BMGT7007 Trimester 3 Research Proposal: Areca Leaf Plates

This presentation outlines a research proposal focused on the manufacturing of Areca palm leaf plates, specifically addressing the challenges faced by Divine Atmos Private Limited. The research aims to identify and analyze issues related to fungal growth on raw materials and finished products, impacting storage and production efficiency. The study employs both primary and secondary data collection methods, including interviews with the organization's workforce and a review of existing literature. The research questions explore the problems and potential effects on manufacturers. The project's design incorporates qualitative research analysis to gain in-depth insights. The findings of this research are expected to benefit the workforce at Divine Atmos and other organizations facing similar issues, providing recommendations to prevent fungal growth and improve storage strategies. Ethical considerations, including informed consent and the protection of participant anonymity, are also addressed. The presentation also covers the research design, methods, ethical considerations, and timeline.

B M G T 7 0 0 7 A P P L I E D
B U S I N E S S R E S E A R C H
N A M E O F T H E S T U D E N T
N A M E O F T H E U N I V E R S I T Y

INTRODUCTION:
• The research on Areca Palm leafplates manufacturing is
important to get to the roots of the problems that are being
faced by various organizations while producing various Areca
Palm leaf products.
• The topic that will be focused on while conducting literature
review is “Areca Palm Leaf Plates manufacturing”.
• The literature review help in identifying problems that Divine
Atmos Private Limited is facing.
• I selected this topic to find out the issues behind the growth of
fungus on the Areca Palm leaf products which is also a key

BACKGROUND TO THE
STUDY
• As per the research done by (MAKERS, 2015), Areca tree leaf plate are made up
of organic material and these plates are unique having variegated sizes along
with intricate designs. Studies suggest that there is no such alternative for the
product (Gautam & Caetano, 2017).
• Researchers are of the opinion that these leaf plates are in demand owing to their
properties such as:
1. Hygiene and odor free.
2. Do not influence the taste of food.
3. Are leak proof.
4. Strongest as well as heat tolerant

CONTD..
The study is to find out the problems that are
being faced by the Divine Atmos Private Limited.
The process that should be undertaken for
storage of raw materials so that these can be
used to make good products.
Issue of fungus destroying the raw materials.

CONTD..
• There is a clear relationship in between the
research topic chosen and the literature review
done.
• The literature review consists of some
information about Divine Atmos Private
Limited and the problem of black fungus.
• It has portions where issues related to
manufacturing of Areca Palm Leaf products

CONTD..
• Research questions:
1. Issues and possible effects that the
manufacturers of Areca Palm Leaf plant
products are facing.

PROJECT DESIGN/METHODS:
•In this research both primary as well as secondary data
collection methods will be made use of.
•In primary methods the organizational workforce will be
taken as the participants to understand the scenario there.
•The secondary method of data collection will help
understand the scenario. Secondary research suggested that
in order to solve the problem of fungus the organization
needs to focus on its warehousing strategies.

CONTD..
The research will be conducted in the Divine Atmos
Private Limited as it will be focusing on the issues that
the organization is facing to store the raw materials
and the fungal growth.
• Qualitative research analysis will be mainly done in
the project.
• Quantitative research includes questionnaires and
surveys but in this research only qualitative plays a
vital role in getting the in depth knowledge of the

PROJECT IMPLICATIONS:
• From this research, the work force at Divine
Atmos Private Limited will be benefitted.
• Other such organizations will also come to
know about the reasons behind such issues
and can make use of recommendations to
prevent the same.

CONTD..
•The research work will reach the participants as
a short brief in soft copy format so that they get
an idea about the conclusions from the same.
•It is necessary as this will help the stakeholders
of the research to rely on the results of the
research.

ETHICAL APPROVAL:
• The participants in the research should be well informed about the details of the
research.
• The participants should not be forced to be a part of the research.
• While conducting the research, the personal details of the people working in the
organizations should not be revealed. In the primary research many people
working in Divine Atmos Private Limited were interviewed thus their identity
should not be revealed.
• Only relevant information should be collected.
• People should be well informed about what is to be done with the information.
• The information collected should be stored in secure locations.

CONTD..
• The anonymity of the participants should
be ensured.
• The information that is provided by them
must be used as per their consent.

TIMELINE:
ID Task
Mode
Task Name Duration Start
0 Leafplates 24 days Tue 1/14/20
1 Initiation phase 9 days Tue 1/14/20
2 Topic selection 2 days Tue 1/14/20
3 Analyzing background 2 days Thu 1/16/20
4 Collecting data from secondary sources 4 days Mon 1/20/20
5 Methodology 13 days Tue 1/21/20
6 Selecting research philosophy 3 days Fri 1/24/20
7 Selecting research approch 4 days Wed 1/29/20
8 Selecting research design 3 days Tue 2/4/20
9 Discussion 6 days Fri 2/7/20
10 Analyzing acadamic challenges 2 days Fri 2/7/20
11 Determining ethical issues 1 day Tue 2/11/20
12 Developing project plan 3 days Wed 2/12/20
S T M F T S W S T M
Jan 12, '20 Jan 26, '20 Feb 9, '20

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