Business School Application for Ethical Approval for Taught Degrees

This form should be completed for any research involving primary data collection conducted by students on taught degrees
of the Business School. This procedure particularly aims to minimize ethical issues where the primary data involves human
data and includes human beings and their records (such as medical, genetic, financial, personnel, criminal and test results
including scholastic achievements). Please note that no research may be conducted in the Business School where
participants are children.

A copy of this application will be retained by the School for up to 6 years. The Business School will provide summary
information to University’s Research Ethics Committee (UREC) and will provide further information to UREC as requested.

1. Title of project: Impact of work environment on job satisfaction

To review role of excellent working environment in increasing level of job

satisfaction of workers in textile industry of Bangladesh.

2. This Project is:

UG Research linked to Taught Course* X UG Dissertation*
PG Research linked to a Taught Course* PG Dissertation*
*May require University UREC approval – if this is the case, then a new application using the UREC form will be required.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT THIS FORM IS APPROVED BEFORE COMMENCING RESEARCH. IF NOT, YOUR RESEARCH
MAY BE SUSPENDED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.

3. Principal Investigator(s):
Family Name: Given Name: Banner ID: Programme:

4. Details of the Project

Proposed start date: Probable duration:

Brief outline of project This study would try to reveal specific factors which must be

considered by textile companies in Bangladesh for improving job satisfaction , paying

attention on specified factors would not only increase level profits for textile companies

but would also impact on brand image. Though in developing countries like Bangladesh

companies often remain in shortage of finance position, and it stop them from having

competitive edge over rivals, but having pleased and satiated workforce would play a

vital role by attain leading position over rival through exerting their maximum energies

for betterment and development of their companies.

Research aim
To review role of excellent working environment in increasing level of job satisfaction of
workers in textile industry of Bangladesh.
 Research Questions

 What are the physical working environments which have capability of adding
towards workers’ job satisfaction in textile industry of Bangladesh?
 To review contribution do supervisors have in the direction of employees’ job
satisfaction textile industry in Bangladesh?
 To look into e major factors for increasing level of job satisfaction of workers
from working environmental perspectives in textile sector of Bangladesh?

5. Will the research involve primary data collection?

Yes x x No (if ‘no’ go to Question 10)
Will the research involve human participants?
Yes x No (if ‘no’ go to Question 10)

6. Could the participants be considered to…

a) Be vulnerable? (E.g. mentally ill?) Yes No x
b) Feel obliged to take part? (E.g. employees in organizationally sponsored projects) x
Yes No
If the answer to either of these is ‘yes’, please explain how ethical considerations will be minimized

7. If the research generates data relating to individuals (e.g. interview quotes or unique questionnaire
responses), describe the arrangements for maintaining anonymity and confidentiality
Interview : name and designations of the respondents of the interviews would not be mentioned anywhere in
the dissertation without their permission

8. Describe the arrangements for storing data and maintaining its security as part of the project.

The researcher would use special external hard drive and a USB for data strong, both these devices would be
kept under secure lock.

It is a requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998 that individuals are aware of how information about them is
managed. Tick to confirm participants will be informed of data access and security arrangements.

9. Describe how will participants be informed of the research project’s objectives, purpose and Data
Protection Act compliance (per question 8) Please attach a participant information sheet.
 A list of open ended questionnaires related to the topic wound is sent to them in advance before conducting
face to face interviews .

10. If the research is going to be conducted within the University or its subsidiaries or partners, which
Manager or Officer of the institution has granted access?
N/A

11. If there are other relevant issues that have not been mentioned in this form please note them below:
N/A

12. Declaration of Principal Investigator:

1. The information contained in this application, is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and correct. I/we have
read the University of Greenwich’s Research Ethics Policy and accept responsibility for the conduct of the
procedures set out in this application in accordance with it. I/we have attempted to identify all risks related to
the research that may arise in conducting this research and acknowledge my/our obligations and the rights of the
participants.
2. I have discussed the project with my proposed academic supervisor or course leader, and she/he indicates they
have approves the planned research.

Signature(s): (please insert an image of your signature)

Greenwich email address: Date: