CAFS - Dr. Andres A. Regondola - RTP - 20-21 (1)

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Issue No. 01
Salmabad, Kingdom of Bahrain Revision No. 00
College/Department: COLLEGE OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL
Date of Effectivity September, 2012
SCIENCES/Project Management
RESEARCH TOPIC PROPOSAL Page 1 of 5
Name of Proponent(s)
Faculty Student
Staff
Proposed Title Impact and Opportunities of Covid 19 Pandemic in Hospitality and

Tourism Industry
Locale of the Study Kingdom of Bahrain
Background and
Rationale of the Study In early January 2020, a new strain of coronavirus (SARS‐CoV‐2)
producing a respiratory disease (COVID‐19) began spreading across
the globe. “The World Health Organization declared a global health
emergency and on 11th March a pandemic was confirmed.
However, According to KPMG in Bahrain (2020) The COVID-19
pandemic is having an extra ordinary impact on business in Bahrain
and worldwide. Businesses, employees and customers are affected.
Economic are affected especially in the labor market. Financial
planning, risk scenarios, contingency planning, workforce planning,
tax, supply chain. “At a time of crisis, it is important that we share our
insights and experience as much as possible, helping each other to
contain and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on organizations and the
broader economy. “
Statement of the Problem The corona virus pandemic that began in 2019 was triggered by acute
respiratory syndrome. “On 21 February 2020, the virus was verified to
have entered Bahrain. As of 17 September, a total of 62,484 confirmed
cases have been reported. (Wikipedia)”. “According to Bahrain Tax
(May2020), the Bahraini government established a National Task Force
for Combating the Corona Virus via Ministries and National Authorities
to develop and implement strategies to contain the spread of pandemic
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crisis and its impact on the Bahrain economy.

The aim of this research is to conduct a real-time evaluation of the
COVID 19 pandemic's effect and possibilities on the hotel and tourist
industries.
This research will specifically attempt to address the following
questions:
1. How do respondents see the effect and possibilities of the

COVID 19 pandemic on the hotel and tourist industries, as well
as cost-cutting, organization, virtualization, integration, and
domestication?
2. How successful are the COVID 19 pandemic's effects and

possibilities in the hotel and tourist industries in terms of cost-
cutting, orderliness, virtualization, integration, and
domestication?
3. Is there a substantial connection between the perception of the

COVID 19 epidemic and its degree of efficacy in the hotel and
tourist industries?
Hypothesis of the Study

1. 1. Is there no correlation between perceptions of the COVID 19
pandemic's efficacy and cost-cutting, orderliness, virtualization,
integration, and domestication in the hospitality and tourist
industries?
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Objectives of the Study
The particular issues under investigation need the use of solid

statistical evidence to demonstrate the effect and possibilities for the
hospitality and tourist industries in the Covid 19 era. As a result, the
following goals should be met:
1. To organize the hotel industry's challenges and possibilities in the

event of a covid 19 epidemic.
2. To analyze current developments in the hotel industry's strategic
repositioning and to investigate the difficulties posed by the covid 19
epidemic.
3. To devise new strategies and tactics for surviving the impending
financial meltdown in the hotel sector.
4. To determine the effect of COVID-19 on employee performance
while working from home.
Expected outputs The findings of this study will add to the success elements for channel
and customer service enhancements, as well as a successful
diversified strategy in the business, hotel, and tourist industries. And to
provide a better understanding and analysis of the effect of COVID -19
on the workplace during this time of difficulty, as well as to quantify all
organizational functions necessary to overcome the current COVID -19
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crisis or any adversity.

D. Research Methodology This research used a qualitative approach. The data collecting method
is via online surveys and questionnaires, as well as performing in-
person interviews. The purpose of regression analysis is to ascertain
whether independent variables are linked to the dependent variables
and to investigate the nature of the connections. Other data is based on
the present state and situation and was gathered from different
research papers, journals, and publications from the years 2020-2021
in accordance with the study's requirements.
Educational, Social or The study's outcome will be an addition to the body of information for
Scientific Value of the entrepreneurs, business owners, workers, and students. Additionally,
Research
the findings may serve as instruments for making informed decisions on
the impact and opportunities of the Covid 19 pandemic on the
hospitality and tourism industries, as well as other associated
businesses, in the Kingdom of Bahrain and other Gulf countries..
Gantt chart
Activities Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March Ap May June Jul Aug
r y
1. Selection of topic
and formulation of
title.
2. Gathering Data and
Information for the
background of the
research.
3. Identification of the
target respondents.
4. Working on the
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Review of Related
Literature
5. Formulation
Conceptual
Framework and
Theoretical
Framework
6. Formulation of the
questionnaire.
7. Distribution of the
questionnaire for pilot
run.
8. Validation of the
reliability of the
instrument.
9. Distribution of the
validated
questionnaire.
10. Retrieval of the
questionnaire.
11. Analysis and
interpretation of the
results of the survey.
12. Summarizing the
findings of the Study
13. Draw conclusion
and
Recommendations
Reviewed by: Endorsed by:
DR. ANDRES A. REGONDOLA DR. MARLUNA L. URUBIO

Research Coordinator College Dean
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RESEARCH TOPIC PROPOSAL Page 1 of 5

Proposed Title Impact and Opportunities of Covid 19 Pandemic in Hospitality and

RESEARCH TOPIC PROPOSAL Page 2 of 5

crisis and its impact on the Bahrain economy.

1. How do respondents see the effect and possibilities of the

2. How successful are the COVID 19 pandemic's effects and

3. Is there a substantial connection between the perception of the

Hypothesis of the Study

RESEARCH TOPIC PROPOSAL Page 3 of 5

Objectives of the Study

The particular issues under investigation need the use of solid

1. To organize the hotel industry's challenges and possibilities in the

RESEARCH TOPIC PROPOSAL Page 4 of 5

crisis or any adversity.

RESEARCH TOPIC PROPOSAL Page 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Endorsed by:

DR. ANDRES A. REGONDOLA DR. MARLUNA L. URUBIO

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