Management Practice

Research Proposal Form
Student Name:		Student Number:
Intake Number		Module Title
Proposed Project Title:

Please review the requirements of your study guide before you complete this form. This form should be no longer than 3 pages (or 300 words) in total when completed.

1. Subject Area of Research

The topic of study must relate directly to your programme of study.

(a) What is the module which your research will be based upon?

[] Human Resource Management [ ] Managing Change.

(b) Which specific topic from this module? (e.g. Topic 8 of HRM

Recruitment & Selection)

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(c) Please indicate what is the research question in 30 words or less.

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(d) What are your research objectives?

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(ii) _______________________________________

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2. Rationale for the Selection of the Project (100 words)

Why is this topic worth investigating?

3. Preparation for Literature Review

Literature /Other Research Relevant to your Proposal (150 words)

(a) What academic literature is relevant to your proposed research?

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(b) Have you identified other research that might inform your proposed research? (for example from professional bodies, government reports, etc.)