This case study examines a business proposal for a door-to-door recycling service. A business graduate believes such a service could be profitable but first conducts research to determine the viability. The research aims to explore customer perceptions of recycling and whether door-to-door service is profitable. It uses a qualitative exploratory design through focus groups to understand trends in convenience and uncover variables like awareness, willingness to pay, and current waste practices. The research also seeks to determine resource needs like manpower and pay as well as the level of competition in the market.
This case study examines a business proposal for a door-to-door recycling service. A business graduate believes such a service could be profitable but first conducts research to determine the viability. The research aims to explore customer perceptions of recycling and whether door-to-door service is profitable. It uses a qualitative exploratory design through focus groups to understand trends in convenience and uncover variables like awareness, willingness to pay, and current waste practices. The research also seeks to determine resource needs like manpower and pay as well as the level of competition in the market.
This case study examines a business proposal for a door-to-door recycling service. A business graduate believes such a service could be profitable but first conducts research to determine the viability. The research aims to explore customer perceptions of recycling and whether door-to-door service is profitable. It uses a qualitative exploratory design through focus groups to understand trends in convenience and uncover variables like awareness, willingness to pay, and current waste practices. The research also seeks to determine resource needs like manpower and pay as well as the level of competition in the market.
SUMMARY The case study discusses the possibility of recycling house waste, which at the same time being recognised as a potential profitable business opportunity. Punita, a business study graduate believes door to door recycling services may be profitable, however before implementing her business plans she decided to conduct a research on the viability of this business plan. Management dilemma Wastage recycling business Research Problem Door to door recycling services is profitable or not? What are the perceptions of customers regarding recycling? How will the resources be utilized? Reseach Hypothesis Null hypothesis: Ho- Door to door recycling service is profitable Alternate hypothesis: Ha- Door to door recycling service is not profitable Research Design Exploratory research design The objective of the research here is to explore and obtain clarity about the ideas that Punita had about the convenience of recycling. It involves a qualitative investigation as the research is used to uncover trends in thoughts about the convenience of recycling. The sample size is strictly not representative Focus group discussion approach can be used for interviewing in this case, Punita can carry out discussion with significant individuals who are associated with the problem. Variables Number of houses, Population, Awareness about recycling, Willingness to pay Investigative question How much concerned and conscious the people are about the environment? Will such a service make them satisfied? Will they be willing to pay? How do they usually treat their household wastage? How many manpower is required for the door to door servicing? How much remuneration should they receive? Are there any competitors for this service?