I I know very clearly the sample size for my research, but my MBA dissertation supervisor suggested me to not state numbers at the outset.

Hi Tudor_Queen,

Thank you for your reply. I am reading a book on methodologies. Just one question..case study research can take a quantitative approach, right?

No, the research proposal is for (self-funded) Mphil application.

Thanks Tudor_Queen, for your reply.

Dear TreeofLife,

I am sorry for wording it wrong.
Could someone please suggest a website with sample proposals?

And would someone please suggest a methodology suitable to my approach? Deadline for proposal submission is fast approaching and now I think I messed up with the methodology :( I have no experience with the quantitative methodology and I think my research objectives are indicative of a quantitative, measurement, based approach

So, if I change my approach what would be ontological, epistemological and axiological bases and paradigmatic preference to resolve this matter and correctly align my approach with my aim?

PS: The purpose of this study is to examine from a managerial perspective the effectiveness of Performance Management System (PMS) of an IT training company by gauging into the degree of employee engagement and its relationship with PMS while accounting for cultural aspects unique to the Indian subcontinent, that influence the perceptions of managers.

Someone please spare a few minutes and help me.

Thanks & Regards,
GC

Could someone please recommend a website for research proposals?

Thanks
GC

Any suggestions please?

Thank you for your reply, Tudor_Queen.

The purpose of my study is to examine from a managerial perspective the effectiveness of Performance Management. The research philosophy adopted will be qualitative, interpretive in its epistemology and subjective in its ontology. Involving in-depth interviews. The research will adopt case study method with NO preconceived hypothesis. And an inductive analysis of the research problem would be applied.

Per my MBA dissertation supervisor, I shouldn't state numbers at the outset. I am really confused

Do proposals cite quantities of participants right off the bat? Thanks

The purpose of my study is to examine from a managerial perspective the effectiveness of Performance Management System. The research philosophy adopted will be qualitative, interpretive in its epistemology and subjective in its ontology. Involving in-depth interviews. The research adopts case study method with no preconceived hypothesis. And an inductive analysis of the research problem would be applied. 

Is my approach suitable?

Thanks.