Research Proposal: Digital Technology and Brooklands Hotel Operations

This research proposal investigates the importance of digital technology in enhancing development and efficiency within the operations of Brooklands Hotel, employing a case study approach. The research aims to identify the necessity of digital technology for business development, evaluate its role in maximizing operational efficiency, and examine its impact on human resource management. The project will utilize a qualitative research method, employing a deductive research approach, with data collection through observation and analysis. Key literature sources will be used to support the research objectives, covering aspects related to cyber-physical production systems, the knowledge economy, and the digital challenge. The research involves participants who will be recruited through a random sampling frame and informed through seminars. Consent will be obtained through a questionnaire format. The research also addresses ethical considerations related to informed consent, data storage, and security, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act (1998). The study is expected to conclude with a comprehensive analysis of the collected data and findings.

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
______________________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: ______________________________________________
Section One: Title, objective,
responsibilities
Title or working title of the research
project (in the form of a question,
objective or hypothesis)
To determine the importance of digital technology
to bring out development and efficiency in
operations for an association – A case study on
Brooklands Hotel
Research 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 identify the necessity of digital
technology for business development
 To evaluate the importance of digital
technology in order to maximise efficiency
in operations of Brooklands Hotel
 To examine the impact of digital
technology on human resource
management of organization.
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):
One of a major reason behind choosing this
topic is variability in nature. Thus, with extend
in time better understanding of technology is
essential which define as major reason behind
choosing such topic.
Another reason to opt this research topic is to
explore how technology help in various
business developments and at the same time
bring efficiency at workplace. Another reason
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for choosing this research topic is to explore
the various tools that can be utilise by company
to communicate with its target customer and to
carry out promotion of its product.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support
your research question, objective or
hypothesis:
Monostori, L., 2014. Cyber-physical production
systems: Roots, expectations and R&D
challenges. Procedia Cirp. 17. pp.9-13.
Drahos, P. and Braithwaite, J., 2017. Information
feudalism: Who owns the knowledge
economy. Routledge.
Madon, S. and Krishna, S., 2018. The Digital
Challenge: Information Technology in
the Development Context: Information
Technology in the Development Context.
Routledge.
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:
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Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor):
____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor):
______________________
Section Five: Research approach and
methodologies
What type of research approach and
methodologies are you likely to use and
why?
Present research project is based on qualitative
research method. Reason behind choosing
qualitative research is that it provides an
opportunity to researcher to examine relevant
aspects related with the research topic and all
this leads to reliable findings. Overall this
support researcher in draw a valid and reliable
conclusion. Deductive research approach is
utilise in this research.
What your areas of research will cover:
Observation and data analysis is all cover in
this research.
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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 form project
proposal checker( IV sampling)
Comments (Optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.
Agreed /Disagree: (Name
of the IV)
Date
Research Ethics approval form
All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or the
use of data collected form 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 determine the importance of digital technology to bring out development and efficiency in
operations for an association – A case study on Brooklands Hotel
Student name:
Student ID number:
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Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:
Section 2 Project summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your project:
 Interviews No
 Questionnaires Yes
 Observations Yes
 Use of personal records No
 Data Analysis Yes
 Action Research No
 Focus Groups No
 Others (Please specify) :
Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
Yes
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Young people aged: 17-18
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
Through random sampling frame
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
Seminar
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?
Through questionnaire which is in proposal format.
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting questions that
do not wish to answer?
Yes
If no please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues arising from this
Studies involving observation: Confirm whether participants will be asked for their informed
consent to be observed.
Yes
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a brief explanation of
the study)?
Yes
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?(This could be a brief
summary of your findings in general)
No
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
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Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Me and my tutor
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
In my system
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
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
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 because 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
 Risk 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 this is a full description of the ethical issues that
may arise in the course of my research
Name: Date:
Please submit your completed form to the Cohort Leader and a copy to your supervisor
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