In this question, students are required to produce aQuantitative Conceptual Paper. The purpose of…

In this assignment, students are required to produce aQuantitative 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.
Operations management/ supply chain management
Outline for Quantitative Conceptual Paper
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.