The research proposal will consist of the following NINE (9) items:
1.    A business research topic. What is your topic and what is its business significance? (NOTE: -my research topic is internal promotions vs external recruiting practice in function hall business in Sydney)
If you want to focus on only one function hall than choose THE GRAND ROXY. You can get information from http://www.thegrandroxy.com.au
2.    A brief literature review of the research topic. Produce 1 to 2 pages on background information on your research topic.
3.    Research questions for the identified problem or opportunity. What questions will you research? ( 5 QUESTIONS . question can be made from PESTIL analysis)
4.    Appropriate research methodologies and techniques to use for the research project. What research methodology will you use?
5.    A project plan using a Gantt Chart and clearly defined milestones. Use Microsoft Project or other software to produce the Gantt Chart. Your milestones for HI6008 are:
Week 6: Literature Review due.    
Week 14: Final Business Research (Capstone) Thesis due.
6.    Description of the research process. What will be the steps in your project?  
7.    Description of data collection and analysis methods. What data will you collect? What data analysis will you do?
8.    Description of expected research outcomes. Who is your primary mentor or supervisor?
9.    A completed Ethics Checklist. Complete and sign ethics checklist below and attach with FINAL research project proposal.

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