The impact of Enterprises Resource Planning (ERP) on the company capabilities (KPIs). Case study of Hilton Hotel, UK
Title: How does the (X), impact on (Y), within (Z)?
THE IMPACT OF ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) ON
THE COMPANY CAPABILITIES (KPIs):
A CASE STUDY OF HILTON, UK
Abstract 300words
Introduce the topic …This Dissertation is about…
Say the significance of the work. Why it is important from business and academic perspective?
The overall aim of this work is to….. (your research question rephrased as a statement). In pursuit of this aim, the following objectives will be achieved……
Objective 1. Identify/Outline…
Objectives 2. Critically review the literature related to (the key themes in your topic)
Objectives 3. Critically investigate (the main concept behind your research that you will investigate – may sound similar to your research aim)
Objective 4. Suggest recommendations for … (what recommendations will you suggest on the back of having investigated this management problem?)
Introduce this chapter
2.1Key element of your research ……talk about (X)
2.2Key element of your research…… talk about (Y)
2.3Key element of your research ……talk about (Z)
2.4Key element of your research …. Talk about (The Impact of X on Y)
2.5Key element of your research ……Define the Research Gap! Highlight the gap!
Introduction and discussion on appropriate paradigm (Qualitative vs Quantitative)
Methodology- Secondary Research! (No Primary!)
3.1Philosophy. (Define each one, tell which one will you use, say why)
Positivism (Give Definition!) / Interpretivism (Give Definition!) / Realism (Give Definition!)
What are they? Which one is most appropriate for your work? Rational for why it is the most appropriate.
3.2Approach
Deductive (YES!) / Inductive (No!)
What are they? Which one is most appropriate for your work? Rational for why it is the most appropriate.
3.3Design
Case Study/Interviews/Focus Groups etc. (Say What are you going to do?)
3.4Sampling
Say What are the methods available? Which one is most appropriate for your work? Rational for why it is the most appropriate. Say the limitations, there are always limitations.
3.5Ethics
How have you ensured that your data is secure and anonymous.
3.6Limitations
Generalizability? Others?
3.7 Generalisability, Reliability and Validity. (Discuss this points)
- Findings and Analysis 4500w
Introduce this chapter.
Ensure that you draw on the literature here for the analysis of the responses you get in your primary research. Small quotations are OK but not too many. Look for patterns.
4.1Theme A
4.2Theme B
4.3 Theme C
Theme D
- Conclusion and Recommendations 1500w
Introduction to this chapter. (Introduce each chapter.)
Your recommendations to the company you are writing.
Draw out the implications of your work.
- References 60+
Do separate Ref. list
Do separate Artefact list
- Appendices including Personal Statement.