Research for Strategic Development
Research for Strategic Development
Assignment
Your research must achieve the learning outcomes at the standards provided. It must be related to a topic associated with strategic business development.You must prepare a portfolio of evidence which includes all the work completed for the following tasks.
Kindly note that:
(a). All points are to be discussed in 3000 to 4000 words.
(b)- Plagiarism (copy and paste from the internet or other resources) should not exceed 20%.
(c).All assignments are to be in Word form, and Font Size is 12.No PDFs will be accepted.
Task 1 Formulate a Research Proposal
In this section of the portfolio you should:
- Consider and identify a valid area for research to support the strategic development of a business area
- Explain the aim, scope and objectives for a chosen area of research
- Formulate a specific research proposal
- Establish success criteria for the achievement of the research proposal
- Prepare a project plan that identifies key milestones and critical pathways.
Task 2 Carry out the research using different research methodologies
In this section of the portfolio you need to:
- Complete a review of different literature sources identifying those which are most appropriate for your chosen area of research
- Use different research methodologies to gather data from primary and secondary sources. The data must be sufficient in order to ensure you can make valid conclusions
Task 3 Presentation of Research Findings
In this section of the portfolio you must prepare a report that presents all of your research findings. This must be presented in an appropriate format for the target audience.In the report, you must:
- Provide a comprehensive explanation of the purpose, methodologies, findings and recommendations.
- Reference all sources using a recognised system.
- Use the information you have collected to justify conclusions and recommendations.
Task 4 Reflective Log
On completion of your research project, you are to prepare a reflective log which contains an evaluation of the skills you used while undertaking the research. The reflective log must include:
- A review of your own skills using personal reflection and feedback.
- Recommendations on ways to improve your personal skills while undertaking research.