Business Administration projects

An appraisal of the relevance of financial incentives to workers motivation

an assessment of the impact of marketing segmentation on production planning in an orgarnisation

an evaluation of the cost of packaging and its implications on the profitability of a manufacturing organisation

an evaluation of the impact of wages and salaries policies on the performance of workers of national eye centre

effective communication as a tool for achieving organizational goal and objectives

effective recruitment and selection as a tool for achieving higher employee productivity in an organization

effects of marketing segmentation on sales performance in beverages industry

leadership and its effects on performance, achievement and goal realization

organizational structure and its effect on workers performance

organogram as an important communication tool in business organization

performance appraisal as a tool for enhancing organizational productivity

role of communication in enhancing productivity in an organization

staff motivation and its impact on organizational productivity

techniques for assessing the durability of small scale business opportunities

the assessment of human resource development in enhancing organizational productivity in kaduna refinery and petroleum company

the effect of human resource development on employee productivity in seven up bottling company kaduna

the effect of motivational tools on employees morale in an organization

the impact of performance evaluation on workers productivity in nigeria

the impact of time management in employee productivity in organization

the importance of training and development of organizational performance in airtel mobile communication

training manpower development and employee performance in an organization

the relevance of sales promotion to business organizations

the role of auditing in organizational effectiveness

the effect of work environment on organizational performance

cargo freight rate in liner shipping and its correlation to high prices of imported goods in Nigeria

the impact of promotional mix elements on profitability in the telecommunication industry

corporate governance and its effect on organizational performance

the economic implication of privatization and commercialization of ailing industries in Nigeria

the impact of work environment on employee productivity

the impact of various leadership styles on organisational performance

the impact of training and personal development on organizational productivity

the impact of strategic human resource management on organizational performance

the impact of performance appraisal on staff productivity

the impact of motivation in achieving organizational goals (a case study of ministry of finance asaba delta state

the impact of microfinance bank on the performance of small scale businesses in delta state

the impact of effective personal selling strategies on the marketing of industrial products

the effects of organizational culture on employee performance and productivity

inventory valuation management and control in manufacturing organization

impact of inventory management on manufacturing organization (a study of cadbury Nigeria plc, lagos)
impact of customer retention on business performance

effect of small-scale industries on the Nigerian economy

a study on the importance of branding and packaging on marketing productivity of locally made products

corporate governance and performance of banks in nigeria

the influence of demographic factors on teachers recruitment and retaining

a critical analysis on the effect of building relationship marketing through online marketing communication on business growth, a survey of retail stores in asaba

e-marketing and small scale business in Nigeria threat or opportunities

the effect of advertising on consumer’s acceptability of new product

training types and their impact on employee job satisfaction

the relevance of human resource in today’s business environment

the impact of work environment on worker’s productivity a case study of united bank for Africa

the impact of training and development on staff efficiency in an organization

the impact of training and development on productivity in delta state university, asaba campus

the impact of strategic planning on organizational performance; a study of some selested banks in asaba

the impact of cultural diversity on organizational performance

the impact of corporate planning and strategic management on performance of selected oil companies

the effect of training on employee performance in public service

the effect of stress on employees performance in nigerian polytechnics

the effect of cost reduction and control techniques on the performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria

the effect of changing organizational culture on total quality management practices of asaba aluminium company limited, asaba, delta state

impact of corporate social responsibility on organizational performance of zenith bank nigeria plc

effect of training and human capital development on staff performance

an examination of the effect of promotional tools on organizational performance

a study on the relevance of corporate disclosure to shareholders

communication in leadership and staff job performance a study of nigerian television authority stations

the impact of newspaper advertisement on organizational growth (a case study of globacom Nigeria limited)

effectiveness of pricing policy and profit planning in Nigerian organizations a performance appraisal of some selected manufacturing firms

impact of training on employees job satisfaction

the effect of stress on workers performance case study of first bank

corporate governance and financial reporting in Nigerian banking industry

effect of corporate social responsibility on organizational performance

the impact of conflict management on organizational efficiency

The impact of customer relationship marketing on customer retention. (a case study of gtb of Nigeria plc)

the impact of job satisfaction and workers’ performance in the health sector (a study of federal medical centre asaba)

the impact of market segmentation on sales performance

the role and importance of corporate social responsibilities on crisis management a study of grand hotels limited asaba

corporate social accounting information disclosures among firms in Nigeria

sme financing and economic growth in Nigeria

the impact of human resource management on organizational performance

the impact of marketing information system (mis) on marketing decision making in the organizations

effective utilization of management by objectives in Nigerian companies, problems and prospects

problems and prospects of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria

quality control as a means of enhancing productivity in a production company (a case study of life flour mills Nigeria limited)

the effect of capital structure on corporate performances (a case study of selected companies in ughelli)

measuring and management of employee retention

Psychology Research Topics

Psychology is the study of behavior and mind, embracing all aspects of human experience. It is an academic discipline and an applied science which seeks to understand individuals and groups by establishing general principles and researching specific cases.

List of Psychology Research Topics

1.     Is parental negligence a reason behind child obesity?
2.     Understanding the obsession of Americans with the popular fast food items
3.     What is the influence of a narcissist mother on her child’s mental well-being?
4.     What is the association between obesity and television?
5.     Preterm delivery and stress
6.     Understanding the situations that lead to suicidal behaviors
7.     The adverse effects of abortion on the mental health
8.     Dating violence and abuse among teenagers
9.     Understanding schizophrenia in young men and women
10.     Impact of teenage sexting on children and its consequences
11.     Can morality be enforced by stringent laws?
12.     Comprehending social interaction
13.     How is stress affected by individual differences?
14.     What are the psychological reasons behind depression?
15.     Symptoms, reasons of stress and how to manage it
16.     Is depression affected by gender?
17.     Impact of social anxiety disorder on the routine life of the affected person
18.     The different phases of human growth and development
19.     Importance of imparting sexual education to children
20.     Mental development and understanding of mentally challenged children
21.     Relationship between stress and physical illness
22.     Long term and short term memory
23.     How is a person’s life affected by bipolar disorder?
24.     Aging and mental illnesses
25.     What is the environment’s role in personality development?
26.     Influence of work environment on the motivation and self-esteem of workers
27.     Effect of counseling on the divorced individuals
28.     Impact of violent music on children
29.     How and why are psychologists involved in the military?
30.     Varied theories of motivation
31.     How is a person’s achievements and personality affected by their birth order?
32.     Physical, financial and emotional abuse of elderly people
33.     Understanding and controlling teenage suicide
34.     Comprehending the effects of postpartum depression on child and mother
35.     Analyzing harsh capital punishment for the sex offenders
36.     How is intelligence determined by the environment and genetics?
37.     Different kinds of torture and their various effects
38.     How and why are attractive people treated differently than the non-attractive ones?
39.     Pros and Cons of Hypnosis
40.     Understanding the psychological problems of the homeless people
41.     How does sports psychology help promote mental health in different  workplaces?
42.     What are the reasons behind long lasting marriages?
43.     Is it important to have school uniforms?
44.     The effect of different phobias on your personality
45.     Why is the divorce rate rising?
46.     Understanding the psychology of homophobes
47.     Understanding solitary confinement and its effects
48.     What are the effects of colors on different mental states?
49.     Understanding the roles of biology and environment in hyperactive children
50.     Psychological profile and mental development of a terrorist
51.     Understanding the psychology of sex workers
52.     How can you form and change a habit?
53.     The ethical and legal aspects of gay adoption
54.     Reasons and consequences of introvert behavior in adult.
55.     What is the effect of the hate crimes on the community and the victims?

While going through psychology research topics, remember to opt for one that falls within the area of your specialization or interest. You can visit online psychology websites and newspapers for finding out more topics. Make sure that you can form a good hypothesis on the topic you are selecting and you must choose a topic that has sufficient content easily available and accessible via online forums.

It is a good idea to consider about four to five psychology research topics before starting your research. This helps you in selecting a viable topic in case one becomes difficult to research on. Always go slow during your research, so you carry each step perfectly well. Make it a point to collect primary data first to make your research appear realistic.

General Psychology Research Topics

To choose a topic from general psychology, you should select any topic you like and then start narrowing it down. For instance, you could tackle any current issue in psychology like equality in mental health.

Moreover, you could profile a well-known psychologist and explore their theories or researches. You could also write on a popular and useful psychology experiment, such as the Stanford Prison or Milgram Obedience Experiments.

Abnormal Psychology Research Topics

Abnormal psychology deals with abnormal behavior and psychopathology. Different disorders such as obsession-compulsion, depression and sexual deviation are covered in this subject. You could research on any of the following topics in this field:

    Phobia

    Depression

    Schizophrenia

    Eating disorder: anorexia or bulimia nervosa

    Antisocial personality disorder

    Seasonal affective disorder

    Borderline personality disorder

Moreover, you can also profile any therapy such as CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), MBCT (mindfulness based cognitive therapy) or group therapy.

Cognitive Psychology Research Topics

Cognitive psychology tackles the different mental processes going on in a person’s mind. You could explore language, memory, decision making, intelligence and thinking in this sub-field. Moreover, you could research on attention span, false memories, dreams, language, perception, judgment and problem solving while working in cognitive psychology.

Developmental Psychology Research Topics

Development psychology is focused on the lifespan of human beings, so you have a number of topics to choose from. You can focus on the effects of the following topics on the personality and development of a child, adult or elderly.

    Sexual abuse

    Verbal abuse

    Bullying

    Harassment

    Media violence

    Language acquisition

    Learning disabilities

    Parenting style

    Prenatal development

    Aging process

Social Psychology Research Topics

Social psychology is pertinent to social behavior. You can explore the following topics while studying this subject.

    Discrimination and prejudice

    Homophobia

    Sexism

    Racism

    Attitudes

In addition to these topics, you can also opt for one from amongst the following psychology research topics.

    Understanding drug addictions and the causes behind them

    Weaknesses of the psychoanalytic theories of Freud

    Causes, signs and treatments of anxiety

    Effect of circadian rhythm on humans

    What is attachment theory and what are its psychological effects?

    What are the physical and psychological benefits of laughter?

    What is the effect of the cognitive dissonance on values and behaviors?

    Relationship between endorphins and happiness

    What are the negative and positive effects of the internet on your psychological health?

    What are the effects of the self-actualization concept of Maslow on psychology?

Getting started with Research Proposal

Introduction

Topic area

Research Question and its significance to knowledge

Literature review

Your preliminary work on the topic

The remaining questions and their inter-locking logic

Reprise of your resulting question in this context

Methodology

Approach to answering the question

Data needs

Analytic techniques

Plan for interpreting results

Budget

Expected results

Bibliography / References

Each of these outlines is very similar. You probably see already that the proposal's organization lends itself to word-processing right into the final thesis. It also makes it easy for readers to find relevant parts more easily. The section below goes into slightly more detail on what each of the points in the outline is and does.

The Sections of the Proposal

The Introduction

Topic Area

A good title will clue the reader into the topic but it cannot tell the whole story. Follow the title with a strong introduction. The introduction provides a brief overview that tells a fairly well informed (but perhaps non-specialist) reader what the proposal is about. It might be as short as a single page, but it should be very clearly written, and it should let one assess whether the research is relevant to their own. With luck it will hook the reader's interest.

What is your proposal about? Setting the topical area is a start but you need more, and quickly. Get specific about what your research will address.

Question

Once the topic is established, come right to the point. What are you doing? What specific issue or question will your work address? Very briefly (this is still the introduction) say how you will approach the work. What will we learn from your work?

Significance

Why is this work important? Show why this is it important to answer this question. What are the implications of doing it? How does it link to other knowledge? How does it stand to inform policy making? This should show how this project is significant to our body of knowledge. Why is it important to our understanding of the world? It should establish why I would want to read on. It should also tell me why I would want to support, or fund, the project.

Literature Review

State of our knowledge

The purpose of the literature review is to situate your research in the context of what is already known about a topic. It need not be exhaustive, it needs to show how your work will benefit the whole. It should provide the theoretical basis for your work, show what has been done in the area by others, and set the stage for your work.

In a literature review you should give the reader enough ties to the literature that they feel confident that you have found, read, and assimilated the literature in the field. It might do well to include a paragraph that summarizes each article's contribution, and a bit of 'mortar' to hold the edifice together, perhaps these come from your notes while reading the material. The flow should probably move from the more general to the more focused studies, or perhaps use historical progression to develop the story. It need not be exhaustive; relevance is 'key'.

Outstanding questions

This is where you present the holes in the knowledge that need to be plugged, and by doing so, situate your work. It is the place where you establish that your work will fit in and be significant to the discipline. This can be made easier if there is literature that comes out and says "Hey, this is a topic that needs to be treated! What is the answer to this question?" and you will sometimes see this type of piece in the literature. Perhaps there is a reason to read old AAG presidential addresses.

Research Questions in Detail

Your work to date

Tell what you have done so far. It might report preliminary studies that you have conducted to establish the feasibility of your research. It should give a sense that you are in a position to add to the body of knowledge.

Methodology

Overview of approach

This section should make clear to the reader the way that you intend to approach the research question and the techniques and logic that you will use to address it.

Data Collection

This might include the field site description, a description of the instruments you will use, and particularly the data that you anticipate collecting. You may need to comment on site and resource accessibility in the time frame and budget that you have available, to demonstrate feasibility, but the emphasis in this section should be to fully describe specifically what data you will be using in your study. Part of the purpose of doing this is to detect flaws in the plan before they become problems in the research.

Data Analysis

This should explain in some detail how you will manipulate the data that you assembled to get at the information that you will use to answer your question. It will include the statistical or other techniques and the tools that you will use in processing the data. It probably should also include an indication of the range of outcomes that you could reasonably expect from your observations.

Interpretation

In this section you should indicate how the anticipated outcomes will be interpreted to answer the research question. It is extremely beneficial to anticipate the range of outcomes from your analysis, and for each know what it will mean in terms of the answer to your question.

Expected Results

This section should give a good indication of what you expect to get out of the research. It should join the data analysis and possible outcomes to the theory and questions that you have raised. It will be a good place to summarize the significance of the work.

It is often useful from the very beginning of formulating your work to write one page for this section to focus your reasoning as you build the rest of the proposal.

Bibliography

This is the list of the relevant works. Some advisors like exhaustive lists. I think that the Graduate Division specifies that you call it "Bibliography". Others like to see only the literature which you actually cite. Most fall in between: there is no reason to cite irrelevant literature but it may be useful to keep track of it even if only to say that it was examined and found to be irrelevant.

Use a standard format. Order the references alphabetically, and use "flag" paragraphs as per the University's Guidelines.