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Title of proposed study:
Exploring the barriers to the successful implementation of sustainable development goals in the PGM sector in South Africa.
(Please note this is the title of the research paper: DO NOT CHANGE)
Nature of study: Qualitative in nature
Abstract
Limited to 200 words. This describes the major theme of the research which is:
What are the barriers of implementing successful sustainable development goals in the mining industry?
Key words:
At least 3 but not more than 5 and key words defined in the Literature
1. Introduction to the Research Problem (4 pages written in past tense).
Must cover:
The need for the research (linking the journal sources and real-world problem into a research problem) The chapter must include the business and theoretical need for the study.
The choice of the topic defended with reference from the literature
The overview of the south African mining industry
Research purpose and objective
Scope of the research
2. Literature review (10 Pages written in past tense)
Deliverables
Present arguments (very important) within academic literature to show the need for this research
The aim is to support the research questions below and develop own argument.
Academic, peer reviewed journals must be used ( 3 quarter of the reference must be within the last five years being minimum of 15 relevant high rating journal references)
What has been done already in the field and what has not been done
Contents: Headings
Introduction (½ page)
Definitions of the key words such as: (Sustainability, SDG, Stakeholder theory, Institutional Theory, any new ones that you find relevant)
Central themes
Sustainability practices in the mining industry: 4.1. Global perspective and 4.2. In developing industries perspective regarding SDG’s
Sustainability implementation and strategies ( within the PGM sector)
(Include Sustainability framework?)
Sustainability drivers and barriers
The benefits and cost of implementing sustainable development goals
Conclusion and implications
3. Research questions (Remain as is need justification in the above literature)
Based on the themes arising from the literature review in Chapter 2 the following questions have been developed.
( NB: These are the questions that needs literature justification – not to be changed!)
Question 1: Which sustainable development goals are you prioritising in your organisation?
Question 2: What are the main barriers facing your company in achieving the successful implementation of sustainable development goals?
Question 3: What were the key resources that supported the successful implementation of your strategy in delivering a prioritised SDG?
Question 4: In terms of South African regulations, are social, economic environmental elements addressed separately as compliance issues?
Question 5: Lastly but not least how has the Pandemic (Covid 19) impacted the efforts and progress of implementing sustainable development goals?
4. Research methodology (1.5 pages)
The researcher will collect primary data by interviewing participants (elaborate further)
Reference List
Following the APA manual (sixth edition) provide a complete list of references
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