The Impact of COVID-19 on Talent Management Practices in Hospitality Sector - A Study on Premier Inn

LT6P19GN: Research Methods and Project
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LT6P19GN: Research Methods and Project
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE TALENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF THE
HOSPITALITY SECTOR.
1. INTRODUCTION.
Research Background(Introduction to the research area with some background information). Include the
following:
The research area is the Hospitality Sector which has a broad range of services that is a hotel,
food, tourism, and many others. The hotel considered for the research is Premier Inn which is one
of the famous hotels and award-winning hotel chains too.
Aims & Objectives
Aim: (What do you want to achieve and why do you want to achieve aim?)
To analyse the impact led by COVID-19 on the talent management practices - A study on Premier
Inn”.
Objectives: (How do you want to achieve this aim(s)). State at least three but not more than four
objectives).
I. To identify the implication led by COVID-19 on the talent management practices and
approaches of Premier Inn.
II.To discuss the challenges faced by Premier Inn while managing the employee workforce during
the pandemic.
III.To determine the measures and policies adopted by Premier Inn so as to facilitate appropriate
management of the talent pool within the firm.
Research Questions: (The breakdown of the research topic for some specific questions- it is easier
to convert the objectives into questions- only required for if you are conducting a qualitative
research study.
i.How has Covid-19 affected the talent management practices of Premier Inn?
ii. What are the obstacles and challenges faced by Premier Inn in executing the talent management
process during the period of a pandemic?
iii. What are the significant measures adopted by Premier Inn to manage the employees effectively
at the workplace during COVID-19?
Research Hypotheses: These may be only required if you are conducting a quantitative research
study
H0 (Null hypothesis): There is a positive relationship between the COVID-19 on the talent
management practices
H1 (Alternative hypothesis): There is a negative relationship between the COVID-19 on the talent
management practices
Research Rationale: (Justification of the proposed study and potential benefits). The following
questions will help you).
The main rationale for choosing this topic is to determine the impact of COVID-19 on Premier
Inn's talent management. My interest in choosing a current topic or research is to expand my
understanding of the Covid-19 in the hospitality industry. This research will support me in
expanding my understanding of the key efforts has Premier Inn taken to properly manage
employees at work during COVID-19.
Scope of Research Study:
The scope of the research is wide and the research will help the others to determine the various
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