Transparency on the overall corporate governance structure of the company: A case study on Tesco

RESEARCH PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
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Assessment method: FORMATIVE
Research Area: Corporate Governance
Title of the proposed research:
Transparency on the overall corporate governance structure of the company: A case study on Tesco
Background of the Study/Reason for study:
Corporate governance is the term used to describe the balance among participants in the
corporate structure who have an interest in the way in which the corporation is run, such as
executive staff, shareholders and members of the community (Lund and Pollman, 2021). In order to
conduct this study, researcher will mainly focus on the transparency on the corporate governance
structure of the selected organisation so that company can effectively solve the transparency related
problem and improve the effectiveness of the organisation.
Problem Statement
The primary motive of this study is to identify the impact of lack of transparency on the overall
corporate governance structure and profitability of the chosen organization. It is analysed that lack
of transparency is containing as the main issue which is mainly facing by the organisation so it is
necessary for the company to take care about their corporate governance activities and implement
the effective corporate governance structure so that company can effectively solve the problem of
the company.

Overall research aims:
The main aim of the study is to determine the impact of lack of transparency on the overall corporate
governance structure and profitability of the company. A study on TESCO.
Specific research objectives:
The research objectives in the context of this study are as follows:
 To evaluate the concept of corporate governance.
 To identify the impact of lack of transparency on the overall corporate governance structure
and profitability of Tesco
 To determine the challenges that TESCO can face in the process of implementing corporate
governance structure strategies.
 To evaluate potential strategies that TESCO can implement to overcome the issue of lack of
transparency for higher profitability and a strong corporate governance structure.
The key questions of research related to this study are as follows –
 What is the concept of corporate governance?
 What is the impact of lack of transparency on the overall corporate governance structure and
profitability of the company?
 What are the challenges that TESCO can face in the process of implementing corporate
governance structure strategies?
 What are the potential strategies that TESCO can implement to overcome the issue of lack of
transparency for higher profitability and a strong corporate governance structure?

Significance of the Research
The importance of this study is more because it can helpful to identify the effect of the transparency
on the business operations so that company can adopt the effective corporate governance structure to
improve the productivity of the organisation. The major goal of this research is to determine the
influence of lack of transparency upon that chosen organisation‘s corporate governance structure and
profitability. It has been determined that level of disclosure is the primary issue that the organisation
faces. As a result, the firm must pay close attention to its corporate governance processes and
establish an important corporate governance framework in order to successfully resolve the
company's problems.
SUMMARY OF RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY: e.g. what primary research
will be conducted? Sampling procedures etc. (This section focuses on the research methods to be
used and sources of data and availability. Be as specific as possible, but don’t reflect on any
theoretical issues here, nor include any secondary data collections.)
Research philosophy:
This is mainly defined as values that researcher undertakes to collect information related to
the topic. In present research investigation research will take use of positivism research philosophy.
The justification behind taking this method is that it is related with quantitative research methods
and helps in accumulating information and data inaccurate manner.
Research approach:
In context with this investigator will collect information and data selectively with the help of
taking use of deductive approach to execute research in a quantitative research manner.
Research strategies:
Research strategy is mainly an action plan which researchers undertaken order to fulfill
overall research objectives. There are various forms of research strategies out of which researcher
will take advantage of survey in order to collect data and information efficiently.
Research choices:
This aspect of research methodology important role in conducting research in effective
manner.Quantitative and qualitative two types of research philosophy from which researcher will