...Aims and objectives It is often useful to consider your research questions in terms of aim(s) and objectives. The aim of the work, i.e. the overall purpose of the study, should be clearly and concisely defined. Aims: * Are broad statements of desired outcomes, or the general intentions of the research, which 'paint a picture' of your research project * Emphasize what is to be accomplished (not how it is to be accomplished) * Address the long-term project outcomes, i.e. they should reflect the aspirations and expectations of the research topic. Once aims have been established, the next task is to formulate the objectives. Generally, a project should have no more than two or three aims statements, while it may include a number of objectives consistent with them. Objectives are subsidiary to aims and: * Are the steps you are going to take to answer your research questions or a specific list of tasks needed to accomplish the goals of the project * Emphasize how aims are to be accomplished * Must be highly focused and feasible * Address the more immediate project outcomes * Make accurate use of concepts * Must be sensible and precisely described * Should read as an 'individual' statement to convey your intentions Here is an example of a project aim and subsidiary objectives: Aim * To critically assess the collection and disposal operations for bulky household waste in order to identify factors, which contribute to performance and technical...
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...The Research Proposal Guide The purpose of this section is to make you aware of what you need to do in preparation for doing a research project. This covers activities like scoping a research project or dissertation, identifying a feasible research idea, managing your supervisor and time and resources, and completing a pre research checklist On completion of this section you will achieve the following learning outcomes: 1. Identify and evaluate the various elements required in preparation for conducting a research project 2. Develop and evaluate a feasible research idea 3. Make informed judgments on what your institution is expecting of you, using your supervisor and the management of time and resources 4. Complete a research checklist 5. What is involved in a small-scale research project or dissertation? 6. - Asking research questions 7. - Search and read the existing literature to produce a critical review 8. - Prepare for your research proposal 9. - Write up your research proposal Please refer to the links below for further help. The choice is now yours and all the best!! 1. www.mdx.ac.uk/www/study/research.htm - comprehensive advice on planning, conducting and writing research projects. The ABC Study Guide hosted by Andy Roberts at Middlesex University. 2. final-year-projects.com/index.htm - Mike Hart's site on practical sources of advice on final year projects, dissertations or theses. The 'Getting Started' page includes a useful example of a dissertation...
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...| 2014 | | Research For Senior Managers | [research Project on : How to develop a small business and strategy] | | Table of Contents Contents | Page No | Introduction | 02 | Be able to develop an appropriate research question for a business research project | | 1.1 Identify a suitable area of research | 02 | 1.2 Explain the aim, scope and objective of the project | 02 | 1.3 Establish success criteria for the research | 03 | 1.4 Develop a detailed research question | 04 | 1.5 Justify the choice of research question | 05 | Be able to develop a Research proposal | | 2.1 Evaluate research techniques to assess their suitability for the project | 05 | 2.2 Select suitable research Techniques | 06 | 2.3 Develop a detailed research proposal | 07 | Be able to undertake a literature review | | 3.1 Identify sources of information and literature relevant to the research question | 08 | 3.2 Critically review literature to inform the development of the research proposal or the research project | 08 | 3.3 Record and report literature review in an appropriate format for the project | 09 | Be able to use data and information collection and analysis techniques | | 4.1 Collect and analyses data and information to inform research | 10 | 4.2 Synthesize data and information to support result and conclusions of research | 10 | Be able to present Research with conclusion and make recommendation based on research carried out | | 5.1 Summarize...
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...employers, and senior management can be personally liable when these duties are breached: members of the governing body have both collective sand individual responsibility for health and safety. 1.2 Identify the aim, scope and objective of the project. Answer: A comprehensive and holistic analysis such as the one recommended in this Toolkit is likely to reveal a broad range of challenges that people in the target area are facing. It is unlikely that a CBA project will be able to address all of these issues, so defining the scope of the project is an important step in the Design phase. While the following steps focus on the scope in terms of goals, objectives, targets and results, this step also includes defining the scope of the project with respect to its geographic reach and timeline. The project goal and objectives are key pieces of the project design, as they establish the framework for identifying expected results, activities and performance indicators. CBA projects should have a clear and achievable goal for increasing adaptive capacity of target groups to climate change. Project objectives should reflect an integrated approach to adaptation, addressing the priority adaptation issues identified in the previous step. Ideally, they will include objectives at multiple levels, incorporating...
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...Unit 2 P1 Aims are broad statements of desired outcomes, or the general intentions of the research, which 'paint a picture' of your research project. They emphasize what is to be accomplished (not how it is to be accomplished). They address the long-term project outcomes, i.e. they should reflect the aspirations and expectations of the research topic. Once aims have been established, the next task is to formulate the objectives. Generally, a project should have no more than two or three aims statements, while it may include a number of objectives consistent with them. Objectives are subsidiary to aims and are the steps you are going to take to answer your research questions or a specific list of tasks needed to accomplish the goals of the project. They emphasize how aims are to be accomplished and must be highly focused and feasible. They must address the more immediate project outcomes and make accurate use of concepts. They must be sensible and precisely described and should read as an 'individual' statement to convey your intentions Private owned companies such as Tesco focus on customers, employees, the cost of their products and whether they are offering value for money. Tesco’s mission statement is ‘we create value for customers to earn their lifetime loyalty.’ Publicly owned organisations such as the Department of Transport may mention the service they provide, the work they do and include statements about quality, efficiency and customer service. The Department of Transport...
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...CMI LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP (5D1) Assignment 5 Unit 5006 C5009 Project development and control Unit 5002 Information based decision making Andor Kovacs CMI no: 4205133 Assignment 5_Submission1 AEA group Assignment Requirements 5002.....................................................................................4 Learning Outcome 1: Be able to identify and select sources of data and information ....................................................................................................................................4 1.1 Discuss the nature of data and information......................................................4 1.2 Evaluate relevant sources of data and information..........................................4 1.3 Discuss the criteria for selection of data and information................................4 1.4 Identify the legal requirements relating to the collection, use and storage of data and information...............................................................................................4 Learning Outcome 2: Be able to analyse and present information to support decision making..........................................................................................................4 2.1 Evaluate the decision making models which are used to support decision making....................................................................................................................4 2.2 Identify those to be involved in analysing...
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...Draft Project Proposal Form Student Name: Student No Email Address: Programme Name: Title of project: Home security system based on microcontroller Please record which modules your topic is related to: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instruction: This is the draft proposal of your FYP which needs to be submitted to the project administrator by hardcopy – refer to your timeline for submission deadline. 1. Introduction In this project , a new system with advancement of technology things are becoming simpler and easier for users. Microcontroller is the use of control systems and information technologies to reduce the need for human work in the production of goods and services. The HSSMicro can be adopted at Home it has various type of Sensors such as (magnetic sensors, Wire Loop sensors, Fire sensors). Therefore, users can deal with home HSSMicro to get more efficiently and secure without using complex devices . 2. Problem Statement Security Systems Co (Kuwait) is still developing in terms of technology. There is a shortage in technological implementations across the continent. Kuwait being among the middle class countries in Middle East has one of the least technological implementations more especially in public operations. The fundamental point of the research however is on the home security system based in microcontroller which...
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...FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROJECT (BC 00-3) LEVEL 3 Feb 2014- Jun 2014 PROJECT COORDINATOR: Table of content 1. INTRODUCTION 3 2. WHAT IS A PROJECT/DISSERTATION? 3 3. SUBMISSION DATES 3 3.1 TIME SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT 3 4. EXTENSIONS 3 4.1 GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT 3 4.2 CHOOSING A TOPIC 3 4.3 TIME MANAGEMENT AND WORK PLANNING 3 4.4 START WRITING AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PROJECT 3 4.5 DO LOTS OF READING 3 5. THE INTERIM REPORT 3 6. ORGANISATION OF PROJECT REPORT 3 6.1 Title Page (example) 3 6.2 Abstract 3 6.3 Acknowledgements 3 6.4 Table of Contents 3 6.5 List of Tables and Figures 3 6.6 Introduction 3 6.7 Literature Review 3 6.8 Research Methodology- Data Collection & Data Analysis 3 6.9 Analysis and Findings 3 6.10 Conclusion 3 6.11 Recommendations 3 6.12 Appendices 3 6.13 Bibliography and Referencing 3 7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PROJECT 3 8. VIVA VOCE 3 9. PROJECT ASSESSMENT 3 10. PLAGIARISM 3 11. YOU AND YOUR SUPERVISOR 3 12. A FEW TIPS.... 3 13. Schedule of workshops 3 APPENDIX A: Harvard Style Referencing 3 APPENDIX B: PROJECT ASSESSMENT – GRADING SHEET 3 APPENDIX C: PROJECT REGISTRATION FORM 3 APPENDIX D: Level 3 Project Students undertaking 3 MAJAN COLLEGE (UNIVERSITY COLLEGE) Faculty of Business Management PROJECT (DOUBLE MODULE) INTRODUCTION As a third year student of the Bachelors...
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...eu/environment/eia/sea-studies-and-reports/sea-research.htm EUROPEAN Home Who's who Policies Integration Funding Law Resources News & Developments Environmental Assessment A study to develop and implement an overall strategy for EIA/SEA research in the EU Summary This publication (ISBN 92-828-3568-5) can be ordered through EUR-OP’s sales network 1. This Study has been undertaken by the EC Joint Research Centre Ispra for the EC Environment DG , Brussels. The aim of the Study is to propose a scheme to develop and implement an overall strategy for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) research in the European Union. The proposals are based on deficiencies and research needs identified through literature survey, with emphasis on the findings of four selected key documents, and through the analysis of the responses to a questionnaire prepared by the authors of this Study and filled in by acknowledged EIA/SEA experts. The proposals reflect the authors' subjective interpretation of the findings of the analysis undertaken; different proposals could be formulated starting from different points of view. 2. Six EIA areas and four SEA areas have been selected as priority areas for research. The selected areas are intended to form a "research priority group"; at this stage they are all considered of equal priority. They are listed below following the order of the questionnaire structure: Environmental indicators for EIA Prediction of impacts in EIA Monitoring...
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...| ------------------------------------------------- FACULTY OF COMPUTING, ENGINEERING and SCIENCE | Final mark awarded:_____ | Assessment Cover Sheet and Feedback Form 2015/16 Module Code:NG4H252 | Module Title: Research Methods for Engineers | Module Lecturer: Dr Meinwen Taylor | Assessment Title and Tasks: Research Methods | Assessment No. 1 of 1 | No. of pages submitted in total including this page: Completed by student | Word Count of submission(if applicable): Completed by student | Date Set: 9th March 2016 | Submission Date: 27th April 2016 | Return Date: 25th May 2016 | Part A: Record of Submission (to be completed by Student) | Extenuating CircumstancesIf there are any exceptional circumstances that may have affected your ability to undertake or submit this assignment, make sure you contact the Advice Centre on your campus prior to your submission deadline. | Fit to sit policy: The University operates a fit to sit policy whereby you, in submitting or presenting yourself for an assessment, are declaring that you are fit to sit the assessment. You cannot subsequently claim that your performance in this assessment was affected by extenuating factors. | Plagiarism and Unfair Practice Declaration: By submitting this assessment, you declare that it is your own work and that the sources of information and material you have used (including the internet) have been fully identified and properly acknowledged as required. Additionally, the work presented...
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...Executive summary This report will be applied in the case of measuring the actual use of project management which is International Fashion Show(IFS) 2015. The primary model was showed before the report and It will build a new model what more fit for the event in the end. The event can be described as a success, project management model to consider for event delivery. This report will be divided into 7 sections follow the model. In the end, it will explain recommendation for the IFS. In the report, mission statement, the risk management, other process and the evaluation will be changed. According to the change model, the event management can be improve than the previous. Content Executive summary 3 1.Introduction 5 1.1 Project Management 6 2. Team building 6 2.1 Integration 8 3. Defining the event 8 3.1 Brief and Expectation 9 3.2 Core Value(Embok) 9 3.3 Mission Statement (EPARS) 10 4. Project Definition 11 4.1 Aims and Objectives 11 4.2 SMART analysis 12 4.3 Secondary research 13 4.4 Primary Research 15 5. Planning 16 5.1 Stakeholder Analysis 16 5.2 Scope of work 18 5.2.1 EPARS Scope Management 18 5.2.2 Scope of work(Project management cascade) 19 5.2.3 Maylor’s Four-phase Approach 20 5.3 Feasibilities 20 5.4 Strategic Planning 21 5.4.1 PESTLE 21 5.4.2 SWOT analysis 22 5.6 Work Breakdown Structure 23 5.6.1 What is the WBS? (EMBOK) 23 5.6.2 Domains 23 5.6.3 WBS vs. Domains 24 5.6.4 Administration 25 5.6.5 Design 25 ...
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...A Project Management approach to Service Delivery within the Financial Services Sector; A case study of CAL BANK 1.1 Background The competitiveness of service business is contingent, at least in part, on the design and configuration of quality service delivery and the value proposition inherent in such services (Frei and Harker, 1999; Johnston and Clark, 2005; Verma et al., 2002). Therefore,congruence high level of alignment between a service experience and value for money is crucial for success of all organizations. From this perspective, a study aimed at investigating how project management can be successfully applied to service firms (banks) to lead to quality service delivery for customers is highly justified, as customers are the life blood of any organization. Indeed, several empirical studies suggest that firms achieve higher levels of profitability and performance through successful implementation of project management (PM) (Sauser et al, 2009; Lockett et al, 2008; Chin, 2004; Atkinson et al, 2006; Alleman, 2008; Gallo and Gardiner, 2007; Fernandez and Fernandez, 2009). Moreover, project management has been proven to have the ability to enhance flexibility, remove bureaucracy and also to create room for adaptability (Gomes et al, 2008; Lockett et al, 2008; Lord, 1993). Similarly, the argument for providing quality service has far been advanced by many scholars both in marketing and management circles. For example, Heskett & Sasser, (2010) documents the importance...
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...The Business Project Assignment Handbook A. The Proposal Submission : Tuesday 8th January 2013 B. The Project Submission : Tuesday 30th April 2013 Introduction: The Business Project has 2 elements of assessment which together make up the overall grade for the module. The first is the Proposal which is the preparatory stage for your project, the second is the project itself. Both elements are important and work for the proposal needs to start from day 1 of the module. Topic Choice : You have a great deal of freedom in your choice of topic. The only parameters are that your topic should relate to the financial world. It can be about accounting, money, finance, banking, regulation, markets – almost anything provided it has a business focus and some link to accounting and finance on a broad scale. Whilst primary research is possible (eg interviews, surveys) it is likely that the majority of the research you carry out will be from secondary resources such as published literature, reports, journals, databases – you will need to be realistic about what is possible in the timescale and also in the level of access to primary sources you may (or may not) have from your own personal contacts and networks. You will need to read broadly around recent issues in the financial world and link this to the other modules you are studying to identify an issue of interest. You will need to find links to academic research and carry out a critical evaluation of potential sources...
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...Unit Handbook Applied Management Project (BSS000-6) Induction Week 17th- 21st September 2012 Submission Date: Monday 10th December 2012 MSc Finance & Business Management MSc International Business & Management MSc Marketing & Business Management Contents 1.Background to the unit 2 2.How the AMP works 2 3.AMP induction timetable 4 4.AMP tutorial support 4 5.Handing in the AMP report and reflective report 5 6.Main report format 6 7.Reflective report format 7 8.Academic offences 8 9.Referencing 10 10.Assessment marking 10 11.Assessment criteria 11 Appendix 1 - Applied Management Project Marking Scheme 13 Appendix 2 - Submitting your Work Through BREO 18 Appendix 3 - Guide to Referencing 19 Appendix 4 - Unit Information Form 23 Appendix 5 - AMP Session Timetable......................................................................29 1. Background to the unit This unit is completed at the end of the taught part of your programme. You have successfully completed the first two semesters of study and therefore should have a thorough grasp of the taught elements of the programme. You will be expected to draw on the learning that you have achieved during the taught units. The Applied Management Project (AMP) is the final assessed piece of work of the Masters Programme. It is designed to simulate a real management situation, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to...
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...for Global Development Food & Business Applied Research Fund (ARF) Second Call for Proposals 2014/2015 Valid for Round 3: 19 January - 12 May 2015 The Hague, - January 2015 Contents 1 5 Validity of the call for proposals 5 Aim and objectives 6 Foci 7 2.3 Target groups Guidelines for applicants 9 3.1 Who can apply 9 3.2 What can be applied for 10 3.3 When can applications be submitted 11 3.4 Preparing an application 11 3.5 Impact pathways, monitoring & evaluation 11 3.6 Knowledge sharing with the Food & Business Knowledge Platform 12 3.7 Submitting an application 12 3.8 General regulations and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) 4.1 Procedure 4.2 6 Available budget 1.3 2.2 5 3 2.1 4 Background 1.2 3 3 1.1 2 Introduction Criteria 15 4.3 Governance of the Programme 16 5.1 Contact 6.1 General instructions for applicants 19 6.2 Specific instructions for applicants 19 6.3 Multi-Annual Strategic Plans of the embassies 26 6.4 M&E matrix of the Applied Research Fund 27 Aim Assessment procedure Other information Annexes 6 8 13 14 14 18 18 19 Chapter 1: Introduction / Food & Business Applied Research Fund (ARF) 1 Introduction 1.1 Background The Food & Business Applied Research Fund (ARF) is a subsidy scheme of the Dutch Ministry...
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