Assessing Globalisation's Impact on Ernst and Young's Business

This research proposal examines the impact of globalisation on business success, using Ernst & Young as a case study. The project outlines research objectives, including understanding globalisation, analyzing its benefits for Ernst & Young, identifying challenges, and assessing the impact on sales and revenues. The methodology involves qualitative data collection through questionnaires and secondary data from online sources. The proposal details a timeline for activities such as literature review, data collection and analysis, and the use of a Gantt chart. Ethical considerations, including informed consent and data security, are also addressed. The research aims to provide recommendations based on the findings from the thematic analysis of the collected data.

Research Form

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 access the impact of globalisation on business success.” A case on
Ernst and Young.
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?):
Research objectives
 To understand the concept of globalisation.
 To analyse the benefits of globalisation for Ernst and Young.
 To determine the challenges faced by Ernst and Young in globalisation of business
operations.
 To ascertain impact of globalisation on sales and revenues of Ernst and young.
Research questions
 Do you understand the concept of globalisation?
 What are the benefits of globalisation for Ernst and Young?
 What are the challenges faced by Ernst and Young in globalisation of business
operations?
 What is the impact of globalisation on sales and revenues of Ernst and young?
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):
This topic is conducted because this is the topic which is important for making changes in
business while operating at business operations. There is change in business operations while
conducting business operations at globalise level. Hence with conducting operations at
international level, there are some legal laws and regulations which has to be considered by
managers. So researcher has some personal interest in this research aims and objectives. There
is difference in working style because of change in consumer preference, etc. which helps to
enhance knowledge about international strategies.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question,
objective or hypothesis:
 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
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 the technique through which in- depth analysis
can be done on some specific topic. With the help of
research, it is easy for reader to understand topic and
analyse its conclusion and recommendations. There are
some specific activities which has to be considered by
researcher to get positive outcome. These are discussed as
under-
Aims and objectives- Aims and objectives are setted by
How long this
will take:
2 days

researcher to achieve it. This is the section which helps to
understand reason behind conducting research.
Literature review- Literature provides complete
information about aims and objectives which is important
and relevant for providing recommendations and
conclusions.
Research methodology- Research methodology provides
complete information about tools and techniques which
are used while conducting research.
Collection of data- Collection of data refers to the method
through which information is collected from respondents
in order to give appropriate recommendations and
conclusions.
Analysis of data- After collecting data, information is
analysed by researcher to provide appropriate
recommendations and conclusion.
Conclusion and recommendations- After analysing data,
conclusions and recommendations are provided. This is
the stage which is important because appropriate actions
are suggested to company after attaining aims and
objectives.
Submission of final report- At last final submission of
report is done.
Time scale is the technique which is used by researcher to
analyse different time required by various activities. With
allotting different activities, it is easy to conduct research
activities and achieving aims and objectives.
3 days
5 days
12 days
18 days
3 days
1 day

Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Gantt Chart
Gantt chart is pictorial description about research activities with their
allotted time. This is relevant because this makes researcher and team
mates to aware about progress are of research.

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:
In this research, there is use of qualitative data which is important and significant for
collecting relevant data because this is the way through which individual can perform
activities in significant manner. Deductive approach is used because this is the way to analyse
all the aspects which helps to get relevant information about research topic.
In this research, secondary and primary data is used which helps to get in- depth analysis.
Primary data is collected by researcher in the form of questionnaire and secondary data is
collected from online sources, books, journals, etc. With the help of both sources, it is easy to
understand topic and provide relevant conclusion and recommendations. Thematic approach
is used while collecting data from questionnaire. Thematic approach provides brief
information about questions. Hence it is easy for reader to understand about questions.
Random sampling is used to select number of respondents. With this, there are equal

possibilities of being selected for respondents. 100 employees are selected as respondents
because they have proper knowledge about working style of organisation.
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 access the impact of globalisation on business success.” A case on
Ernst and Young.
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 for collecting data are selected on the basis of random sampling. This helps to
get impartial data to conduct research.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what
you are doing:
E- mail is used to collect and gather information because this is easy
because respondents are liable to give revert.
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 respondents are collected in written form because this is
authentic and reliable.
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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