THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL The Research Proposal is a complete description of the intended research, d...

THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL The Research Proposal is a complete description of the intended research, developed under the supervision of the assigned supervisor. Through the full proposal, the student needs to demonstrate convincingly that the study will make a contribution to human resource management issue or problem. The full research proposal must be between 5 and 10 pages and should present the following: -Title - Brief Introduction " Background and statement of the problem (this in the light of a thorough literature review) Research question or hypothesis aim and objectives - Study design (type of study) " Study population and sampling -Data collection methods and instruments " Data analysis methods- if applicable statistical planning must be fully addressed, or the candidate should provide evidence that statistics are not required Mechanisms to assure the quality of the study - e.g. control of bias, safe storage of data - - Study period Timetable for completion of the project " Participants in the study - all people involved in the study " - " Ethical considerations Resources required for the study, including budget if applicable References Appendices (copy of questionnaire, consent Forms, etc.)