Students are required to produce a Quantitative Research Proposal by extending their research from…

Quantitative Research Proposal
Students are required to produce a Quantitative Research Proposal by extending their research from Assignment 1: Quantitative Conceptual Paper. The main research tasks include:
Main research tasks
Define a business- or management-related dilemma faced by the business organizations.
Explain why the research is worth the effort.
Write a statement of the research objectives/ research questions.
Engaging with relevant academic literature.
Explain the research gaps.
Justify the research framework based on the research gaps.
Develop research framework and hypothesis.
Explain where/ how to carry out the research (Research Methodology).
Explain the primary data collection methods used.
Determine the design and content of the instrument.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Problem Statement
Research Objectives
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
LITERATURE REVIEW
Identification and Justification of Research Gaps
Underpinning Theory
Explanation of Dependent Variable and Independent Variables
Hypotheses Development
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Data Collection Methods
Operationalization of the Constructs
Questionnaire Design
Sampling Design
Data Analysis Techniques
Also referencing required.