Paul's Dissertation :: Blog :: Final?? Research Proposal...

After Pete's most recent visit he advised all of us to stick a feasibility section into the Final Research Proposal. I have done. I added it in the form of a risk register so I hope this is acceptable.

I have also included the Nahapiet & Goshal definition of Social Capital, since this was thought to be missing by the Emerald board. I'm not usre why this wasn't in already - I removed it but can't recall why...

For completeness the definition is this,

I am drawing on Nahapiet and Goshal’s (1998, p. 243) frequently cited definition of social capital, i.e. ‘‘the sum of the actual and potential resources embedded within, available through, and derived from the network of relationships possessed by an individual or social unit […]  social capital comprises both the network and the assets that may be mobilized through the network’’. Consequently, my definition of social capital includes the network of relationships, which is a structural dimension, as well as the usefulness of the network of relationships, which is an economic dimension. Both of these dimensions will be explored.

It 's a good guide for the subsequent paper I think and makes it possible to deliver a 90 second 'elevator pitch' I think.

I don't really want to do any more on the Proposal. I pretty comfortable with it as it stands and itching to just get on with it now.