CF Lake Ltd. & IoT: A Research Proposal on System Integration

This research proposal investigates the significance of the Internet of Things (IoT) in connecting and integrating systems, using CF Lake Ltd. as a case study. The proposal outlines the research objectives, questions, and the rationale for selecting this topic, emphasizing IoT's role in improving performance and productivity within business organizations. It explores the complexities faced during IoT implementation, drawing from existing literature on the concept, importance, and relationship between IoT and system integration. The research methodology includes quantitative research, primary and secondary data collection methods, and sampling techniques. The proposal details the activities, timescales, and ethical considerations involved in the research process, including ethical approval for research involving human participants. The study aims to enhance the researcher's skills and knowledge while providing valuable insights into the practical applications and challenges of IoT in a business context.

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
______________________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: ______________________________________________
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Aim
“To analyze the importance of The internet of things in connecting and integrating systems. A
case study on CF Lake Ltd in London.”
Research objectives
1. To evaluate the concept of The internet of things.
 To determine the importance of the internet of things in business organization.
 To analyze the relationship between internet of things and connecting or integrating systems.
 To evaluate complexities which CF Lake Ltd face during implementation of internet of things.
Research Questions
 What are the main concept of The internet of things?
 How internet of things is important for business organization?
 What is the main relationship between internet of things and connecting or integrating systems?
 What are the major complexities which CF Lake Ltd face during implementation of internet of
things?
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
The internet of things help in connecting and sharing integrating system to
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improve their performance level.
The internet of things contribute in managing as well as developing integrating
system in order to enhance productivity level.
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):
Concept of Internet of Things is quite a difficult concept to explain, as it covers a
wider section. Basically, idea shared by first version says that IoT is all about data
which is created by people whereas next states Internet of Things is about
created by things. Therefore, IoT provides a platform where anything can be
connected and sharing information is easy. Thus, in simple terms Internet of
Things in this present world is becoming one of the biggest area for information
system.
Significance of research:
The main importance of carry out this research is to enhance researcher skills
and knowledge that help them in undertaking research activities in systematic
manner. Mainly, internet of things is related to the extension of internet
connectivity into physical devices. With the help of this, company easily store and
share their important information. By carry out this research, investigator also
develop their skills and knowledge towards the specified topic and area as well.
This type of topic help investigator and business to organization to attain success.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective
or hypothesis:
Concept of The internet of things
According to Nussbaum and et. al., (2015), internet of things is consider as a system that is interrelated
with computing devices, mechanical and digital machine. Along with this, it also simply devices which
is connected with different devices. Simply, internet of things consider as umbrella term that includes
broad range of technologies that are enabled with the help of connection of objects which is uniquely
addressed through internet of technologies. It becoming a reality that are not just typical computer or
mobile phone and many more. Along with this, it also includes variety of smart devices that help
business organization to protect all the data and information. One of the main purpose of internet of
things is to have devices that help in improving efficiency within the organization and also bringing
crucial information that may aid strong all the data and information in most effective manner. IOT is a
data that created by people that provide platform in which all the data can be shared and connected from
the digital devices. By developing IoT within the business organization is effective as it help in
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maximizing the profitability level by making all the activities smooth and efficient as well. Along with
this, Internet of things is significant for business because it help them in representing data and
information. This will also make entire activities more effective which contribute in effectively doing all
the activities. As it is most effective for company make their performance positive and competitive as
well.
Importance of the internet of things in business organization
According to Purdue and Berger, (2015), Internet of things is important for every business organization
because it help in storing and distributing the data and information. Mainly, it is the inter networking
system of physical devices that allow the business organization to share data effectively. Along with
this, it also provide innovative opportunities in which company can easily improve their performance
level and at the same time also manage entire process of operational activities. With the use of this,
company can easily gather relevant information towards the customers satisfaction.
Increase business opportunities: It is also an effective that internet of things is helpful that develop new
opportunities for business in which company develop advance services in an appropriate way. With the
help of this, company can easily reduce overall cost of the company. It may aid in improving overall
efficiency level at market place.
Improved security and safety: In business organization internet of things related with sensors that may
support in managing along with ensuring safety in devices. It may directly contribute in improving
productivity level.
Relationship between internet of things and connecting or integrating systems
According to Rashid and Rehmani, (2016), Internet of things includes wireless technologies, internet,
micro services and many more that may positively impact on business by reducing gap among
operational technologies and information technologies as well. Along with this, IOT also includes
machine to machine communication which includes huge connection of machine through network.
Mainly, M2M consider the effective process of connecting devices that includes cloud. This is the main
reason that, Iot and connecting system is related with each other through which company can easily
connect with all the department includes in the organization. With the assistance of this, company gather
relevant and reliable data towards the customers satisfaction within the organization. Furthermore, it
also help in decreasing issues related with system integration and also help in attaining higher success at
market place.
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Major complexities which CF Lake Ltd face during implementation of internet of things
According to Ngin and Verkoren, (2015), internet of things consider as an effective activities that may
includes ability of measuring, monitoring, managing activities within the organization. In this context,
there are some challenges of Iot that can be faced by the company within their activities are as follows:
Technology: Internet of things also includes technologies that is not easy for implementing as it create
issues and challenges related with security, actions and many more. All these are negatively impact on
the overall performance of the company at market place.
Connectivity: It is one of the biggest challenges in business organization that arise due to Internet of
things in which company fail in connecting with large number of computers. The main reason behind
this that it increase devices services and system that negatively impact on the entire performance of the
company.
REFERENCES
Nussbaum, E. M. and et. al., 2015. Losing the Lake: Simulations to promote gains in student knowledge
and interest about climate change. International Journal of Environmental and Science
Education. 10(6). pp.789-811.
Purdue, L. E. and Berger, J. F., 2015. An integrated socio-environmental approach to the study of
ancient water systems: the case of prehistoric Hohokam irrigation systems in semi-arid central
Arizona, USA. Journal of Archaeological Science. 53. pp.586-603.
Rashid, B. and Rehmani, M. H., 2016. Applications of wireless sensor networks for urban areas: A
survey. Journal of Network and Computer Applications. 60. pp.192-219.
Ngin, C. and Verkoren, W., 2015. Understanding Power in Hybrid Political Orders: Applying
Stakeholder Analysis to Land Conflicts in Cambodia. Journal of Peacebuilding &
Development. 10(1). pp.25-39.
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):
2. Research proposal
3. Development and analysis of ideas
4. Data collection
5. Numerical analysis
6. Tutor meetings
7. Production of final outcome
8. Evaluation
How long this
will take:
Fill these as
well.
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Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use
and why?
Quantitative research: This type of research is based on the systematic empirical which is relate with
the statistical, mathematical and computational techniques. Along with this, researcher collect data
through preparing questionnaire and survey.
Primary method: It is an effective method of data collection in which all the data and information is
totally new which never used before. For undertaking this research, investigator will use
both primary and secondary method to effectively gather relevant data and
information. By using primary method, investigator prepare a questionnaire that
consist different questions asked from respondents.
Secondary method: It refer to the data which develop and collect by another person. Mainly this type
of data is available from another sources such as books, journals, articles, magazine and many more.
Researcher use literature review that is based on different authors point of views.
All these are contribute in attaining positive outcomes at the end of the research.
Sampling: It is also an effective way of collecting data in which researcher select sample size which
the aim of gathering relevant data in effective manner. With the help of this, researcher can easily gather
relevant data from the people to carry out the research. In this, investigator select 30 respondents for
undertaking the research in an appropriate way.
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)
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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:
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) :
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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)?
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
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?
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?
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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 the Cohort Leader and a copy to your supervisor
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