Research Approval & Ethics Form: Aston Martin Business Study

This document is a research approval and ethics form for a business and management student's project on the benefits and drawbacks of the global business environment in the automobile industry, specifically focusing on Aston Martin. The form outlines the research objectives, which include identifying current trends, determining benefits and challenges, and providing recommendations for business operation improvements. It covers data storage and security protocols, including who has access to the data, where it will be stored, and for how long. The form also addresses ethical issues such as informed consent, potential risks to participants, and confidentiality. The student confirms adherence to the Pearson College Research Ethics Policy and has discussed the ethical considerations with their module tutor. The lecturer's approval section confirms the research's relevance, scope, feasibility, and the consideration of data collection methods. The research aims to analyze Aston Martin's operations within the global business environment, identifying both advantages and disadvantages and proposing strategies for enhanced profitability.

Research Approval & Ethics Form
*Students must ensure that this form is attached with their final submission. Failure to do this will
result in your project been refused for grading.
Section 1: Basic Details
Proposed topic title: .. The benefits and drawbacks of global business environment in Auto-mobile
industry. A study on Aston Martin”.
Programme: HND BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Intended research start date: ............................................. Intended research end date: .............................................
Section 1: Proposal
You must complete all parts of Section 1 & 2 and present to your lecturer for a brief discussion and
approval of your topic before embarking on writing a full proposal.
What are the research objectives?
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?): Try to have at least 3 SMART objectives.
Aim:
“To identify the benefits and drawbacks of global business environment in Auto mobile
industry. A study on Aston Martin”.
Objectives:
 To identify the current trends of global business environment.
 To determine the benefits for Aston Martin while operating in global business environment.
 To understand the challenges that Aston Martin can face while operating in global business
environment.
 To provide recommendations for qualitative changes in business operation for better
profitability in global business.
Explain your reasons for your choice of topic
Reasons for choosing the project (e.g. links to other subjects you are studying, personal
interest, future plans, why the topic is important):
Globalisation is very broad concept and the main reason for choosing the topic benefits and
drawbacks of global business environment in Automobile industry is the personal interest
and thoughts of researcher in this subject. It also enhances the skills and knowledge of
researcher which further helps them to make the future project way. Moreover, scholar will
also learn and understand different advantages and drawbacks of global business

environment as well as factors influencing the decision-making of the business and this is
one of the reason for selecting this topic (Lazzarini, 2015). Also, the scholar will find if the
business will have recommended organization for qualitative changes in business operation
for better profitability in global business environment.
Section 3: 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? Researcher only
During the research:
Where will the data be stored? Research pc
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? Computer of researcher
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 4: 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
Section 5: Declaration
I have read, understood and will abide by The Pearson College Research Ethics Policy:
Yes: No:
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Module Tutor:
Yes: No:
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge:
The above information is correct and that this is a full description of the ethics issues that may
arise in the course of my research.
Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Date: …………………………………
Please submit your completed form to ………………………….
Section 3: Approval (To be completed by the lecturer)
Checklist Yes No
1. Is the proposed research title related to the theme?
2. Is the research scope realistic? (i.e. not too broad)
3. Is the research feasible? (i.e. could be done)
4. Is there a research question or hypothesis?
5. Is there a rationale or clear reason for choosing the research title?
6. Has the student considered how the data will be collected?
7. Has the student considered where the data will be collected?
Comment (If any)

Agreement from project proposal checker (if applicable)
I confirm the learner has met and discuss their topic with me and is appropriate to the theme
provided.
Name & signature: