Description
You will be expected to prepare a research proposal on a chosen topic and to submit in a written format using accepted structures. Within the proposal you will:
Choose a relevant research subject
The choice of a relevant research topic; developing a research topic and setting the research question and research objectives.
Reviewing current knowledge
To include a brief literature review which defines the shape and limits of current knowledge; demonstrating any gaps in the literature and how that literature has shaped your research question and objectives, whilst managing bibliographic records.
Designing a research strategy
Defining research questions and building hypotheses; exploring different methodologies; their roles and limitations; the nature of knowledge and methods in management research: epistemological and ontological issues; the role of the researcher and the importance of research ethics; and including relevant timelines.
