Research Topic suggestion number 1: Activity-Based Costing (ABC) in a Small Business in
Bakakeng, Baguio City “Implementing Activity-Based Costing (ABC) to Improve Menu
Pricing and Profitability in a Small, Independent Restaurant”
● Small Business suggestions:
○ AE Cafe
○ Lelet’s
○ Etc
● Research Focus:
○ How can a small, independent restaurant make use of ABC Costing to identify
the true cost of producing and serving different menu items?
○ Identify specific aspects of restaurant operations that ABC Costing can help
analyze (menu pricing, profitability)
○ Restaurant managers often do not have a comprehensive understanding of all of
the costs involved in operating a successful restaurant, leading to inaccurate, and
potentially unprofitable, menu item pricing.
Research Topic number 2: The Effectiveness of Standard Costing and Variance Analysis in
Managing Costs and Improving Profitability in a Small Business in Baguio City
● Research Focus:
○ how a small business (restaurant/cafe) can implement and utilize standard
costing and variance analysis to control costs, identify areas for improvement,
and enhance overall profitability.
Research Topic number 3: The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Emerging
Markets
● Research Focus:
○ To investigate how CSR initiatives can be leveraged by multinational corporations
(MNCs) to build trust, enhance their reputation, and create a sustainable
competitive advantage in emerging markets.