“Innovative Management Strategies in the UAE Oil and Gas Sector: A Comparative Analysis with Global Practices”

“Innovative Management Strategies in the UAE Oil and Gas Sector: A Comparative Analysis with Global Practices”

Dissertation Structure (as per university guidelines)

Introduction (1,000–1,500 words)

• Clearly state the research topic and context.
• Provide an overview of the oil and gas industry in the UAE.
• Present the research aim, objectives, and key research questions.
• Include academic and practical justification for the study.

Literature Review (3,000–4,000 words)

• Explore and critically analyze academic literature on:
  • Strategic management in oil and gas
  • Innovation in energy sector management
  • Regional strategies (UAE, US, EU, Russia)
• Identify gaps in existing research.
• Position this study within the literature.

Methodology (2,000–2,500 words)

• Explain and justify the qualitative research design.
• Describe use of semi-structured interviews and secondary data.
• Define purposive sampling method (6–10 participants from UAE and Russian oil/gas companies).
• Outline ethical considerations (consent, anonymity, storage, disposal).
• Discuss limitations (access to participants, potential bias, etc.).

Findings and Analysis (3,000–4,000 words)

• Present coded themes from the interviews.
• Use narrative and/or matrix comparison to contrast UAE vs. global strategies.
• Include relevant quotes (anonymous), and apply theory to practice.
• Support findings with secondary data (industry and government reports, etc.).

Discussion (2,000–2,500 words)

• Interpret findings in relation to literature.
• Discuss the effectiveness and uniqueness of UAE’s strategies.
• Compare these strategies with those in US, EU, and Russia.
• Consider sustainability, efficiency, and innovation performance.

Conclusion and Recommendations (1,000–1,500 words)

• Summarize the main findings and answer the research questions.
• Provide actionable recommendations for:
  • UAE oil & gas firms
  • International energy managers
  • Future researchers
• Mention limitations and suggest areas for further research.

References & Appendices

• Use Harvard referencing.
• Include full transcripts (if interviews are used), ethics form, consent form template, AI log (if applicable), and any tables/figures.

3. Key Research Questions

1. What innovative management strategies are being implemented in the UAE oil and gas sector?
2. How do these strategies differ from those used in the USA, EU, and Russia?
3. What are the perceived benefits and limitations of these approaches?
4. How do these strategies impact sustainability and organizational performance?

4. Methodology Summary

• Design: Qualitative, exploratory, comparative.
• Participants: Professionals from Rusneft, Almarsa, Sever Project, Allianz Project, etc.
• Data Collection: Online interviews and publicly available reports.
• Data Analysis: Thematic coding and comparative strategy mapping.

5. Ethical Considerations

• Verbal informed consent.
• Confidentiality and anonymity maintained.
• Data stored on encrypted university cloud and personal device.
• All data disposed of 12 months after submission

7. Writing Requirements

• Word Count: 15,000 words (+/- 10%)
• Format: Word document, 1.5 spacing, standard fonts
• Referencing: Harvard style, consistent and complete
• Language: Academic English, clear structure, proofread

8. Additional Notes for the Writer

• Demonstrate critical thinking — don’t just describe, analyze and evaluate.
• Go beyond textbook theory — include real industry insights.
• Use UAE-specific policies, case studies, or reports to support arguments.
• Maintain consistency in tone, citations, and formatting.
• You may use AI tools, but this must be logged and declared as per university guidelines.