Research Proposal: Global Business Environment and H&M's Operations

This research proposal outlines a study analyzing the global business environment in the context of a multinational organization, specifically H&M. The research aims to identify the concept of globalization, determine its benefits and drawbacks, and analyze methods for H&M to mitigate the negative impacts of global business environmental challenges. The proposal details the research objectives, rationale, literature sources, activities, timelines, research approaches (inductive and deductive), and methodologies (quantitative). The research will employ a quantitative research methodology. The proposal also includes a research ethics approval form, detailing participant recruitment, consent, data storage, and ethical considerations. The student will use inductive approach and stratified sampling. The document outlines the activities to be carried out during the research project. The research will take approximately 25 days to complete. The proposal also includes a Gantt chart to illustrate the timeline. The research is designed to provide a comprehensive analysis of H&M's operations within the global business environment.

RESEARCH
PROPOSAL

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
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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)
Aim of research: To analyse benefits and drawbacks of global business environment in context
of a multinational organization. A study on H&M.
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?):
Objective of research
 To identify the concept of Globalisation in respect of multinational organisations.
 To determine benefits and drawbacks of global business environment.
 To analyse different methods through which H&M can reduce negative impact of global
business environmental challenges.
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
Rationale of research
Importance of respective research is to identify benefits as well as drawbacks of global
business environment while they are expanding their operations and functions. Because it will
provide assistance to business firm in accomplishing their goals and objectives.
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):
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
Concept of Globalisation in respect of multinational organisations

According to the views of (Dinsdale and Bennett, 2015) Globalisation is the process of
spreading information, technology, products and jobs at worldwide level. In simple term it can
be said that, globalisation result in raising living standards of people within countries which are
less developed and poor. By offering them improved products and services, modernisation, job
opportunities and many more.
Benefits and drawbacks of global business environment
As per the view points of (Grębosz and Hak, 2015) it has been identified that
globalisation have its benefits and drawback. As it is beneficial because assist in reducing
monopoly profit within competitive market area. Along with this, it help in increasing growth
and success by providing quality based products or services. Globalisation also decrease
dependency level of corporation on their local and national economies. As well as there are
large number of internet users who get attracted towards offering. On the other hand, one of the
major drawback is high level of competition which H&M will face while doing their business at
worldwide level.
Different methods through which H&M can reduce negative impacts of global business
environmental challenges
According to the view points of (Browne and Immervoll, 2017) it has been analysed that
for minimising negative impact of globalisation H&M have to examine business environment it
effective manner before entering. So that, its negative effect will minimise and positive taken as
opportunities for company.
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):
Research is long time process because it requires different activities
such as introduction, setting aims and objectives, etc. through which
outcome of investigation is achieved as conclusion and
recommendation. Some activities for investigation is as under-
Introduction
aims and objectives
How long this
will take:
3 days
5 days

literature review
research methodology
submission of proposal
data collection
data analysis
conclusion and recommendations
Submission of final research report
9 days
14 days
1 day
25 days
21 days
4 days
1 day
Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Gantt Chart

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:
Research approaches
Within this section, Essential approaches refereed are inductive and deductive which use
by researcher for analysing research topic in effective manner. In deductive approach, existing
theories will be implemented by researcher for determining hypothesis in relation to specific
condition in driving empirical information. On the other hand, inductive approach non
numerical information utilise as well as applied so that outcomes of numerical evaluation will
be verified. Thus, within respective research inductive approach will be implemented by
investigator as it help in gaining appropriate data and information while conducting research
project.
Research methodology
Research methodology is the procedure which utilise for gathering information as well
as data which help in taking business decisions. Respective methodology involve interview,
survey, publication research, questionnaire and some other research techniques. It include both
information present and historical. There are two type of research methodology i.e., quantitative
and qualitative explanation of these are as follows :-
 Quantitative Research – It is systematic investigation phenomena help in collecting
quantifiable data by using several techniques such as statistical, computational as well as
mathematical. In quantitative research information is gathered through existing and
potential both customers by using methods such as online polls, online survey,
questionnaires etc..
 Qualitative Research – It is explained as market research method which focus on
gathering information and data by open-ended as well as conversational communication.
There are several qualitative research method such as one-on-one interview, focus group,

Ethnographic research, case study, record keeping, observation and many more.
Thus, for conducting this research Quantitative research methodology will be utilise by
researcher as it will help in gathering information and data within more effective manner.
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
Section 1: Basic details:
Project title:
Student name:
Student ID number:
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 Yes No
 Questionnaires Yes No
 Observations Yes No
 Use of personal records Yes No
 Data Analysis Yes No
 Action Research Yes No
 Focus Groups Yes No
 Others (Please specify) : Literature review
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:
Ages 12-16: Young people aged: 17-18 Adults: 25-60
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
Inductive Approach and stratified sampling.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
First I will tell them about concept of globalisation and then ask them to provide their valuable
response by filling questionnaire.
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?
I will take oral consent and tell them that they may opt out anytime from the participation
process. This instruction will be given orally.
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting questions
that do not wish to answer?
Yes No

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 No
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a brief explanation
of the study)?
Yes No
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?(This could be a brief
summary of your findings in general)
Yes 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 No
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
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
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 your tutor and also attach to the Research
Proposal when submitting to Turnitin.