For: ATHE Level $7$ Diploma in Strategic ManagementATHE Level $7$ Extended Diploma in Strategic ManagementUnit $3$ Research for Strategic Development AssignmentAssignment ScenarioYour research must be related to a topic associated with strategic business development. Toachieve the learning outcomes at the standards provided, you must prepare a portfolio whichincludes all the work completed for the following tasks.When citing sources of information that you have used for your research, provide areference using an appropriate format, e$.$g$.,$ Harvard.Task $1$In section one of your portfolio, you should: Identify a valid area for research to support the strategic development of a businessarea Explain the aim, scope and objectives for a chosen area of research Prepare a research proposal and project plan including success criteria, keymilestones and critical pathwaysExtension activitiesTo achieve a Merit, you must justify how the research area you have chosen supports theachievement of an aspect of strategic business development.Learning outcomes and assessment criteriaLO$1$ AC $1\mathrm{.}1,1\mathrm{.}2,1\mathrm{.}3,1$M$1$Task $2$In section two of the portfolio, you need to: Complete a review of different literature sources identifying those which are mostappropriate for your chosen area of research Use different research methodologies to gather data from primary and secondarysources $($the data must be sufficient to ensure you can make valid conclusions$)$Extension activitiesTo achieve a Merit, you must justify the research methodologies chosen.Learning outcomes and assessment criteriaLO$2$ AC $2\mathrm{.}12\mathrm{.}22$M$1$Unit $3$ Research for Strategic Development Assignment v$1\mathrm{.}013/02/23$Task $3$In section three of the portfolio, you must present all your research findings in an appropriateformat for the target audience. You must: Provide a comprehensive explanation of the purpose, methodologies and findings Use the information collected to explain your conclusions and recommendationsExtension activitiesTo achieve a Distinction, you must analyse how the findings of your research can be usedin a specific strategic business context.Learning outcomes and assessment criteriaLO$3$ AC $3\mathrm{.}1,3\mathrm{.}2,3$D$1$Task $4$On completion of your research project, you must prepare a reflective log which contains anevaluation of the skills you used while undertaking the research. The reflective log should beincluded in section four of your portfolio and must include: A review of your own skills using personal reflection and feedback Recommendations on ways to improve your personal skills while undertakingresearchExtension activitiesTo achieve a Merit, you must include a plan to improve your own research skills in yourreflective log$.$Learning outcomes and assessment criteriaLO$4$ AC $4\mathrm{.}1,4\mathrm{.}2,4$M$1$Note: When citing sources of information that you have used, provide a reference using anappropriate format, e$.$g$.,$ Harvard.