PROJECT 11
ASSIGNMENT 43
PROPOSAL GUIDE
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Guide contains:
headings of the proposal with examples and resources under the headings, a past proposal that got 84% AND A
REFERENCING GUIDE.
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Contents
1. INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 3
2. Assessment criteria for THIRD ASSIGNMENT: ................................................................................ 5
3. THE BROAD TOPIC: EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING .................................................................................. 6
4. Basics of a research proposal: ......................................................................................................... 9
4.1. What is a research proposal ................................................................................................... 9
4.2. What is a research problem? .................................................................................................. 9
5. Structure for your research proposal: .......................................................................................... 10
6. APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE......................................................................................... 23
7. A PAST PROPOSAL THAT GOT A DISTINCTION .............................................................................. 29
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1. INSTRUCTIONS
(Resource: HRPYC81/102/2024)
This assignment counts 6.6% of your overall mark
RESEARCH PROJECT 11
THIRD ASSIGNMENT (ASSESSMENT NUMBER 44)
• For your third assignment, you will be required to write a research proposal.
• Introduce the concept of transactional leadership behaviours and provide an overview of
the core aspects of this concept as discussed in the literature.
• Outline and synthesize previous research on transactional leadership behaviour and its
effect on employee well-being.
• Derive at least one research hypothesis from your literature review that addresses the
relationship between transactional leadership behaviours and the dimensions of employee
well-being.
• Provide detailed information about the proposed study.
• The proposal should not exceed ten (10) pages (excluding the front page, table of contents,
and references).
How do you complete the THIRD ASSIGNMENT?
• In your third assignment, you are expected to write a research proposal to study
employee wellbeing.
• Based on the feedback you received for your second assignment, continue to
improve upon writing your literature review on employee wellbeing.
• Based on the improved literature review, state at least one research hypothesis that
indicates the relationship between transactional leadership behaviours and
employee wellbeing.
• Remember, the research hypothesis/ hypotheses must logically result from the
literature review.
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• Your research will be guided by a quantitative research approach.
• This research will be done using a cross-sectional online survey, which will be
hosted on the research platform Qualtrics.
Structure of the THIRD ASSIGNMENT
• Cover page: (Module code: HRPYC81, research project number, assignment number,
your surname and student number)
• Page 2 – Table of contents
• Page 3 – proposal: max 10 pages
• Second Last Page - References: List the references alphabetically that you used in your
Literature Review (see Tutorial Letter 103 under References). Ensure that all in-text
references are included and that you apply APA 7 edition standards when you report your
references (both in text and in the reference list).
• Last Page - Plagiarism Declaration: Sign and attach the Good Research and Plagiarism
Declaration.
Standard Format:
• Line Spacing = 1.5 (only use double line spacing if specified)
• Font = 11 Calibri or 11 Arial or 12 Times New Roman
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