UK College of Business: Research Title Approval Form Analysis

This assignment presents a student's research title approval form, focusing on analyzing the impact of digital technology on business operations and profitability, using British Corner Shop as a case study. The form includes sections for the student to propose a title, objectives, and reasons for choosing the research topic. It also outlines the research approach and methodologies. The lecturer's section provides a checklist to assess the title's relevance, scope, and feasibility, along with comments. The assignment brief from UK College of Business and Computing, specifies the theme, purpose, and ethical considerations of the research project, highlighting the importance of digital technology in business. The form also includes a research ethics approval form to ensure adherence to ethical standards in research involving human participants. The document provides a comprehensive overview of the research process, from title approval to ethical considerations.

Research Title Approval Form
Proposed title: To analyse the impact of digital technology on increasing profitability of
business
A case study on British Corner Shop
Section A: To be completed by the student
You must complete all parts of Section A and present to your lecturer for brief discussion and
approval of your proposed research before embarking on writing a full proposal.
One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of research project ( in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis):
To find out the use of digital technology in various business departments and operations
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?):
What is the impact of digital technology on consumer decision process?
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, why the topic is important):
1)How digital technology has provided efficiency in business operations
2)If there is negative or positive impact of using digital technology in business operations
Three: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you
likely to use and why?
This topic will give me an idea on how digital technology is impacting
business and in what ways has made business grow and develop
I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for another
qualification.
Student signature: ....................................................................................................................................................................... date) ......................................................

Section B: To be completed by the lecturer
Checklist
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)
Your topic is too broad,you have to choose an organisation/business which the research scope is realistic. For examp
*Students must ensure that this form is attached with their final submission. Failure to do this will
result in your assignment been refused for grading.