BUS7095 Business and Management Research Project, Assignment, BCU, UK

Assessment Task : Proposal and draft ethics form

Things to include:

The proposal should include: title, introduction (background, problem statement, aim, objectives, research questions), literature review, methodology/method, schedule (Gantt chart and narrative), reference
list 

Ethics form should be completed according to the planned type of research. For primary data collection a consent form and a participant information sheet should also be included. A company request letter may also be required. For secondary data collection a data source form should be completed.

Completion of this assessment will address the following learning outcomes:

1. To formulate, design, and justify a business and management research project, including its aims, scope and objectives.
2. To identify and appraise ethical challenges relating to the research design. Secure ethical approval for the research project and ensure that it is conducted in line with BCU policies and the norms of business and management research.
3. To self-manage the development of the research, using rigorous research and project management techniques, and critically appraise the work undertaken, to facilitate improvements in personal research and project practice.
4. To critically evaluate and synthesise current business and management theory, which is at the forefront of the academic discipline, and is relevant for the course, pathway and the particular topic, case or organisation under investigation.
5. To assemble and source valid business data which will support the requirements of the project aims, scope and objectives.
6. To professionally present the outcomes of the project, including drawing appropriate, original, evidence-based conclusions. Provide recommendations and guidance for business decision-making in the chosen discipline or pathway