Impact of Talent Management on Organizational Performance

This research proposal focuses on examining the effective talent management strategies for increasing successful opportunities for an organization, with a case study on Travelodge. It aims to assess the understanding of talent management in the context of business, evaluate the issues faced due to inappropriate assessment of talent, investigate suitable strategies of talent management within Travelodge, and examine the impact of talent management on increasing business opportunities. The research will use quantitative research methods and data will be collected through surveys and literature review.

Research Proposal

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Research Proposal Form..................................................................................................................1
Research Ethics approval form........................................................................................................7

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID: ____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date: ___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: Impact of talent management on an organizational performance.
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of research project ( in the form of a question, objective or
hypothesis)
To examine the effective talent management strategies for increasing successful
opportunities for an organisation. A case study on Travelodge.
Research project objectives (e.g. what is the question you want to answer? What do you
want to learn how to do? What do you want to find out?):
Research Objectives
 To assess understanding in relation to the conceptual framework of talent management
and its significance in the context to business.
 To evaluate the issues that company can face due to inappropriate assessment of talent.
 To investigate the suitable strategies of talent management within Travelodge. To examine the impact of talent management in increasing the opportunities for the
business.
Research Questions
 What is the conceptual framework of talent management and its significance in the
context to business?
 What are the issues that company can face due to inappropriate assessment of talent?
 What are the suitable strategies of talent management within Travelodge?
 What is the impact of talent management in increasing the opportunities for the
business?
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Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
Reasons for choosing the project (e.g. links to other subjects you are studying, personal
interest, future plans, knowledge/skills you want to improve, why the topic is
important):
The key reason for selecting the present research topic is to enhance the knowledge in relation
to the aspect of talent management and how the strategies of talent management increases the
operations of the business, Therefore, talent management is termed as the major issue of
business, which is widely being faced by the businesses to gain progression and effective
opportunities. However, the study is effective in enhancing personal and professional ability and
aid an individual to gain progression within the career development. In addition to this, the
another intention of executing the project is the personal interest of the researcher, as the
investigator wants to explore own capabilities about the aspect of talent management. Thus, the
study aids value in better understanding of business management and gain effective academic
records which aid in gaining future opportunities.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
Literature review is the most imperative part of an investigation work, thus it leads an in-
depth evaluation by analysing the views and opinion of various authors and writers.
Therefore, this section is mainly encompassing over secondary sources of information
collection like books, journals, articles, magazines and so on.
The conceptual framework of talent management and its significance in the context to
business.
According to Ghosh (2019), talent management practices have evolved over the years to cater to
individual specific trends much like all the other aspects of work and have altered within the fast
strides over the last few years. Therefore, strategic talent management is recognised as the
required aspect within the today’s hyper changed environment. In addition to this, talent
management is defined as the methodologically systematic and organisations procedure of
getting the right talent on board and aiding them to grow within their optimal capabilities
keeping the organisational objectives in the mind. In the context to business, talent management
is the imperative aspect to be considered, therefore, it has significant values in terms of
increasing profitability, developing collaborative working, enhancing productivity, developing
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effective teams, increasing talent pool, attracting and retaining top talent at workplace.
Therefore, these are the major benefits which are widely gained by business and for this,
business and its management are seeking for managing talent at workplace.
It is analysed that talent management is the essential function as it helps in retaining of talented
sand skilful employees in the organisation. Talent management helps in achievement of
organisational goals because of their higher level of productivity and efficiency.
The issues that company can face due to inappropriate assessment of talent.
According to Greenbaum (2020), businesses are work hard to attract, train and retain top talent
at workplace, therefore, talent management is an imperative aspect which is effectively
performed by the management of the business to developing the professional ability of the
employee at workplace. Human resource departments have numerous tasks to perform within an
organisation, but recruiting and retaining talent is arguably the most difficult task to perform by
the manager. However, there are assorted issues like higher compensation demand, increase in
employee turnover, tightening the talent market, unappealing company culture, lack of
leadership, decreasing motivation and so on. That are faces by the businesses due to
inappropriate assessment of talent at workplace. Hence, for analysing the issues it is important
for the businesses to manage talent at workplace to gain effective results in terms of increasing
business performance.
It becomes very difficult for organisation when they become fail in process of recruiting right
person in their organisation. Because every person is just focusing on talented employees so that
they can achieve their desired results.
The suitable strategies of talent management within Travelodge.
According to Ansari (2020), the aspect of talent management is all about a business dedication
to doing all they can to attract, retain and more importantly, create the best employee and
candidates within the market. Therefore, Travelodge, is a private company which is operating in
the Hotels and hospitality industry throughout the UK, Spain and Ireland, thus the company is
working on a wide scale where they are concentrated over increasing opportunities for the
business to gain growth and progression. There are assorted strategies of managing talent at
workplace like recognise the power of job description, providing suitable training and
development opportunities, give back to employees with rewards and recognitions, cultivate an
honest career path and so on, therefore, these are effectively needs to be implement by business
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to gain growth and progression.
Organisation should adopt appropriate strategies so that they can retain skilful and talented
employees in the organisation. It becomes very important for organisation that they adopt
appropriate strategy.
The impact of talent management in increasing the opportunities for the business.
According to Kind (2018), Today we are existing within the era where change becomes
inevitable. To run business smoothly, successfully and efficiently, the most valuable and
indispensable aspect businesses requires is human resource. The success of an organization
depends on the hard working, loyal and involved managers and employees. Management of
employees is largely encompassing over the quality of leadership organizations have. Therefore,
talent management has positive impact over the operations and progression of the business.
Thus, managing talent at workplace creates value for the business in increasing motivation of
employees and enhancing the overall productivity and performance.
Talent management increase the opportunities for business because organisation can increase
their productivity and profitability.
Online
Ghosh, P., 2019. What is Talent Management? Definition, Strategy, Process and Models.
[Online]. Available through: <https://www.hrtechnologist.com/articles/performance-
management-hcm/what-is-talent-management/>.
Greenbaum, K., 2020. Top Talent Challenges Of Today's C-Level Executives. [Online].
Available through: <https://www.aesc.org/insights/blog/five-top-talent-challenges-
todays-c-level-executives>.
Ansari, K., 2020. Simple Talent Management Strategies. [Online]. Available through:
<https://theundercoverrecruiter.com/talent-management-strategy/>.
King, S., 2018. Why Talent Management Matters to your Business Strategy. [Online]. Available
through: <https://www.growthforce.com/blog/why-talent-management-is-important-to-
your-business-strategy-and-its-impact-on-profit>.
Section Four: Activities and timescales
Activities to be carried out during the research project (e.g.
research, development and analysis of ideas, writing, data
collection, numerical analysis, tutor meetings, production of final
outcome, evaluation, writing the report):
How long this will take:
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Milestone one: .........................30 Dec................................................................
Target date (set by tutor): .........................................................................................
Milestone two: ........................................30 May.................................................
Target date (set by tutor): .........................................................................................
Section Four: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are
Research methodology is an important part of the research proposal as it helps in giving the
information. It helps in providing information related to the relevancy and accuracy of data
collected. It is analysed that research methodologies takes many efforts such as time and hard
work. This is the most fundamental piece of an examination work, consequently it gives an
efficient heading to the researcher to execute all research exercises in legitimate way.
Methodological area depends on different approaches in which some are related as under:
Research Methods: An exploration is either qualitative or quantitative in nature and the
determination depends on the information gathered by the researcher over a specified subject.
Therefore, in this specific exploration work based on the aspect of analysing the talent
management strategies to enhance the opportunities for the business to gain progression,
quantitative research will be considering. Thus, this is most suitable tool to execute detailed
evaluation. Accordingly, this is most reasonable device for executing hypothetical structure
which bolsters the work in right way.
Research Philosophy: This recognised as the belief of executing an investigation with the
support of suitable information. However, the research philosophy is mainly of two types i.e.
positivism and interpritivism research philosophy. Here in the present research, positivism will
be recognising as it is effective for quantitative analysis and helps in providing information via
evaluating views of people and state the data within actual facts and figures.
Research Approach: This part is underscoring on two significant viewpoints one is inductive
and other one is deductive methodology. In this current examination work deductive exploration
approach will be chosen to aid the project in significant way. Thus, it is most appropriate
instrument for quantitative examination and offer help through the reasonable speculations and
theory. The deductive approach is valuable in developing theories and hypothesis which are
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widely encompasses over the aspect of talent management.
Data Collection Tools: Data collection tools are ordered among two sorts for example primary
and secondary sources of data collection. In this current examination work both primary just as
secondary devices are will be utilizing by the specialist. Therefore, primary research will be
executing via developing survey with the assistance of questionnaire. Whereas, secondary
sources like books, journals, articles, past investigation and so on are valuable in developing
theoretical framework in the manner of literature review.
Data Sampling: This essentially stresses on two sorts like probabilistic and non-probabilistic
information examining. In this current examination random sampling too, from non-probabilistic
sort will be considering to assemble dependable and genuine information. The example size for
this specific examination will be 20, in which employees of Travelodge will be select to gather
information.
What your areas of research will cover
The research area will cover the study of talent management and its impact over the increasing
opportunities for the business.
Comments and agreement from tutor
Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for another
qualification and is appropriate.
Agreed: .................................................................................... (name) .................................................................................... date) ......................................................
Comments and agreement from project proposal checker (if applicable)
Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.
Agreed: .................................................................................... (name) .................................................................................... date) ......................................................
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Research Ethics approval form
All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or the use of data
collected form human participants are required to gain ethical approval before commencing their
research. Please answer all relevant questions and note that your form may be returned if
incomplete.
For further support and guidance please see your respective Unit Tutor:
Before completing this form, we advise that you discuss your proposed research fully with your
unit tutor. Please complete this form in good time before your research project is due to
commence.
Section 1: Basic details:
Project title:
To examine the effective talent management strategies for increasing successful opportunities
for an organisation. A case study on Travelodge.
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:
Section 2 Project summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your project:
 Interviews Yes No
 Questionnaires Yes No
 Observations Yes No
 Use of personal records Yes No
 Data Analysis Yes No
 Action Research Yes No
 Focus Groups Yes No
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 Others (Please specify) :
Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: Young people aged: 17-18 Adults:
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
Through random sampling
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
E-mail will be used for informing information to the research participants.
How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How will it be made clear to
participants that they may withdraw consent to participate at any time?
By providing accurate information about the topic to research participants, informed consent
will be obtained that in form of written.
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting questions that do
not wish to answer?
Yes No
If no please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues arising from this
Studies involving observation:
Confirm whether participants will be asked for their informed consent to be observed.
Yes No
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a brief explanation of the
study)?
Yes No
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Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?(This could be a brief
summary of your findings in general)
Yes No
Section 4: Data Storage and Security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with the Data Protection
Act (1998)
Yes No
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Researcher
During the research:
Researcher
Where will the data be stored?
In USB storage and laptops
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No
If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research:
Researcher
Where will the data be stored?
Researcher
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
Around 2 years
Will data be kept for use by other researchers? Yes No
Section 5 : Ethical Issues
Are there any particular features of your proposed work, which may raise ethical concerns? If so,
please outline how you will deal with these:
It is important that you demonstrate your awareness of potential risks that may arise because of your
research. Please consider/address all issues that may apply. Ethical concerns may include, but are not
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limited to the following :
 Informed consent.
 Potentially vulnerable participants.
 Sensitive topics
 Risk to participants and /or researchers
 Confidentiality/anonymity
 Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality
 Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including transfer, sharing,
encryption, protection).
 Reporting
 Dissemination and use of your findings.
Section 6: Declaration
I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and Ethics Policy: Yes
No
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor:
Yes No
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge:
The above information is correct, and this is a full description of the ethical issues that may
arise in the course of my research
Ethical declaration: It is hereby declared that this research paper follows all the ethics or code
of conduct that doesn't harm any sentiments and laws.
Name: Date:
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