QUESTION ONE [66] Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow:

Drenan works in the finance department at Unilever. His department will be up for its annual audit soon, so his director has tasked him with investigating the challenges facing the company with regards to effective and efficient uses of their finances/funds. There are 16 key role players that will be able to provide Drenan with the answers he requires. He needs to conduct an in-depth study that will showcase his vast research skills. Due to Covid, the company has made the decision to reduce staff on the premises, therefore most key role players are still working from home.

1.1 Identify and elaborate on the eight (8) hallmarks of scientific research to assist Drenan to get started with this pre-audit inquisition. (16)

1.2 Provide a title for this report. (3)

1.3 Develop a primary objective of Drenans study. (3)

1.4 Explain who will constitute Drenans target population and why? (5)

1.5 Given the scale of the study, should Drenan employ a sampling strategy? Justify your answer. (8)

1.6 Which data collection method do you suggest Drenan to apply to his study? Justify why it is most suitable for this study. (8)

1.7 Data analysis is the penultimate step in the research process. Due to its intricacies, researchers have identified a five (5) step method for analysing data. Assist Drenan by outlining and discussing this process. (15)

1.8 Ethics play a vital role in the research process, especially in the public sector where transparency is crucial. Discuss the factors that Drenan should take into consideration when conducting any kind of research or inquisition to ensure ethical reflection. (8)

QUESTION TWO [27] 2.1 Compare and contrast the various types of interviews. (12)

2.2 Develop a data collection instrument of five (5) questions on the challenges facing supply chain processes with regards to effective and efficient uses of their finances/funds. (15)

QUESTION THREE [7]

Explore the requirements or guidelines of an academic writing style. END OF QUESTION PAPER