Ethics and Data Storage for Research

This assignment involves a comprehensive form that covers various aspects of ethics and data management for researchers. It includes sections on informed consent, data protection, and ethical issues related to research. The form also requires consideration of potential risks and how to deal with them. Researchers must demonstrate their awareness of potential risks and outline strategies for addressing these concerns. The assignment emphasizes the importance of data storage and security, both during and after the research process. It includes questions about where data will be stored, how long it will be kept, and who will have access to it. Overall, this assignment is designed to help researchers develop a deep understanding of ethics and data management principles.

Research proposal

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
1.1 Research overview................................................................................................................1
1.2 Background of research.........................................................................................................1
1.3 Rationale of research.............................................................................................................1
1.4 Research aim.........................................................................................................................1
1.5 Research objectives...............................................................................................................2
1.6 Research question..................................................................................................................2
1.7 Time scale.............................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................3
2.1 Main concept of digital transformation process...................................................................3
2.2 Advantages of digital transformation process for Samsung profitability level.....................3
2.3 Challenges that can faced by the Samsung at the time of implementing digital
transformation process................................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.............................................................................4
3.1 Types of investigation...........................................................................................................4
3.2 Research design.....................................................................................................................4
3.3 Research philosophy.............................................................................................................4
3.4 Data sampling........................................................................................................................5
3.5 Data collection......................................................................................................................5
3.6 Ethical consideration.............................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6
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TITLE:
“To determine the impact of digital transformation process in order to increase profitability level
of Samsung. A case study on Samsung.”
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Research overview
Every business organization implement digitalisation concept with the aim of attaining
growth level at market place. In addition of this, digital technologies are more effective for
enhancing overall performance of the company at market place. Digital transformation process is
also consider as an important activity which may help in providing future opportunities to
business organization with the aim of attaining set goals and objectives. Samsung is a South
Korean multinational company which provide best quality services in over the world. For
attaining success, company use digital transformation through which company can easily
enhance their productivity.
1.2 Background of research
Digital transformation is a process in which business organization deliver quality values
to its customers to attaining their satisfaction. By this company can easily maintain their
productivity level (Davila, Epstein and Shelton, 2012). Along with this, it is not only digital
technology but also the fact that allow company to resolve all the traditional problems in
appropriate way. As Samsung is a famous South Korean company which provide quality services
to their customers with the aim of attaining their satisfaction level. By implementing digital
transformation company can easily improve their overall performance at market place.
1.3 Rationale of research
The main purpose of carry out the research is to determine the main impact of digital
transformation process on profitability level of the company. With the assistance of this,
company can easily reduce the chances of arising any kind of issues at the time of implementing
the transformation of digitalisation. With the help of this research, investigator get various
benefits to improve their skills and knowledge for future research activities. By this they easily
attain positive outcomes.
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1.4 Research aim
“To determine the impact of digital transformation process in order to increase
profitability level of Samsung. A case study on Samsung.”
1.5 Research objectives
 To determine the concept of digital transformation process.
 To determine the major advantages of digital transformation process for Samsung.
 To access the challenges that can faced by the Samsung at the time of implementing
digital transformation process.
1.6 Research question
 What is the main concept of digital transformation process?
 What are the advantages of digital transformation process for Samsung?
 What are the challenges that can be faced by the Samsung at the time of implementing
digital transformation process?
1.7 Time scale
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CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Main concept of digital transformation process
According to Zairi, (2012), digital transformation is consider as the profound of business
activities in which company can easily improve the chances of attaining success at market place.
Along with this, it also allow the business to solve all the traditional issues by using digital
solution with the organization. It increase the innovation and creativity within the company that
support firm to make their overall performance more effective and appropriate.
2.2 Advantages of digital transformation process for Samsung
According to Boons and Lüdeke-Freund, (2013), digital transformation is related with
remodelling all the business activities to improve the whole productivity of organization. With
the assistance of this, company can easily handle all the complexities within the operational
activities. As it increase efficiency level of the company at market place. In this context there are
some major advantages of digital transformation for Samsung are as follows:
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 Enhance flexibility and efficiency
 Improve customers satisfaction
 Reduce risk factors
 Continuous improvement
2.3 Challenges that can faced by the Samsung at the time of implementing digital transformation
process
According to Tiersky, (2017), Digital transformation is an effective way through which
company can easily transform and create new ideas. With the help of this, business organization
can enhance their productivity level. On the other hand, some challenges are also faced by the
company at the time of implementing concept of digital transformation. This can be understood
by following points:
 Organizational culture
 Change is expensive
 Resource availability
 Lack of strategy
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Types of investigation
It is one of the crucial part of research methodology by this investigator analyse and
gather data towards the particular area and topic as well. It can be Qualitative and quantitative
method. From these, researcher use qualitative method which provide detailed information to the
investigator.
3.2 Research design
It is wide concept which define the whole process and procedures to carry out the
research. In this there are some important method such as descriptive and exploratory. Both are
effective to undertake research (Barnett and Salomon, 2012). For this, investigator use
descriptive research design to gather relevant data and information.
3.3 Research philosophy
Under this, research methodology refer to the belief towards the way in which data
should be used and analysed. Mainly, it includes two type of philosophy such as interprivitism
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and positivism. In this investigator use interprivitism research philosophy in order to gather
relevant data towards the specific topic.
3.4 Data sampling
Data sampling is the important tool which used by the investigator to select subset of the
data from the larger one. With the assistance of the researcher can easily collect valid and
relevant data. Mainly, it includes two type of method such as probabilistic and non-probabilistic
technique. Under this, researcher use sample size by using probabilistic technique. In this
context, 30 respondents will be select by the researcher which support them in analysing all the
data and information in appropriate way.
3.5 Data collection
It is crucial process of collecting as well as measuring information in order to achieve
favourable outcomes. By this investigator collect and gather appropriate data and information.
There are two type of method such as primary and secondary method (Rummler and Brache,
2012). For undertaking this study, researcher use primary method to collect appropriate
information towards the specific topic.
3.6 Ethical consideration
This section is also play important role in effectively carry out the activities to attain
positive outcomes. In this various issues faced by the investigator while performing its activities.
As time and cost are the main issue that faced by the investigator. Along with this, researcher
have to keep information secure and confidential.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Barnett, M. L. and Salomon, R. M., 2012. Does it pay to be really good? Addressing the shape of
the relationship between social and financial performance. Strategic Management
Journal. 33(11). pp.1304-1320.
Boons, F. and Lüdeke-Freund, F., 2013. Business models for sustainable innovation: state-of-
the-art and steps towards a research agenda. Journal of Cleaner production. 45. pp.9-19.
Davila, T., Epstein, M. and Shelton, R., 2012. Making innovation work: How to manage it,
measure it, and profit from it. FT press.
Rummler, G. A. and Brache, A. P., 2012. Improving performance: How to manage the white
space on the organization chart. John Wiley & Sons.
Zairi, M., 2012. Measuring performance for business results. Springer Science & Business
Media.
ONLINE
Tiersky. H., 2017. Challenges to digital transformation in the enterprise. [Online]. Available
through: <https://www.cio.com/article/3179607/e-commerce/5-top-challenges-to-
digital-transformation-in-the-enterprise.html>.
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Research Proposal Form
Name:
Number:
Centre Name:
Tutor:
Date:
Unit:
Proposed title: “To determine the impact of digital transformation
process in order to increase profitability level of Samsung. A case
study on Samsung.”
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Section One: Title, objective,
responsibilities
Title or working title of research project ( in the
form of a question, objective or hypothesis)
“To determine the impact of digital transformation
process in order to increase profitability level of
Samsung. A case study on Samsung.”
Research project 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?):
 To determine the concept of digital
transformation process.
 To determine the major advantages of digital
transformation process for Samsung.
 To access the challenges that can faced
by the Samsung at the time of
implementing digital transformation
process.
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):
The main reason behind carry out the research
activities is to determine the impact of digital
transformation process in order to increase
profitability level. With the help of this, company
can easily enhance their productivity level.
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Digital transformation is directly contribute in
enhancing the productivity level of the company
through which Samsung can easily capture larger
market share.
Section Three: Literature sources
searched
Use of key literature sources to support your
research question, objective or hypothesis:
This report is undertake by using different
sources like appropriate books, journals, articles
and many more. All these are help researcher to
gather relevant data and information towards the
research topic.
Boons, F. and Lüdeke-Freund, F., 2013. Business
models for sustainable innovation: state-of-
the-art and steps towards a research
agenda. Journal of Cleaner production. 45.
pp.9-19.
Davila, T., Epstein, M. and Shelton, R., 2012. Making
innovation work: How to manage it, measure
it, and profit from it. FT press.
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):
In this research, different activities are involved to carry out the activities.
With the help of this investigator can easily find out the better solution of
he study. In this context, there are some activities that includes in the
project:
 Determine the title
 Aims and objectives along with questions
 Literature review
 Research methodology
 Questionnaire preparation
 Data collection
 Data analysis
 Conclusion and recommendation
How long this will take:
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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?
For this research, investigator use qualitative
research method which help in determining
the actual issue in the theoretical form. Apart
from this, inductive research method is also
used b the investigator that may contribute in
gathering the relevant data.
What your areas of research will cover:
Present research will includes the impact of the
digital transformation which directly contribute in
enhancing the profitability level of the company at
market place.
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 from project
proposal checker (if applicable)
Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.
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Agreed: (name): (date):
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Research Ethics Approval Form
All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or the use of
data collected from 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 determine the impact of digital transformation process in order to increase
profitability level of Samsung. A case study on Samsung.”
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
School / College:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:
Section 2: Project Summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as part of your project (Please tick):
• Interviews:
• Questionnaires:
• Observations:
• Use of Personal Records:
• Data Analysis:
• Action Research:
• Focus Groups:
• Other (please specify):
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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: More than 20
How will participants be recruited (identified and approached)?
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
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?
Studies involving questionnaires: Will participants be given the option of omitting questions they
do not wish to answer? Please tick:
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. Please tick:
Yes:
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No:
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e. give them a brief explanation of the
study)? Please tick:
Yes:
No:
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study? (This could be a brief
summary of your findings in general). Please tick:
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?
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
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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:
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No:
If yes, please provide further details:
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 as a result 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.
• Risks 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.
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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 that this is a full description of the ethics issues that may
arise in the course of my research.
Name:
Date:
Please submit your completed form to Moodle
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