Research Proposal: The Impact of Globalisation on Business Success

This research proposal investigates the multifaceted relationship between globalisation and business success. It begins by outlining the research aims, which include examining the technological changes at a global level and their effects on business growth and development. The objectives are to understand the concept of globalisation, ascertain the role of technology in business growth, determine the challenges businesses face due to technological changes, and recommend strategies for managers to overcome these challenges. The proposal justifies the research's importance, citing personal interest and the relevance of globalisation in business expansion. It references key literature on globalisation, technology's role, and the challenges arising from technological advancements. The proposal details the activities and timescales, including a Gantt chart for project management. It specifies the research approach and methodologies, including the use of qualitative investigation, descriptive research design, and the interpretivism philosophy. Data collection methods will involve both primary (surveys) and secondary sources, with thematic analysis planned for data analysis.

Research Proposal

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Research Proposal Form..................................................................................................................1
Research Ethics approval form........................................................................................................8

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: _How globalisation can drive business success.
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis)
Research Aim
To examine the technological changes at global level which affects growth and development of
business.
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?):
 To understand the concept of globalisation of business.
 To ascertain the role of technology in growth and development of a business at international
level.
 To determine the challenges that are faced by businesses due to technological change arises at
global level.
 To Recommend the ways through which managers can overcome issues that arises due to
technological fluctuation at global level.
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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):
The major reason for choosing the project is the personal interest of the researcher, as the investigator
mainly willing to gaining idea and knowledge regarding the area of globalisation and also analyse how
it can drive business success. The another reason for conducting the research is that, the chosen
subject area is wide and also important in the area of business expansion. The appropriate idea
regarding the aspect of globalisation helps an individual in attaining growth and success in their future
perspective. In addition, this study is effective in developing the idea and knowledge level of
individual that supports in attempting their future projects in more liable manner.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
The concept of globalisation of business.
According to the views expressed by Sammy Collins, 2019, Globalisation is refers as an aspect which
is applied to describe developing economic, social and political interaction and interrelation around the
cultural and political boundaries. The procedure of globalisation is apparent in the global trade as an
important proportion of output and this will lead to the control the economy accordingly. Globalisation
mainly performs vital role in developing opportunity for the businesses to attain growth and success at
global level. In addition to this, globalization is also mean that countries modify their major norms
and legislations and provide opportunity to the others to execute business with the purpose of gaining
economic benefits, thus foreign investment into a particular sector helps a country in gaining economic
growth. Therefore, this create value for the country in gaining higher benefits and progression via
opening up their economies to multinational corporations.
The role of technology in growth and development of a business at international level.
According to the opinion stated by Andrea Carson, 2019, technology is an effective aspect which
performs vital role in the context of business organisation. Thus, technology mainly helps the
businesses in managing the suitable flow of data, track processes, assisting contacts and managing
employees records. Technology also plays effective role in the operations and production of the firm,
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as businesses are concern over using high tech technologies for the purpose of attaining higher growth
and success at higher level. There are multiple roles performed by technology within an organisational
development like increasing communication, increases efficiency, keeps employees engaged, effective
production etc. In the modern era, technological change has taken effective participation in the context
of business, thus technologies plays effective role in enhancing business functions via developing
organisational presence at global level, Therefore, technological implementation is mainly effective in
developing effective relationship with customers at international level.
The challenges that are faced by businesses due to technological change arises at global level.
As per the views expressed by Paolo Del Nibletto, 2019, In the modern business environment, the
motive of businesses is to attaining higher growth and success at global level. Thus, technological
advancement plays effective role in the businesses to improvising the operations at global level. Due
to high competition in the market, organisations are concern over implementing continuous investment
over execution of high tech technology. However, due to rapid change arises in the technology,
businesses are facing various issues and conflicts that are related to the information security, fraud
monitoring, business continuity, production management etc. These issues are arises at global level
and mainly faces by businesses through change arises in the technology. In this competitive scenario,
business operations are mainly based on technological aspects as technologies are effective in making
production more easy and effective, but high alteration in technologies affects the growth of business.
Collins, S., 2019. Globalization. [Online]. Available through:
<https://thriveglobal.com/stories/globalization-concept-causes-and-consequences/>.
Carson, A., 2019. The Role of Technology in a Business Organization. [Online]. Available through:
<https://bizfluent.com/about-6082161-role-technology-business-organization.html>.
Nibletto, P. D., 2019. Technology challenges businesses face. [Online]. Available through:
<https://channeldailynews.com/news/top-10-technology-challenges-businesses-face/7570>.
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): How
long
this
will
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take:
The
project
will
take
around
9 weeks
to be
comple
ted.
Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Gantt Chart
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Submission of
research proposal
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Complete
background
information for
research project
Collect secondary
sources of
information for
research project
Complete research
methodology and collect
primary and secondary
sources of information
Complete collecting
data for study and
present the result
Determining Budget
Data Interpretation
and analysis
Evaluating results
and findings
Complete the report
and submit the final
report
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:
Research methodology is refers as the most impelling area of an investigation, thus it is
effective in assisting the overall work in right manner to reaching at potential results. This area is
based on multiple tools which are associated as below:
Type of Investigation: This refers as the key consideration of an investigator is to select the most
suitable type just to carry out the overall work in right manner. An exploration is either qualitative or
quantitative in nature, thus the selection of methodology is based on the data accumulated by the
investigator. In the present research, qualitative will be the most suitable methodology as it is effective
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in providing support to the overall work via conducting in-depth evaluation in right manner.
Research Design: This part is mainly encompasses on three major areas i.e. descriptive, exploratory
and experimental research design. In the existing investigation work descriptive research design will
be the most appropriate tool, as it is effective in supporting the work through executing in-depth
analysis in detailed manner.
Research Philosophy: This is another key element which supports the work in proper manner. This
aspect of methodology is based on interpritivism and positivism philosophy. In the present study into
consideration Interpretivisim will be the most suitable philosophy as it is effective for qualitative
research and best in providing detailed analysis through justifying the views of authors and writers.
Data Collection: This section is mainly relay upon, primary and secondary sources of data collection.
In the current study area, both primary as well as secondary tools will applicable in accumulation of
valid and reliable data, that supports the work in right manner. Secondary sources like books, journals,
published research articles etc. are applied to execute literature review. Along with this, primary
information will be gather via conducting survey through the help of filling the questionnaire.
Data Analysis: In the present investigation work, Thematic analysis will be the most suitable
methodology for analysing the data in viable manner. Therefore, in this themes are created over the
questions of questionnaire which covers the aim and objectives of the investigation.
Sampling: This part is mainly based on probabilistic and non-probabilistic sampling, thus this area
supports in selection of respondents who are replicates from the original population. In the present
investigation area random sampling tool has been applied by the researcher, thus this is suitable in
selection of appropriate candidates to gather relevant data. In this sample size of 30 will be
appropriate to gather information.
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)
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Comments (Optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.
Agreed /Disagree: (Name of the IV) Date
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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 examine the technological changes at global level which affects growth and
development of business.
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?
Yes, in the research human participants are effective in regards to collection of actual information that
support the research issue.
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: Young people aged: 17-18 Adults: more than 18
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
The participants of the research will recruited by the process of interview.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are
doing:
Investigator has select email facility thus it is the most easy and reliable process for informing
participants about the actions of the 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?
Email is the most appropriate source for providing consent to the participants. This is written in the form
of message. The investigator should also ensure the participants that they can withdraw their consent
from the research as per their own choice, thus participants are free to withdraw their consent from the
research 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
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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:
The investigator and company both will have access personal information and data.
Where will the data be stored?
The data will be stored in USB, Hard disk, computer systems etc.
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No
If Yes, please provide further details:
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