Your research must achieve the learning outcomes at the standards provided. It must be related to a topic associated with strategic business development. You must prepare a portfolio of evidence which includes all the work completed for the following tasks.

The wordcount for this assignment should be in the region of 3000 – 3300 words

Task – Formulate a Research Proposal
The main task of this assignment is to construct a research proposal that will guide you in undertaking a research project. The students should:
Consider and identify a topic or valid area for research to support the strategic development of a business area. Choose a topic that interests you, a topic that you would like to tackle later when you conduct your DBA research.
Explain the aim, scope and objectives for a chosen area of research
Formulate a specific research proposal, that will also include
Complete a review of different literature sources identifying those which are most appropriate for your chosen area of research
What research methodologies will be used to gather data from primary and secondary sources. The data must be sufficient in order to ensure you can make valid conclusions
Establish success criteria for the achievement of the research proposal
Prepare a project plan that identifies key milestones and critical pathways.