Impact of Equality and Diversity on Organization's Productivity and Profitability: A Study on Tesco

This research proposal aims to study the impact of equality and diversity on organization's productivity and profitability ratio, focusing on Tesco. It aims to understand the concept of equality and diversity in an organization, examine the positive and negative aspects of inclusive culture on Tesco's productivity and profitability ratio, and determine the types of strategies through which diverse workforce can be build smoothly in the working premises of Tesco.

Equality And
Diversity In
Workplace

Research Proposal Form
Unit Unit 11 – Research Project
Section One: Research title, aim, objectives, questions
Title or working title of research project
( in the form of a research aim, objectives and/or questions)
Research aim:
“To study the impact of equality and diversity on organization's productivity and
profitability ratio. A study report on Tesco.
(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 understand the concept of equality and diversity in an organization.
 To examine the positive and negative aspects of inclusive culture on Tesco's productivity
and profitability ratio.
 To determine the types of strategies through which diverse workforce can be build
smoothly in the working premises of Tesco.
Research questions:
 How does equality and diversity impact the productivity at workplace?
 What strategy should Tesco develop to maintain equality and diversity?
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
Reasons for choosing the project
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(E.g. links to other subjects you are studying, personal interest, future plans,
knowledge/skills you want to improve, why the topic is important):
Research work in performed on equality and diversity of workplace in order to enhance the basic
understanding for it. By doing so inclusive workforce can be introduced smoothly in the working
premises with less resistance from employees. This study will help the business administration to
gain competitive advantages against rivalry as well as guide management to attain their set goals
and objectives in the specified tome duration. In regards of Tesco firm carries out specialized
Human resource division that focus on improving the existing state of workers working for this
firm and holding them back over the years.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research aim, objectives and/or questions:
Concept of equality and diversity in an organization
From the view point of Diane Lynn (2018) equality and diversity plays a vital role in the growth
of the company in the global market. On the other hand it is said that by recruiting employees
from varied culture it directly or indirectly makes organization stronger. Tesco is in the leading
position because of the inclusive workforce build by them over the years. In the competitive era it
is essential to build inclusive workforce so that business can survive and sustain in the market for
longer time duration. It is not easy to build equality and diversity in the working premises in
short time duration. By making chances in the recruitment process diverse culture can be build in
the working premises gradually. Deserving candidate should be hired by various region for the
vacant position. By doing so tough challenges can be created for competitors prevailing in the
open market place.
Examine the positive and negative aspects of inclusive culture on Tesco's productivity and
profitability ratio
According to Louise Petty (2016) by introducing equality and diversity workforce in an
organization several benefits can be enjoyed by them over the years. Some of the benefits
enjoyed by Tesco are, competent enough to cope up with rivalry, in the set deadline targeted
goals are attained, more innovation, more market share, huge customer base for the product and
services and many more. All these benefits mentioned above are possible when inclusive
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workforce is appropriately introduced in the working premises. By not building diverse culture
company is unable to cope up with the challenges created by rivalry in the open market place.
By building inclusive culture Tesco is able to compete with its competitors prevailing in the open
market place. Organization is able to come up with innovation in their goods and services when
there is diverse workforce working together for the attainment of the common objectives. And
the negative impact is that by not building inclusive culture business will not be able to be in the
leading position among its competitors.
Types of strategies through which diverse workforce can be build smoothly in the working
premises of Tesco
As per Kimberlee Leonard (2019) management plays a vital role in building diverse culture in the
working premises. HR of Tesco need to adopts numerous strategies in order to build effective
workforce in the premises. By scanning the external environment policies are framed so that
equality and diversity can be build smoothly with less resistance from the existing employees.
HR department of the organization need to change their policies according to the requirement so
that inclusive workforce can be motivated to work under one roof for the attainment of the set
standards.
REFERENCES
Diane Lynn., 2018.
Definition of talent management. [Online]. Available through:
<https://careertrend.com/how-to-promote-equality-diversity-in-the-workplace-
5497866.html>.
Louise Petty., 2016.
Definition of talent management. [Online]. Available through:
<https://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/equality-diversity-benefits-workplace/>.
Kimberlee Leonard., 2019.
Definition of talent management. [Online]. Available through:
<https://smallbusiness.chron.com/5-strategies-dealing-diversity-workplace-
18106.html/>.
Ambrosius, J., 2018. Strategic talent management in emerging markets and its impact on
employee retention: Evidence from Brazilian MNCs. Thunderbird International
Business Review. 60(1). pp.53-68.
Beamond, M. T., Farndale, E. and Härtel, C. E., 2016. MNE translation of corporate talent
management strategies to subsidiaries in emerging economies. Journal of World
Business. 51(4). pp.499-510.
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Cascio, W. F. and Boudreau, J. W., 2016. The search for global competence: From international
HR to talent management. Journal of World Business. 51(1). pp.103-114.
De Boeck, G., Meyers, M. C. and Dries, N., 2018. Employee reactions to talent management:
Assumptions versus evidence. Journal of Organizational Behavior. 39(2). pp.199-213.
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):
Introduction 5 days
Aims and Objectives 8 days
Literature Review 12 days
Research Methodology 16 days
Submission of research proposal 1 days
Feedback received by tutor 5 days
Data collection 28 days
Data analysis 22 days
Research outcomes 10 days
Conclusion and recommendations 6 days
Reflection 4 days
Submission of final report 2 days
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How long this will take:
Milestone one:
LO2 :
Literature
Review
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Target date:
08-01-20 (set
by tutor):
Milestone two:
LO3: Research
Methodology
Target date
(set by tutor):
16-01-20
Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why? What
your areas of research will cover:
Research methodology provide in-depth knowledge regarding the suitable tools and techniques
that is adopted by researcher in their study. It is used by them so as to examine, process,
identify and select data associated with the research report. On the other hand operational issues
are solved by with the help of research methodology in proper manner. Below is the brief
explanation regarding the tools and techniques used by investigator in their assignment are
discussed as under:
Research design:- There are three type of research design which are, experimental, descriptive
and exploratory design. From these three design only one design is selected for the completion
of the report. Here, investigator is using descriptive design as it render complete knowledge
regarding the existing study. The selected design provide accurate and reliable data for the
research topic. This is the method which is used to plan and answer each doubt which is present
in the report. This is method which is closely related to the design because the good research
design ensure about the effective data which is useful for the researcher to achieve desire aims
and objectives effectively. It depend upon the researcher goal which to use the desgin as per
the needs and wants.
Research approach:- There are two research approaches which are inductive and deductive
out of which only one is chosen which is most suitable to the study. Investigator is using
deductive approach for their findings because it directly assist in evaluating the quantitative
data. There are mainly four type of research approach which are quantitative research,
qualitative research , pragmatic and participatory approach which is used by the organisation to
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achieve desire aims and objectives. Researchers adopting an advocacy/participatory approach
feel that the approaches to research described so far do not respond to the needs or position of
people from marginalised or assailable groups
Type of investigation:- Data can be collected from two types of investigation which are,
qualitative and quantitative. Here, investigator is using quantitative approach as it provide
authentic and reliable data for the findings. Moreover in this there is more use of graph and
mathematical figure so that data can captured easily by the reader. There are different kind of
investigation present in the research which is mainly depend upon the individual and the topic
which is best possible for the outcome. These investigation are correlation which tend to
determine the relationship between the different variables used in the research. Apart from this
interview for the investigation as to figure the actual questions and which directly impact the
dependent variable.
Data Collection:- Researcher is able to assemble data from two sources which are primary and
secondary data collection method. But investigator is using primary data collection method
because it provide authentic and reliable data for the findings. This is because information is
directly collected from the respondents. Examples of primary method are, questionnaire, survey
etc. while articles, newspaper and many more are included in secondary data collection method.
There different way through which data is been collected such primary and secondary.
Primary method: Primary data is data that is collected by a researcher from first-hand sources,
using methods like surveys, interviews, or research project. It is collected with the research
project in mind, directly from primary sources. These are consider as the costly process and also
they are time consuming. Along with this they use to make effective report and provide all the
crucial knowledge to accomplish the desire aims and objectives effectively. This are not
subjected to any manipulation and it help in accomplish desire aims and objectives effectively.
Secondary method: This refers to the data which is collected by other for example such as
books and magazines. The most common use of secondary data which consist different
publishes articles like Journals and articles. These types of data are easily accessible by the
every researcher and it also consider low cost method to gain data to improve the efficiency of
the research in a well define manner. The methodology used to sample from a bigger people
depends on the type of analysis being performed, but it may include simple haphazard sampling
or organized sampling. Researcher use such method is used by the marketing to accommodate
the needs and wants of the target market.
Sampling:- This involves two types of sampling which are probabilistic and non-probabilistic.
Out of which probabilistic sampling it selected as it provide same opportunity to the members
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of being chosen. On the other hand 20 managers are selected for the sample size. Moreover,
questionnaire is chosen for the sample size because it provide information on behalf of the
chosen area.
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: (date)
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Appendix
Research Ethics Approval Form
All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or the use of data
collected from 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 study the impact of equality and diversity on organization's productivity and
profitability ratio. A study report on Tesco.
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Student name: ...................................................................................
Student ID number: ...................................................................................
Programme: ...................................................................................
College: ...................................................................................
Intended research start date: 01-01-20.............................................
Intended research end date: .17-04-20............................................
Section 2: Project Summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as part of your project:
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Interviews:  Questionnaires:  Observations:  Use of Personal Records: 
Data Analysis:  Case Study:  Survey:  Narrative Enquiry: 
Other (please specify): ............................................................................................................................. .......................................
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Section 4: Data Storage and Security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with Data
Protection Act (2018) Yes:  No: 
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Only Researcher
During the research: Where will the data be stored?
In USB and Laptop
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used? Yes:  No: 
If yes, please provide further details: After the research: Where will the data be stored?
USB and Laptop
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
Approx 2-3 years
Will data be kept for use by other researchers? Yes:  No: 
If yes, please provide further details:
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 as
a result of your research. Please consider/address all issues that may apply. Ethical
concerns may include, but are not limited tothe following:
 Informed consent.
 Potentially vulnerable participants.
 Sensitive topics.
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 Risks 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 that this is a full description of the ethics issues that may
arise in the course of my research.
Name: .....................................................................................................................................................................
Date: ...................................................................................
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