Dissertation
7IM996
Dissertation
Assessment Brief
Contents
TOC o "1-3" h z u Module Leader PAGEREF _Toc84842594 h 3Key dates and details PAGEREF _Toc84842595 h 3Description of the assessment PAGEREF _Toc84842596 h 3Submission PAGEREF _Toc84842597 h 5Feedback PAGEREF _Toc84842598 h 5Assessment Rubric PAGEREF _Toc84842599 h 7
Module LeaderDr. Vladimir AntchakEmail: v.antchak@derby.ac.uk
Key dates and detailsAssessment Type: Dissertation
Assessment weighting: 100%
Word Count 15 000 18 000 words Including reflective statement
Learning Outcomes: 1,2 and 3
Submission Method: Turnitin
Date Set: See page 5
Submission Date: 11:59 UK time
Provisional Feedback Release Date: 12:00 UK time
Description of the assessment
The criteria for assessment are shown below. In general, your markers will assess the clarity of stated aims and objectives, the relevance of your findings to the appropriate industry and academic debates, the feasibility of aims and the rationale of your dissertation study.
The Structure of your final submission should be:
Title Page (relatively brief and specific)
Abstract / Executive Summary (overview maximum 1 page)
Acknowledgements (of those who helped)
Contents Page (list of chapters/page numbers)
List of Figures and Tables (both are included within the text and each type has its own independent consecutive numbering throughout)
Chapter 1 Introduction (background/ overall aim and specific objectives) (roughly 2,000 words)
Chapter 2 Literature Review (definitions of main topic, identification of key authors, themes, previous research, etc.) (roughly 5,000 words)
Chapter 3 Methodology / Research Design (Research strategy/design; Participants; Methods) (roughly 2,500 words)
Chapter 4 Analysis / Results (findings/results) and a discussion of application/data analysis) (roughly 4,000 words)
Chapter 5 Conclusions and Recommendations (must be based on previous analysis and reflect literature and original objectives) (the recommendations must result from conclusions) (roughly 2,500 words)
Chapter 6 Personal Reflection (roughly 1,250 words)
References (list of books/articles cited in the text using the HARVARD format)
Bibliography (other literature which influenced the work)
Appendices (anything which would disrupt the flow for the reader within the text, e.g. charts, tables, etc.)
There are a number of conventions and guidelines which you can follow when putting your work together.
General Points:
Normally your work should be at least one and a half spaced (Quotations indented and in single spacing).
Allow a sufficient margin for the left-hand column for binding (e.g. 3 or 4cm minimum).
Allow sufficient margins at the top, bottom and right-hand side of your page (e.g. 1.5 to 2cm).
Properly explain any Figures, Diagrams and Graphs, etc., used within the text. Include a List of Tables and a List of Figures
Dont make your sentences too long. This may lead to confusion and misunderstanding.
Text needs paragraphs to break up the work. Dont, however, make them too long.
Whenever you are making an assertion, support it with evidence. This is most important!
Dont write in the first person, e.g. I. Use the third person, e.g. It was decided that. However, the author can become very clumsy.
Page Numbering:
Title Page, the Abstract (or Executive Summary), Acknowledgements, Figures and Tables pages are either not numbered or numbered in lower case, e.g. i. ii. iii. iv. Etc.
The Contents Pages are normally not numbered.
The main text (and References, Bibliography) are numbered consecutively in Arabic numbers, e.g. 1,2,3,4, etc.
The Appendices are numbered consecutively in Roman numerals, e.g. I, II, III, IV, etc.
Process - Overall management of Dissertation
Pro-active approach to dissertation. Evidence of Learning and Development. Achievement of agreed milestones. From the above, it should be clear that examiners not only consider the technical merit of a dissertation, but also the logical development of argument. Students need to demonstrate interpretative skills and show the ability to study a problem in depth adopting a critical and analytical manner. Work that is descriptive, superficial and lacking direction will not be graded highly.
SubmissionOne of the biggest dangers in writing up a dissertation is underestimating the time involved in producing a final version for submission. Remember that the final version counts for 100% of your final mark.
Leave plenty of time for the physical effort of writing (and rewriting) up your work. It is most unlikely that your first draft will be your final version.
Above all, remember that your supervisor may advise you to completely redraft your original submission. You should build time into your timetable to allow for this possibility.
Clearly, the sooner you submit your final draft the more time you will have available to make changes and arrange for the dissertation to be typed and bound. Insufficient time to have the dissertation typed and bound is not an acceptable excuse for late submission of the dissertation. Do not expect your supervisor to be able to make constructive comments on your draft in a few days. You should allow two weeks for your tutor to read and return comment on the dissertation.
Final submission of dissertation
All the final typed copies of the dissertations must be submitted by:
Please check the date on Blackboard----Assessment
FeedbackYour work will be assessed by your supervisor and by a second marker. These two will agree the final grade after marking. The studies submitted will then be sampled by the External Examiner and the grade confirmed at the Assessment Board.
You will receive written feedback against each of the following assessment criteria on your grade from your supervisor, incorporating the comments from both markers.
Dissertation Assessment Criteria Weighting
1. Specification and Definition of the Project
Title: is the title focused, summative, and does it reflect the proposal/dissertation content?
Abstract: is it short (300-500 words), self-contained, summative, objective, precise and easy to read.
Introduction: is background information included? Is an introduction to current research included and developed? An introduction to the organisation where relevant? Have you demonstrated the relevance of your dissertation to the field and is it theoretically grounded? Links to relevant literature and academic debates, the evidence of extensive reading will be valued. Is there a clear rationale for the project aim and objectives? 10%
2. Literature Review
Provide a critical review of relevant academic literature; Critique existing research and link it to aims/objectives; Review key academic theories; Demonstrate relevance to contemporary/current debates
Be current (not outdated sources); Be related to previous published and recognised work; Be critical (sources that both support and oppose aims and objectives) ; Be able to differentiate fact and opinion
Assess strengths and weaknesses of previous work; Be objective, unbiased, coherent and cohesive; Adhere to the Harvard referencing system. 20%
3 Methodology
Is there a clear and concise account and justification for each of the following:
The research approach; The research design/strategy; Data collection methods, participants ; Ethical issues; Reliability and validity of the study ; Limitations; Appropriateness of the research design. 15%
4 Analysis and Discussion
Are the findings presented by objective? Is the data properly described, transformed, and analysed? Are the analyses appropriately presented (graphically or verbatim)?; Have the correct analyses been conducted? Do the analyses answer the research objectives?; Does the analysis relate or is linked to previous knowledge in the field?; Is the analysis built from the findings?; Is the analysis linked back to the literature review?; Is the analysis analytical or merely descriptive?
HAVE THE RESEARCH AIM and OBJECTIVES BEEN MET? 20%
5. Conclusions & Recommendations
Are the conclusions drawn from the findings?
Are the conclusions linked to the literature?
Are the conclusions linked to Aim and Objectives?
Are the recommendations based on the findings and conclusions?
Are the recommendations feasible?
15%
6. Presentation
In general: Organisation and layout of material. Style including spelling and grammar. Use of material. Bibliography and citations. Appropriate use of appendices. Evidence of the understanding of process in terms of linkage between chapters, the flow of the work. Reflection on the process and possible improvements - Is cohesive, well-structured and inter-linked. Sections complement each other. Complies with traditional research format. Follows Harvard Referencing style. Follows Academic writing
5%
7. Process and Reflection (supervisor only)
Pro-active approach to dissertation. Evidence of Learning and Development. Achievement of agreed milestones.
Have the students reflected on the process, demonstrated learning in their pathway and applied this in their consideration of future development? 15%
From the above, it should be clear that examiners not only consider the technical merit of a dissertation, but also the logical development of argument. You need to demonstrate interpretative skills and show the ability to study a problem in depth adopting a critical and analytical manner. Work that is descriptive, superficial and lacking direction will not be graded highly.
Assessment RubricThe assessment rubric on the next page shows the complete criteria of the CW and how you will be assessed. We will explore the content of the rubric together in Week 1.
% Mark Grade Descriptors: These are typical characteristics of the quality of work associated with each grade. The descriptors are illustrative only and for guidance only. They are not comprehensive, and will need contextualisation within individual courses to reflect the academic discipline concerned. Category
90-100%
Excellent: Meets all criteria in 80-89% range below, plus demonstrates exceptional ability and insight, indicating the highest level of technical competence; work is virtually flawless and has potential to influence the forefront of the subject and may be of publishable/exhibitable quality. Relevant generic skills are demonstrated at the highest possible standard. Exceptional achievement distinguishable even amongst the best quality work and deserving of the highest possible marks within the Distinction grade Distinction
80-89% Excellent: High to very high standard work with most of the following features: authoritative subject knowledge; a high level of critical analysis and evaluation; incisive original thinking; commendable originality; exceptionally well researched, with a very high level of technical competence; high quality presentation; impressive clarity of ideas; excellent coherence and logic. Work is close to the forefront of the subject and may be close to publishable or exhibitable quality. Relevant generic skills are demonstrated at a very high level. Referencing is consistently used, complete and accurate. Only trivial or very minor errors. Very high quality work worthy of a high Distinction grade mark Distinction
70-79% Excellent: Authoritative, current subject knowledge; excellent critical analysis and evaluation including dealing with ambiguity in the data; significant originality; well researched with a high level of technical competence work is accurate and extensively supported by appropriate evidence; excellent presentation; commendable clarity of ideas; thoughtful and effective presentation; very strong sense of coherence and logic; relevant generic skills are demonstrated at a high level; referencing is excellent consistently used, complete and accurate; a small number of misunderstandings/minor errors only. High quality work deserving of a Distinction grade Distinction
60-69% Very good: Work is well-developed and coherent; demonstrates sound, current subject knowledge; a very good level of critical analysis and evaluation; some evidence of original thinking or originality; well researched; no significant errors in the application of concepts or appropriate techniques; a very good standard of presentation; ideas generally clear and coherent; relevant generic skills are demonstrated at a very good level; referencing is very good; minor errors and misunderstandings only, possibly with some deficiencies in presentation. Well above pass standard and worthy of a Merit grade. Merit
50-59%
Good/Satisfactory: Has achieved intended learning outcomes as evidenced by the following features. Satisfactory subject knowledge; a fair level of critical analysis and evaluation; the work is generally sound but tends towards the factual or derivative, and there may be minimal evidence of original thinking or originality; adequately researched; a sound standard of presentation; ideas fairly clear and coherent; some significant errors and misunderstandings, possibly shown by conceptual gaps or limited use of appropriate techniques; relevant generic skills are generally at a satisfactory level; referencing is generally accurate; some weakness in style or presentation. Satisfactory overall a clear pass Pass
40-49% Unsatisfactory: Has narrowly failed to achieve intended learning outcomes as evidenced by the following features. Satisfactory subject knowledge to some extent; some sound aspects but some of the following weaknesses are evident: factual errors; conceptual gaps; inadequate critical analysis and evaluation; little evidence of originality; not well researched limited use of appropriate techniques; presentation does not meet the standard required; ideas unclear and/or incoherent; some significant errors and misunderstandings; relevant generic skills unsatisfactory to some extent; referencing may be inadequate. Work is unsatisfactory but shows potential for achieving learning outcomes if feedback is addressed - Marginal fail Marginal Fail
5-39 Very Poor: Has failed to achieve intended learning outcomes in several critical respects. Will have some or all of the following features to varying extent: inadequate subject knowledge; factual errors; conceptual gaps; minimal/no awareness of relevant issues and theory; limited/no use of appropriate techniques; standard of presentation unacceptable; ideas confused and/or incoherent work lacks sound development; a poor critical analysis and evaluation; no evidence of originality; inadequately researched; some serious misunderstandings and errors; quality of relevant generic skills does not meet the requirements of the task. A clear fail well short of the pass standard Fail
1-4% Nothing of Merit: Nothing of value is contained in the submitted work. The work presents information that is irrelevant and unconnected to the task; no evident awareness of appropriate principles, theories, evidence or techniques NS Non-submission: No work has been submitted Z Academic offence notation: Applies to proven instances of academic offence
7IM996
Dissertation
Module Information
Module leader: Dr Vladimir Antchak
Contents
TOC o "1-3" h z u Module Leader PAGEREF _Toc84840978 h 2Module Specification PAGEREF _Toc84840979 h 3Description of the module PAGEREF _Toc84840980 h 3Module Assessment Description PAGEREF _Toc84840981 h 3Assessment Criteria & Assessment Rubrics PAGEREF _Toc84840982 h 4Reading List PAGEREF _Toc84840983 h 4
3248577-666750Module LeaderDr. Vladimir Antchak
Email: v.antchak@derby.ac.uk
or you can contact me via TeamsRead more about me here:
https://www.derby.ac.uk/staff/vladimir-antchak/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vladimir-Antchakhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antchak1980/Module SpecificationOn successful completion of the module, you will be able to:
Critically evaluate, with appropriate academic rigour, a business or management research problem or issue.
Conduct a research methodology that investigates a business problem or issue, reviews pertinent literature, analyses primary and/or secondary data to an appropriate depth and demonstrates strategic awareness within a chosen business-related discipline.
Reflect on the process of undertaking a significant piece of independent research.
Description of the moduleA dissertation is a major piece of independently researched work, providing an opportunity to carry out an in-depth investigation of a management problem or issue. This will normally have a strategic dimension which addresses organisational issues and provides a process for solving research related problems.
Based on an identified problem, learners find answers to research objectives by critiquing literature, analysing methodologies, synthesising primary and/or data, and analysing results, taking a critical perspective of their role in the research. If the collection of primary data is prohibitive, at the discretion of the programme leader, desk research may be allowed to be undertaken.
The module builds on the knowledge and skills within the Business Research Methods and Data Analysis module, in shaping students into becoming independent thinkers. The module provides an opportunity for students interested in specialising in any business-related area to explore an in-depth topic relevant to their own context. It also provides the opportunity for you to reflect on the research experience and use what you have learned to guide your future development via a reflective statement and development plan.
There are no official taught sessions for this module, however refresher materials (drawing upon the 7IM511 Research Methods and Data Analysis module) will be posted in the study materials section of course resources. Each research project will be supervised by a specialised research supervisor. At the beginning, and as part of this module, a dissertation topic and research objectives will be individually negotiated and agreed. This initial collaboration with the supervisor will demonstrate that the proposed research and objectives can be achieved.
Module Assessment DescriptionAssessment Weighting: 100% Coursework
CW1: 100% Learning Outcomes: 1, 2 and 3
Students must demonstrate their ability to work independently (under supervision) to produce an individual piece of work. Although this work will normally take the format of a dissertation, other formats will be considered for the presentation of work that meets the learning outcomes, in consultation with the supervisor and the programme leader. The dissertation forms a substantial amount of work and should be between 15,000 and 18,000 words, including a reflective statement and development plan.
Formative assessment: Prior to commencing the Dissertation component the students will complete the Universitys research ethics form. This will be assessed for suitability by the faculty ethics committee. Your written dissertation will be marked by two internal examiners, one of whom will be your supervisor. The internal examiners marks are moderated by an external examiner. The dissertation itself will be worth 100% of the marks.
Assessment Criteria & Assessment RubricsThe full assessment criteria for this module can be found in an assessment brief located in the assessment section of the module page.
Reading ListYou can access the Online Reading List by clicking on the Reading List link on the Course Resources page for the module. The Online Reading List allows you to easily see the availability of items in the library and link through to the full text of e-books, articles and other online items. Reading lists should be used as a recommended set of readings that can help you understand the content of a module and provide a basis for research for your assignments. The library stocks many other resources (print and online) which should be used alongside the reading list.
Coursework 1: Research Study Proposal
7IM511
Table of Content
TOC h u z t "Heading 1,1,Heading 2,2,Heading 3,3,Heading 4,4,Heading 5,5,Heading 6,6,"1.0 Title3
2.0 Introduction3
2.1 Research Background3
2.2 Aims & Objectives3
2.3 Research Questions4
2.4 Rationale4
3.0 Literature Review4
Importance of supply chain risk management4
Challenges associated to supply chain management6
Impact of supply chain risk management in the UK fashion industry6
Literature Gap7
4.0 Research Methodology7
4.1 Research Philosophy7
4.2 Research Approach8
4.3 Research Method8
4.4 Research Strategy9
4.5 Data Collection Method9
4.6 Ethical Considerations10
5.0 Project Plan10
6.0 References12
1.0 Title
Examine the effect of Supply Chain Risk Management in the UK Fashion Industry: A Case Study of H&M UK
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Research Background
Supply chain risk management is highly vital for increased safety and security for both the organisations as well as their customers. Moreover, by monitoring the supply chains, vulnerabilities can be easily identified before they become major risks and threats while enabling the organisations to act more quickly devising strategies to mitigate the supply chain risks. A study by (Dohale et al. 2022) reflected that the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted huge enterprises and businesses along with the global supply chains, which created an unprecedented havoc for large scale organisations. Moreover, this led to global supply chain management risks which interrupted the supply of raw materials within the fashion industry in the United Kingdom, which led a number of production facilities to shut down which resulted in an inconsistency between the supply and demand of the fashion products. However, H&M UK has been highly specific about its supply chain management as the organisation has highly invested in a supply chain and which is why it is one of the most vital assets for the company which adds value to the customers while providing the right product to the right customer at the right time (Rathore, Maheshwari and Jain, 2019). Therefore, it can be reflected that managing the supply chain is highly beneficial for the UK fashion industry.
2.2 Aims & Objectives
The study aims at examining the effect of supply chain risk management in the UK fashion industry with the help of H&M case study.
Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-bound
Effect of supply chain risk management in the fashion sector in UK. The productivity of supply chain operations would be measured. The goal can be accomplished in the desired timeline. Supply chain risk management will be beneficial in mitigating the environmental impacts. It would take 12 months.
2.3 Research Questions
The most relevant research questions are:
What is the importance of supply chain risk management?
What are the challenges linked to supply chain risk management?
What is the impact of supply chain risk management in the UK fashion industry?
2.4 Rationale
The UK fashion industry is rapidly growing due to technological advancements. However, there are a number of risks associated with the fashion houses which might have a negative impact on the supply chains. However, an efficient supply chain risk management strategy can be vital to mitigate the risk while ensuring the continuity of the fashion organisations. In this regard, the previous research works such as Can Saglam, Yildiz ankaya and Sezen (2021) did not explore the impact of supply chain risk management on organisational performance related to the UK fashion organisations. Considering this, the present research will bridge this gap by examining the case of H&M UK and its supply chain risk management strategies while providing information on the benefits of all these strategies. Therefore, the rationale is to inform the future researchers and readers to understand what areas related to supply chain risk management in the UK fashion industry are covered and what more can be added to it.
3.0 Literature Review
Importance of supply chain risk management
Market volatility and vulnerabilities has significantly swept different regulatory changes while driving fashion companies across the fashion industry in the United Kingdom to urgently re-evaluate their supply chain strategies for gaining control over significant supplier risks. Supply chain risk management strategies tend to make it easier for the fashion organisations to identify, monitor, and assess the risks while ensuring to take preventive measures in time for avoiding reputational damage. In this regard, (Forbes, 2020) reflected that supply chain, diversity and supply chain risk management is highly essential for successful business operations of the fashion industry in the United Kingdom and it is also very critical for the companies to understand and evaluate the different supplies in management risk associated with both digital as well as physical supply chains. Therefore, with respect to (CIPS, 2018) it was also observed that H&M in the UK also ensured to level up its supply chain for making it more flexible, faster, and efficient, so as to continue a more integrated online and physical stores.
Figure 1: SCRM categories
Source: Gurtu and Johny, 2021
Furthermore, it has also been observed that the fashion industry in the United Kingdom, tends to face dual pressure of maintaining lower cost in shorter lead times. In this regard, (McMaster et al. 2020) reflected that for addressing these pressures, it is suggested for the fashion organisations to have a successful supply chain, this management strategies for focusing on developing efficient relationships with outsourced, fashion suppliers. Moreover, from the studies of (McMaster et al. 2020) it is highly evident that an efficient supply chain management helps in positively promoting the financial performance of the organisation while mitigating all the adverse impacts on the financial and operational performance of the fashion companies in the UK. In this regard, it can be understood that the main goal and focus of supply chain risk management strategy is to enhance the overall organisational performance, customer satisfaction and brand value by enhancing the product and service delivery to the end-users.
Challenges associated to supply chain management
There have been challenges being faced by the supply chain and these challenges have stemmed out of staff shortages, Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit related issues which has already resulted in a number of fashion retailers in the United Kingdom issuing adverse profit warnings (Retail Insight Network, 2022). In this regard, it has also been observed by the UK government that a number of businesses have been experiencing a shortage of labourers which has considerably impacted the supply chain industry (UK Parliament, 2023). Therefore, this is one of the major challenges associated with the supply chain management of the fashion businesses of the UK which has resulted in losses for the organisations and dissatisfaction among the customers due to delayed or stopped deliveries of products and services. From a case study of H&M UK it has also been evident that the fashion organisation had severe supply chain issues which restricted its sales and growth in 2020. These supply chains were reported to be a result of the different disruptions in the supply chain sector due to the COVID-19 and ongoing Brexit issues and trade tensions between EU and UK (Retail Wire, 2021). This was a major challenge for H&M, UK as the September, 2020 sales of the organisation was hit by supply delays due to a shortage of labourers, which led to delays in transportation of goods for the fashion retailer. Moreover, it is evident that some of the major bottlenecks that impacted H&M UK were in its supply chain management, such as transportation, production and ports. This further resulted in a decrease in profit for the last quarter because 50 out of 5,000 stores were temporarily shut down due to the lockdown restrictions of Covid-19 pandemic and the tensions of Brexit (Reuters, 2021).
Impact of supply chain risk management in the UK fashion industry
There has been a huge role of supply chain risk management strategy in the UK fashion industry in eliminating waste and integrating some of the best practices within the supply chain management. This is because additional ways to sources can add up to the risks for an organisation and its supply chain. Therefore, with the help of an efficient supply chain, risk management system, materials can be re-proposed within the fashion organisation for avoiding any kind of additional wastes. In a study conducted by (McMaster et al. 2020) it has been observed that diversification and flexibility with the supply chain operations is one of the best ways to bridge the risks associated with supply chain. This can be done by researching early on the domino effect of all the factors which might impact supply chain resilience. Moreover, reducing risks in the supply chain management system within the UK fashion industry can focus on waste, elimination and cost minimisation which not only adds value to the operations of the organisation and mitigates climate changes but also leads to the organisations enhancement towards zero carbon emissions (McKinsey, 2020). In regards to H&M, UK, the organisation also faced a number of challenges with respect to supply chain operations, such as cost levels. However, the organisation ensured to manage these challenges by still delivering the products without compromising on the quality of the products. Additionally, the organisation has also laid much importance on having an efficient race mitigation plan in terms of supply chain so as to accentuate during crises (H&M Group, 2023).
Literature Gap
The present research highlighted the effect of supply chain risk management within the UK fashion industry. By taking a case study of H&M UK. However, the literature gap within this research has major competence as the study highlights the current statistics of the fashion sector in the UK. Apart from the statistical approach, the research also configured the importance of supply chain, risk management and the different challenges associated with it in the UK fashion sector, which bridged the literature gap as the challenges were not provided in majority of the previous studies.
4.0 Research Methodology
A saunders research onion will be used in the data collection process of the present study and the different elements related to it are provided below.
4.1 Research Philosophy
Research philosophy is connected with knowledge, assumptions and nature of a particular study phenomenon and tends to deal with a particular way of knowledge development. There are a number of research philosophies such as interpretivism, pragmatism, realism and positivism. In the present study, the researcher will utilise an interpretivism research philosophy as it will ensure a higher level of validity in the findings of the researcher (Alaharahsheh & Pius, 2020). Moreover, the utilisation of this particular approach will also help the researcher in proposing the most close and validated truth while providing an accurate picture of the study phenomenon. Complying with this, a study by (Curry, 2020) provides that usage of an interpretivism research tends to embrace intersubjective beliefs while ensuring to provide the best possible results related to the study. Further, the utilisation of an interpretivism research philosophy will also support the researcher in seeking all that information that might have been missed out in previous studies. Moreover, with an interpretivism research philosophy the researcher tends to concentrate on different behaviours and situations while interpreting the findings. Besides, with this philosophy, the researcher will significantly aim to understand the study phenomenon by providing rigid explanations related to the study area.
4.2 Research Approach
Research approach is the process that is generally selected by the researcher to collect, analyse and interpret data. There are a number of approaches that are used in a research work such as inductive, deductive and abductive. In this regard, the researcher will use an inductive research approach where the researcher moves from analysing data to theory while moving from specific observations to generalised patterns. A study by (Walter and Ophir, 2019) asserted that an inductive research approach does not tend to assume theories and is based on relationships between the different trends, patterns and teams occurring within a provided corpus. Consequently it has also been reflected that an inductive research approach allows flexibility while helping the researcher to attend closely to the context of the study by also ensuring to support the new theory. Furthermore, the researcher will first begin with data that is relevant to the study topic and as soon as a substantial amount of data information has been gathered, the researcher will then move towards data collection by observing the information gathered thoroughly. This will further help the researcher to devise themes that have continuously been occuring (Chandra et al. 2019). In this regard, it can be stated that the time research approach will be highly beneficial in the present study.
4.3 Research Method
Research method is the process, strategy and technique utilised in the accumulation of data and information in order to analyse and uncover new details for creating a better understanding of the study topic. There are a number of research methods such as quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods (Le and Schmid, 2022). In the present study, the researcher will use a quntiative research method which will be helpful in understanding the different number of beliefs, behaviours, attitudes, and interactions. In addition, the quantitative research method also helps the researcher in conducting an in-depth analysis while understanding the different mindsets of the research participants. Moreover, the utilisation of a what is the date of research method helps in gaining an increased understanding of a research question or hypotheses (Pathak, Jena and Kalra, 2013). Therefore, it can be stated that a quantitative research method is an idealistic approach and data in the present research work. The most vital advantage of using a quantitative research method is that this method is not found by limitations and allows the researcher to ask questions that cannot be put into concert of numbers in order to understand human experiences. The usage of a quantoative research method helps in extending knowledge and understanding of the study area while ensuring to provide the most comprehensive and accurate results.
4.4 Research Strategy
A research strategy generally tends to evaluate the manner in which the research will be conducted and managed through different planning guidelines. In this consideration, Research strategy in the present study will be taken from a case study analysis which will help the researcher in identifying and analysing the research problem efficiently. In addition, the research strategy will involve numerous steps where the first time will be to analyse the different concepts related to the topic and the second step will be where the researcher will make efforts to determine the most relevant keywords associated with the topic. A study by (Pathiranage, Jayatilake and Abeysekera, 2020) also depicted that a case study analysis is a widely used research strategy which helps the researcher in examining a phenomenal in detail while ensuring the appropriateness of selecting a social constructivist exploratory study.
4.5 Data Collection Method
Data collection is an overall process of accumulating and measuring information and details related to different variables associated with the research phenomenon. Furthermore, in the present research, the researcher will collect the data from different kinds of secondary sources, such as journal articles, company and government reports which will provide the most relevant information related to the research topic. The most important rationale for selecting the primary quantitative data collection method is that it will help in efficiently managing the information while understanding different statistical analyses with the help of different data collection tools and techniques such as surveys. In order to conduct the survey, a number of employees working in the UK fashion industry would be selected via a random sampling method. For getting information, a close-ended survey questionnaire will be prepared which will have questions that will be associated with the research phenomenon. Further, the usage of this particular data collection method will help the researcher in saving a lot of time in efforts because the primary data collection is much more rapid and quick as compared to the secodnary data collection process.
Additionally, this data collection method will reduce the overall risk and possibilities of bias in conclusions and will provide a cost-effective and structured data set. Lastly, the utilisation of a primary data collection method will also permit the researcher not to devote any additional resources and energy for freezing conclusions, beforehand related to the research topic.
4.6 Ethical Considerations
Ethical considerations are highly important in a research work and their role cannot be undermined or overlooked. In this regard, for maintaining the dignity of the research work, the researcher will ensure to maintain all the ethical considerations by improving the standardisation of the study by collecting data only from legitimate sources. Moreover, and ensure to avoid any kind of misconduct such as plagiarism by citing the names of the authors for the information cited in the present work. Additionally, the researcher will also ensure to use information only from those sources that can be accessed by the readers as well as the future researchers. Moreover, in order to abide by the ethical considerations, the researcher will also protect morality while conducting the research work. In this regard, (Arifin, 2018) also stressed on the fact that ethical considerations, in a quantiative study have an important resonance due to the in-depth characteristics of the study process and not abiding by the ethical considerations might lead to ethical issues which might hamper the results of the study.
5.0 Project Plan
Table 1: Research Timeline (Gantt Chart)
Source: self-made
6.0 References
Arifin, S.R.M., 2018. Ethical considerations in qualitative study. International journal of care scholars, 1(2), pp.30-33. Available at: https://journals.iium.edu.my/ijcs/index.php/ijcs/article/view/82 [Accessed 11 May, 2023]
Alharahsheh, H.H. and Pius, A., 2020. A review of key paradigms: Positivism VS interpretivism. Global Academic Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2(3), pp.39-43. Available at: https://gajrc.com/media/articles/GAJHSS_23_39-43_VMGJbOK.pdf [Accessed 30 June, 2023]
CIPS., 2018. Problems with logistics system rollout cost H&M 34m, Supply Management. Available at: https://www.cips.org/supply-management/news/2018/october/problems-with-logistics-system-rollout-cost-hm-34m/ [Accessed 11 May, 2023]
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