...How to write your Research Problem Statement at WBS (for any queries please contact Terri Carmichael at terri.carmichael@wits.ac.za, Anthony Stacey ay Anthony.stacey@wits.ac.za or your supervisor) Your Research Problem statement is the foundation and focus of your research report. It is a clear, stand‐alone statement that makes explicit what it is you are aiming to discover or establish. Get this right and you are setting yourself up for success. If your Research Problem is poorly worded, unfocused or ambiguous, the rest of your research is likely to go off‐track very early; you will do a great deal of unnecessary reading and writing, losing sight of the big picture (and probably your mind!). Writing your Research Problem Statement 1. First select your research topic, which is the issue or subject area that you intend to investigate – see the document “Finding a Research Topic”, available at www.wbs.ac.za . 2. Describe the business or management problem based on your topic that you intend to research. Do this right at the beginning of your research proposal or report as laid out in the templates (remember to reference any facts that you are basing your research on). This will set the scene for your Research Problem statement, so that you can write a clear, stand alone Research Problem. 3. A Research Problem is not the same as a business problem, ie it is not a “problem” in the normal sense ...
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...purchase this visit here: http://www.activitymode.com/product/res-531-wk-6-assignment-4-research-questions/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM RES 531 WK 6 ASSIGNMENT 4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS RES 531 WK 6 Assignment 4 - Research Questions This is the third section of your Research Project paper. The major research question or hypothesis is derived from the problem statement. The research question or hypothesis is almost always broken down into applicable and manageable sub-questions or sub-hypotheses. These sub-questions guide your research. They are all the questions you have to answer in order to solve, educate others about, or further explore your problem. They should be open questions that guide thought and lead to insight. Submit a one to two (1-2) page description that includes: 1. A brief introductory statement of the purpose of your project. 2. A description of the major research question or hypothesis derived from the problem statement that addresses the purpose. 3. At least three (3) sub-questions or sub-hypotheses that will guide your research, with your rationale for asking them. Identify each sub-question as requiring qualitative or quantitative research methods. The format of the description is to be as follows: o Typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format. o The content should be organized into a single section. o In addition to the content page required, a title page is to be included. The title page is...
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...Bridgeport, CT 06604, USA Copyright © 2014 ISSR Journals. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. ABSTRACT: Perceived risk, Shopping motivations, Experience, Service quality and Trust are five important factors to improve the competitiveness of online shopping. KEYWORDS: Perceived Risk, Shopping Motivations, Experience, Service Quality, Trust. 1 INTRODUCTION This paper wants to research influence factors of online shopping, the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping; and how to improve the competitiveness. The foundation of this paper was based on some factors about if people choose the online shopping. Via analyzed the factors, I will present some suggestion about how to improve the competitiveness. Online shopping had some problems in user-friendliness and aesthetics [1]. Now it is the first evolved of B to C E-commerce [2]. The first factor is Perceived risk. Perceived risk is an important part of online shopping factors. Consumers are worried much about perceived risk. It is a big factor if they choose buy products from online shopping companies or not. Hassan, Perceived risk is an important role, consumers know much about the products and online shopping companies [3]. If consumers found one of the perceived risks was too high, they would give up to buy something from the online...
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...question or hypothesis is derived from the problem statement. The research question or hypothesis is almost always broken down into applicable and manageable sub-questions or sub-hypotheses. These sub-questions guide your research. They are all the questions you have to answer in order to solve, educate others about, or further explore your problem. They should be open questions that guide thought and lead to insight. Submit a one to two (1-2) page description that includes: 1. A brief introductory statement of the purpose of your project. 2. A description of the major research question or hypothesis derived from the problem statement that addresses the purpose. 3. At least three (3) sub-questions or sub-hypotheses that will guide your research, with your rationale for asking them. Identify each sub-question as requiring qualitative or quantitative research methods. The format of the description is to be as follows: o Typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format. o The content should be organized into a single section. o In addition to the content page required, a title page is to be included. The title page is to contain the title of the assignment, your name, the instructor’s name, the course title, and the date. RES 531 WEEK 6 ASSIGNMENT 4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS This is the third section of your Research Project paper. The major research question or hypothesis is derived from the problem statement. The research question or hypothesis...
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...forecasted subscribers from ethio telecom marketing department, which was done based on 10 sub cities instead of 28 woredas provided before. However the nominal plan was done considering the forecast of 28 woredas which has data discrepancy with the newly provided 10 sub cities. To make it short, the planned sites could not meet the subscribers forecast for following sub-cities Ketema, Akaki, Arada , Kirkose, Lideta and Nefasilk, on the other hand there is excess resource planned for Bole, Gulele, Kolfe and yeka. 2G planned and Forecast Data [pic] 3G planned and Forecast Data [pic] Hence, to alleviate this problem, Huawei has proposed the following solution. 1. 2G (GSM) 1. Solution step 1 for Capacity Huawei has come-up as a solution for the above problem to configure all the sites in their Maximum Configuration (G666 & D888) in those low capacity areas in an attempt to meet the forecast subscribers. However this solution again could not meet the forecast for the following sub cities Lideta, Arada and Addis Ketema 2G planned (with Max Conf.) and Forecast Data [pic] 2. Solution step 2 for Capacity Huawei has proposed for the above problem to configure all the sites in their Maximum Configuration (based on the HLD G666...
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...coordination as an information problem. The case of a divisionalized company Antonio Leotta Assistant Professor of Accounting University of Catania (Italy) Department: Impresa, Culture e Società Email: antonio.leotta@unict.it ABSTRACT The extant literature on inter-organizational control distinguishes the main control problems as coordination problems and appropriation concerns. The present study focuses on coordination problems and is intended to understand the process leading to the hybrid nature of inter-firm coordination modes and the role of information in this process. In a theoretical part, after discussing the main critical assumptions underlying coordination studies, an integrative framework is proposed to conceptualize the coordination process and describe the role of information in this process. In Particular, the framework assumes inter-firm settings as a-centered and a-static, whence the relevance of an interpretive approach where coordination is viewed as a process characterized by dialectic interactions between coordinating actors. The empirical part of the study is aimed at verifying the explanatory power of the framework studying a case of outsourcing relations in a divisionalized company operating in the semi-conductor industry. The case provided useful data giving new insights that enrich the framework. Keywords: coordination; information; system;: process; inter-organizational relations. Revised version July, 5 2011 1. Introduction Inter-organizational...
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...Name of Company : D.M.S Nigeria (Limited) Location of Company : Onne, Rivers State, Nigeria Dates of Training : 30.7.2014 – 23.9.2014 Duration of Training : 40 working days November 2014 Table of Contents 1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………….. | | 1 | 2. Company Description……………………………………………………………………………………. | | 3 | 2.1 Services Rendered…………………………………………………………………………………... | | 3 | 2.2 Projects Executed……………………………………………………………………………………. | | 4 | 2.3 Roles of D.M.S. IT Department………………………………………………………………… | | 5 | 2.4 Contact Person………………………………………………………………………………………… | | 6 | 2.5 Computers and Hardware………………………………………………………………………… | | 6 | 2.6 Working Environment ……………………………………………………………………………… | | 6 | 3. Problem Definition………………………………………………………………………………………… | | 7 | 4. Work Done…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. | | 8 | 4.1 Software Development ……………………………………………………………………………. | | 8 | 4.2 Troubleshooting Printer Issues…..…………………………………………………………….. | | 15 | 4.3 Troubleshooting Network Connectivity and Hot Swapping ….…………………… | | 16 | 4.4. Learning New Software…………………………………………………………………………… 4.5 Help Desk Activities……………………………………………………………………………… 18 4.6 Problems Faced…………………………………………………………………………………… 18 | | 17 | 5. Tools and Techniques Used……………………………………………………………………………….5.1. Programming Language……………………………………………………………………………. | | 19 | 5.2. Software ……..…………………………………………………………………………………………...
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...L4 [pic] [pic] [pic] [pic] Ellen van Winkel Thamar Peper Annelieke Been Rozemarijn 561548 561526 561503 Barendsen, 552505 Marketing Management Block 1-2008 Date: 25 February 2008, Amsterdam To: Dr. L. Lin Mr. van der Rest Version 1 Chapter 1 Introduction We started this project with a choice, Coca Cola or Pepsi. We chose to analyze Coca Cola, we all preferred the brand image, and were eager to find out how Coca Cola is organized. The next step was determining what geographic location would be analyzed. We chose the United States, the soft drink capital. Soft drinks are invented in the United States, and has the highest consumption of soft drinks. After analyzing the Cola War Continues: Coke and Pepsi in 2006 we were able to state the problems in the case. These are divided into a main and several sub problems, that are stated below. Main problem: To analyse the case about the Cola War and the position of Coca-Cola a main problem is formulated. ‘What could coca cola do to remain its market position and stay ahead of its competitors?’ Sub problems: To finally give an answer to the main problem sub problems are needed. They will help to find answers to different segments in the case. These answers to the sub problems together will provide the answer to the main problem. The sub problems can be arranged under different headings and are as follows: What lies in the future of Coca-Cola? • What are the opportunities and threats for Coca Cola? ...
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...Model Problem Solving Bisnis/Internship/Magang Semester Ganjil 2010/2011 Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Jurusan Manajemen Tanggal Revisi Tanggal Berlaku : 12 April 2010 : 13 April 2010 BAB 1 PENDAHULUAN 1.1 Latar Belakang Sub bab ini menjelaskan / berisi : - Uraian secara umum tentang kondisi bisnis perusahaan yang diteliti, - Uraian singkat tentang perusahaan yang diteliti, - Data yang terkait dengan masalah bisnis yang akan diteliti, - Uraian singkat kemungkinan penyebab munculnya masalah bisnis, - Uraian tentang apa yang akan dihadapi perusahaan jika kondisi/masalah yang ada tetap dibiarkan terjadi, - Uraian tentang pendekatan ilmu yang akan digunakan, dan - Uraian tentang batasan umum yang akan diteliti. [ketiklah mulai dari sini] 1.2 Identifikasi Masalah Dalam sub bab ini jelaskan masalah yang akan diteliti dengan model pointers. Masalah yang diidentifikasi biasanya terkait dengan variabel-variabel penelitian yang akan diteliti. [ketiklah mulai dari sini ] Versi : 1 Revisi : 0 Halaman : 1 dari 9 Model Problem Solving Bisnis/Internship/Magang Semester Ganjil 2010/2011 Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Jurusan Manajemen Tanggal Revisi Tanggal Berlaku : 12 April 2010 : 13 April 2010 1.3 Tujuan Tujuan terkait erat dengan Identifikasi Masalah dan biasanya terdiri atas: - Tujuan untuk meneliti kondisi bisnis perusahaan, - Tujuan untuk menjawab masing-masing identifikasi maslah, - Tujuan...
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...SML770 Make or Sub-contract Problem SML770 Financial Management Term Project M/s Good Machining Co. Make or Sub-contract Dated: 21st April 2008 Team Members: Name Arvind Kundalia Rahul Jain Sanjeev Thukral Entry No. 2007SMN7096 2007SMN7088 2007SMN7050 Mobile Phone 9910900355 9818031983 9818151991 Email ar_kundalia@yahoo.co.in Rahuljain_k@yahoo.com Sanjeev.thukral@xansa.com Project Mentor: Prof. P.K. Jain Page 1 of 4 SML770 Make or Sub-contract Problem Problem Statement M/s Good Machining Co. New Delhi, manufactures almost 15 different components for industrial equipments with a sales turnover of over Rs. 1 Crore per annum. Recent recessionary trends in the industry had adversely affected the volume of business and profitability of the Company. A major portion of their business is in supplying machined parts to equipment manufacturers. Good Machining had no foundry of its own but bought casting from the vendors. The Company employed 60 persons of whom 15 were in the machining department. Even though business was slack due to recession, the management did not want to layoff the skilled labour. The reduction in the volume and profitability had led the management to examine in details the profitability of their products. Two standard parts A & B caused particular concern to the management. The forecasted demand for these parts has gone down to only 450 and 220 per month respectively for the coming 1 year. This is substantially lower than normal demand...
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...|Ex.No:4 |ONLINE TICKET RESERVATION SYSTEM | | | | PROBLEM STATEMENT: The “Any Where Any Time Advance Reservation” system is the online ticket reserving system where the passengers can reserve the tickets for their travel, cancel the reserved ticket and they can view the status of the ticket before travelling. The passenger who is reserving the ticket in AWATAR unless they are the member of AWATAR .The passenger can reserve the ticket by giving the required detail in the form and submit it for the processing .They can reserve for at the max for five members and a single ticket is provided for them. The administrator the AWATAR can control the ticket reservation and the accounts of the passengers who are signing up in AWATAR. The administrator can reset the seats, fares of the tickets, and generates the PNR number for the ticket that are reserved. The sole control of the system is handled by the administrator. The printer prints the tickets that are reserved by the passenger. The passenger can sign-up for only one time and he can sign in for any number of times for reserving, cancelling and viewing the tickets. The AWATAR system provides flexibility for the persons based on the age, the passengers are fared based on the age and the place of travelling...
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...COMPUTERIZED PERSONNEL PAYROLL REPORT SYSTEM (CPPRS) Presented to the Faculty of the Computer Science Department Palawan Polytechnic College Incorporated Puerto Princesa City In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Victor C. Mahayahay 2012 ABSTRACT Mahayahay, Victor C., Computerized Personnel Payroll System, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science IV, Palawan Polytechnic College Inc. 2012. Adviser: Mr. Francis A. Alterado This project aimed to design and develop as ., Computerized Personnel Payroll System. The researcher would automate the process of the payroll system and managing computations on time for timely payslip issuance to the employees. The proponents gather instruments and materials to build the system, flowchart and data flow diagrams (DFD) were used. CPPRS would be very effective than the manually operated procedure. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT A special word of thanks to the following persons: My Father who is always there to be my guide, encouragement and financial needs. Mr. Francis A. Alterado, for all his critics, suggestions that made me more stronger and positive thinker. My classmates and friends who made my college life unforgettable, Above all, God Almighty for his providence and for the success of this study. Victor DEDICATION ...
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...GIS and Multi-Criteria Decision Making Debasis Ghosh National Informatics Centre Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Calcutta, India Keywords Abstract Spatial decision making is characterized by problems associated with multiple and conflicting alternatives relating to geographical features and their attributes. As such, the search for the best possible alternative from a large set of such alternatives can be a daunting task. The aim of integrating GIS with Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) is to develop a well-defined process that can scan through such extensive fields of choice to arrive at the best possible solution. Goal Programming is one tool (developed in conjunction with MCDM) that can handle a problem with multiple, conflicting and incommensurable alternatives, and this article explains how the loose coupling technique can integrate MCDM with GIS to assist decision making among competing alternatives. As an example, this methodology has been applied for community development purposes in the Hooghly District of West Bengal, India. 1 Background The inclusion of Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) in spatial environments provides us with the basis for spatial decision support systems. Spatial multi-criteria decision problems typically involve a set of geographically-defined alternatives from which a choice of one or more alternatives is made with respect to a given set of evaluation criteria. Within the framework of spatial analysis, MCDM...
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...Introduction The word “hang-out” can either be a verb or a noun. If it is taken as a verb it means the act to spend one’s time idly or in loitering around (Merriam Webster’s Intermediate Dictionary). If it is taken as a noun, it means the PLACE where a group of people stays without doing anything in particular. However, the researcher will be focusing more on the second definition but still consider the first definition, mainly because we have a wide range of places to choose from ; like places inside the University Campus, a friend’s house, a shopping mall or any other place that a certain group of individuals choose. As everyone is inadvertently exposed to strenuous and demanding work either in school/workplace, all of us needs that refreshing and much needed stop to break the monotony of working for/ studying for a long stretch of hours. This is where “hang-outs” come in, when there is a need for relaxing or unwinding at the end of a stressful day/week; inevitably the necessity for a place to relax also arises. Of course as a person either engaged in these activities (studying or working), stress and pressure are usually associated with your workplace or classroom. Therefore anyone can encounter difficulties relaxing in certain place a person associates with stress and pressure. In short the researcher is implying the importance of a hang-out, being in a hang-out does not necessarily mean you have to be in a very far place from your school/workplace but rather, just a...
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...a business which is held available in stock. Updating the records of the stocks in a business plays an important part for the organization of business functions. Manual application of transaction can bring interruption, thus, the Automated Inventory System is considered as the best solution to this problem. A business owner can franchise more than one line of franchise, Palawan Polytechnic College Inc (PPCI) has a group of franchised business which named, MATS and MMFC. The business started since September 1968 and successfully opened 2 branches in 43 years. Since then, they record their daily sales and inventory manually by the use of record book and Microsoft excel. It starts from counting and checking their previous available stocks individually, computer for the total used stocks, record it in a record book and update the whole record in Microsoft excel. It takes a lot of time and the possibility for human errors is always present which could result to inaccurate information. The researchers aim to design and develop computer based system that will automate the manual system that the business is currently using to provide a more reliable, accurate and fast results. Problem Statement Elite...
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