Question 1: Research Proposal Research is an intellectual activity that is directed towards scientific inquiry into a problem with the view to analyzing and explaining the problem in terms of its causal factors so as to broaden one's understanding of the problem. It has a clear focus in order to address one or more questions by following a particular methodology. The process involves gathering and analyzing data to test a hypothesis and presents conclusions for management decision-making. Select the research topic and develop Research Proposal which would be the basis of your DBA research. The research proposal should cover the following areas. (a) Brief background of the research topic - Should arouse interest and convince the reader that the research is justifiable and the problem is worth researching; unresolved issues; social concerns (b ) Problem statement - This is a statement that clearly defines the 'problem' the intended study is going to answer, such as basic difficult area of concern, felt need. It has to be well framed - clear, precise, specific, measurable and attainable. (c) Research Questions and Objectives (d) Scope of the Study (e) Justification and significance of the study - May overlap with statement of problem situation. (f) Theoretical and Practical Contributions (g) Literature review (h) Conceptual framework (i) Methodology () Ethical Considerations Word count: 6000