Travelodge Mobile Technology Research: Ethics and Development Report

This report presents an ethical review of a research project focused on the impact of mobile technology within Travelodge. The study aims to understand the role of mobile technology in the hotel and hospitality sector, determine its influence on Travelodge's growth, and identify key factors for effective implementation. It addresses ethical considerations such as data collection, potential impact on participants, and the need for informed consent. The report also details the resources required for the research, including technical, financial, and time constraints. The student has considered the ethical issues and the report details the student’s details, the study details, and the tutor's declaration regarding ethical considerations and research appropriateness. The report highlights the potential for ethical review and approval based on the involvement of human subjects and sensitive data. The student has also attached the ethics form with the relevant details.

Research Ethics Form for all MA & MBA Students
Feb 20109 Intake
Title and Ethics
1Title of this dissertation is “Identifying the influence of mobile technology in
developing tourism-based organization.” A study on Travelodge.
Proposed Working Title :
Title of this dissertation is “Identifying the influence of mobile technology in developing
tourism-based organization.” A study on Travelodge.
Research Objectives
Main objectives of this dissertation are as follows:
 To understand the role of mobile technology in hotels & hospitality sector.
 To determine the influence of mobile technology on growth and development of
Travelodge.
 To ascertain the factors which has to be used by managers of Travelodge while using
mobile technology.
 Recommend some ways through which mobile technology can be used in better and
appropriate manner by Travelodge.
State any resource requirements
Researcher needs technical resources to complete this project as it will be better in
analyzing data by using excel and other software. Researcher also need financial resources ,
by this way data collection and other activities will be completed on time. Scholar also need
time resource so that study can be completed within specified period of time.

(b) Ethical Issues
Will the study involve other BSBI students? YES
Attach details for consideration by
Dissertation
Supervisor
NO
Are you conducting your research on a
specific YES Obtain agreement from the appropriate body
company? If so, you must have permission
from
prior to submitting this form and attach to
this
the company to conduct the research. form
NO
Does the study involve colleagues (either YES
Attach details for consideration by
Dissertation
subordinates, peers or superiors? Supervisor
NO
Does the study involve vulnerable groups
(e.g. YES Seek ethical approval from BSBI Ethics Panel
children)? via Dissertation Supervisor
NO
Will the respondents receive any form of YES
Attach details for consideration by
Dissertation
inducement for participating? Supervisor
NO
Could questioning – in questionnaire or in YES
Attach details for consideration by
Dissertation
interview – or other methods used, cause Supervisor
offence or be deemed as sensitive? NO
Will the study have any physical aspects? YES Seek approval from BSBI Ethics Panel via

Dissertation Supervisor
NO
Does your research study involve staff or YES Obtain agreement from the appropriate body
patients from a Health organisation?
prior to submitting this form and attach to
this
form
NO
Student Details
Name: _____________________________ Student ID: ______________________
Programme ______________________
Tutor Declaration (please mark with an X as appropriate)
In my view, the student has considered the ethical issues involved in this piece of
work and there are no significant ethical issues.
(Where applicable) I confirm that the topic is appropriate for the named pathway.

In my view the matter should be referred to the Ethics Panel.