Organizational matrices vary in terms of their areas of emphasis ...

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Organizational matrices vary in terms of their areas of emphasis and the number of dimensions.
 
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Question 2

What is a research proposal and how is it useful for both the researcher and the client?

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

The research proposal is a written statement of the research design. It includes a statement explaining the purpose of the study (in the form of research objectives or deliverables) and a definition of the problem, often in the form of a decision statement. It outlines the particular research methodology and details procedures that will be used during each stage of the research process. Normally a schedule of costs and deadlines is included. It becomes the primary communication document between the researcher and the research user.

A research proposal is useful to both the researcher and the client in two ways:
(1) Planning tool - forces the researcher to think critically about each stage of the research process. Research clients evaluate the proposed study with particular emphasis on whether or not it will provide useful information and whether it will do so within a reasonable budget. It helps managers decide if the proper information will be obtained and if the proposed research will accomplish what is desired.
(2) Contract - serves as the researcher's bid to offer a specific service. Both the researcher and client should sign the proposal indicating agreement on what will be done. Thus, it is a record of the researcher's obligations and provides a standard for determining whether the actual research was conducted as originally planned.