Unit 2 Business Research Project (K/616/2735) Assignment Brief 2026

Unit 2 Business Research Project Assignment Brief

Unit Aim

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ research skills, including producing a research question and carrying out independent research using appropriate research techniques. Learners will also analyse research findings, evaluate the research methodology used and present their research findings.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Scenario

There is no scenario for this assignment. Instead, you must conduct an independent research project investigating an area of interest to you within the business context. You could select any subject related to business (e.g. Finance, HR, Project Management, CSR, etc.)
Please check with your tutor that your choice is appropriate.

Task 1 of 2 Research Project Proposal and Plan

(ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 & 2.4)

Instructions

In this task, you will need to produce a research project specification in which you:

1. Identify the aim and objectives of your research
2. Identify factors that contribute to the process of research project selection
3. Review key literature around the subject area
4. Explain and justify your research methods
5. Provide a Gantt Chart providing a timeframe for completion of your research proposal

Delivery and Submission

• A completed research proposal document with a Research Project plan (1000 words) excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.

Task 2 Research Report

(ACs 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 5.1, 5.2 & 5.3)

Instructions

In this task you will need to produce a research report that:

1. Undertake your research and record data accordingly
2. Present, interpret and analyse the data.
3. Make appropriate conclusions
4. Make recommendations and justify areas for further consideration

Delivery and Submission

• A Research report (2500 words) excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.

It is recommended that you structure your report as follow:

• Abstract
• Table of Content
• Chapter 1: Background / Rationale
• Chapter 2: Literature review
• Chapter 3: Research Purpose and objectives
• Chapter 3: Methodology
• Chapter 4: Findings
• Chapter 5: Discussion and Conclusion
• Chapter 6: Recommendations
• References
• Appendices

Please note, although you would already have written a Literature review, purposes, objectives and methodology in your research proposal, you may want to review/expand these sections for your final work.

Referencing:

• You should use and cite a range of academic and reliable sources.
• A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work.

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