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Introduction 23 active from the inactive, the experienced from the novice, and the industrious from the slothful. The Role of Intention in the Field of Research First of all, it should be realised that intention has a great role to play in how one proceeds with their chosen task. The same task undertaken with different intentions leads to different out- comes and effects. In short, intention plays a big role in every task one undertakes and the reality of intention inevitably impacts the outcome. This effect is not hypothetical and imagi- nary but definite and real. For instance, take the case of one who is employed to work under an officer. He obeys him only because he is his superior, but has no personal interest in carrying out his orders and has no personal relationship of love with him, nor is he impressed by his competence and capability. In such a case, he would obey merely because he is legally bound to do so and he would comply with his orders to fulfil his contractual obligations. One will not see any zeal, fervour, or interest in his performance. However, if the same person had a personal bond of loyalty with the officer, admiration for his competence and capability, and interest in his orders, then his obedience would acquire a totally different character, and his approach to the job would be absolutely exceptional. All his actions would show zeal, fervour, and personal interest. This difference is because of dif- ferent intentions; though obedience is carried out under both circumstances, the difference in intentions has made a world of difference in the approach to work.