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MSc Dissertation Proposal on A critical study strategy for understanding how to improve the effectiveness of project management in a start up company by [----Name----] [---Banner Number---]

Table of Contents Abstract ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Aims and Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 Aims .................................................................................................................................................. 4 2.2 Objectives ......................................................................................................................................... 4 3. Research Questions ............................................................................................................................ 5 4. Literature Review .............................................................................................................................. 5 5. Research Methodology ...................................................................................................................... 8 5.1 Data Collection ................................................................................................................................. 9 5.2 Data Analysis .................................................................................................................................. 10 6. Findings ............................................................................................................................................ 10 7. Limitations ....................................................................................................................................... 10 8. Conclusion and Recommendations ................................................................................................. 11 8.1 Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................... 11 8.2 Recommendations .......................................................................................................................... 11 References ................................................................................................................................................ 12 Appendices ............................................................................................................................................... 15 Appendix 1: Project plan .................................................................................................................... 15

This proposal aims to posit a critical study strategy for comprehending aspects needed to improve the effectiveness of project management in a start-up company. It aims to offer future entrepreneurs a comprehensive understanding, knowledge, and skills required to run a start-up firm effectively. In this way, it encourages project managers to solve the challenges facing global start-ups. The government initiatives will also focus on offering youth an incentive. These millennials are primarily interested in a start-up businesses, thus boosting the employment rate in all nations. Objectives Research Objectives:  To identify the success variables needed for effective project management in a start-up firm.  To determine the successful project management practices mainly applied by new enterprises.  To critically analyze the overall effectiveness of such practices.  To evaluate some of the problems facing start-up firms  To critically examine the strategies and models required by start-up businesses in order to improve the performance of projects Research Questions The following are the expected proposed research questions for this dissertation: o What are the key outcome variables needed to enhance effective project management in start-up companies? o What are some of the main drawbacks affecting project management start-up companies?

o What are the fundamental strategies required to improve the effectiveness of significant start-up companies? Literature Review According to this proposal, the literature review epicentre will be on the crucial variables that lead to the overall success of start-up firms. It is imperative to note that starting a company is a challenging dynamic in project management. This is because it requires several factors and resources to stand by itself. In addition, the literature review will critically evaluate the underlying issues facing start-up companies. It will also define the strategic opportunities required to improve the effectiveness of project management in enterprises (Fewings and Henjewele,2019,p.36). The literature review comprises primary and secondary sources, including articles, website information, journals, past books, periodicals and other web publications from successful firms. Even though distinct cooperation and networks between various start-up firms have increased, a study in this area of research has been limited. In previous studies, the entrepreneur's leadership principles and responsibilities were evaluated was concluded that companies' effectiveness needs project management to amplify technical know-how and competence. Project analysis, improvement, and strategic alignment maximize their significance for start-up companies. This proposal has defined article evaluation from the past 11 years. As stated by Ford and Lyneis (2020) in their works regarding the evolvement of perception on project success in start-ups for over 50 years conclude that project success is significant because it has a focal point on the future mandates of project start-ups based on the strategic context.

operatives. Some questionnaires directed at the interview session will be mainly carried out using audio-visual formats by strictly adhering to the code of clients and as preferred by the individual being interviewed (Haßler, Major, and Hennessy, 2016,p.356). The interviewees will also be given a consent form to ensure their confidentiality and view are considered. Conversely, the anticipated sample size will be evaluated by basing the sample on a focal situation point. Typically, this is a point where there exist no or minimal research themes or emerging insights for information gathering. Both the questionnaires and survey will be created in a way that addresses concerns and queries from stakeholders. Information that will be collected in this domain will involve highlighting some of the expected crucial success variables, problems facing the firms, strategies required for improvement and the overall results of improving the effectiveness of a start-up company. Data Analysis All the data collected from the questionnaires, surveys and interviews will undergo a comprehensive data analysis process utilizing a thematic data evaluation technique. The qualitative data gathered will be analyzed using descriptive and differential statistic methods. The computer software needed in those aspects includes Anova and Spss software. The data collected must meet several requirements involving the fundamental assumptions suggested by carrying out the ANOVA test. In this particular case, it is compiled by having one cofounder from each of the given start-up companies (Liu, Van Nederveen, S. and Hertogh,2017,p.25). There is also needed to apply homogeneity and normality of the variables during the data analysis period. It means that the factors are simultaneously distributed across each subpopulation. This lowers as the sample size increase. According to the proposal, this will enable the research to focus on relevant data and facts only.

Some themes emerged from the thematic research analysis outlined by collecting information from questionnaires, interviews and other primary sources. These revolved around effective communication between planners, owners and active stakeholders (Parameter 2015,p.11). The move enabled the diversification of management procedures, systems and the proficiency of start-up entrepreneurs in making leadership decisions. It also engulfed aspects like commitment, resources and the assistance the established team received. Findings The findings of this research include a compelling overview of the challenges new companies face in the market. Some challenges are reduced experiences and skills to run a successful firm. It is evident that some project managers or business owners get into the market with no experience gained before starting the firm. As a result, they are pushed out of the market by other giant firms dealing with similar products and services. Other challenges that were found to contribute to failure include inadequate resources needed to bail out the firm in case of risks (Schwalbe 2015,p.77). Other anticipated findings of the dissertation comprise a properly laid out strategy or models that enhance the effectiveness of project management in start-up firms. The model will also focus on the fundamental success variables that were initially outlined in the literature works section. It will showcase the strategies to create the best ground for running start-up company activities. Consequently, the findings of the framework will revolve around recommendations proposed for addressing future problems mini9mex the performance of start-up companies. This is to achieve long-term project objectives and future organization endeavours. The findings of this dissertation may bring about convenient project positioning and successful results for a start-up business. Typically, company leaders should engage managers in the growth of underlying business

Embracing feedback from prospective clients. There is also a need to uphold new emerging trends in the market, best practices for running start-ups, and adjusting to a rapidly changing business environment. Conclusion Effective project management is an important process for the overall success of start-up firms. This research aims to propose a critical study strategy for intensifying the improvement of start- up firms. In this way, the effectiveness of running thriving operations of the firms will be realized Svejvig, P. and (Andersen, 2015,p.234). The model acknowledged from this dissertation will implement action plans from a basis of knowledge and ideas required to drive the businesses forward. The paper also offers a ground for future planners, business owners, and policymakers to understand the strategy for improving the effectiveness of the newly established.

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Appendices Appendix A:Project Plan Activity Time(Months) Topic aims and objectives, problem statement 1 Review of literature 1 Data collection 2 Analyzing data 1 Presenting the findings and final report 1