SECTION A

$[40$ MARKS$]$

Answer ALL questions in this section.

Examine the information provided below and answer Question $1$ and Question $2.$

The tentative topic for a research proposal submitted by a Bachelor of Business Administration Honours student at a prestigious Business School in Johannesburg, South Africa, is:

An investigation into the key determinants of small business performance

The student who intends collecting and analysing data from owner$-$managers of small businesses in Soweto has formulated the following research questions:

What are the primary factors influencing the performance of small businesses in Soweto?

How do these factors relate to the performance of small businesses in Soweto?

What actionable recommendations can be provided to owner$-$managers in Soweto to improve their business performance?

Question $1$

$(20$ Marks$)$

Assuming you are the student, please answer the following questions about the proposed study described above:

$1\mathrm{.}1.$ Using the $5$ W framework, critically analyse the topic formulated by the student for the research proposal.

$(5$ marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}2.$ Based on the analysis conducted in question $1\mathrm{.}1,$ revise the title of the student's research proposal. $(2$ marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}3.$ State the aim$($s$)$ of the student's proposed study and highlight its significance.

$(5$ marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}4.$ Formulate THREE $(3)$ research objectives for the student's proposed study.

$(3$ marks$)$

$1\mathrm{.}5.$ Justify, with a detailed explanation, an appropriate research design for the proposed study.

$(5$ marks$)$