BUSN20016 Research in Business

Task:

Aim and Objectives

The aim of this project is to contribute to the knowledge of why customers commit fraud within the insurance industry sector in Australia to assist in development of appropriate fraud prevention strategies. The key objectives of this project are to:

a) Explore the key financial and internal process impacts of customer fraud within the insurance industry

b) Explore and identify key causes of customer fraudulent behaviours within the insurance industry

c) Explore social norms/ attitudes about insurance fraud as potential factors in preventing/encouraging fraudulent behaviours

d) Identify strategies to prevent customer fraud 

This research proposal aims to investigate the significance of an increased female employee representation on MTM’s business performance goals, and to establish the factors that are deterring female career interest to positions within the Australian rail industry. The objectives are to:

• Determine the current rate of female participation in rail;

• Examine the benefits of increased female participation on MTM’s business; objectives;

• Examine the factors that influence the low rates of female applicants to positions/careers in the rail industry, and;

• Develop strategies for MTM to help increase the attractiveness of careers for women in rail industry.