Business Research Requests and Proposals
Business Research Requests and Proposals
Chapter 4
Business Research Requests and Proposals
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Learning Objectives
Understand the purpose of the request for proposal and the research proposal; how each is used the variations on each and their contents the processes for evaluating the quality of proposals
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RFPs
Provide monitoring device
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RFP Components
Proposal administration information
Technical section
Pricing section
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Pricing Section
Services Data collection Data analysis Client meetings Travel Respondent survey incentives Mail costs Telephone costs Design meetings Facilities/ Equipment Pilot tests Report preparations Computer models Project management Questionnaire/ reproduction costs Labor Deliverables
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RFP Elements
Instructions to bidders
Cost proposal
Background
RFP Elements
Services and support
Proposed solution Vendor information
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Purpose
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Researcher Qualifications
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Exhibit 4-8 Research Proposal for MindWriter Complete Care Satisfaction Research
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Key Terms
Critical Path Method Executive summary Literature review Project management Proposal Unsolicited Solicited Request for Proposal
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