RESEARCH TOPIC:

An exploratory study into the Financial Challenges faced by SMMEs at the uMgungundlovu Region

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES - 3 in total

The objectives of the study refers to the operationalisation of the aim of the study. Simply put, the objectives use specific statements which define measurable outcomes. Objectives are stated as brief statements, one sentence each.

• Use bullets to list your objectives- there should be 3 objectives in total
• The purpose of the research report is to investigate a current issue within the scope of your Honours programme. However, simply investigating an issue is not enough, and therefore, you must be able to recommend solutions to remedy problems and capitalise on opportunities. As such, the final objective should focus on recommendations.

Remember, the Research Objectives should:

• Be concise and brief.
• Be interrelated- the aim is what you want to achieve, and the objectives describe how you are going to achieve that aim. For example:
• To determine the factors that contribute to entrepreneurial behaviour in family businesses in Durban
• To evaluate entrepreneurial behaviour in family businesses in Durban
• To recommend mechanisms for the improvement of entrepreneurship in family businesses in Durban