...Week 3: Critical Thinking Course Project Proposal Your Leadership Presentation is due Week 8. To formally begin the project, conduct some research on successful leaders in your field and decide on one person who could serve as a role model for you. This person should: •be widely recognized (so you can find sources of information on him or her) •demonstrate the traits of good leadership, personal accountability and responsibility •be someone you admire and would like to have as a mentor or role model Then write a research proposal. A research proposal clarifies—for your instructor, your classmates, and for you—why you intend to research a specific topic, how you intend to research it, and what purpose your work will serve or outcome you hope to achieve. Though you may be required to do much more detailed proposals in later classes, this one can be completed in two paragraphs. Paragraph 1: •Your selected leader’s name and career field •Your reasons for selecting this leader as your personal role model (this will become the central thesis of your whole project). •A list of questions about this person and other topics that you hope to answer through your research. Paragraph 2: •A summary of the research and information you have already found. •An overview of your plan to complete your research and presentation. •A list of any problems you are having or expect to have along the way. Your proposal should begin with a heading and opening lines similar to this: Joe...
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...Research Studies–Proposal Requests Risk Management Section Research Topics BACKGROUND and PURPOSE The Joint CAS/CIA/SOA Risk Management Section Research Team was formed in 2005 to pursue research of interest to risk management professionals. Since its founding, the team has initiated and completed several research projects that have helped to propel Risk Management knowledge forward and set the framework for future efforts. In keeping with its desire to add to the risk management body of knowledge, the team is interested this year in receiving proposals for research on a number of specific topics. The specific topics are enumerated in the Research Objective section of this document with the intention to formally initiate projects on 3–4 of the topics this year. RESEARCH OBJECTIVE To advance knowledge in risk management, the Joint CAS/CIA/SOA Risk Management Team would like to receive proposals related to the following topics. The description of each of the topics has deliberately been written to be brief and open-ended in order to give potential proposers sufficient latitude in the development of the proposal: 1. An analysis and/or proposals of methodologies that can be used for validating models and providing effective model risk management. Considerations in addition to model validation may include sound development, implementation, and appropriate use, governance, and control mechanisms, board and senior management oversight, policies, and an appropriate incentive...
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...The proposal submitted by Gabriella Baars, Avia Astryd, Hanjun Chen, gave an explicit outline of their action plan. Their proposal is well structured, and is shown in a clear and consistent way. The analysis of the condition is relevant and concentrated. It focuses on the problem faced by Nokia about the make or buy decision, loyalty to its supplier (in that case Symbian) and made a suggestion that Nokia should keep in mind alternative outsourcing. The subject is socially relevant and well described. As some new operating systems help mobile companies make profit, it’s a fact that Nokia has been a little bit desolated. This topic is both scientifically and socially relevant and easily researchable. Since Nokia and Symbian are both big companies, it is easier to find and collect information and references for the background information. The subject is linked to the theoretical framework. This proposal describes how Porter’s five forces are applied to Nokia. As it is said Symbian can be considered as an important external factor, which influences Nokia’s profits. The paper emphasises on the powers of suppliers in the five forces analysis and thus conclusions for the dependency of Nokia can be made. It also illustrates other forces in Porter’s model like the competitors force. The topic of the bargain power of consumers is also described well: Consumers choice is affecting Nokia’s profits since Nokia is missing the target market preferences as consumers lean towards high end...
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...4101 S1 FEB UGM Class Alpha Facilitator: Office: Syllabus of the academic year 2013/2014 Dr. Sahid Susilo Nugroho, MSc • The Chair of the Department of Management Office, FEB-UGM Building, South Wing, 2nd Floor, Jalan Humaniora 1, Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta 55281, Telephone: (0274) 548510 ext. 147 or 150 Email: sahidnugroho@ymail.com Website: www.sahidnugroho.com Offline: Every Friday, 1-3 pm Online: Any time by email • • • Consultation Time: • • A. Description This course will discuss marketing research articles and proposal to help students to prepare their undergraduate thesis. After taking this course, the student is expected to have a final research proposal that is academically ready to be submitted to his or her supervisor. B. Goals 1. To develop an awareness of current marketing issues that are interesting to be studied. 2. To enrich research insight by making general review on research articles. 3. To enhance research skills by developing a complete research proposal. C. Learning Methodology The course adopts a learning methodology called as experiential learning that can be explained simply as what Confucious said: ”I hear and I forget, I see and I believe, I do and I understand”. The points of this method are: • Students have to read the articles before attending the seminar. • The students have to be active in the class discussion. • Docent is not the only information source on class, students should serve the same role by sharing their knowledge, insight...
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...IFN600 Research-‐Based Practice Assessment Item 3: Detailed Research Project Proposal Section A: Administration Name: HA Quoc Tien Student number: n08745871 Research project title: Designing a database structure system for management hospital information. Field of research: Information system; database structure; hospital information Section B: Aims This project is going to indicate a new database structure model used to manage information in hospital management with respect to utilizing information and communication technology. It will enhance hospital to retrieve, process and achieve all the information in specific health facilities in a security domain. In fact, the database structure is not really considered as an important aspect in patient informational management in hospital. From the synthesis of the results of current hospital, the management of information within the hospital will include: management of patient information, medical information, laboratory data, diagnostic results, treatments, financial, pharmaceutical, medical equipment and general operations of the hospital. There are numbers of documentation in the database, the problem is illustrated that a hospital database management does not have the same synchronization in all fields....
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...FINAL OUTPUT FOR COLLEGE ALGEBRA MATHEMATICAL MODELING: The research paper requirement for the subject/course College Algebra (Math 110/Math 111) comes in the form of a research paper which aims to apply mathematical modelling. The research paper is a group assignment ( group of 3-5 students per group). The topic is to be chosen by the group.It is a three part document serving as a final output for Math 110 which has to be submitted during the final period and orally presented by the students in the classroom. Goal of the Final Output: As required in the course syllabus , the final output is for the students to acquire knowledge and apply the concepts learned in algebra to come up with a mathematical model in their chosen topic. PRELIM PERIOD: (Output: Project proposal) Students are grouped, each group with 3-5 members. The group will choose a topic that interests them. With the topic in mind, students are to think of a problem that is in the area of their interest. Write a Project Proposal: Write a paragraph about the chosen topic and what made the group choose the topic. (10-15 sentences). Indicate also the references used. 3. Identify the problem you want to investigate. Indicate the proposed sources of data to be used in the problem and how this data will be collected. 5. Use short bond papers, font: Times New Roman 12. Submit the project proposal before the prelim examination schedule to your teacher. This output is 10% of the students'...
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...Date: March 11th, 2012 To: From: Subject: Proposal to Research Alternative Energy in Vehicles I have received your RFP and have written up a proposal based on the requirements you have listed. This proposal outlines the research I would like to continue regarding the feasibility of alternative energy sources in vehicles, particularly in hybrid vehicles. I have included a summary of the topic, a description of the graphics I plan to use, deadlines that will be met, costs involved, and an outline for the report. I am quite eager to research this topic more and appreciate you taking the time to read through this proposal. If you need to get a hold of me, you can reach me at bpryan@ualberta.ca. Attached: “Proposal: Are Hybrids Really That Good?” Proposal: Are Hybrids Really That Good? Introduction The following is a proposal to write a research report analysing the efficiency and environmental sustainability of switching from a traditional fuel burning vehicle to a hybrid. This proposal will contain some information on the contents of the research paper, a presumed audience level, a schedule and outline for the areas I will address in the paper, as well as my qualifications for researching this topic. A budget as well as a list of project deadlines will also be added to the end of this proposal. With regards to my topic, it will focus on the most common type of hybrid: the electric hybrid. This vehicle combines an internal combustion engine with one...
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...Primery Research Proposal 1. Proposal topic name approved by your Supervisor : Ans : yes 2. The name of the topic is mentioned in the order form : Ans : yes 3. The name of the approved topic to work has given below : Ans : An evaluation on pricing strategy of online Marketing and its impact on customer demand management - A Case Study of Adidas UK Please amend the title as per feed back provided by the tutor. Please strictly follow the structure and guidelines. Order Id: EHUK4113 Please read the additional requirements (Please add research hypothesis). NOTE: Please read carefully sample proposal, Marks sheet and guidelines. - need proper Gantt chart like sample attached - need to check how they give marks (mark sheet) so that client can get more marks Page 1/6 Primery Research - need nice presentation, need page numbering and proper table of content - Please check tutor's feedback on proposal A and fix the proposal accordingly. 4. The aim, objectives and research questions of the Proposal are already approved : Ans : yes 5. The attachment of already approved aims, objectives and research question details has already sent in the order form to follow throughout the research : Ans : yes 6. All the documents send in this regards are properly visible, readable and understandable : Ans : yes 7. A structured outline of the Proposal has provided by the SUPERVISOR : a. Number of journals : Ans : 18 b. Number of books : Ans : 4 c. Number of websites...
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...Write a Research Proposal. Most students and beginning researchers do not fully understand what a research proposal means, nor do they understand its importance. To put it bluntly, one’s research is only as a good as one’s proposal. An ill-conceived proposal dooms the project even if it somehow gets through the Thesis Supervisory Committee. A high quality proposal, on the other hand, not only promises success for the project, but also impresses your Thesis Committee about your potential as a researcher. A research proposal is intended to convince others that you have a worthwhile research project and that you have the competence and the work-plan to complete it. Generally, a research proposal should contain all the key elements involved in the research process and include sufficient information for the readers to evaluate the proposed study. Regardless of your research area and the methodology you choose, all research proposals must address the following questions: What you plan to accomplish, why you want to do it and how you are going to do it. The proposal should have sufficient information to convince your readers that you have an important research idea, that you have a good grasp of the relevant literature and the major issues, and that your methodology is sound. The quality of your research proposal depends not only on the quality of your proposed project, but also on the quality of your proposal writing. A good research project...
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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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...project early phase Authors: Alquier A.M. Cagno E. Caron F. Leopoulos V. Ridao M.A. Abstract During the early “conceptual” phase of a project life-cycle – considering for instance a competitive bidding process when a request for bidding has been received by an engineering & contracting company and the decision to bid has been made – the main objective of the proposal manager is to achieve an effective trade-off between the bid competitive value on the side of the client expectations and the project baseline in term of time/ cost / performance constraints on the side of the utilisation of the internal resources. Since project final performance depends primarily on risk analysis and management, a “risk driven approach” to Project Management appears to be necessary, particularly during the project early phase when only scarce information is available and contractual obligations are to be taken. In this context, both “internal” risk (e.g. probability of cost overrun) and “external” risk (e.g. probability of winning) must be taken into account. The paper presents the PRIMA (Project RIsk Management - IST-1999-10193) research project aiming at implementing such a “risk driven approach” to Project Management through the development of a Risk Management Corporate Memory and a Decision Support System allowing for collecting, storing, sharing, using company knowledge both in terms of data records and experts knowledge in order to improve the company capability of project risk analysis and...
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...This research is targeting the population which are citizens eligible to vote, in this case above the age of 18. There are a mix of Qualitative and quantitative research. About 8 focus groups of sizes Between 6-8 will be conducted at the electoral commission. A couple Of depth interviews will be conducted. The profile of these participants Are citizens eligible to vote. They are picked at random. These research Methods provide a rich insight to the research problem. On the other hand, quantitative research is as important as qualitative research. Telephone surveys, mail surveys as well as online surveys are the different surveys methods used. The sample size is very large and intends to have a good representation of the voting public. Random digit dialing and lists of addresses are used as the sampling strategy. The findings of this research intends to answer of internet voting is effective and a good alternative voting method in the sense that it reduces the costs of public elections but at the same time be reliable and credible. The total cost of implementing this proposal is averaging to about AU$ 121785. The study should take no more than 3 months to complete Previous research literature on this issue shows a couple of key findings that are crucial to this research. It is important to know the costs of previous elections. The background paper shows that the previous election cost more than $95 million. There has been no previous trials...
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...reviewing the literature is to determine what theories might be used to explore the questions in a scholarly study. In quantitative research, researchers often test theories as an explanation for answers to their questions. In a quantitative dissertation, an entire section of a research proposal might be devoted to presenting the theory for the study. In qualitative research, the use of theory is much more varied. The inquirer may generate a theory as the final outcome of a study and place it at the end of a project, such as in grounded theory. In other qualitative studies, it comes at the beginning and provides a lens that shapes what is looked at and the questions asked, such as in ethnographies or in advocacy research. In mixed methods research, researchers may both test theories and generate them. Moreover, mixed methods research may contain a theoretical lens, such as a focus on feminist, racial, or class issues, that guides the entire study. I begin this chapter by focusing on theory use in a quantitative study. It reviews a definition of a theory, the use of variables in a quantitative study, the placement of theory in a quantitative study, and the alternative forms it might assume in a written plan. Procedures in identifying a theory are next presented, followed by a script of a theoretical perspective section of a quantitative research proposal. Then the discussion moves to the use of theory in a qualitative study. Qualitative inquirers use different terms for theories, such...
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...Topic 1 Introduction to Communication 1.1 WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? Communication is a learned skill. Communication is defined as the giving, receiving or exchanging of information, opinions or ideas so that the message is completely understood by everybody involved. The sender sends a message out with a certain intention in mind. The receiver of the message tries to understand and interpret the message sent. He then gives feedback to the original sender who, in turn, interprets the feedback. This process, repeated continuously, constitutes communication. ➢ Elements in Communication There are several major elements in the communication process - a sender, message, channel, receiver, feedback, context. There is both a speaker’s intention to convey a message and a listener’s reception of what has been said. If you want to get your message across accurately, you need to consider three things: - The message; - The audience or receiver; and - How the message is likely to be received. ➢ Factors Affecting Communication Barriers to effective communication:- (a) Status/Role (b) Cultural Differences (c) Choice of Communication Channels (d) Length of Communication (e) Use of Language (f) Disabilities (g) Known or Unknown Receiver (h) Individual Perceptions/Attitudes/Personalities (i) Atmosphere/Noise/Distraction (j) Clarity of Message (k) Lack of Feedback 1.2 DEFINING WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - Oral communication involves conveying ideas, thoughts or information...
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...Research Proposal 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- the proposal should begin with a summary of the major points from each of the other sections, presenting an overview of the entire proposal 2. BACKGROUND -- the background of the problem, including the environmental context, should be discussed 3. PROBLEM DEFINITION/OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH -- normally a statement of the problem, including the specific components, should be presented. If this statement has not been developed (in the case of problem identification research), the objectives of the marketing research project should be clearly specified 4. APPROACH TO THE PROBLEM -- at a minimum, a review of the relevant academic and trade literature should be presented, along with some kind of analytical model. If research questions and hypotheses have been identified, then these should be included in the proposal 5. RESEARCH DESIGN -- the research designed adopted, whether exploratory, descriptive, or casual, should be specified. 6. FIELDWORK/DATA COLLECTION -- the proposal should discuss how the data will be collected and he will collect it. If the field work is to be subcontracted to another supplier, this should be stated. Control mechanisms to ensure the quality of data collected should be described 7. DATA ANALYSIS -- the kind of data analysis that will be conducted and how the results will be interpreted should be described 8. REPORTING -- the proposal should specify whether intermediate reports...
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