Full Research Proposal:
This assignment is to produce a full research proposal (4000 words) developed from the outline described below in the “Structure of Research Proposal”. The full details of the requirement are uploaded in the Order Files under the title “Assignment Order”. The file contains the requested structure as well as my input on initial thoughts related to the main points, ideas and aims of the topic that the research is investigating and exploring, including items for consideration in developing the sections related to methodology and approach, references, etc. There is an example of a research proposal to be used as a guide (uploaded in the Order Files with the title “RP Example”), that follows the structure required, using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

Assignment Due Date:
The final deadline for the full research proposal is on 16 Nov 2018. This assignment is divided into Three Phases with individual deadlines to be met in order to allow internal reviews with the academic adviser prior to final submission, as follows:
• Phase-1 – Deadline: 12 Nov 2018
Draft proposal with all sections outlined and drafted.
• Phase-2 – Deadline: 14 Nov 2018
Detailed proposal with all comments/amendments/changes/revisions incorporated.
• Phase-3 – Deadline: 16 Nov 2018
Final Full Research Proposal with all comments/amendments/changes/revisions incorporated. Passing proofread.

General Conditions:
1. The written document is free from plagiarism.
2. No spelling or grammar errors.
3. APA Style (6th Edition).

Structure of Research Proposal:
Research Title:
Strategic Management in the Public Sector in Qatar: Status and Future Road Map.

The full research proposal will contain the following sections in the following order, more details for each section are made available in the pages to follow:
Section 1: Introduction (5% of the Grade)
Section 2: Recipients for the Research (5% of the Grade)
Section 3: Suitability of Researcher for the Research (5% of the Grade)
Section 4: Literature Review/ Overview (25% of the Grade)
Section 5: Research Methodology (25% of the Grade)
Section 6: Population and Sample (10% of the Grade)
Section 7: Data Collection, Editing and Coding (10% of the Grade)
Section 8: Time, Cost and Project Management (5% of the Grade)
Section 9: Relevancy of the Proposed Research and the Case Study (5% of the Grade)
Section 10: Appendices (5% of the Grade)