This document outlines the proposed topic for a PhD proposal. It introduces the background, research gap, and problem statement of the study. It explains how the proposed study will contribute to filling theoretical or practical gaps in knowledge and why bridging this gap is significant. The document presents the theoretical framework and research model of the study. It provides operational definitions of the study variables and discusses the underpinning theory. The document also outlines hypotheses about relationships between independent, dependent, and mediating/moderating variables and provides supporting arguments with references. Finally, it discusses the proposed methodology, including the population, sample size, sampling method, data collection procedure, and development of the data collection instrument.

1. Proposed topic of PhD Proposal
Name
Roll No.
Address
Supervised by
Name of the Supervisor
and Affiliation
Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad

2. Introduction
 Background of the Study
 Research Gap
and / or
 Problem Statement

3. Introduction Cntd.
 Proposed study contribution / objectives /
novelty of the research / the ways research is
contributing in the body of knowledge with
significance.
(This slide pertains to “How your study would help to fill the theoretical
or practical gap, and also the significance of bridging the gap)

4. Research Model
Present model of the study (Theoretical Framework)
if it is developed.

5. Literature Review
Provide operational definition of all of the study
variables i.e. IV, DV, MV etc.
Mention underpinning theory explaining the
model of the study.

6. Literature Review
Provide relevant arguments (with reference) to
assume one to one relationship;
IV to DV
Supporting arguments
H1 : ……………..
MV to DV
Supporting arguments
H2 : ……………..
….. as Mediator or as Moderator
Supporting arguments
H3 : ……………..

7. Research Model
Present model of the study (Theoretical Framework)
if it is developed.
Slide to be repeated

8. Methodology
Subjects
 Specify the population of research study?
 Who are targeted to provide data (unit of analysis/respondents) like
managers, non-managers, male, female, suppliers, engineers etc?
Procedure
 Specify the targeted sample size?
 Determine the sampling method?
 How many questionnaires are to be distributed?
 The survey is to be administered by personal visit, postage mail, email
or other electronic sources?
 How to uphold confidentiality measures or common method bias?
Instrumentation
Provide details about, how the instrument or tool for data collection is
developed. The number of items adopted from various sources with
reference and the scale (likert or other).

9. Thank you