...How are research proposals different and similar to business proposals? “A research proposal addresses a particular project: academic or scientific research… Research proposals contain extensive literature reviews and must offer convincing support of need for the research study being proposed.” ( )“A business proposal is a written scheme from a seller to a prospective customer. The main purpose is to fulfill the requirements of a client.” ( ) There are many differences and similarities between formal research proposals and business proposals. The first of these similarities and differences is found in the proposal goals. In a business proposal, the goals are often found in the proposal's overview section or basic proposal introduction. A formal research proposal differs from a business proposal because it often focuses on finding information or data that will help the business make better decisions. Most times business proposals suggest new products or services, with a goal to make money for the business. Formal research proposals have more of a theoretical approach, and business proposals have a practical approach as far as things to do to make money. Another thing to consider when comparing the two proposals is the content located within the formal research and business proposal sections. Both of these proposals share the similarity of the introduction and conclusion, but the other sections within them are different. A formal research report has a research...
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...Research Methodology By Dr Ayaz Muhammad khan 03334690469 ayaz@ue.edu.pk, ayazof92@gmail.com General Objectives The general objective of this course is to introduce students to methods of research. The specific objectives are: (i) to ensure that students acquire some practical research skills; (ii) to help students understand the principles of research; and (iii) to enable students to link the research process with theories of their specialist areas. By becoming familiar with the research process in practice, students should be more confident and competent in evaluating and using research results in their specialist areas. Contents 1. Introduction to Research 2.1 The need and importance of research 2.2 Scientific method and business research 2.3 Ethics and legal issues of research 2.4 Variables and measurement scales 2 Types of Research 2.1 By purpose 2.1.1 Basic research 2.1.2 Applied research 2.1.3 Action research 2.2 By method and technique 2.2.1 Historical 2.2.2 Descriptive – survey, causal comparative, correlation 2.2.3 Experimental 2.2.4 Qualitative – ethnography, case study, content analysis 3 Research Problem 3.1. Selection and statement 3.2.1. Selection 3.2.2. Sources 3.2.3. Statement 3.2. Review of Related Literature 3.3.4. Need 3.3.5. Sources 3.3.6. Note taking 3.3.7. Organizing and citation 4 Formulation...
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...9 Formal Reports and Proposals he distinctions between formal and informal reports are often blurred. Nevertheless, a formal report is usually written to someone in another company or organization. Occasionally it is written for a senior manager in the same company, or for someone with whom the writer has little regular contact. Usually it is longer than an informal report and requires more extensive research. Unless you are a consultant, you are unlikely to be asked to write a formal report often. When you are, there may be a lot riding on it— including your reputation. The purpose of this chapter is to show you how to write a formal report and how to put together the kind of proposal that often precedes it. As Figure 9-1 shows, many of the elements of formal reports are the same as those for informal ones.You need to pay the same attention to headings, lists, and illustrations, for example. Although much of the advice in the previous chapter could be duplicated in this one, the emphasis here will be on those areas where there’s a difference. T Figure 9-1 Contrasting Features of Informal and Formal Reports Informal Formal Reader often internal often external or distant within organization Length • usually short • several sections • usually long (3 pages or more) • sections and subsections Tone • personal • contractions • more impersonal • no contractions Summary integrated on separate page Introduction ...
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...Individual Research Project – Preliminary Research Design Lori Whidbee American InterContinental University Abstract The first part of this paper examines the similarities and differences between formal research and business proposal. The paper finds that the process taken for both research methods are comparable in nature. However, both research methods have difference uses in business. The purpose, use and goals of the research determines whether formal research or business proposals add value to the decision making process in corporate world. Part two of the paper examines a hypothesis question: What are the effects of human resources outsourcing on leadership performance and employee commitment? Upon review of several journal articles, research suggests that the outsourcing of key human resource functions such as training, employee benefits, and recruitment has had a positive impact on leadership performance and employee commitment. Human resource professionals indicated the delegation of more complex tasks to third-party administrators has given them the opportunity to practice core competencies with employees which has resulted in a satisfied workforce. Individual Research Project – Preliminary Research Design Managers are required to make decisions in business every day. Making the right decision can mean the difference between a financial gain or loss and retaining or losing valuable employees. Bazerman (2009) states most of our decisions are evolved...
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...manual gives guidelines, procedures and rules for the Summer Project. Objective The objective of having a Summer Project Report is to allow the students to organize and report the learning gained in the program and the summer project. The Summer Project Report should be a substantive contribution to the knowledge through integration of literature review and methodology developed pertinent to the understanding and resolution of management problems, and the empirical work done therein. The Summer Project Report should demonstrate competence in using or developing a model or a set of hypotheses, collecting and interpreting data, reaching conclusions and drawing implications for managerial practices. It should also highlight the impact of actions in one area or function, on the other area or functions in the organisation. The recommendations made in the Summer Project Report should be in both quantitative (costs and benefits) as well as qualitative terms, as far as possible. It is pertinent to note that the Summer Project Report represents a visible concrete output and would, therefore, have demonstrable potential enabling individuals to pursue further work on the theme by way of Ph.D. programme. It is also the output which may stand as testimony of the student's demonstrated skills and potential in the managerial arena. Topic for Summer Project Report Once the student has come up with a promising idea, he/she should subject it to careful scrutiny to determine whether it meets...
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...Devry ENGL 216 Complete Lourse-Latest 2015 December (All Discussions All Homework And Complete Course Project) IF You Want To Purchase A+ Work then Click The Link Below For Instant Down Load http://www.hwspeed.com/Devry-ENGL-216-Complete-Lourse-Latest-2015-December-111325874.htm?categoryId=-1 IF You Face Any Problem Then E Mail Us At JOHNMATE1122@GMAIL.COM Question week 1 Technical Communication at Work (graded) As you read Chapter 1, you will learn that communication skills are critical in the workplace and that technical writing is used in virtually every work environment. For this discussion, locate a technical document from your workplace or from home or the Internet, preferably one that might be found in your career field. Note that Figure 1-1 (page 4) provides a list of technical communication examples. Using the five goals and features of technical communication listed in the textbook (page 4), describe how the document addresses these characteristics. Then, discuss whether or not you feel the document is successful in its overall goal. Provide examples from the document to illustrate. If possible, share the document by posting a link or a PDF of the sample used. Audience Culture and Analysis (graded) As our text states, “one cardinal rule governs all on-the-job writing: Write for your reader, not for yourself” (page 41). This requires a solid audience analysis. As part of this analysis, you must also consider the audience's cultural...
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...com/globalbusinesschallenge Introduction The CIMA Global Business Challenge is designed to give a taste of the boardroom and of business. You are cast in the role of a consultant reporting to a board of a fictitious company. You are presented with some background information on the company and its industry in the form of `case study’. Then, as a consultant, you will be presented with some details behind a variety of current issues facing the company. This is called the ‘scenario’. These issues may or may not have been mentioned in the case study. Your role is to produce a report to the board that prioritises these current issues, discusses them and provides recommendations based on them. ©The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Page 2 Approach The main idea behind the case study is to ensure that the consultant understands the business upon which he or she is advising (this is no less than would be necessary in a real situation). Accordingly, you should begin by reading and analysing this case study material. Analysis can take many forms and provided here is some brief guidance on areas to consider and approaches you could take: • What – so what analysis: note down the key facts from each section of the case study material (this is the `what’), then consider the implications of that fact (the `so what’.) For example suppose you were told that the business did not have a marketing director (the `what’.) The implication here is that the business may not grow to its full potential...
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...Unit 1 Individual Project MGT600 – Business Research for Decision Making April 7, 2013 Abstract Functional companies in today growing economy use Formal Research and Business Proposals to effectively conduct business. Both methods are clearly different in meaning and purpose, however the two are intertwined. Formal research and Business Proposals both have applications and values in a business setting that will be discussed in this research paper. The theoretical framework and the research design relating to collaborative technology in virtual globalization will be discussed. (Sekaran & Bougie, 2010). Part 1 “Formal Research” versus “Business Proposal” Introduction In Part one of this research paper I will be discussing the theoretical and practical differences between “formal research” and “business proposals”. In researching the two methods I will present how they impact the business industry, it is vital that business professionals comprehend the distinction between them. Management teams will benefit from research and proposals if they are conducted and implemented properly. Part 1. Marketing Manager and Researchers in a company have complex task in developing formal research projects and business proposals. Formal Research is a structured research style that allows business researchers in a company to present information in a scientific manner. Teams who conduct formal research must use a systematic professional process of collecting and analyzing...
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...HTM 700: RESEARCH METHODS AND ANALYSIS FOR HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ASSIGNMENT 2 RESEARCH PROPOSAL ASSIGNMENT A research proposal is a short written document to inform others of a proposed piece of research. It is prepared prior to conducting the actual research and submitted to the relevant parties that require it to be evaluated. The relevant parties could be a business organization that hire consultants or offer grants to conduct some specific scientific investigation for them, organization that offers scholarships to students and requires a research proposal as part of the application process or as part of the process in the completion of a Bachelor/Masters/PhD degree. As part of the requirement for the completion of your Research Methodology course, you are required to prepare one research proposal closely related to your area of study. This assignment constitutes 30% of your final grade where 25% will be awarded for the written paper and the other 5% will be awarded for the presentation of your research proposal. You will work individually as a preparation of the real RP you will prepare the following semester. Your completed research proposal must be handed-in during the Week 13, followed by the presentation of the research proposal during the subsequent class period. You are required to prepare your presentation on power-point slides and you are only allocated about 15 minutes to do your presentation. Research Proposal Outline The purpose of the...
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...School of Business Management International Trade Management BM0472 ICA 2 – WEIGHTAGE 25% (BASE MARKS 100) A. Introduction This is a group assignment. Students are to work in groups to research, analyse, and present a report to propose how a company can set up an operation in a new country. Students will deepen understanding of the various logistics processes to be considered when a company expands overseas. B. Objectives The objectives of the group assignment are to test students’ ability in: 1. Presenting a proposal on how an operation in a new country should be, focusing on areas of international transportation modes, inventory and distribution, production, outsourcing and reverse logistics. 2. Identifying the risks the company is exposed to in such international operations, and recommending ways to avoid or overcome them. C. Assessment Schedule Component ICA 2 – Group Project Wt 25% Base Marks 100 Date of Presentation & Debate Week 15 (beginning 20 Jan ‘14) Penalty (Marks/ day) 10 marks D. Description of ICA 1. Students to be grouped into teams of four to six per team. 2. Each team will have to register their desired company and country (one where the company has not established any operations yet) to research on, with their respective tutors by the end of week 3. No two teams from the same class can work on the same company and/ or country. 3. Each team will research on the selected company to understand its business model; and on the selected country to gather information...
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...oversight of management, Honda appoints outside directors to its Board of Directors and outside auditors to its Board of Auditors. To strengthen its business execution system in each region and workplace, as well as enhance the supervisory function of the Board of Directors, Honda has introduced an Operating Officer System. To help its Board of Directors respond quickly to changing business environments, as well as to improve the flexibility of its decisionmaking process, Honda limits directors’ assignments to one year and Corporate Governance: Organization Board of Auditors: 5 Auditors (Outside Auditors: 3 Auditors) Business Ethics Committee: 6 Officers Compliance Officer Regional Sales Operations (Japan) Regional Operating Board Risk Management Officer Regional Operations (North/ Central America) Regional Operating Board determines their compensation in accordance with business results. Based on its fundamental corporate philosophy, Honda has refined its organizational structure. A general manager from the Board of Directors or an Operating Officer is now assigned to each administrative region, business and functional division. The Executive Council deals with important global issues, and regional operating councils deal with important regional management issues. Honda has developed a highly effective and efficient business execution system to respond to the needs of customers and societies with swift, optimal decisionmaking. In the area of internal...
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...Proposal to Create a Research Report on Corporate e-Learning INTRODUCTION For good reason, the growth and development of our employees through improved learning opportunities is one of the main values found in PG&E’s mission statement. As a company, we are painstakingly aware that the future success of PG&E depends on our ability to provide our employees with the training and development that is necessary to drive better business outcomes in safety, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and environmental leadership. As corporate resources—time and money—continue to decline, providing the required training has become an increasingly difficult task. Faced with similar time and budget constraints, an increasing number of companies are turning to corporate e-learning as a viable solution. Corporate e-learning offers the promise of a more dynamic and interactive learning experience compared to traditional methods of corporate training at a lower and more cost-effective price (Brack 2). Over the past decade, there has been extensive research conducted in the field of corporate e-learning. This information is abundant, cheap, and readily accessible to those who wish to obtain it. For companies such as PG&E who are considering the adoption of corporate e-learning, whether purchased from an external source or designed and developed in-house, conducting a research literature review is the first step. Research literature discussing how e-learning programs meet or fail the...
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...Blackberry’s Pay Per Click Proposal Dorothy A. George IMK 621 November 4, 2012 Professor Jake Johnson Full Sail University Blackberry’s Pay Per Click Proposal This proposal will present Research In Motion (RIM) with a Pay Per Click (PPC) campaign for the Blackberry product line. The goal of this proposal is to increase Blackberry’s website traffic, use the Pay Per Click campaign to target the consumer segment, and maximize the Return on Investment for Research In Motion. Finally, this proposal will present the results of implementing the Pay Per Click campaign. Company Profile Research in Motion (RIM) is the company behind the Blackberry product line. RIM’s product line includes the Blackberry smartphones, the Blackberry playbook tablet, and software for business, accessories, and Blackberry applications. RIM designs, manufactures, and markets wireless solutions for the mobile communications market (rim.com, 2012). Proposal Before the introduction of Apple’s iPhone in 2008, Research In Motion’s (RIM) was the leader in the mobile communications market. However, in 2012 Apple and Google are outperforming RIM (Yarrow, 2012). In an effort to regain market share and reposition within the mobile communications marker, RIM has decided to pursue the consumer segment in addition to maintaining the enterprise market (blogs.blackberry.com, 2012). According to Research In Motion’s (RIM) 2011...
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...RESEARCH ARB-RES1A 2014-2015 semester 2 Version 3.0, January 2015 Beryl Wijnberg & Kristina Manser Reader Research 2014-2015 sem 2 0 Contents 1. 2. 3. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 2 Assessment .............................................................................................................................. 3 Handing in various professional products .................................................................................. 3 3.1 Deadline............................................................................................................................. 3 3.2 Document title .................................................................................................................... 4 3.3 Front page of each professional product ............................................................................. 4 3.4 Improved version................................................................................................................ 4 3.5 Presentation ....................................................................................................................... 4 Ephorus .................................................................................................................................... 4 Assessment criteria .........................................................................................
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...RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS FOR A PROPOSED TELECOMMUTING PILOT PROGRAM Prepared for S. Nolan and J. Simon, BADM 1020 Casper College Prepared by Chuck Siedenburg MCP, CNA 21 November 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY………………………………...............................................2 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND…………………………...............................3 DISCUSSION OF SERVICES AND ANALYSIS……………….……………….……...4 CONCLUSION………………………………...............................................................8 REFERENCES………………………………...............................................................9 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION CLASS SURVEY ……………….………………….10 INITIAL PROPOSAL…………………………………………………………………..…12 INITIAL WORKPLAN…………………………………………………………………….15 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Nolan – Simon Consulting is a hypothetical firm with specialists in many fields. As consultants, we provide direction and support in every aspect of business. Our expertise includes Accounting, Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Computer Software Support, Education & Training, IT Management & Administration and Web Design & Development. The question at hand, and the basis for this particular report, is whether Telecommuting, or working from a location other than the traditional office, is a viable and feasible option for Nolan – Simon Consulting and their clientele or not. For this firm to remain at the forefront of service, we must leverage both our assets and the available technology to provide...
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