things to connecting andintegrating systems in company”. A case study on Austin Fraser. Research ObjectivesIn the research project, it is a main part that describes the issues or problems if research insignificant manner. There are some objectives of investigation mention below as above:To identify significance of Internet of Things for the purpose of conduct businessoperations.To analyse affect of The Internet of Things on integrating as well as connecting systemsof Austin Fraser. To determine issues which are faced through Austin Fraser during execution of Internetof Things.To identify types of enterprise deployments in Internet of Things in order to performbusiness operations.Research QuestionsThis part of an investigation depends on research objectives and helpful in clarify orsolve the problem of research in form of statement. It will assist in conduct the literature reviewin systematic way. Some research questions are given below:What is significance of Internet of Things for the purpose of conduct businessoperations?What is affect of The Internet of Things on integrating as well as connecting systems ofAustin Fraser?What issues which are faced through Austin Fraser during execution of Internet ofThings?What are types of enterprise deployments in Internet of Things in order to performbusiness operations?3
Literature review is an important part of research project and it gives core informationconcerned with the specific topic. To collect information, researcher uses books, journals,articles and many others. It provides as strong base for research thereby prepared the aims andalso objectives with particular time period. It aids in conduct the analysis of an investigationfrom all relevant aspects. It develops foundation for investigation through giving the informationand data from the different perspectives.Significance of Internet of Things for the purpose of conduct business operationsOn the basis of Borgia, (2014), internet of things refers to network of the devices for aninstance home appliances, software, connectivity, sensors etc. that permit all these things tointeract, exchange and also connect the data. It is network of the physical things or devices thatenable all objects to exchange and also connect the data. It plays a necessary role in anorganisation to provide them better business opportunities in an effective or efficient manner. Onthe other hand internet of things is helpful in increase utilisation of assets in significant way.Internet of Things is helpful for firm to reduce cost and also maintain competitive benefits to it.On the basis of view point of Da Xu, He and Li, (2014) it has been stated that TheInternet of Things contribute towards the growth and profit level of Austin Fraser company. Inan industry of technology, Internet of Things is wide concept and it influence interaction ofeconomic. Individual and also technological changes. At the time of using the Internet of Thingsin business, there is a requirement to business to manage the risks as well as comply to evermodifying the legal process. In order to this, an explosive development in number of the deviceswhich are connected with Internet of Things as well as exponential enhance in consumption ofdata reflect on development. Importance of Internet of Things mention below:Intelligent transport solutions is helpful in speed up the flows of traffic, reduce the fuelconsumption, save live and many others.It helps in minimize the barrier in connecting and share of necessary information anddata.It extend connectivity of internet beyond the standard devices like fort an instance tablets,laptops and smartphones. Internet of Things offer the many business business related opportunities along with therevenue streams. The new devices are helpful in navigate the changes. 4
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