Read the project scenario below and answer ALL the questions that follow PROJECT SCENARIO

Leveraging the Dabbawalas Business Model: Innovations and Applications in Modern Business Practices

The Dabbawallas of Mumbai are renowned for their meticulously organised lunchbox delivery system, catering to thousands of office workers daily with near$-$perfect accuracy and timeliness. Despite minimal technology adoption, the Dabbawallas have sustained their operations for over a century, relying on a decentralised network of individuals known as Dabbawallas. However, in recent years, the Dabbawallas have faced challenges from digital platforms offering similar services and the changing preferences of customers for convenience and speed.

This project requires students to delve into the Dabbawalas business model, renowned for its efficiency and reliability in delivering lunches across Mumbai. Despite operating in a traditional industry, the Dabbawallas have demonstrated remarkable adaptability and resilience in the face of changing dynamics, including digital transformation, virtual working, and hybrid models.

Analyse the following questions and develop your response to each one by clearly showing how you will analyse the key components of this model, evaluate its strengths and weaknesses, and extrapolate innovative ideas to apply these principles to modern business challenges.

This project aims to assess students' research and problem$-$solving abilities, culminating in a comprehensive report.

QUESTION $1$

$1\mathrm{.}1$ Analyse AT LEAST FIVE $(5)$ different literature sources and provide an overview of the Dabbawalas business model, detailing the history, mission, and organisational structure.

$1\mathrm{.}2$ Identify key success factors of the business model, unique aspects of their operations and conduct a comprehensive SWOT analysis where you evaluate the internal strengths and weaknesses

as well as identify external opportunities and threats.

QUESTION $2$

Research paradigms incorporate the fundamental philosophical concepts and values about the nature of reality and the scientific pursuit of knowledge.

$2\mathrm{.}1$ Analyse the impact of cultural, economic, and technological factors on Dabbawalas business model.

$2\mathrm{.}2$ Develop AT LEAST THREE $(3)$ appropriate research questions to be investigated in the study of Dabbawalas business model.

QUESTION $3$

Saunders et al$.(2003$:$2-3)$ note, business research $$needs to address business issues and to provide a process for solving managerial problems$.$

$3\mathrm{.}1$ Develop AT LEAST THREE $(3)$ research objectives to be investigated in the study of Dabbawalas business model.

$3\mathrm{.}2$ Identify and justify a research design $($qualitative$,$ quantitative or mixed$-$methods$)$ to achieve these objectives.