Analysing Globalisation's Impact on Vodafone PLC's Corporate Structure

This research proposal examines the impact of globalisation on the corporate structure of large multinational companies, using Vodafone PLC as a case study. The study aims to understand globalisation, analyze structural changes within Vodafone due to international operations, and identify challenges faced at a global level. It explores the relationship between corporate structure changes and globalisation, and offers recommendations to overcome these challenges. The proposal outlines research objectives, questions, methodology, and timelines, including the use of qualitative research methods, a deductive approach, and both primary and secondary data collection through questionnaires and online sources. The research also includes ethical considerations, data storage and security measures, and a Gantt chart to visualize the project's progress. The proposal also covers the ethical approval form which is required for conducting the research by the student.

Research Form

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
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Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
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Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: ______________________________________________
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title:
“To analyse the impact of globalisation on the corporate structures of
large multinational companies and the major challenges they face.” A
case on Vodafone PLC.
Research objectives:
Research objectives
 To understand the concept of globalisation.
 To analyse change in corporate structure of Vodafone due to operating in international
market.
 To determine challenges faced by Vodafone while operating at globalise level.
 To access relationship between change in corporate structure of Vodafone and
globalisation of business.
 To ascertain some recommendations to overcome challenges faced while globalisation
of business.
Research questions
 What is the impact of globalisation on corporate structure of
Vodafone PLC and major challenges they face?
Reasons for choosing this research project

Reasons for choosing the project:
Research is conducted on this topic because multinational company is operating at
international level so there is change in structure of company. Hence with conducting this
research, researcher is able to understand hierarchical structure of multi national company.
There are some challenges which company while running business at international level.
Hence it is clear how to make strategies which is relevant for getting positive outcome. Apart
from this researcher has special interest in studying about corporate structure of large and big
organisations.
Literature sources searched
 https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/growth
strategies/2015/02/considerations-for-taking-your-business-global.html
 https://www.inc.com/joanna-brassett/5-smart-strategies-to-help-you-go-global-with-
your-brand.html
 https://smallbusiness.chron.com/globalization-affect-organizations-business-
approach-20077.html
 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/what-are-the-10-biggest-global-challenges/
 https://www.inc.com/leonard-kim/global-ceo-shares-4-insights-on-overcoming-
business-challenges.html
Activities and timescales
Research refers to the process in which in- depth analysis
on some specific topic is done. Hence this can be done
with the help of appropriate tools and techniques.
Research has some activities which helps to aims and
objectives. Some of them are discussed as under-
Introduction- Introduction provide brief knowledge about
research topic. This includes significance, scope,
significance, etc. This is base for whole research as it
insists to perform research on relevant topic.
How long this
will take:
2 days

Aims and objectives- Aims and objectives are the motto for
which research is done. There are different aims and
objectives which research reliable for this provides reason
of conducting research.
Literature review- Literature review covers discussion
about research aims and objectives according to author's
view. There is requirement of authentic sources for
collecting and performing research.
Research methodology- Research methodology is process
which is relevant because this provides information about
techniques to conduct research. There are different tools
such as philosophy, approach, etc. which provides
knowledge about techniques which are required to be
considered by researcher while conducting research.
Collection of data- There are two sources which are
required to collect data i.e. primary and secondary source.
In primary source refers to information which is collected
with the help of respondents through one to one
interaction. In this report, questionnaire is used as
primary source. While secondary source refers to
information which is collected from online sources, books,
journals, etc. In this research, both methods are used to
collect data.
Analysis of data- After collecting data, analysis is done.
This activity of research must be done in effective and
relevant manner because this is the base for interpretation
and recommendations.
Conclusion and recommendations- Recommendations and
conclusion refers to the way through interpretation and
areas which has to be considered are evaluated.
Submission of final report- At last, submission of final
report is done after completion of all aspects.
Time scale is the technique which is used to divide whole
research activities in different time slot. This helps to
complete research within specified time.
3 days
12 days
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5 days
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Milestone one: _________Introduction________
Target date (set by tutor): ____________28/01/2019________
Milestone two: _________Aims and Objectives______________
Target date (set by tutor): __________30/01/2019____________
Gantt Chart
Gantt chart is graphical representation of research activities in context to
their time. This helps to provide knowledge about flow of activities and
taking actions one after another.

Research approach and methodologies
Research methodologies includes different tools and techniques. This
includes different activities. These tools and techniques can be
understood with the help of research onion which contains different
different techniques which are discussed as under-
In this research, qualitative research method is used. This helps to get proper knowledge
about changes which are important and significant for performing research and getting
positive outcome. Pragmatist research philosophy is used to collected appropriate and
relevant information. This research is conducted in ethical form because information is
collected with authentic and reliable sources.
In this research deductive approach is used which helps to in- depth knowledge about
research topic. This helps to get appropriate outcome as part of change in research activities.
Research design is conducted with proper change in plans and policies which is significant
and relevant to get activities in correct form. Thematic approach is used in questionnaire
which helps to get brief information about questions.
There are two sources to collect information i.e. primary and secondary. With the help of both
methods, in- depth analysis is done. Questionnaire is prepared with the response of 100
employees. Random sampling is used to collect data from respondents because with the help

of it there are less possibilities of biasness. In this research 100 respondents are selected
because with them information is collected and conduct in authentic and reliable manner.
They are the people who have knowledge about working of organisation at international
level.
As there are my activities conducted while conducting research, so in this case time scale is
the technique which helps to divide research under different time slot. This helps to provide
information about current performance of research.
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 analyse the impact of globalisation on the corporate structures of
large multinational companies and the major challenges they face.” A
case on Vodafone PLC.
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) :

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 an approached)?
Respondents are employees in this research which is selected with the help of random
sampling.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what
you are doing:
E- mail is the technique which is used to collect information from
employees which is reliable way to conduct research.
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?
Consent of participants are collected in the written form which is authentic for research
purpose.
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?
Researcher access and analyse personal data from respondents because they are responsible
to collect data.
During the research:
Researcher
Where will the data be stored?
Data will be stored in computerised form.
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:

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