Semester 1, 2024: Investment Efficiency Research Report

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HI6008 BUSINESS RESEARCH
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Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................... 3
Topic identification........................................................................................................... 4
Problem Definition............................................................................................................4
Research Questions.........................................................................................................4
Literature review...............................................................................................................4
Research Methodology....................................................................................................5
Findings from the data..................................................................................................... 5
Writing up the project Report...........................................................................................6
Reflecting on the research experience, insights gained, teamwork.................................6
Conclusion....................................................................................................................... 7
References.......................................................................................................................8
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Introduction
The reflective report consists of the experience and insights gained in the research. The
report covers methods and articles used to get knowledge about investment efficiency
in accounting and finance. In the report topic identification, problem definition, research
questions, literature review, findings, and insights will be enlightened.
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Topic identification
The topic investment efficiency in accounting and finance is the best topic to be
selected for the research as it will perk up my skills in accounting and finance and I will
be able to gain deep knowledge about every aspect of the investment efficiency.
Assessment of efficiency of investment is necessary for the determination of risk, cost,
and return. Determining return on investment becomes easy by the assessment of
investment efficiency.
Problem Definition
There are multiple risks associated with investment efficiency such as poor planning,
low returns on investment, financial issues, legislation, and regulatory environment, etc.
These issues require being resolved. The research will be helpful to resolve these
issues and by the management of the structure and through the strategic planning these
risks can be mitigated.
Research Questions
After the selection of topic, I prepared a research question which was helpful in
conducting the research in a managed manner and complete the research with
perfection. The questions are an evaluation of different aspects of management
structure, the examination of different models which are responsible for calculating the
efficiency of investment in accounting and finance and measurement of risk, cost and
return on investment associated with the investment.
Literature review
For the search process, the literature review is the best method to access the
information of the secondary source. It helps or assists to gain an understanding of the
previous researches and to identify the gap for the research. Through the literature
review, detailed information can be gained about a topic . Firstly I searched for the
information on the internet. I collected graphs and data for making my research
effective. In the search process, I include multiple books, journals and articles and
through the use of these sources I successfully gained depth knowledge about the
investment efficiency.
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After the selection of books, journals, and necessary papers I stated selecting relevant
information from the books. After harvesting the data I learned about the investment
efficiency and how the return is directly related to the risk (Abu & Mohd Zaini, 2016). For
the articles, I learned that the return on investment is one of the most effective methods
of measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the investment. A literature review is
the best way to get knowledge with ease. From all the articles which were selected the
necessary information collected and summarised in order to conduct and complete the
research correctly (Gomariz. & Ballesta, 2014).
Research Methodology
Selection of correct research method is very essential to conduct the research
adequately and to get the correct results of the research. For conducting research, I
selected a mixed methodology. It consists of a mixture of qualitative and quantitative
methods of research. Under the qualitative method, the information is gathered in
nonnumeric form. The information is collected in this type of method by open-ended
communication. I designed a questionnaire for the collection of data. This method
helped me to get data about the perception of the people in relation to investment
efficiency. I got detailed information by conducting interviews and surveys. Under the
Quantitative method, the data is obtained in the numerical form. Quantitative method
assisted me to gather the data or information on the form of graphs, charts and in
numerical form. I got the data related to the ROI, cost in the form of graph and charts
through this methodology of research. By this methodology data analysed and
interpreted appropriately.
Findings from the data
The collected data helped me to understand the investment structure, ROI, cost and
risk. The aim behind the investment management is to gain higher returns and profits
(Ma & Jin, 2016). The findings from the data include that trough the proper planning the
risk and fluctuations can be mitigated. Accounting data and reliability plays an important
role in ensuring higher returns. Investment structure plays the main role in the efficiency
of the investment hence the investment structure should be planned in such a manner
that minimises the risk and cost and increase the return on the investment.
Writing up the project Report
For writing the project report proper structure has been followed. All the facts, option,
and findings have been incorporated in an organized way. Firstly all the articles selected
which were relevant to my topic. Then according to the structure, all the activities have
been carried out. Only relevant information used in the preparation of the project report.
Through following a structure and properly incorporating the information the project
report prepared in an organised approach.
Reflecting on the research experience, insights gained, teamwork
The research was very knowledgeable and conversant. It improved my understanding
of the investment and related aspects. I learned a lot from the research. It was quite
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tough as well, as the collection of data and accessing different journals and articles is
difficult. Multiple times I got confused about the concepts as the interpretation was
differing from one article to another article. From the research, I got to know how to
interact or communicate with the people and how to gain information about the
perception of a topic. With the help of mentor and coaches, I resolved my problems
which I was facing while conducting the research. The teammates were very helpful.
With the collaboration and cooperation of them, I successfully completed my research.
Conducting research is learning I got to know various amazing facts. The teamwork
plays a key role in the completion of the task effectively on time.
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Conclusion
In the reflective report, all the experiences and the procedure involved to conduct the
research has been summerised. In the pre presented reflective report the methods for
the collection of the data, the articles used to access the information and the findings
from the articles has been explained. The research assisted me to get depth knowledge
about the efficiency of the investment in accounting and finance.
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References
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investment, domestic savings, domestic investment, and economic growth: The
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494
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 Ma, C. & Jin, Y. 2016, "What Drives the Relationship Between Financial
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