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Write 5 pages “
Research Introduction
”( Read the instruction very very carefully before you start writing )
There is a sample of “Introduction” given below:
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Instructions Is given below:
Research Introduction
- Watch the video “How to write the introduction: Part 1”
- Write a Research Introduction paper on the topic created in week 1.
Must include:
a background of the research
the problem/problem statement
the purpose
the research questions
the hypotheses or propositionsPlease see attached exemplar.
The paper must following the formatting guidelines in The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2010), (6th ed., 7th printing), and contain scholarly references. In addition, the paper will be submitted through the SafeAssign originality-checking tool.
Note 1: Research Paper Topic: “Roles Of RFID Technology In The Management Of Supermarkets’ Stores”.
NOTE 2 : ( Read week 1 and week 2 papers before you start writing, because its a part of week 1 and week 2 paper, It’s a sequence part of papers, so maintain the step or sequence of each week, keep in mind the problem, findings and solution has to be same as week 1 and week 2 mentions and very very specific and precise, all the problems must has to be specific and has to be nice a solution and well explain why we need to fix this problem. for your better understanding I also uploaded week 1 and 1week 2 paper for you, so please take a look week 1 and week 2 before start working on week 3 )
Note 3: I uploaded week 1 and week 2 papers at the below, so please take a look week 1 and week 2 paper before you start week 3 paper .
RunningHead: PROBLEM STATEMENT AND RESEARCH QUESTION 1
SUPERMARKETS’ MANAGEMENT USING RFID 6
Problem Statement
and Research Question
Problem Statement
RFID technology has become an important as well as an integral part of our society and our present life. On this note, it is important that a supermarket store or all supermarket stores integrate this technology into their daily schedule. This is an important step to take to help with the efficient functioning of the supermarket stores. RFID technology has been introduced into the market for various purposes. One of the functions of it is to help with the keeping of physical inventories to help with easier tracking of these within the premises. This technology also helps with the internal control of the assets that have already been expensed from the business for the sake of reconciling figures on the financial statements. RFID tags have assisted with the tracking of inventory and other goods, therefore, helping with the prevention of theft of goods. Lack of this technology in a business, such as a supermarket store that is need of technology that can help with tracking can prove difficult in running the business (Piramuthu, 2016).
The problem comes in where some supermarket stores lack this technology in running their businesses, which then makes it difficult when some items go missing or when the financial statements require reconciling. The biggest challenge that exists for businesses that cannot acquire this technology is the cost of the integration of the technology into some of these businesses. Some of these businesses are start-ups or are small businesses that may not be able to afford the kind of money that is required in the purchase of the technology so that it can be integrated into the business. Taking this into consideration, it is important to note that there is a gap that exists in the earnings of different people in society. These earnings reflect how incapable some of the business owners in society are which then shows their inability to afford RFID technology. The inability to afford this technology will, therefore, lead to some of the business people noticing losses from their inventories and in the reconciliation of figures and not do much about it but go back to their pockets to help fill this gap.
In light of the problem faced by some business people, it is, therefore, safe to say that the expense that goes into the purchase of RFID technology is the hindrance. If all the supermarket stores were to have RFID technology integrated into their systems, then tracking of their inventories and realizing their goals would be much easier. This would enable them to serve customers better. However, their inaccessibility to financial credit or even what they have remaining to operate their businesses cannot cater for the cost of the RFID technology, at least not with the gap that exists when it comes to financial capability. What can, therefore, be done is ensuring that there is financial credit available to this group of people. Other than the financial credit, the government can subsidize the price of RFID technology so that it is affordable to them who may not find this technology affordable (Krafft & Mantrala, 2010).
This will have brought us to the point of uplifting our economy such that people do not experience massive losses like before for lack of the financial ability to meet their need for RFID technology. This will have placed the store owners on the same platform such that they are able to account for the movement of their inventory and therefore, can trace their monies. It is an eye-opener and an easier way of operating their stores so that they do not end up disappointing themselves or their customers in the process. In a man-eat-man economy, it is only fair to allow a level playing field for all especially if the government is there to serve its people without biases and to see a thriving economy at the end of the day. This will solve much for both the government and the society at large given the fact that the assistance injected into the supermarket stores’ owners will be reflected in the growth of the economy at the end of the day.
Research questions
· How can supermarket store owners across the board integrate RFID technology into their systems?
· What is the best way of ensuring that people in remote areas get to know about RFID technology and its importance?
For both problem statements and research question to be effective in conducting a research, it is important for the researcher to get a good understanding of the topic in research. This is the most significant part of any research question as well as of the problem statement. The reason behind why the research on this topic is being done is also of great significance. This is because the person gets to understand the gap that exists right there and then. However, it is also important to consider the ideal situation of the topic in question. This is to say that if the issue is ensuring that every supermarket store has RFID technology, then the ideal scenario would be where all the supermarket stores have RFID technology integrated into their systems to help with efficiency and effectiveness of running the stores. In reality, however, this is not the case since not all supermarket store owners are able to afford the expensive RFID technology even if it is an expensive consideration. Such stores will go for the next best thing which is cheaper and thus be working for them, at least for the moment. The cheaper option would be to have people from the workforce check when the inventory arrives at the store, the pace at which it is moving and track any gaps that may be left during transactions. These people are also required to know how and when things go missing. However, this is not a very efficient method of tracking inventory since human beings are known to be faulty and might even be the reasons behind the loss, knowingly or unknowingly (Alvesson & Sandberg, 2013).
When coming up with the problem statement, therefore, it is important to ensure that the gap in the topic being covered carries the problem statement. The problem statement is the problem within the topic waiting to find a solution. Here, the solution to why some of the supermarket store owners are unable to integrate RFID technology into their systems will be the focus towards the end of the research, but the problem statement is the guiding element. With the problem statement as the guiding element, it is also important to note that the main research question stems from the problem statement to help with the gaining of an insight into the root of the problem. This will make the researcher more inquisitive for knowledge. Other than this, to arrive at the research question, one ought to research the topic in question which may have been done by other authors so that repetition can be avoided. This will give a fresh outlook to the research being and, therefore, give the paper a different direction. A better understanding of the paper is also assured (Rocco & Hatcher, 2011). For both of the problem statement and research question, it is important to understand their relevance with regard to the topic in question. If they help with further research, apart from that already done, then they are relevant to a great extent. It is also important to target questions and a problem statement that will eventually find solutions to through research as opposed to focusing on such that do not have resources at all. Other than being of importance to the researcher, the research that will have been done at the end will benefit the reader and a bigger audience so that solutions recommended in the paper can be applied in real life and be used to improve the lives of many. Research papers go further than just the academic realm.
References
Alvesson, M., & Sandberg, J. (2013). Constructing research questions: Doing interesting research. London: SAGE.
Krafft, M., & Mantrala, M. K. (2010). Retailing in the 21st century: Current and future trends. Heidelberg: Springer.
Kumar, R. (2011). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners.
Piramuthu, S. (2016). Rfid and sensor network automation in the food industry: Ensuring quality and safety through supply chain visibility. Wiley-Blackwell.
Rocco, T. S., & Hatcher, T. (2011). The Handbook of Scholarly Writing and Publishing. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Sweeney, P. J. (2013). Rfid for dummies. Hoboken, N.J: John Wiley & Sons.
RunningHead: ROLES OF RFID TECHNOLOGY IN THE MANAGEMENT 1
ROLES OF RFID TECHNOLOGY IN THE MANAGEMENT 8
Roles Of RFID Technology In The Management Of Supermarkets’ Stores
How to develop research topic
It is expected and natural to have an issue in developing the research topic considering that there are a plethora of issues which one may be wishing to address in the studies. I have to note that was overwhelmed by the hundreds of the studies which exists on the internet and the library databases, literature reviews as well as references pages as I had a difficult time to make a decision on which topic to select out of the several themes which were available. I had to compete with different hopes the research project may bring considering the different themes I was thinking about. Although it was overwhelming, the various themes which I had highlighted gave me much insight into the general issue of the role of the RFID technology in improving productivity within the organization. It also gave me a great approach to learn more about the significance of technology in the day to day business operations. However, as a researcher and writer who is creative and engages in critical thinking skills, I had to dive more deeply into a topic which is less researched but has a vast pool of knowledge.
Because topics related with the information technology is broad, it is natural to spend many days and weeks searching for a specific topic which could enable me to provide the solutions to the issues related to the theme. It was also important to note that no matter how great or small the scope of the study is, as a serious and competent researcher, I had to reserve adequate and appropriate period to conduct a thorough or explicit survey of different published and peer-reviewed resources before making a decision on the best and suitable topic. Specifically, I used seven research topics to identify the different themes before narrowing them down into a single question of research.
From all the research articles I evaluated, I came up with various themes which were all geared towards finding organization solutions through the use of technology. This is when I now had to consider a specific topic which I was strongly interested in. I had to eliminate all the other topics which I found challenging to understand and also uninteresting to me. This was one the first method I used to narrow down the research topic. It is also notable that I was fascinated by the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology after reading several articles concerning this new technology. I could not stop thinking writing and research more about the new technology and how it can be useful in the modern business world.
Moreover, the decision to select this research topic was enhanced because of its creative nature. We have to agree that there are other studies done on the topic and I had to find another way of making it more unique and appealing to both my peers or classmates and the instructors. The creativity of the topic can be seen from the inclusion of the various important components or elements which drives the productivity of any business. Typically, the integration of supply chains management tenets such as inventory and quality management made the topic to be unique and creative. The role of the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in enhancing the safety and security of the business also made the research topic to be more unique.
Last but not least, I had to ensure that the topic is not broad as the assignment prompt also guided me. Making the topic to be too broad could further complicate the research, and this could also lead to confusion and unreliable information from the research. Particularly, I choose the retail stores such as supermarkets in this study since it is always faced with the issues in its supply chain management and more specifically in the managing its quality, inventory, and security.
Concept mapping of key ideas
The development of the concept map not only evaluated the research topic among other dreadful tasks or activities easier but also saved me a lot of time. A concept map is a diagram which visually displays information. After identifying the topic of my research, which is the role of RFID technology in the supermarkets, I came out with four key questions. For instance, I asked myself what aspects of the research question I wanted to study before providing a solution to the question of where the topic which is related to the topic is concerned with the retail stores. I also thought about examining the significance of RFID in the inventory management in the supermarkets. The relevant stakeholders who are affected by the topic were also highlighted in this section of the concept map. Lastly, I had to examine why these issues are indeed a major problem and the reasons why they should urgently address. These four key questions led to the development of more components or branches in the concept map.
Particularly, the four major branches which were also integrated into the research topic include the management of inventory and quality along with the security of the supermarkets. In the quality management, I highlighted ways in which the RFID technology could ensure increased quality in the retail stores such as supermarkets. The RFID technology led to internal service quality which also made me think about workplace design, job design as well as tools for serving the clients within the retail store. The internal service quality also resulted in the satisfaction of employees after their performance measurement and analysis of their feed-backs. Similarly, the employee satisfaction resulted in the increased retention of the workforce along with the improved productivity of the employees. On the external value of quality, I highlighted the increased satisfaction of the clients which also led to the retention, repeat business and referral. The external value of quality also resulted in the improved loyalty of the customers, and this resulted in the increased revenue and improved profitability of the business. However, on the inventory management, I identified the role of smart labels in enhancing the automatic identification in the stores or warehouses as well as the outlets. The concept of shelf stocking together with in-store product replenishment was also identified. The topic of inventory management ended by explaining the effects of RFID technology in reducing the overhead costs through improvement of shipping along with the receiving processes and the elimination of human error during the supply chain management activities. Nonetheless, the topic of security resulted in multiple branches which are geared towards ensuring the safety and security of organization’s stocks. Another vital branch or concept which was developed out of this topic is how the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology can be used to curb shoplifting in the supermarkets. Some of the privacy and security issues which needs to be addressed by the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology also formed the next branch of the security topic (Lopez-Carmona et al., 2010).
Figure: Research Map
Perspective on the topic
The integration and use of Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology are rapidly growing across various industries. The manufacturers or developers of this technology have made it have the ability both manage the inventory and quality as well as the security issues such as electronic passports within the organization.
It is also notable that the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology can establish strategic advantage at the same time improve the quality of customer service. After Walmart and the Department of Defense decided to move to a higher level as an approach and tool of enhancing the supply chain management and operations, the technology has since been an effective and efficient mechanism for both the internal and external clients in different organizations (Knežević et al., 2005). While the use of the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in a variety of business applications has been around for more than two decades, its emerging usage as an automatic identification has shifted into a different logistics. It is evident that the modern applications of the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology range from life savings in the health facilities through tracking of patients, tools, and workforce at one given end of the spectrum to the improvement of the inventory management as well as the production operations at the other part of the spectrum.
References
Knežević, B., Delić, M., & Cegnar, M. (2015). BENEFITS AND RISKS OF RFID TECHNOLOGY IN RETAIL FROM THE YOUNGER CONSUMERS’POINT OF VIEW. Business Logistics in Modern Management.
Lopez-Carmona, M. A., Marsa-Maestre, I., De la Hoz, E., & Velasco, J. R. (2010). Using RFID to enhance security in off-site data storage. Sensors, 10(9), 8010-8027.
Michael, K., & McCathie, L. (2005, July). The pros and cons of RFID in supply chain management. In Mobile Business, 2005. ICMB 2005. International Conference on (pp. 623-629). IEEE.
Rekik, Y. (2006). The impact of the RFID technology in improving performance of inventory systems subject to inaccuracies (Doctoral dissertation, Ecole Centrale Paris).
Sardroud, J. M. (2012). Influence of RFID technology on automated management of construction materials and components. Scientia Iranica, 19(3), 381-392.
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