Research Proposal: Globalisation and Trade

This research proposal investigates the influence of globalization on the increasing trade of goods and services across borders, using Walmart as a case study. It aims to understand the concept of globalization in business, determine its role in Walmart's trade expansion, and evaluate the relationship between global trade and Walmart's business growth. The proposal outlines the research approach, methodologies, and ethical considerations.

Research Proposal

Table of Contents
Research Proposal Form..................................................................................................................1
Research Ethics Approval Form......................................................................................................7

Research Proposal Form
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Unit ............................................................................
Proposed title ....... A study on the increasing trade across borders of goods and services.
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of research project ( in the form of a question, objective or
hypothesis)
To analyse the role of globalisation and its impact over increasing trade across borders
for goods and services of an organisation. A case study on Walmart.
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?):
Research Objectives
 To understand the concept of globalisation in the context of business.
 To determine the role of globalisation in increasing trade across the borders for
Walmart.
 To access the influence of globalisation over the increasing trade of Walmart. To evaluate the relationship of global trade and business growth of Walmart.
Research Questions
 What is the concept of globalisation in the context of business?
 What is the role of globalisation in increasing trade across the borders for Walmart?
 What is the influence of globalisation over the increasing trade of Walmart?
 Which kind of relationship does have global trade and business growth of Walmart?
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 major reason for administration of the research is to enhancing the idea and knowledge base
of learner and individuals who are having interest in the area of globalisation and its influence
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over increasing trade across borders of goods and services.
The another reason for conducting the research is the personal interest of researcher thus an
investigator execute the research for developing their own skills and knowledge base in the
specified area of research. This research is also effective in providing proper assistance to an
individual to explore their personal as well as professional skills.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
This is the most imperative part of an investigation work, thus it leads an in-depth
evaluation by analysing the views and opinion of various authors and writers.
The concept of globalisation in the context of business.
As per the views expressed by Jeffrey A Hart, 2015, globalization is refers as the terms of an
increase in international interconnectedness, or interdependence, but its distinctiveness from
interdependence derives primarily from the enhanced role of large business enterprises in the
competitive business environment. Globalisation is also refers as the integration of markets
inside the world economy, which consequently develops the interconnectedness of national
economies which plays vital role in attaining higher growth and success within the commercial
centre. Globalisation is a vast term which plays effective role in growth and success of
businesses at large level.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
280133867_Globalization_and_Multinational_Corporations
To determine the role of globalisation in increasing trade across the borders for Walmart.
According to the opinion of Mary Hall, 2018, Globalisation has resulted in the greater
interconnectedness among markets across the globe and developed communication and
awareness of business opportunities in the far corners of the globe. Globalisation also plays an
imperative role in increasing trade across the borders of goods and services for business. As a
large super market chain the major motive of Walmart is to developing trade in respect to
enhancing their business at global level. However this create value in attainment of growth and
success within the global market. There are multiple role performed by globalisation in
increasing trade across the borders, some are associated as below: Maintaining Competitiveness
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 Increases International Investing
 Wider Opportunities
https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/022615/what-effect-has-globalization-had-
international-investments.asp
To access the influence of globalisation over the increasing trade of Walmart.
According to the opinion of Kerby Anderson, 2019, globalisation is a wide term which has a
positive access over increasing trade of a business. Globalisation is effective in providing
opportunities and ways to organisations to attain higher growth and success within the market
place. Walmart in concern on developing its business operations at global level in respect to
increasing its trade because high global trade is effective for the firm in terms of attaining
growth and success. Globalistaion is providing opportunities to Walmart to enhance its
supermarket chain within a wide area as to maximization of its operations and functions.
https://probe.org/globalization-and-the-wal-mart-effect/
To evaluate the relationship of global trade and business growth of Walmart.
According to the opinion of Esteban Ortiz-Ospina, Diana Beltekian and Max Roser, 2014, Over
the las few decades trade has grown remarkably, completely transforming the global economy.
In today's business era around one fourth of total global production is exported thus global
business plays vital role in providing suitability to the people of different countries, region and
nations. Understanding this transformative process is essential because trade has generated
gains, but it has also had essential distributional consequences. global trade and success of
Walmart has positive interrelation, thus the growth and success of business is based on
globalisation.
https://ourworldindata.org/trade-and-globalization
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):
How long this
will take:
This research
will be
completed in
41 days
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Milestone one: .........................................................................................
Target date (set by tutor): .........................................................................................
Milestone two: .........................................................................................
Target date (set by tutor): .........................................................................................
Section Four: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are
This is the most imperative section of an exploration activity, However it gives a systematic direction to the
investigator to implement all investigation activities in significant way. Methodological section is depend on
different methodologies in which some are described as below:
Type of investigation: The selection of research type is based on the knowledge level of researcher, thus A
research can be qualitative or quantitative in nature and the assortment of investigation type is based on the
data collected through the investigator. In this particular research work mixed methods has been used by the
researcher, thus this is most suitable tool for executing theoretical framework which supports the work in right
manner.
Research Approach: This section is significantly based on two major aspects one is inductive and other one is
deductive approach and the selection of research approach is based on the type of investigation. In this
existing investigation work inductive research approach has been used through the investigator as it is most
suitable tool for qualitative investigation and provide support through the use of appropriate selection of
hypothesis and theories.
Data Collection Tools: In an investigation work data and information is the potential aspect as information
plays vital role in execution of research in proper manner. Data collection tools are classified in between of
two types i.e. primary and secondary tools. In this existing exploration activities both primary as well as
secondary tools are applied through the investigator. With the help of primary tools survey has been
conducted with the support of questionnaire as in this data has been gathered through filling the questioners
by the respondents who are having significant idea about the similar area of study and on the other side
secondary tool is effective for conductive literature review through the support of books, journals, published
articles etc.
Data Sampling: This is significantly based on two types like probabilistic and non-probabilistic data
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sampling. In this existing research random sampling method from non-probabilistic type has been used to
gather reliable and actual data. The sample size for this particular investigation is 30.
What your areas of research will cover
The research area will cover the study of globalization and its impact over increasing trade across borders for
goods and services of an organisation.
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.
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 analyse the role of globalisation and its impact over increasing trade
across borders for goods and services of an organisation. A case study on Walmart.
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Section 2: Project Summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as part of your project:
• Interviews:
• Questionnaires:
• Observations:
• Use of Personal Records:
• Data Analysis:
• Action Research:
• Focus Groups:
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• Other (please
specify): .............................................................................................................................
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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.
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
Data will be stored in USB, hard disk, computer systems.
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?
Data will be stored in USB, hard disk, computer systems.
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
The data will kept for long term purposes.
Will data be kept for use by other researchers?
Yes: 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.
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• 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.
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: ...............................................................................................................................................................
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Date: ...................................................................................
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