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Research Proposal
TABLE OF CONTENTSBackground of the study........................................................................................................3Research aim and objectives..................................................................................................3Research questions.................................................................................................................3Literature review....................................................................................................................4Research methodology...........................................................................................................6Conclusion..............................................................................................................................6REFERENCES...........................................................................................................................7
Research topic: To assess the impact of working capital management on the profitability ofUK retail sector: A study on Morrison’s, Sainsbury and Tesco Plc Background of the studyIn the context of business unit, working capital management (WCM) may be servedas a strategy which helps in ensuring smooth functioning of operations in monetary terms.Effectual WCM provides high level of assistance to the firm in meeting daily expenditure.However, higher working capital also imposes cost in front of the corporation (Workingcapital management, 2018). For this proposal, UK retail units have been selected such asTesco, Morrison’s and Sainsbury’s Plc. These firms offer wide range of retail products orservice to customers at effectual prices. In this, proposal will provide deeper insight about theextent to which WCM aspects influence profit margin of retail organizations. Research aim and objectivesAim: The main behind initiating current study is to ascertain the influence of workingcapital management aspects on profitability of firms like Morrison, Sainsbury and Tesco Plc Objectives: To develop understanding about the theories and models of working capitalmanagement.To assess factors that affect working capital management within UK retail sector. To ascertain relationship between working capital and profitability of UK retailsector.To recommend ways that contributes in effectual working capital management andthereby enhances profitability of firms.Research questionsFor conducting study in an appropriate manner research questions have been framedas per the objectives drafted above such as:Q.1 What is the significance of working capital management in the context of UK retailfirms?Q.2 Does working capital management impact profitability of UK retail firms?Literature reviewTheme 1: Theories and models of working capital management
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