Design and manage a Business-Critical Independent Applied Research in their Chosen Discipline: Integrative Research and Consultancy Project Research Proposal, LSBF, Singapore

Module– Integrative Research and Consultancy Project

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this assignment you will be able to:

1. Formulate a research proposal and design this into a workable research plan.

2. Design and manage a business-critical independent applied research in their chosen discipline and present their findings, to a professionally acceptable standard.

3. Critically evaluate and analyze their findings, report on their conclusions in clear and acceptable standard in the form of an engagement report present analyses of issues and organizational problems in a concise, accurate, clear, and interesting manner from the perspective of a consultant.

4. Synthesise theory in a practical context to evidence knowledge, understanding, and transferrable skills with regards to the taught components of their studies.

Your Task

You must submit a research proposal in order to complete the Integrative Research and Consultancy Project.

Your research proposal must be written and presented in the format outlined below:

Title: A clear and concise title that is informative and helps identify the aim of the research. The title should be included on your cover page.

Introduction and Industry Background: An introduction to the topic and its concepts. Background information on the chosen industry or sector and the specific organization, if applicable. This section should provide some background information on the research problem related to the industry/organization and present the need for the study.

Literature Review: A critical literature review on the chosen topic with justification for your proposed research – identification of the ‘knowledge gap’ in the literature and how your proposed study will extend the current knowledge in this field. The search strategy used to identify the literature may be included in an appendix.

Research Aim, Research Questions or Hypotheses, and Objectives: The overall aim of your proposed study should be presented along with the specific objectives and research questions/hypotheses that will enable you to meet your overall aim.