A RESEARCH PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS (ECONOMICS) DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS MOI UNIVERSITY; MAIN CAMPUS‚ ELDORET-KENYA. MARCH‚ 2013 DECLARATION STUDENT I declare that this proposal is my original work and has not been presented for a degree in any other University _____________________ ______________ NYAKUNDI N RISPER DATE SUPERVISOR The research proposal
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research proposals 1. Background Since the globalization developing quickly‚ customers become prefer manufactures and suppliers who provide faster logistics and better services‚ which cause big issue for suppliers to increase their ability to meet the customers’ expectations. However‚ they need to enhance their core competence at the same time‚ in order to focus on one aspect‚ they turn to outsourcing. According to Blanchard (2010)‚ those well-known brand makers‚ product-centric companies‚ and
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FACTORS AFFECTING THE CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR WHILE ONLINE PURCHASING. Abstract Throughout this research proposal i am to answer the following questions‚ ‘What are my research questions and why are these important?’ and ‘How can I go about answering the research questions?’ and ‘Why use this approach?’ Answering these questions exemplary is the right way to go about this task. I also look to forward to explore the relationship of consumer personality traits and the online shopping behaviour
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Introduction Clothing multiples has the largest market share in women’s wear sector in UK fashion market. Therefore the market competitiveness is extremely fierce in this sector. 2009 was one of the toughest ever years for retailers‚ as trading conditions deteriorated and consumer confidence reached a low. Expenditure on clothing fell by 0.5% to £35.3bn – the fist decline for more than 20 years. (Verdict report) With higher taxes and weak wage growth resulting in consumer reluctance to spend‚
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How to Write a Research Proposal Framework of the Research Proposal A research proposal is a written document that includes the following information: – Summary of prior literature. – Identification of research topic and research questions. – Specification of procedure to be followed to answer research questions. The purpose of your proposal is to sell your idea by showing you have thought it through very carefully and have planned a good research study. There
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different business mobile applications models – freemium and premium - and consumer buying habits in mobile app industry Background This research proposal focuses on different e-business models and their relationship with the consumer buying behaviour. This research is part of digital marketing strategy field as it specifically examines e-business models in mobile industry. As the research will be examined from the consumer point-of-view‚ it is also to do with consumer behaviour. With the rise of
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banking sector Introduction According to the Ernst and Young Global Consumer Survey(2012) titled ’The Customer Takes Control’ banks across the world are under intense pressure with a reported 40% decrease in customer confidence in the banking industry. The South African banking sector is no different as it also faces challenges to stay competitive in an ever changing business and operating landscape. The South African banking sector consists of local and foreign banks that compete for customers
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MBA THESIS PROPOSAL GUIDELINES 1. INTRODUCTION The aim of this document is to give MBA students practical guidance about their thesis proposal. In addition to some general comments‚ the actual structure that should be followed in presenting the proposal is also outlined. The research proposal can serve many useful functions. The most important is that it helps the student to think out the research project he/she is about to undertake and predict any difficulties that might arise. For those who are
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Research Proposal and Proposal Review Part 1: Research Proposal The Research Proposal is a formal paper in which the learner is given the opportunity to propose a research study to investigate a relevant health care topic of interest. You do not need to carry out the study. The Research Proposal should demonstrate understanding of the reading as well as the implications of new knowledge. The 10-12 page double-spaced paper (excluding title and reference pages) should integrate the course reading
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Writing a research proposal (Social Sciences) All applications should include a 2-3 page research proposal. This proposal will either be for a topic of the applicant’s own devising‚ or a development of a topic or theme advertised on the School of GeoSciences web page. The Proposal should be no longer than 3 typed pages in Times New Roman font size 12. Please organize your proposal under the following headings‚ all of which should be used. 1. Introduction Give an introductory statement explaining
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