The document outlines a concept paper for a study on digital transformation in small and medium oil and gas enterprises in the Philippines. It details the rationale, research questions, methodologies, and participant data gathering techniques aimed at understanding the digital transformation demands and practices in this sector. The study will utilize descriptive case study design, involving interviews and surveys to gather data, while addressing ethical considerations regarding participant privacy and potential harms.

1. CONCEPT PAPER
Proposed
Title
Rationale
Research
Problems/
Statement of
Purpose
Methodologies
Research
Design
Respondent s/
Participants
Data gathering
tools and
techniques
Statistical
Tools
Or Method of
Analysis
Ethical
Considerati
ons
The title
should reflect
the variables
that you want to
investigate.
It must not be
longer than 15
words.
The
rationale is
the
justificati
on why you
intend to
conduct a
study on
your
proposed
title
These
are the
research
questions you
intend to answer
in the course of
your study.
The particular
research
approach that
you will use
in the study
The people
from who
you will
gather
research
information to
answer your
SOP
The
instruments
that you will
use to gather
data and the
means to gather
said data.
Descriptive or
inferential
statistics for
quantitative
research.
Or Thematic
analysis for the
qualitative
research
Research
issues or
concerns
that may cause
psychologic al,
physiologic al,
social, or
financial harm
to participants
and others.

2. EXAMPLE:
CONCEPT PAPER
Proposed
Title
Rationale Research Problems/ Statement of
Purpose
(Objectives of the Study)
Methodologies
Research
Design
Respondents/Partici
pants
Data gathering
tools and
techniques
Statistical
tools
or Method
of
Analysis
Ethical
Considerations
Digital
Transformation
Demands and
Practices among
Small and
Medium Oil and
Gas Enterprises
in the Philippines
Digital transformation
is about
creating new
possibilities for
organizations
through innovative
products and
services, better
working methods,
and nimble
organization
models.
It is believed that
with this study, the
researcher can obtain
essential information
he can use as a basis
in implementing
digital
transformation,
which can help boost
small and medium oil
and gas enterprising
in the country.
This study aims to determine
the digital transformation demands
and practices of oil and gas enterprises
in the Philippines
Specifically, it will try to:
1. Describe the oil and gas
enterprises in terms of the
five elements of digital
transformation.
2. Describe the demand for
digital transformation
among oil and gas
enterprises in terms of
1. Leadership;
2. Product
management;
1. Development;
2. Architecture;
and
3. Operations.
1. Determine the digital
transformation initiative
practiced by the oil and gas
enterprises.
The Descriptive
Case
Study Design
shall be used in
this proposed
study.
CEO, Directors,
and
Employees of
Small and
medium Oil and
Gas Enterprises
Interview guide,
Survey
questionnaire
Checklist
Key
Informant
Interview
(KII)
Focus Group
Discussion
(FGD)
Descriptive
Statistics
Thematic
analysis
Private Data
Disclosure that
may have
financial or
social
implications to
the enterprises.

3. 2. Propose a course of action
based on the findings of the
study.