Once
you have decided on your topic, now it is time to move on to your objective.
(The
first visit to your professor requires clarity on topic and objectives)
Even
though different professors ask for different format for your objectives, there
is a general format with which you can escape from meeting the professor again
for approval.
The
first objective is expected to cover the theoretical aspects of your phenomenon
under study. It is compulsory to give a specific dimension to your research
which means start with an international (general) discussion on the topic, move
on to a national dimension and finishes it off with company specific angle.
For
example , if you have chosen implementation of a human resource information
system in Lloyds Tsb ( risky topic ..it is only for your understanding) , start
with the following objective.
Research
objective 1.
A
critical analysis of (detailed discussion of, exploration of etc) theoretical aspects
related to the implementation of human resource information system in a business
organisation.
Now
move on to give industry specific dimension to your study.
Research
objective 2.
To
make an evaluation of implementing a HRIS in the banking sector in United
Kingdom (Since Lloyds you have chosen is in United Kingdom).
It
is time to make a study on the company you have chosen.
Research
objective3.
To
make analysis of implementing HRIS in Lloyds Tsb in Oxford main branch , Oxford
, United Kingdom.
Since
you are definitely going to make recommendations the fourth objectives may be
chosen as follows.
Research
objective4.
To
make recommendations for implementing a HRIS in Lloyds Tsb , provided to the
management
Now
if you have any idea about HRIS you will definitely ask , how we can only
implement the HRIS in a particular branch rather than considering the network
of branches or the whole institution?
You
are right, however we are considering the branch as only a sample for our study
and generalise the outcomes.
Don’t worry Lloyds Tsb will not take your
recommendations right away , they will make further enquiries before appointing
you as the advisor to the bank on HRIS implementation ;) .
Once
you get a go ahead with this let us also make some research questions , scope
of the project , rationales, research limitations and finish the first chapter.
