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UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER CHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL Research Ethics Form 2021/22 Please refer to document “Ethical practice Guidelines 2021/22” before completing this form. ( link ) Guidelines for completion Please note you must not embark on your research until you have ethical approval Insufficient detail will result in this application being returned to the student for further consideration. Check your programme/ module guidance for specific issues relating to this process P lease note that your answers must be typed. Please expand the sections below. Section A: To be completed by student Section A1 Project outline Student / researcher name: Muhammed Ashique Thekkeppuram Koloth Student number: 2123515 Lead supervisor name: Cody Gapare Module number: BU7001 Programme name: MSc International Business Site/partner: Queen’s Park Chester Department: Chester Business School Anticipated end date: 11 Oct 2022 Title of project: The role of management in motivating the employees working in the manufacturing sector the of the United Kingdom Main research question:  What are the techniques adopted by the organizations for motivating personnel at diverse production businesses within the UK?  What is the change in the performance level after adopting the diverse strategies for motivating employees?  How do organizations achieve the highest level of Research Ethics Form updated March 2022

motivation in employees?  Why motivation is an important factor for employees working in the manufacturing sector? Research aim: The main purpose of this study is to examine the role of management in employee inspiration in UK manufacturing and the inspiration of managers in product manufacturing. The scope of this research is limited to UK manufacturers. Only the management tactics of these British industrial companies are considered. Research objectives: The objectives of this study are:  To uncover the various strategies adopted by organizations to motivate their employees.  To list down the strategies that can be adopted by the manufacturing companies to achieve the highest level of satisfaction.  To list down various principles and theories that can be implemented by manufacturing’s firms in UK to improve the employee efficiency. Research methodology Type(s) of data Specify the type(s) of data will be used in this research project. (for example Primary data, secondary data or mix of both types of data) This paper will follow qualitative research method and only Secondary research is used in this study. Source(s) of data Specify the source(s) of the data you intended to collect. ( for example, from online databases, a specified organisation, classmates, etc.) The source of secondary data includes the academic articles, books and journals of related topics from the Google scholar database and other authentic sources, published after 2016. Some information about the manufacturing sector in the UK has also been taken from the UK.gov.in portal Justify why the above source(s) of data fits for your research context. The secondary data have been collected by reviewing academic papers available on authentic and valid platforms like Google Scholar, IEEE, Science Direct and Research Gate and official websites. All these platforms are authentic and trusted for providing reliable information that ensures validity of research outcomes. Data collection Research Ethics Form updated March 2022

Describe how your data will be collected. (i.e. your data collection method and relevant activities) For example: Surveys, interview, focus group, observation, experiment, data downloaded from designated sources or others. The study will implement a qualitative research method for collecting data. The latest papers will be systematically reviewed and relevant information will be collected from the above discussed platforms. The data collected from these sources will be analyzed and then presented in own language to make it original piece of work. Justify why the above data collection method(s) fits for your research context. Secondary research method is suitable because it provides researchers with a wide range of information that is both reliable and accurate, and allows them to develop more concise analyzes and conclusions for their research. Collecting and using secondary data research is cheap and also saves time. If your data collection involves human respondents, describe how prospective participants have been identified and selected for contact regarding potential recruitment. Specify how they will be invited to participate your research project. (Please also provide a summary on how many participants there are likely to be, where the research will take place) No Specify your sample size if applicable (No. of respondents, etc.) Since this research involves only secondary data and no primary data is used, so no sample size will be involved in this study. Data analysis Describe how you are going to analyse the collected data. (i.e. data analysis approach and method. For example, Qualitative (i.e. thematic analysis, content analysis) and Quantitative (i.e. statistical analysis; content analysis etc.)) Qualitative research method has been used in the study and in order to analyze the data, the observation method and skills like behavioral patterns, and interpersonal skills have been used in this study. Specify the data analysis tool(s) you planned to use in this study. For example, SPSS, MS Excel, Nvivo, etc. With inclusion of only secondary data, descriptive analysis method has been preferred over other approaches such as content, statistics, and discourse analysis for performing the data analysis. Justify your data analysis method and your chosen analysis tools. As the published data have been used in this study and there is no use of facts and figures, so, understanding the Research Ethics Form updated March 2022

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author’s point of view by using behavioural and interpersonal skills and making interpretations based on the same justifies the data analysis method Data storage and disclosure Describe in what way(s) you are going to store and secure your collected data during and after the research, including data transfer, sharing, encryption, protection. ( see guidance UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR )) The data will be stored in the personal PC docs and the file will be encrypted with the case-sensitive password, the file will be tagged highly confidential and will be shared with the concerned officials only Describe in what way(s) you are going to protect the identity and privacy of people and /or organisation(s) involved in your research. N/A as this is secondary data Research Ethics Form updated March 2022

Section A2: Supporting documents Notes to read before you complete this section It is recommended that you do not conduct research within the NHS given the time that the process can take for approval from the ‘Integrated Research Application System’ (IRAS). However if you are required to do so on your work-based programme, please seek your tutor’s and your line manager’s guidance as to the most effective route for approval. A2.1 Research outside England In the event that a student intends to conduct research outside of England, they will be subject to the local ethical review regulations of each country in which they intend to carry out the research. This applies to online research as well. They may also require additional approvals via an appropriate review procedure in each country. It will be the responsibility of the student to ensure that they obtain the necessary authority to conduct research outside of England. Please select only one of the below items Tick the applicable i) This research will not be conducted outside of England.  ii) This research will be conducted outside of England. Relevant documents such as approval letter(s) from an authority of each country have been obtained and attached as supporting document for review. A2.2 Research within / for / or about organisation(s) If you are undertaking any form of research within / for / or about an organisation you will require written permission of that organisation and this should be submitted with this ethics form (e.g. an email from a line manager). The identity of the organisation should normally be anonymised unless the organisation has agreed to this in their written permission. Please select only one of the below items Tick the applicable i) This research will not be conducted within / for / or about organisation(s).  ii) This research will be conducted within / for / or about organisation(s). Relevant documents such as signed official letter(s) of the organisation have been obtained and attached as supporting document for review. A2.3 Research involves human participants No research can be conducted with humans unless University of Chester ethical approval has been granted. Please select only one of the below items Tick the applicable i) This research does not involve human participants.  ii) This research involves human participants. The Participant Information Sheet, Consent Form and other relevant documents have been attached as supporting document for review. In addition, I confirm no face-to-face research will be conducted. Research Ethics Form updated March 2022

Section A3: Action Plan on ethical issue(s) Please address ethical issue(s) listed below according to your research context and provide a brief description of the potential ethical issue and relevant action(s) that you will put in place to manage the situation. Please put a N/A for the item(s) not applicable in your research. Potential ethical issue applicable to your research Your description and relevant action(s) to manage the situation Involves potentially vulnerable participants N/A Safeguarding/child and young adult protection (aged under 18) N/A Risks to participants and/or researchers N/A Dissemination and use of findings N/A The demands on participants: time and travel requirements, monetary costs N/A Collection of recordings such as audio, photographic or video materials N/A Any other potential ethical issue or risk, please specify. N/A Section A4: Governance Please give details below on how you plan to deal with any unexpected issues or risks during your project (related to any ethical or other project risk issue). For example, name individuals who you may seek advice or who may be able to offer supporting in managing any issues as they arise. This may also include people who need to be informed of unexpected information related to the Prevent Agenda (see Prevent Agenda ). In the case of any unexpected issues or risks occurring during the project, the allocated Supervisor will be my first point of contact. The Module leader and Programme leader should also be contacted. Research Ethics Form updated March 2022

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Section A5: Declaration and signature Declaration : I believe the information I have given in this form is correct. I have read the attached guidelines and have consulted an appropriate research textbook/source to help me develop an appropriate action plan to address any relevant issues identified. I also confirm that all data/information will be handled and stored in line with the Data Protection Act and GDPR. I also confirm that I have included for my supervisor and the Ethics Committee to review the Participant Information Sheet and Consent form, both of which must include the following: Negligent Harm Statement ‘The University does not accept liability for harm which does not result from its negligence. In the event that something does go wrong and a participant is harmed during the research and the harm sustained is due to the negligent acts of those undertaking the research, then the participant may have grounds to bring legal action. Anyone bringing such legal action may incur legal costs.’ Signed by applicant: Date: Research Ethics Form updated March 2022

Section B: To be completed by Supervisor Peer review approval or Full review by ethics committee Section B1: checklist Choose from drown down menu Expose participants to high levels of risk, or levels of risks beyond those which the participant is likely to encounter in their everyday activities? These risks may be psychological, physical, social, economic, cause legal harm or devalue a person’s self- worth. For example, untrained volunteers exposed to high levels of physical exertion; participants purposefully exposed to stressful situations; research where participants are persuaded to reveal information which they would not otherwise disclose in the course of everyday life. Involve the administration of drugs, medicines or nutritional supplements as part of the research design? Include adults who may be classed as vulnerable? For example, adults with learning disabilities or mental illness; drug/substance users; young offenders; prisoners/probationers; those in a dependent relationship with the researcher. Include children or young adults (below 18 years of age)? Involve the discussion or disclosure of topics which participants might find sensitive or distressing? For example, sexual activity; criminal activity; drug use; mental health; previous traumatic experiences; illness; bereavement. Use questionnaires which focus on highly sensitive areas? For example, illegal activity; criminal activity; disclosure and analysis of findings based on sensitive personal information as defined by Data Protection Act e.g. racial or ethnic origin; political opinions; religious beliefs; trade union membership; physical or mental health; sexual life. Incorporate interviews or focus groups which involve the discussion of highly sensitive areas? For example, illegal activity; criminal activity; disclosure and analysis of findings based on sensitive personal information as defined by Data Protection Act e.g. racial or ethnic origin; political opinions; religious beliefs; trade union membership; physical or mental health; sexual life. Involve high levels of risks to the researcher? For example, lone working at night; interviewing in your own or participants homes, observation in potentially volatile or sensitive situations. Involve deliberately misleading participants in any way? Involve the collection and/or use of human tissue from healthy volunteers? Under these circumstances human tissue is as defined by the Human Tissue Act 2004 - “Any, and all, constituent part/s of the human body formed by cells.” Research studies involving the use of plasma or serum are not covered by the HTA. For research accessing and analysing existing datasets: will the dataset include information which would allow the identification of individual participants? If you have answered NO to ALL of the above checklist items then the research is eligible for Peer review approval (subjected to a) moderator approval and b) final online checking and confirmation). You can identify any academic colleague in the faculty as a moderator. Research Ethics Form updated March 2022

Please note that if the assigned reviewer finds that your application has been wrongly submitted for Peer review 1 approval or has not been considered as low risk by the ethics committee through periodic sample review, then the supervisor will be notified, and the application will be forwarded for a full review by the ethics committee. This may cause additional delays to the outcome of the application. If you have answered YES to ANY of the above checklist items then this application will be assigned to the Ethics Committee for Full Review. Section B2 Options on Peer review approval or Full review by the ethics committee (select one appropriate option) Option 1) This application requires a Full review by the ethics committee I have assessed 1) Section A and Section B1 of this application form and 2) the relevant supporting documents provided by the applicant. I consider this application should be passed on to the ethics committee for review Name of Supervisor: Codilia Gapare Signature of Supervisor: Date: Option 2) This application is approved under the Peer review approval route and I confirm this application has been reviewed by a moderator. The moderator and I both have assessed 1) Section A and Section B1 of this application form and 2) the relevant supporting documents provided by the applicant. I confirm that the below moderator and I have both considered this application as low risk and is approved under the Peer review approval route. For supervisor to complete Please list all the attached supporting documents on this application. Name of Supervisor: Codilia Gapare Research Ethics Form updated March 2022

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Signature of Supervisor: Date: For moderator to complete I confirm the above listed additional supporting documents has been reviewed Name of Moderator: Signature of Moderator: Date: Any comments from supervisor or moderator Research Ethics Form updated March 2022

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