Analyzing Brexit's Impact on UK SMEs: A Research Proposal

This research proposal aims to analyze the impact of Brexit on successful SMEs in the United Kingdom, using TESCO as a case study. The study seeks to understand the Brexit deal, identify the challenges faced by UK SMEs after the referendum, and determine the economic benefits for both SMEs and the UK post-Brexit. The proposal outlines the research objectives, the rationale for choosing the topic, and the literature sources to be used. It includes a detailed plan of activities, the research approach and methodologies, and a research ethics approval form covering participant details, consent, data storage, and ethical considerations. The project's timeline spans several weeks, covering literature review, data collection, analysis, and report submission. The research will employ interviews, questionnaires, and data analysis to assess the impact of Brexit on the UK's economic landscape, including the effects on SMEs and the broader implications of the UK's departure from the European Union. The study also addresses ethical concerns such as informed consent, confidentiality, and data security.

Research Proposal Form
Name: Number:
Centre Name:
Tutor:
Date:
Unit:
Proposed title:
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of research project ( in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis)
To analyse the impact of Brexit on successful SMEs of United Kingdom. A case on TESCO
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 understand the Brexit deal.
 To analyse the challenges faced by SMEs of UK when referendum came in front.
 To identify the economic benefits to both SMEs and United Kingdom after Brexit will
come to an end.
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):
Significant reason behind choosing this topic is that, Brexit deal is at its end and affecting
the economical conditions of both the sides European Union and United Kingdom. That is
why, researcher has chosen this topic. Along with this, in future as well, this investigation
might help in conducting deeper knowledge related to impact of Brexit where United
Kingdom was voted out of European Union.
Section Three: Literature sources searched

Use of key literature sources to support your research question,
objective or hypothesis:
Impact of
Brexit Deal
It is an abbreviated form which combines two different words;
Britain and exit. UK has decided to surrender its membership of
EU, hence, BREXIT. The directives that are applicable to its
member countries for making trade easy between the countries. A
public voting was held, in which nearly 52% voted in favour.
Further, a 585-page draft withdrawal agreement has been
prepared. On, 29th March, 2019, its right in EU's decision-making
will be ceased. It will save its cost of membership fees and
immigration process will be sorted. However, the it will impact
free trade among various European countries negatively.
To analyse the challenges faced by SMEs of UK when
referendum came in front.
Challenges faced by SMEs of UK when referendum came in front
are as follow :-
 New and advance technologies : After referendum,
technological change in UK came very frequently, and
organisations of there were required to adopt them in very
frequent manner. Which was the big challenge for SMEs.
 Lack of budget to make improvement : Development after
referendum become very fast and for this, organisations
need huge source of finance. SMEs were facing problem
due to lack of funds.

Section Four : Activities
Activities
Time
Duration
Introduction 10 Days
Developing aims and objectives 12 Days
Literature review 15 Days
Research methodology 13 Days
Data Collection 18 Days
Data analysis 8 Days
Conclusion and recommendation 6 Days
Submission of the project 3 Days
Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why? What your areas
of research will cover:
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):

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 impact of Brexit on successful SMEs of United Kingdom. A
case on TESCO
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):

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:
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?

During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
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:
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.
Please tick all ethical issues from the above list that you think might need to be considered as part of
your project.
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: