| Higher Nationals Assignment Brief | |
| Qualification Title | Pearson BTec Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business |
| Unit Number and Title | Unit 19: Research Project |
| Assignment Title | Research Project about Corporate Social Responsibility |
| Submission format |
The submission is in the form of comprehensive research proposal that clearly defines a research question or hypothesis supported by a literature review (this may be done via a 10- minute video or audio presentation with notes, by agreement with your tutor, as an alternative to being part of your written report). |
| LO1 | Examine appropriate research methodologies and methods to identify those appropriate to the research process. |
| LO2 | Develop a research proposal, including a supporting literature review. |
| LO3 | Analyse data using appropriate techniques to communicate research findings. |
| LO4 | Reflect on the application of research methodologies and process. |
| Vocationa Scenario | You are employed by Supreme Consultancy as a trainee researcher and have been allocated work on a project to research Corporate Social Responsibility so you can prepare advice for clients. Your aim is to guide the client’s management team with reference to effective implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), implementing CSR activities within their organisation to meet sustainable objectives, through analysis of your research findings. |
| Assignment activity and guidance | |
| i) | The extent to which company corporate social responsibility programmes align with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. |
| ii) | Corporate social responsibility and the environment: A case study in the energy sector. |
| iii) | How corporate social responsibility is used to gain a competitive edge. |
| iv) | Stakeholders' perception of CSR initiatives (stakeholders may belong to any of the following categories - investors, employees, suppliers, consumers etc |
| v) | Impact of CSR programmes on any of the following dimensions - marketplace, workplace, community, environment |
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria for a pass grade describe the level of achievement required to pass this unit.
| Assessment and grading criteria | |||||
| To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner able to: | To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to: | To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to: | |||
| P1 | Examine alternative research methodologies. | M1 | Evaluate alternative research methodologies and data collection methods and justify choices made based on philosophical/theoretical frameworks. | D1 | Justify chosen research methodologies and processes supported by a credible academically underpinned literature review. |
| P2 | Explore alternative methods and tools used for the collection of research data that consider costs, ethics and access. | ||||
| P3 | Produce a research proposal, including a defined aim and objectives supported by a literature review. | M2 | Evaluate the merits, limitations and pitfalls of approaches to data collection in compiling the researchproposal. | ||
| P4 | Conduct research using appropriate methods for a business research project. | M3 | Present the analysis of data utilising appropriate analyticaltechniques, charts and tablesto meet the research aim andcommunicate outcomes. | D2 | Communicate to the intended audience theresearch findings andoutcomes, includingjustifiedrecommendations. |
| P5 | Analyse data from research findings to communicate research outcomes in an appropriate manner for the intended audience. | ||||
| P6 | Reflect on the effectiveness of research methods applied in meeting objectives of the business research project. | M4 | Demonstrate self-reflection and engagement in the research project process, leading to recommended actions for future improvement. | D3 | Demonstrate critical self-reflection and insightthat results inrecommended actions forimprovements to informfuture research. |
| P7 | Consider alternative research methodologies and lessons learnt in view of outcomes. | ||||
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