Your research must achieve the learning outcomes at the standards provided. It must be related to a topic associated with strategic business development.
You must prepare a portfolio of evidence that includes all the work completed for the following tasks.

• Formulate a Research Proposal

1. Consider and identify a valid area for research to support the strategic development of a business area
2. Explain the aim, scope, and objectives for a chosen area of research
3. Formulate a specific research proposal
4. Establish success criteria for the achievement of the research proposal
5. Prepare a project plan that identifies key milestones and critical pathways.

Extension activities:

To gain a merit grade you must:

* Justify the research area you have chosen which will support the achievement of an aspect of strategic business development.

• Carry out the research using different research methodologies

1. Complete a review of different literature sources identifying those which are most appropriate for your chosen area of research
2. Use different research methodologies to gather data from primary and secondary sources. The data must be sufficient in order to ensure you can make valid conclusions

Extension activities:

To gain a merit grade you must:

* Justify the research methodologies chosen

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