Overview of an Article
The following is an analysis of the research carried out in Nigeria about the impacts of the exterior atmosphere on the performance of an institute in the food and beverage industry (Olarewaju, 2012).
During the research, there was reviewing of literature regarding both the types of exterior factors influencing a business and the aspects determining the performance of an organization. Furthermore, there were random sampling and selection of three firms out of Nigerias all companies in the sector of food and beverages to participate in the research occurred. There was stratification of the sampled organizations into external factors such as political, social, cultural, economic, and cultural variables. To collect data, the distribution of the questionnaires related to the external factors to the workers of the selected firms happened and eighty-four percent of the respondents filled in and returned their questionnaires.
Besides, the data recorded was analyzed through a multiple regression analysis whereby the organizations performance was the dependent variable and the external factors were the independent variables. From the analysis of the results, there was conclusion that the external factors influenced the performance of any organization in the food and beverage industry. Hence, the researchers recommended the organizations in the food and beverage sector to be attentive to their exterior environment as a way of maintaining their efficiency, competence, boost sales, and accomplish the corporate goals (Olarewaju, 2012).
Analysis of the Research from Ethical Standpoint
From an ethical standpoint, there are various questions raised about the above research process (Joungtrakul & Bobbie, 2012). That is, where do the responsibilities begin and end for the researcher? What are the research standards that guide the researchers work? What is the researcher’s relationship with the sample subjects? What environment is the researcher interacting with during the research? What are the ethics governing the researcher outside the professional rules and regulations of researching? These questions analyze how the research incorporates the effects the research has on society, ecology, environment, culture, and the overall globe (Lisa, 2008).
From the questions, the participants in the research process voluntarily consent to involve themselves in the research. Besides, the question clarifies the process of researching and the benefits the research contributes to the society-the research must have sound theory and have no negative impacts on the community. Lastly, the question outlines that the researcher needs to protect the environment during the research (Center of Bioethics University of Minnesota, 2003).
Assessment of the Ethical Research
The researchers aim of beginning to research on the topic rests on the researchers personal involvement in the topic and this could impact the expected results and the participation of the researcher. However, in this research, personal involvement does not influence the results, as there is greater cooperation and coordination among different people, from different institutions and careers (Resnik, 2011).
As a result, before commencing the research, the researcher determined how to undertake the research without conflicting the rules and regulations by causing negative effects of the research on the sample subject and the public (Lisa, 2008).
Furthermore, during the research, the researcher chooses the research methodology carefully. For instance, the researcher employed questionnaire, which is an indication that the researcher informed the sample subjects about the research and its importance to the society (Lisa, 2008). By employing questionnaires, which fail to demand for respondents personal details or appearance when giving responses, the researcher observed the rules of confidentiality (Joungtrakul & Bobbie, 2012). Finally, when respondents filled-in the research questionnaire, the researcher allowed the respondents to exercise their freedom, they were free to submit the questionnaire or not.
References
Aboyami, O. E., & Ayobami, E. F. (2012). The impact of external business environment on organizational performance in the food and beverage industry in Nigeria. British Journal of Arts, 6(2), 194-210. Web.
Center of Bioethics University of Minnesota (2003). A guide to research ethics. Web.
Joungtrakul, J. & Bobbie, M. A. (2012). Research ethics: A comparative study of qualitative doctoral dissertations submitted by to the universities in Thailand and the USA. Science of Journal of Business Management, 2, 1-11. Web.
Lisa, G. M. (2008) (Ed.). The sage encyclopedia: Qualitative research methods. (Vols. 1-2). California, USA: Sages Publication Limited.
Resnik, D. B. (2011). What is ethics in research and what is not? Web.