In this assignment, students are required to produce a Quantitative Conceptual Paper.
The purpose of a conceptual paper before preparing a full research proposal (Assignment 2) is to help students clarify their ideas and establish the theoretical groundwork. In Assignment 1 & 2, students are expected to engage in scientific research, employing quantitative approach to investigate a specific business issue(s) they aim to investigate. Student is expected to select the research topic that falls under the themes below: Operations management/ supply chain management
Outline for Quantitative Conceptual Paper
Introduction
To provide a clear overview of the research, establish its importance, and outline its direction. Introduces the research, problem statement, significance of the study, objectives of the study.
Literature Review
To provide an overview of existing studies related to the research topic, identifying gaps and establishing a theoretical foundation. Literature review should justify the research gap; theory used; variables examined and measured.
Hypotheses Development/ Theoretical Framework
To link the findings of the literature review to the development of testable hypotheses and the research’s framework. Formulates the hypotheses that are grounded in the findings of the literature review.
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