Digital Workplace Transformation in Sainsburry's: Key Drivers and Importance for Employee Productivity

This report analyses the key drivers and importance of digital workplace transformation in Sainsburry's for enhancing employee productivity. It also provides recommendations for Sainsburry's to invest in digital tools and platforms for their employees.

Managing a Successful
Business Project (Unit 06)

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY ..................................................................................................................................3
Overview of the research........................................................................................................3
Aim and objectives.................................................................................................................3
Project management plan.......................................................................................................5
Work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart .......................................................................7
Literature review..................................................................................................................11
Research methodology.........................................................................................................13
Data analysis.........................................................................................................................16
Findings and discussions......................................................................................................23
Conclusion and Recommendations .....................................................................................24
Reflection.............................................................................................................................25
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................26
Appendix........................................................................................................................................28
Performance Review............................................................................................................29
Project logbook.....................................................................................................................30

INTRODUCTION
Technology is defined as using of various advanced technology within business such as
business automation, artificial intelligence and many more. With the help of technology
workplace transformation can be made and at the same time prominent efforts can be exerted. In
the present scenario there is transformation at the workplace that requires integration of different
decisions as part of workplace system that covers technology and talent management. In present
report there will be analysis of the way organisation is working towards development of
connectedness and collaboration for enhancing employee performance (Zimmer, Baiyere and
Salmela, 2020). For this purpose there will be analysis of the needs of technology that is required
by employees to carry their roles at workplace. On the other hand the report is focusing over
issues which are faced by businesses in the process of analysing technology requirement so that
employee may carry put their works within the organisation in effective manner.
MAIN BODY
Overview of the research
The research is based upon concept of workplace transformation which is exerted within
the organisation for the purpose of providing clarity within employees for their roles and
responsibilities within the organisation. In the context of Sainsburry's as the organisation is
associated with using various technology in their organisation for the major purpose of
developing their business and to clarify roles and responsibilities among employees. This is seen
that there are various technological improvements which are used within the organisation in
order to meet market demand and to acquire sustainability as well (Lee, Kubzansky, and
VanderWeele, 2021). On the other hand as the company is working in retail industry so this is
significant for the organisation to inhale technology.
Aim and objectives
Aim
To identify the key drivers and their influence over digital workplace transformation. A study on
Sainsburry's.
Objectives
 To increase the knowledge regarding the concept of digital workplace transformation in
an organisation.

 To examine the key drivers that influence digital workplace transformation in working
environment of Sainsburry's.
 To analyse the importance of digital workplace transformation in improving employee
productivity within Sainsburry's.
 To recommend the ways in which Sainsburry's may effectively utilise digital workplace
transformation.
Research questions
 What is the concept of digital workplace transformation in an organisation?
 What are the key drivers that influence digital workplace transformation in working
environment of Sainsburry's.
 What is the importance of digital workplace transformation in improving employee
productivity within Sainsburry's.
 What are the recommendations in which Sainsburry's may effectively utilise digital
workplace transformation.

Project management plan
The project is defined as such study or research plan which has the major motive of
attaining defined result and research objectives. The project management plan is defined as the
application of process in which various research methods and aspects are used for the major
purpose of attaining objectives within research. The project management plan within a research
is associated with defined outcome and in the same manner within stipulated time period all the
project deliverables are used within project so that to perform overall project within timely
manner. There are various phases within project are initiation, planning, execution, monitoring
and closing of project (Gutiérrez de Gregorio, 2021). Within this research there are various
components related with project management and these are elaborated as under:
Time: Time is defined as one of the important components with project management and
could be helpful in completing the project on timely basis. The major objective within project is
to complete the project within defined time period. For researcher this is significant to develop
the research in such a way that delays can be avoided and at the same time project objectives can
be attained. The timeline is the time on which project is barred to complete so that to acquire
prominence within research. The project is required to be finished over given time frame so that
all the dimensions within project can be covered which leads in to accomplishing of research
objectives. There are various processes which are added within time component of the project
and these help overall project to get completed. In order to carry out project in effective manner
dedicated time plan is required to be made so that each activities can be exerted in appropriate
manner. The project is needed to be developed and finished within 3 months in which
appropriate conclusion can be framed.
Cost: Cost is defined as such expenses which are incurred in order to carry out the project
in effective manner (Kershaw, 2021). The proper project allocation is required within the
research process so that all the activities within project can be executed in smooth manner.
Budget is the aspect which is related with developing of research in such a manner that no area
would remain untouched and at the same time planned activities can be exerted in appropriate
manner. Under this research £800 is used in which project can be executed effectively.
Quality: Quality is regarded as such deliverable which is used within project in which
appropriate quality format is used and helps in attaining research objectives in sufficient manner.
There are various quality standards which are required to be followed within project and helps in

developing each activity within benchmark setting. The quality management is associated with
moving the project with optimal quality so that project management can be exerted in prominent
manner and at the same time standards can be maintained within project within each research
activity. This is regarded as the crucial factor which is having positive impact over attainability
and profitability within the project. In terms of the current project as the project is associated
with ensuring of the validity and reliability of the primary and secondary sources and in this
manner quality is having prominent role which could help the researcher to reach out to their
ultimate goals and objectives of the research project.
Scope: The project scope is associated with such features and functions which will be met within
the process of project execution (Brearley, 2021). The scope is defined as an area which is
undertaken within research project and will be supported by researcher in order to develop
research objectives in direct or indirect manner. The scope links list of project objectives, plans,
processes which are needed in order to carry out overall activities in appropriate manner.
Therefore the scope of the current study can be identified as the drivers of digital workplace
transformation in Sainsbury’s. This includes primary and secondary research. In order to carry
out the current research in effective manner staff is playing essential role within the project and
helps in executing all the activities in timely manner.
Communication: Within a project after deciding of time the next step is to develop appropriate
communication as this is regarded as the point which may lead the project to face failure. Lack of
effective communication has direct impact over effectiveness of overall project in which overall
project may be hampered and lead into developing several issues. Communication is playing
crucial role within project as this helps in demonstrating roles and responsibilities to all related
parties in prominent manner. In order to render effective communication continuous feedbacks
are required to be taken so that inputs and outputs can be maximised. This will be providing
regular updates within the project and could be helpful in developing smooth flow of information
between supervisor and other related party to research. Under the research in order to
communicate with parties related to the research direct communication was established. In this
manner with the help of emails and telephone parties were involved in the research for the major
purpose of attaining research objectives. During the 10 week project various people and aspects
were added in the research and with the help of providing them information in direct manner
communication was established. Risk: Risk is regarded as the negative factor which may affect

the project in negative manner (Armitage, and Amar, 2021). The risk is required to be identified
so that any uncertainties can be avoided and at the same time project objectives may not be
delayed. With the help of backup plan risk can be eliminated and at the same objectives can be
attained in overall manner. When risk factor are not identified then this may develop into
addressing of risk factor in early manner. The major risk within project is related with lack of
people's interest as this may lead into minimising the area of research. Other risk is related with
gathering of accurate information due to personal biasses.
Resources: The resources are associated with completing the project in such a manner that all
the aspects can be used within research so that to develop appropriate communication. With the
help of significant resources overall project can be exerted in easy manner and in the same
manner efficiency can be maximised. Resources are men, machine and other which are helpful in
developing the project in sufficient manner. In order to collect primary data questionnaire is used
so that to attain reliable information whereas for collection of secondary information literature
review of various authors is used.
Work breakdown structure and a Gantt Chart
Gantt chart : It is a type of bar which is helping in making a schedule of a project. It is
showing a dependency relationship which is between current schedule status and activities. It
incudes two axis ( PNeumann, Winkelhaus, and Glock, 2021). These are horizontal and vertical
axis which is needed to complete this research on given time period. It helps in completing a
project on definite time limit.

WBS : It is a method which is used in project management in order to classify
segmentation of various activities conducted in a research. It is easy to complete in shorter time
limit (Zulu, and Khosrowshahi, 2021). For this present research, it is important to make a
hierarchy manner which helps in attainment of research aims and objectives.

Literature review
What is the concept of digital workplace transformation in an organisation?
According to Attaran, Attaran and Kirkland, (2019), workplace transformation is defined
as adoption of such practices within business which are changed and helpful in attaining overall
business objectives. This is analysed that in current time the major practices used as workforce
transformation is related with digital practices in which digital processes are being used by the
business in order to attain strategic business objectives. This is associated with use of fast and
constant business practices by which business problems can be solved. Digital transformation is
the practice which is used within business for the objective of accomplishing organisational
change in such a way that key areas of the business can be managed. In this digital age
workplace transformation is associated with using of various practices related with mindful and
intentional aspects by which existing business models can be examined in such a way that
productivity and effectiveness within workplace can be maximised (Acomi, Dada, 2021). This is
seen within the business that with the help of workplace transformation various proficiency can
be attained and these are aligned with attaining of business objectives. With the help of
workplace transformation is related with change in office design and internal guidelines in which
corporate growth can be exerted and at the same time strategies can be implemented in the
business so that business objectives can be attained.
What are the key drivers that influence digital workplace transformation in working
environment of Sainsburry's.
According to DiRomualdo, El-Khoury and Girimonte (2018), for Sainsburry's there are
various drivers which are associated with transformation of workplace in digital manner. This is
analysed that using these key drivers appropriate insight can be developed so that aims and
objectives of the organisation can be attained. Some of these key factors are elaborated as under:
Teamwork and culture: Digital culture is the aspect which is regarded as one of the major key
drivers and helps Sainsburry's to develop working environment for their employees. This is
significant for the business that they develop such culture and teamwork within their workplace
which leads into gaining of differential insight as well. Teamwork is regarded as that
collaborative efforts which are exerted by employees in overall manner and they are aligned with
attaining aims and objectives of the organisation.

Artificial intelligence: The future of digital technologies are related with developing
technologies related with artificial intelligence. In current digital time this is required that to
develop AI within business so that overall benefits can be attained and at the same time digital
workplace transformation can be done in easy manner (Müller, 2021). With the help of AI
strategy digital aspects can be exerted in such a way that overall business development can be
seen.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure is the another driver which is helpful for the business to develop
such business insight in which they can attain business objectives and at the same time
workplace transformation can be exerted. In order to develop digital workplace transformation
infrastructure is required to be enhanced so that faster network services can be exerted.
What is the importance of digital workplace transformation in improving employee
productivity within Sainsburry's.
According to Mingaleva and Shironina, (2021), there are various roles and importances
of implementing digital workplace transformation and in this manner overall employee
productivity can be enhanced. Some of these importances are elaborated as under:
Increasing flexibility and employee experience: With the help of digital workplace
transformation flexibility and employee experience. The major essentialism of digital workplace
is related with gaining flexible solutions so that employee experience can be enhanced and at the
same time overall productivity can be enhanced. When an organisation is having higher
flexibility within their working premises then this will be helpful in maturing digital workplace
and to customise requirement of the premises.
Optimise cost: With the help of digital workplace overall cost can be optimised and at the same
time this will need into nurturing collaboration and connectivity within workplace (Fuschi,
Nazarian, and Foroudi, 2021). By optimising costs workforce efficiency can be improved and
this may lead into increasing key drivers of developing workplace productivity. With the help of
digital workplace virtual meetings can be arranged which leads to provide work-life balance.
Improving customer experience: By providing higher customer experience to their client the
company may develop their business in such a way that overall productivity can be enhanced and
business benefits can be enhanced. Organisations that are investing in automated and digital
resolution will lead into improving decision making and employee productivity as well.

What are the recommendations in which Sainsburry's may effectively utilise digital workplace
transformation.
According to Zimmer, Baiyere. and Salmela, (2020), Sainsburry's is required to develop
their digital workplace so that overall succession opportunities can be enhanced and at the same
time business objectives can be attained. In the workplace of Sainsburry's as the organisation is
associated with developing their workplace in digital manner and for this several
recommendations are taken by them which are enlightened as under:
Creation of clear vision and objectives: Before initiating any digital workplace transformation
this is necessary that to develop vision and objectives in such a manner that roles and
responsibilities can be understood by each associated party so that they can provide their skills
and capabilities to the business.
Launching platform in compelling way: In order to build effective digital transformation
strategy the organisation is required to launch platform in compelling manner so that people can
be encouraged in such a manner that to develop the way in acquiring benefits related with
workplace transformation.
Research methodology
Research Philosophy:
Research philosophy is defined as such set of beliefs which are focused over reality
existed within research. This is regarded as the knowledge in nature of the research is included
so that objectives can differentiated. In general aspect it can be said that research philosophy is
such values and principles which helps in developing the research along with higher level of
management. Research philosophies are classified into two types such as ontology,
epistemology and axiology (Fears, Heuss, and Miller, 2021). Further epistemology is classified
into three major types such as realism, positivism and interpretivism.
Justification of chosen philosophy: From the above mentioned information this has been
analysed that all the research philosophies are holding higher degree of effectiveness which helps
in completing the research in overall manner. In order to conduct the above research positivism
philosophy is taken which is related with epistemology head. The primal benefit of positivism is
that this is helpful in gathering the information in shorter period of time in successful manner. In
the comparison of other philosophies positivism is one of the most cost effective philosophy in
which pre-defined objectives can be attained.

Research Approach:
Research approach is regarded as such dimension within research methodology which
helps in linking the research in detailed manner (Jain, Sharma, and Shrivastava, 2021). With the
help of research approaches pre-defined objectively within research can be attained in overall
manner. These are regarded as such processes which are related with such decisions which helps
in developing such plans and gaining research objectives in effective and sustainable manner.
Research approaches are divided into two types such as deductive and inductive. These are the
approaches which helps the researcher in evaluation of information in number format along with
gaining objectives in prominent way.
Justification of the selected approach: According to the gathered information above this can be
concluded that both of these approaches could be helpful for researcher in order to develop
objectives within research. As accordance with current aim of the research deductive research
approach is selected so that project can be completed in effective and full edged manner. With
the help of this approach quantitative and primary information can be gathered and at the same
time objectives of current research can be accomplished. Inductive approach is related with
qualitative research so that this approach has not been selected.
Research Strategy:
Research strategy is regarded as the procedures which are used by the investigator in
order to render their full focus over research work. The research strategy is associated with
providing such edge to the research in which overall objectives can be attained. There are various
research strategy such as action research, archival research, grounded theory and many more
(Guenzi, and Nijssen, 2021). These are helpful in the research with source execution and to
develop research in direct manner.
Justification of the selected research strategy: As per the above mentioned analysis this can be
concluded that research strategies are helpful in completing the research in effective and efficient
manner. There are various reason behind selection of research strategy as this provide accesses
to the reader and helps investigator in collection of primary information. There are various
benefits which are attained using research strategy. Under this research survey research strategy
is being selected so that time and resources can be saved along wit optimal benefits within
research can be attained.

Data collection: Data collection is regarded as such methods which are used in order to collect
and measure data so that overall research objectives can be attained. An investigator is using
these methods in order to gather data which is related with research and helps in gaining overall
research objectives. Data collection is essential for the research as this is associated with
developing the research with high level of accuracy and relevancy. There are two types of data
collection method such as primary and secondary methods.
Primary method: It is a method in which there is collection of first hand information is collected
from the identified sources. In this method the information is collected (Ada, Ilic, and Sagnak,
2021). It will include information that is collected from surveys, experiments, interviews, that is
specially designed for the purpose of solving the research problem.
Secondary method: In this method the information is collected from already existing sources. In
this method the information is collected from government institutions, online available articles,
books and other such related sources.
Justification: In the present report there will be use of primary method where information will be
collected by use of questionnaire that is from the identified target segment of respondents will be
approached for collecting information with respect to workplace transformation. Further in case
of using secondary sources for the purpose of developing literature review there will be use of
online available articles, journal sources to collect relevant information.
Research choice: Research choice is regarded as that aspects which helps the researcher in
developing objectives of the research in appropriate manner (Liu, van Jaarsveld, and Yanadori,
2021). Research choice has greater impact over research in which objectives within research can
be attained in full edged manner. With the help of research choice scientific and practical aspects
within research topic can be analysed. There are two types of research choice such as
quantitative and qualitative research choice which can be used by researcher in order to develop
research objectives.
Quantitative research method: It is a method in which there is collection of numerical
information and data that cam be measured and quantified.
Qualitative method: It is a method in which non numerical data is collected. It includes
information that is collected from observation, interviews and focussed groups that are identified
methods (Paul, and Raju, 2021).

Justification: In present research report there will be collection of information both through
application of quantitative method that is going to help researcher in the process of having
sufficient information base.
Sampling: The sample size selected within this is 30 who are the employees of sainsbury.
Data analysis
Questionnaire
Q1. According to you, what do you understand about the definition of
digital workplace transformation.
Frequency
a. Select of digital process in achieving organisational objectives 5
b. Scheme to boost employees performance 10
c. Reconsideration work of digital age 5
d. all the above 10
Q2. According to you, which of below benefits drove the workplace
transformation in Saisbury’s?
Frequency
a. Enhancing flexibility 10
b. Enhancing efficiency and productivity 10
c. Managing employees satisfaction 10
Q3. Do you know, which of below key drivers influence workplace
transformation digitally in Sainsbury working environment?
Frequency
a. Social media 12
b. Alternation in business technologies 8
c. Betterment of infrastructure 10
Q4. What do you think, digital transformation benefiting the
organisational profitability?
Frequency
a. Agree 25
b. Disagree 5

Q5. According to your views, do you think, workers needs training and
development sessions after being digitally workplace transformation?
Frequency
a. Always 5
b. Sometimes 20
c. Never 5
Q6. According to you, did there is any requirements of technology that
helps workers of sainsbury in carry out their responsibilities and
collaborations?
Frequency
a. Agree 25
b. Disagree 5
Q7. According to you, how do you analyse whether digital
transformational is effectively working in sainsbury organisation or not?
Frequency
a. By measuring organisational goals 10
b. By seeing employees potential and productivity 12
c. By enhancing profits 8
Q1. According to you, what do you understand about the definition of
digital workplace transformation.
Frequency
a. Select of digital process in achieving organisational objectives 5
b. Scheme to boost employees performance 10
c. Reconsideration work of digital age 5
d. all the above 10

Interpretation
From the above, it is analysed that out of 30 respondents, 5 says it is a process of
selecting of a digital process. Further, 5 people said that reconsideration work of digital age is a
meaning of digital transformational. The other 10 people said schemes to boost employees
performance. Rest of 10 people gone with all the above definitions.
Q2. According to you, which of below benefits drove the workplace
transformation in Sainsbury’s ?
Frequency
a. Enhancing flexibility 10
b. Enhancing efficiency and productivity 10
c. Managing employees satisfaction 10
0
2
4
6
8
10
Frequency

Interpretation
From the graph, it is analysed that out of 30 members, 10 said it helps in enhancing
employees flexibility. The other 10 people said it enhances efficiency and productivity. The
other 10 people said managing employers satisfaction is a benefits. Therefore it can be argued
that all three benefits have similarly influenced Sainsbury’s to adopt digital workplace
transformation.
Q3. Do you know, which key drivers influence workplace
transformation digitally in sainsbury working environment?
Frequency
a. Social media 12
b. Alternation in business technologies 8
c. Betterment of infrastructure 10
a. Enhancing flexibility
b. Enhancing efficiency and productivity
c. Managing employees satisfaction
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Frequency

Interpretation
From the graph, it is measured that out of 30 respondents, 12 says social media is a key
driver, further, 8 people said alternation of business technologies is a key drivers. Remaining of
10 people said betterment of infrastructure is a key drivers influence workplace transformation.
The highest number of participants have chosen social media as the key driver. However, there
are no considerable gap can be identified between frequencies, therefore it can be argued that all
three factors have considerably influenced Sainsbury’s towards adopting digital workplace
transformation.
Q4. What do you think, digital transformation benefiting the
organisational profitability?
Frequency
a. Agree 25
b. Disagree 5
a. Social media
b. Alternation in business technologies
c. Betterment of infrastructure
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Frequency

Interpretation
From the graph, it is said that out of 30 people, 25 said yes it is benefiting profitability.
Other 5 people said they are disagree with this statement.
Q5. According to your views, do you think, workers needs training and
development sessions after being digitally workplace transformation?
Frequency
a. Always 5
b. Sometimes 20
c. Never 5
a. Agree b. Disagree
0
5
10
15
20
25
Frequency

Interpretation
From the graph, it is said that out of 30 people, 5 said that workers needs training and
development sessions. Other 20 people said they sometimes needs training and development
sessions. At last 5 remaining people, they never needs training and development sessions after
being digitally workplace transformation.
Q6. According to you, did there is any requirements of technology that
helps workers of sainsbury in carry out their responsibilities and
collaborations?
Frequency
a. Agree 25
b. Disagree 5
a. Always b. Sometimes c. Never
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency

Interpretation
From the graph, it is measured that out of 30 respondents, 25 said that they are agree with
the statement. Remaining of 5 people said they are not agree with this statement.
Q7. According to you, how do you analyse whether digital
transformational is effectively working in Sainsbury organisation or not?
Frequency
a. By measuring organisational goals 10
b. By seeing employees potential and productivity 12
c. By enhancing profits 8
a. Agree b. Disagree
0
5
10
15
20
25
Frequency

Interpretation
From the above table, it is said that out of 30 people, 10 said by measuring organisational
goals and objectives, the other 12 people said by seeing employees potential and productivity.
Remaining of 8 people said by enhancing profits, company can measure their performance of
workplace transformation.
Findings and discussions
From the above literature review and primary research, it is analysed that digital workplace is
most necessary for the organisations and it is a process of rethinking of the organisational
process, techniques and the technologies.
There are certain key drivers which have been affected Sainsbury’s to adopt digital platforms.
Enhancing employees flexibility, enhancing efficiency and productivity and improving
employers satisfaction are key benefits which have influenced Sainsbury’s to adopt digital
workplace transformation. On the other hand, social media, alternation of business technologies
and betterment of infrastructure were identified as key drivers of workplace transformation. The
highest number of participants have chosen social media as the key driver. Since, there are no
a. By measuring organisational goals
b. By seeing employees potential and productivity
c. By enhancing profits
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Frequency

large between frequencies, it could be argued that all three drivers have considerably influenced
Sainsbury’s towards adopting digital workplace transformation.
There are certain importance of digital workplace transformation is that it will helps in accepting
new normal and developing their employees skills and knowledge. It also helps in providing
flexible working environmental and more training as well. Some of the recommendation made
for Sainsbury is Creation of clear vision and objectives, Launching platform in compelling way,
these will helps employees in having clear vision and mission of the organisational and they will
perform their work effectively.
Conclusion and Recommendations
Recommendations
From the above, it is recommended to Sainsbury that they should make use of digital
platforms and technologies in order to develop organisational productivity. Further they should
sue artificial intelligence in order to make flexible working environment. This helps in retaining
employees for long time.
 For the further research, it is being recommended that company should be able to work
on latest technologies and try to provide employees flexible working convention. This
will helps in retaining of employees for longer durations and developing strategies
accordingly.
 It is recommended that company should provide flexible working environment to the
employees so that they could feel comfortable.
 This is recommended that they should provide training and development sessions in order
to enhance their productivity in working environment.
Limitations
 The limitation for this research is there could be lack of financial resources by researcher
because there is a use of both secondary and primary method which involves more
costThe other is lack of time management, lack of proper information and lack of
communication could be there. This is solve by using Gantt chart and WBS.

Reflection
I have successfully completed the research on the topic of “key drivers and their
influence over digital workplace transformation”. This becomes easier for me to select this
research so that to develop appropriate conclusion over the research. In the present I have
undertaken primary sources of data collection so that to develop clear motive of collection of
realistic information related with accurate information in appropriate manner. In order to collect
primary data questionnaire is used which is associated with various questions in which research
objectives can be framed. This questionnaire was distributed to respondents so that appropriate
conclusion can be examined. During this research I have observed that my strengths and
weakness and in order to develop the same I am required to work on my weaknesses so that I
would be able to complete future projects in appropriate manner. For example I have analysed
that during data collection I analysed that I faced issues in asking questions due to lack of
confidence and lack of understanding within various languages as people are coming from
different backgrounds and culture. With the help of attending various seminars and learning
programs I can enhance my skills due to which I can build up my communication skills. Along
with this I am lacking behind in management skills so I am required to work over this skill so
that I can coordinate with my team members so that appropriate results can be obtained. I have
developed my communication and analytical skills which is associated with developing the
manner in which I can communicate with people in appropriate manner. In order to attain
research objectives I have analysed that there are various dimensions which is used within
research and would be helpful in developing overall researches in appropriate manner.

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Appendix
Questionnaire
Q1. According to you, what do you understand about the definition of digital workplace
transformation.
a. Select of digital process in achieving organisational objectives
b. Scheme to boost employees performance
c. Reconsideration work of digital age
Q2. According to you, what are the benefits of workplace transformation to employees?
a. Enhancing flexibility
b. Enhancing efficiency and productivity
c. Managing employees satisfaction
Q3. Do you know, which key drivers influence workplace transformation digitally in sainsbury
working environment?
a. Social media
b. Alternation in business technologies
c. Betterment of infrastructure
Q4. What do you think, digital transformation benefiting the organisational profitability?
a. Agree
b. Disagree
Q5. According to your views, do you think, workers needs training and development sessions
after being digitally workplace transformation?
a. Always
b. Sometimes
c. Never
Q6. According to you, did there is any requirements of technology that helps workers of

sainsbury in carry out their responsibilities and collaborations?
a. Agree
b. Disagree
Q7. According to you, how do you analyse whether digital transformational is effectively
working in sainsbury organisation or not?
a. By measuring organisational goals
b. By seeing employees potential and productivity
c. By enhancing profits
Performance Review
Performance Review
What did you aim to achieve through your work?
To identify the key drivers and their influence over digital workplace transformation. A study
on Sainsbury's.
Did your work succeed in achieving your aims? How do you know? Specifically, please
outline any evaluation and assessment undertaken.
Yes
What aspects of your development process do you think worked well and why? Evaluate
all aspects of the project from a range of perspectives.
Primary data includes interpretation works well.
What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was there
timely identification of issues and resolution during the project process?

Lack of interest of people
What did you learn from undertaking the project?
Time management skills and decision making skills
What are the strengths and weaknesses of your process that you have identified?
Time management skills is strength and lack of communication skills of weaknesses
How could your process improve for the future?
Interview

Project logbook
Week Date Nature of
contact
e.g. Lecture,
Self-directed,
One-to-one etc
Content Action taken
1 24/03/21
25/03/202
1
Lecture
Introduction to Los
I
To identify the key drivers
and their influence over
digital workplace
transformation. A study on
Sainsburry's.
discussion, class study; reading PPT
class study-taking notes on PPT
assignment brief explanations: stress on
secondary data
homework – be ready with topic, company and
workplace transformation research
2 31st’
March
1st April Lecture
Aim
To identify the key drivers
and their influence over
digital workplace
transformation. A study on
Sainsburry's.
Objectives
 To increase the
knowledge
regarding the
concept of digital
workplace
transformation in
an organisation.
 To examine the
key drivers that
influence digital
workplace
transformation in
working
environment of
Sainsburry's.
 To analyse the
importance of
digital workplace
transformation in
improving
employee
productivity
within
Sainsburry's.
 To recommend
the ways in which
Main limitations of this research is lack of time,
lack of cost and many others.

Week Date Nature of
contact
e.g. Lecture,
Self-directed,
One-to-one etc
Content Action taken
Sainsburry's may
effectively utilise
digital workplace
transformation.
Research questions
 What is the
concept of digital
workplace
transformation in
an organisation?
 What are the key
drivers that
influence digital
workplace
transformation in
working
environment of
Sainsburry's.
 What is the
importance of
digital workplace
transformation in
improving
employee
productivity
within
Sainsburry's.
 What are the
recommendations
in which
Sainsburry's may
effectively utilise
digital workplace
transformation.

Week Date Nature of
contact
e.g. Lecture,
Self-directed,
One-to-one etc
Content Action taken
3 14/04/21
15/04/21
Lecture
res title, res aim, res objectives,
questions, LR, methodology,
analyses, findings, conclusion
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q=gantt+chart&sxsrf=ALeKk012jTnpX5n78tUZC
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HmPz1g:1618493436761&source=lnms&tbm=is
ch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi96PnyrYDwAhWGHO
wKHXZTCBgQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1292
&bih=704&dpr=2
•You should mostly use
•Books
•Journals
•But sometimes it is appropriate to make limited
use of Internet and web pages
•Newspapers and magazines
•Records
•Government publications
Critical writing PPT, research methods, LR PPT
4 21/04
22/04
Self-
directed
Zulu, S.L. and
Khosrows
hahi, F.,
2021. A
taxonomy
of digital
leadership
in the
constructi
on
industry.
Constructi
on
Managem
ent and
Economics
, pp.1-14.
Zimmer, M. P., Baiyere, A. and
Salmela, H., 2020. Digital
Workplace Transformation:
The Importance of
Deinstitutionalising the Taken
for Granted. In ECIS.
5 28.04.202
1
29.04
Lecture
Self-
directed
Positivism philosophy
Deductive approach
Quantitative choice
Probability sampling
Questionnaire
AS – LO1 only – Research proposal
Logbook will be attached at the end of the
unit!!!!!

Week Date Nature of
contact
e.g. Lecture,
Self-directed,
One-to-one etc
Content Action taken
6 5.06
6.06
Self-
directed
Self-
directed
AS work layout of AS - ethics form after table of content
before the research
7 12.05
13.05 self-directed
working on AS and
feed back
discussion on AS
8 19.05
20.05 self-study
AS corrections writing
9 25.05
26.05 self-study
AS corrections writing
10 02.06
03.06 self-study
AS corrections writing