The purpose of this assignment is to report on an independent piece of research based upon an actual business case situation.<\/p>\n
Assessment Task<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn the current international economic environment, entrepreneurs and managers are frequently required to undertake business planning, project and consultancy work in addition to their core responsibilities. Frequently, these projects are focused upon investigating new business opportunities or potential strategic changes in order to create, retain and extend competitive position.<\/p>\n
The assessment task is to produce a 7500 words (\u00b110%) research project report based on an independent research, which investigates a business\/organisational or management<\/strong><\/a> problem, issue or challenge, applies appropriate research techniques and analysis, and consequently informs the development of a business plan and\/ or results in recommendations for change.<\/p>\nWhere the submission exceeds the stipulated word limit by more than 10%, the submission will only be marked up to and including the additional 10%. Anything over this will not be included in the final grade for the assessment item. Abstracts, bibliographies, reference lists, appendices and footnotes are excluded from any word limit requirements.<\/p>\n
Where a submission is notably under the word limit, the full submission will be marked on the extent to which the requirements of the assessment brief have been met.<\/p>\n
Additional Guidance<\/strong><\/h3>\nProjects should be submitted with Faculty of Business<\/strong><\/a> & Law<\/strong><\/a> Ethics Form which has been signed by your project supervisor. The blank Ethics Form, sample Participant Information and Consent Forms\/ Templates are available at the end of this assignment brief.<\/p>\nEthics Approval<\/strong><\/h3>\nYour primary research should be undertaken under cover of an authorised Ethics Application that must include all supporting documentation (eg research instrument, participant information sheet, informed consent form). If you do not include your approved Ethics Form in your submission, 10% of your final grade will be deducted. If you do not have Ethics Approval for your research, your submission will be an automatic AG (fail).<\/p>\n
Primary Data Sets<\/strong><\/h3>\nAll students should be prepared to present their primary data sets to support their submission.<\/p>\n
The University and Module Team reserve the right to request access to primary data sets at any time.<\/p>\n
The topic MUST be business related. Refrain from selecting a topic of any national importance.<\/p>\n
Suggested Format for the Project Report<\/p>\n
The format below is recommended. You may also wish to refer to this in the design stages of your project as it includes lots of prompts that you may find useful.<\/p>\n
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Where the submission exceeds the stipulated word limit by more than 10%, the submission will only be marked up to and including the additional 10%. Anything over this will not be included in the final grade for the assessment item. Abstracts, bibliographies, reference lists, appendices and footnotes are excluded from any word limit requirements.<\/p>\n
Where a submission is notably under the word limit, the full submission will be marked on the extent to which the requirements of the assessment brief have been met.<\/p>\n
Additional Guidance<\/strong><\/h3>\nProjects should be submitted with Faculty of Business<\/strong><\/a> & Law<\/strong><\/a> Ethics Form which has been signed by your project supervisor. The blank Ethics Form, sample Participant Information and Consent Forms\/ Templates are available at the end of this assignment brief.<\/p>\nEthics Approval<\/strong><\/h3>\nYour primary research should be undertaken under cover of an authorised Ethics Application that must include all supporting documentation (eg research instrument, participant information sheet, informed consent form). If you do not include your approved Ethics Form in your submission, 10% of your final grade will be deducted. If you do not have Ethics Approval for your research, your submission will be an automatic AG (fail).<\/p>\n
Primary Data Sets<\/strong><\/h3>\nAll students should be prepared to present their primary data sets to support their submission.<\/p>\n
The University and Module Team reserve the right to request access to primary data sets at any time.<\/p>\n
The topic MUST be business related. Refrain from selecting a topic of any national importance.<\/p>\n
Suggested Format for the Project Report<\/p>\n
The format below is recommended. You may also wish to refer to this in the design stages of your project as it includes lots of prompts that you may find useful.<\/p>\n
Ethics Approval<\/strong><\/h3>\nYour primary research should be undertaken under cover of an authorised Ethics Application that must include all supporting documentation (eg research instrument, participant information sheet, informed consent form). If you do not include your approved Ethics Form in your submission, 10% of your final grade will be deducted. If you do not have Ethics Approval for your research, your submission will be an automatic AG (fail).<\/p>\n
Primary Data Sets<\/strong><\/h3>\nAll students should be prepared to present their primary data sets to support their submission.<\/p>\n
The University and Module Team reserve the right to request access to primary data sets at any time.<\/p>\n
The topic MUST be business related. Refrain from selecting a topic of any national importance.<\/p>\n
Suggested Format for the Project Report<\/p>\n
The format below is recommended. You may also wish to refer to this in the design stages of your project as it includes lots of prompts that you may find useful.<\/p>\n
All students should be prepared to present their primary data sets to support their submission.<\/p>\n
The University and Module Team reserve the right to request access to primary data sets at any time.<\/p>\n
The topic MUST be business related. Refrain from selecting a topic of any national importance.<\/p>\n
Suggested Format for the Project Report<\/p>\n
The format below is recommended. You may also wish to refer to this in the design stages of your project as it includes lots of prompts that you may find useful.<\/p>\n