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Contents title: Exploring Emerging Opportunities for Bangladesh tourism
Introduction.........................................................................................................................2
Background........................................................................................................................2
Research question.............................................................................................................3
Research objectives...........................................................................................................3
Research method...............................................................................................................3
Research methodology......................................................................................................4
Research Strategies...........................................................................................................7
Choice................................................................................................................................7
Selected Research methodology.............................................................................................................................9
Timescale...........................................................................................................................8
Resources..........................................................................................................................9
References.........................................................................................................................9
Glossary...........................................................................................................................10
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Research project proposal
Title: Exploring Emerging Opportunities for Bangladesh Tourism
Introduction
Bangladesh has great opportunities in this tourism sector. Tourism is one of the most
important sectors for Bangladesh as a developing country. Increases in economic growth,
disposable income and leisure time, political stability, and aggressive tourism campaigns,
among others factors, have fuelled the significant growth of tourism. My research project will
focus on exploring the opportunities for Bangladesh tourism industries
Background
Though Bangladesh is not so famous to the world wide, it has a bright future as a Tourism
attraction include archeological sites, historic mosques and monuments, resorts, beaches,
picnic spots, forest and wildlife. the largest port city of the country and known as the city of
shrines; Mainamati, Mahasthangarh and Paharpur, archaeological treasures of Hindu and
Buddhist rule in the country from 300 BC to 1200 AD (Hossain, 2007). Above all, riverine
beauty, colourful tribal culture and simple village life are the main factors for attracting
visitors (Hossain and Hossain, 2002). Bangladesh is a riverine country having attractive
panoramic beauty. There are hills, vales, deep and mangrove forests, rivers and the longest
beach in the world. In this country, the scope of nature based tourism, research based tourism,
culture based tourism and eco-tourism is quite evident. In Bangladesh, prospective areas are
present, minimum infra-structural arrangement is developing, role of government is now
positive, private and public organizations have come forward side by side to attract the local
and foreign tourists, researchers, dignitaries and foreign delegates. Having all the minimum
requirements, the tourism industry could not develop adequately. The cracks of problem could
not identify accurately because of paucity of sufficient number of research and investigations
in our country. This could benefit the tourism industry in multiple ways. This could change the
economic picture of tourism sector and contribute a big share in the GDP of Bangladesh.
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Research question
It is often a useful stating point in the research that the research question to begin with one general focus research question that follows from my research idea.
My research question is “What are the emerging opportunities for Bangladesh tourism?”
Research objectives
To identify development trends in Bangladesh tourism
To analyse issues in tourism marketing in Bangladesh
To identify potential strategies that can contribute to increasing the competitiveness
Of Bangladesh tourism
This study will facilitate the decision makers to assess the intensity of the problem and to
plan accurate measures to train and develop a good number of manpower for facing the
current need readily.
Research method
A Qualitative approach and in-depth interview method will adopt in order to gather
primary information. The proposed project research will mainly based on primary, data will
be collected through telephone conversation with Bangladesh Parjaton Corporation, online
travel agency of Bangladesh and email correspondence to Bangladesh ministry of civil
aviation and tourism.
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Research methodology
All of the techniques, methods and procedures adopted in terminology work to carry out
terminology research. A way to systematically solve the research problem by logically
adopting various steps (jankowics, 2000). Research will be use for understanding the
research methodology.
The onion process consists of two types of layers are known as inner and outer layers.
The layers of onion are stated are describe below:
Figure1.0: Research onion Source: Saunders, et al (2007)
Research Philosophies:
Philosophy consists of: Positivism, realism, interpretive, objectivism, subjectivism,
pragmatism, functionalist, interpretive (Saunders et al, 2007).
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There are three ways of thinking about research philosophy: ----
Figure 2.0: Research Philosophy
Epistemology: Epistemology concerns what constitutes acceptable knowledge in the field. The Branch
of philosophy that studies the nature of knowledge, its presuppositions and foundations, and
its extent and validity. Epistemological stances are: Positivism, Realism, Interpretivism
(Saunders et al, 2007).
Positivism : is based upon values of reason, truth and validity and there is focus
purely on facts, gathered through direct observation and experience and measured
empirically using quantitative methods surveys and experiments and statistical
analysis.
Realism : is a branch of epistemology which is similar to positivism in that it assumes
a scientific approach to the development of knowledge (Saunders et al, 200).
Interprtivism : is an epistemology that advocates it is necessary for the researchers to
understand differences between humans role as social actors (Saunders et al, 200).
Ontology: Ontology is concerned with the nature of reality research. This raises questions of the
assumptions researchers have about the way the world operates and the commitment held
to particular views. (Saunders et al, 2007).
Objectivism : this portrays the position that entities exist in reality external to social actors in reality external to social actors concerned with their existence (Saunders et at, 2007).
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Epistemology
Research Philosophies
Ontology
Axiology
Subjectivism : subjectivism holds that social phenomena are created from the perceptions and consequent actions of those social actors concerned with their existence (Saunders et at, 2007).
Axiology: Axiology is a branch of philosophy that studies judgements about value; it is a process
of social enquiry with (Saunders et al, 2007).
Research Approaches: The “better” research approach is depending on research questions one seeking to
answer. Research is often a mixture between positive and interpretive, perhaps reflecting the
stance of realism, where research project will involve the use of the theory. The theory may
or may not be made explicit in the design of research, it though it will usually made explicit in
the presentation and findings (Saunders et al, 2007).
There are two types of research approaches:
Deductive approach &
Inductive approach
Deductive approach : once clear about the theory at the beginning of research where research can be
deductive approach, in which the researcher can be develop theory and hypothesis and design a research strategy to test the hypothesis (sounders et at 2007).
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DEDUCTIVE APPROACH INDUCTIVE APPROACH
THEORY HYPOTHESIS OBSERVATION CONFIRMATION
THEORY (TENTATIVE HYPOTHESIS) PATTERN OBSERVATION
Figure 3.0: deductive & inductive approaches.
Inductive approach:On the other hand inductive approach where researcher collects the data and
develops the theory as a result of data analysis (sounders et at 2007).
Saunders et al (2007) suggested the major differences between deductive and
inductive approaches to research: -----------
Deductive Emphasis Inductive Emphasis Scientific principles. Gaining an understand of the meanings
human attach to events.Moving from theory to data. A close understanding of the research
context.
The need to explain casual relationships between variables.
The collection of qualitative data.
The collection of quantitative data. A more flexible structure to permit changes of research emphasis as the
research progresses.The application of controls to ensure
validity.A realisation that the researcher is part
of the research process.
The operationalisation of concepts to ensure clarity of definition
Less concern with the need to generalise.
A highly structured approach
Researcher independence of what is being researched.
Table 1.0: distinction between Deductive & Inductive approaches
Source: (Saunders et al, 2007)
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Research Strategies
Research strategies are the plans how to carry out a research in search for data, results
to solve problems and or management issues. According to Saunders et al (2007) strategies
are classifies as follows:-
Experimental;
Survey;
Case study;
Action research;
Grounded theory;
Ethnography and
Archival research
Survey is very popular strategy for research. The survey strategy usually associated with
the deductive approach. The board area of survey research encompasses any measurement
procedures that involve asking questions of respondents. Most frequently used to answer
who, where, what, how much and how many etc questions. Therefore it tends to be
explanatory and descriptive research. It allows a large number of data to be collected among
a sizeable population which can be standardised and allow to easy comparison.
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Choice
The choice of my research is mixed method, mono method and multi method.In general, mixed research methods are considered as one of the three paradigms in
which quantitative and qualitative techniques or other paradigm characteristics are confined
in one overall study. The two major types of mixed research are distinguished as mixed
method and mixed model research.
Mixed method research is that in which the researcher mixes both qualitative and
Quantitative research approaches within a stage of the study or across two stages of the
research process.
Selected research methodology
Research philosophy in terms of epistemology for this project is positivist. The reason of
being positivist is to focus purely on fact, gathered through direct observation and
experience and measured empirically using qualitative methods surveys and experiments
and statistical analysis. The view of the work is explanatory to identify the emerging
opportunities for Bangladesh. Survey will be the primary strategy of the research.
Questionnaires are the primary method of my research and view is inductive.
Timescale
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Resources
The main sources of my research are local libraries, books on tourism, magazines, Travel journal and the college library.
References
Hossain, M. A. (2007), “Strategic Promotion Approaches to Developing Tourism in
Bangladesh: An Empirical Study of Some Selected Tour Operators”, Research Book, Bureau
of Business Research, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Hossain, M. A and Hossain, M. J., (2002), Marketing Promotion Strategies of the
Tourism Industry in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study of Some Selected Tour Operators,
Social Science Review, Vol. 19, No. 2, Dhaka University, Bangladesh.
Jankoowicz, A. D, (200) Business Research Projects. 3rd ed. London: Mc Graw-Hill
Publishing Company.
Palmerino, M. B. (1999), “Take a Quality Approach to Qualitative Research”, Marketing
News, Vol. 33, No. 12, pp.35-36
Simpson. J & Weienr, E. (2009) The Oxford Dictionary. United Kingdom: British library
cataloguing-in - Publication data.
Saunders. M. Et al (2007), Research Methods for Business Students, 4 th ed. London:
Prentice Hall.
Glossary
Word Definition References
Abstract Existing in thought Oxford Dictionaries
Analysis Examine Oxford Dictionaries
Appendix A section or table of subsidiary matter at the end of a book or document.
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Concept An abstract idea Oxford
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DictionariesConclusion The end or finish of an event Oxford
DictionariesData Facts and statistics collected together for
reference or analysisOxford
DictionariesEmpiricism The theory that all knowledge is based on
experience derived from the sensesOxford
DictionariesExperience Practical contact with and observation of facts
or eventsOxford
DictionariesExperiment A scientific procedure undertaken to make a
discoveryOxford
DictionariesHypothesis A supposition or proposed explanation made on
the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
Oxford Dictionaries
Introduction The action of introducing something Oxord Dictionaries
Information Facts provided or learned about something or someone
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Ism Informal Oxford Dictionaries
Knowledge Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject
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Method A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something,
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Methodology
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity:
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Objectivity the quality of being objective Oxford Dictionaries
Philosophy The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge
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Practice The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method
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Principle A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief
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Qualitative Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quantity
Oxford Dictionaries
Quantitative Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality
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Research The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions
Oxford Dictionaries
Reference The action of mentioning or alluding to something
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Science The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment
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Theory A supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something
Oxford Dictionaries
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Validation Check or prove the validity or accuracy of Oxford Dictionaries
Verification The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
Oxford Dictionaries
Applied research
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Basic research
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Critical Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements
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Deductive approach
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epistemology
the nature of knowledge Oxford Dictionaries
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