Managing a Successful Business Project

Managing a Successful
Business Project

Contents
TITLE:.............................................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................4
P1 Project objectives and aims...............................................................................................4
P2 Project management plan that undertakes communication, cost, time, equality, risk and
resources.................................................................................................................................5
P3 Explanation about Gantt chart and work break down structure........................................8
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................9
P4 Quantitative and qualitative approach for attaining desired goals and objectives............9
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................11
P5 Analyse of research using appropriate tools and techniques...........................................12
P6 Recommendations that are related with findings of organisation...................................19
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................19
P7 Reflect on the value that is used to meet with objective related with learning and
performance..........................................................................................................................19
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................20
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................21

TITLE:
“To determine the strategies and initiatives that will help an organisation in building an
inclusive and diverse workforce”. A study report on Rowlinson Knitwear.
INTRODUCTION
Workforce is an important asset for an organisation that leads management to gain top
position in market through performing all work and operations with an innovative approach. In
the present scenario, most of the organisation operating various branches at different places so it
is mandatory for management to manage and control workforce through implementing equality
and diversity strategy at workplace. Rowlinson Knitwear Limited is selected as an organisation
for this report which manufactures garments in bulk for fulfilling needs of customers at different
places. Company is offering their business at different places that include different areas of
Europe. Moreover, report highlights on aims and objectives, project management plan and use of
Gantt chart and WBS in a research. In the last, different methods of research and
recommendation on the basis of research will focus in the report.
TASK 1
P1 Project objectives and aims
Globalisation is enhancing their composition in the market due to which almost all
organisations are competing with each other at a similar platform. It also refers that local
workforce is also engaged in organisation operations and functions which relates with different
culture, religion and language. Therefore, business or enterprise requires need for promoting
diversity and equality at workplace in order to offer equal opportunity to all employees. This
helps company to retain its competitiveness in market by performing all work according to
desired goals.
Project- The term project is explained as a set of action and activities that are performed by
individuals in an organised manner for obtaining a specific outcome. Project is also completed
with team for completion of work with decided time period.

Project management- This is the managing for completing project that leads to start for
finishing all work with various process through adopting skills, processes, methods etc. for
achieving the decided target.
Aim- “To determine various strategies as well as initiatives which are utilised by business for
developing diversity and inclusive workforce that help to gain competitive advantage in market.
A study on Rowlinson Knitwear.
Objective
 For enhancing knowledge about equality and diversity in Rowlinson Knitwear.
 For examining overall workforce efficiency among workplace.
 Benefits that are gained through diversity for overcoming from Rowlinson Knitwear.
Research Question
 What are the different factors that are impacting on diversity workforce?
 Which are essential changes that relates with workforce and it influence on implement of
diversity and equality workforce?
 Who is responsible for managing and equality diversity workforce in organisation?
P2 Project management plan that undertakes communication, cost, time, equality, risk and
resources
The term project management plan is defined as a set of collection that is related with
baselines and subsidiary plans including scope, schedule, cost, quality and many more.
Management plans also include different aspect or purpose that determines project outcomes
which make profits to measure overall process of project management plan. Moreover, project
management plan undertake different aspect that leads to execute, monitoring, controlling and
executing different goals and objectives to attain better results. Along with this it is also used by
management to ascertain better outcomes that are included in the project for attaining better
outcomes through communicating project in an organised manner. Some steps of project
management plan are mention as follow:
 Plans helps to set scope, budget and schedule from initial point of project.
 All resources which are related with business must be arranged in an effective manner.
 Ratio to achieve desired outcomes is enhanced for obtaining better results.
Project management plan to include communication, scope, resources, time, quality and risk that
are explains as follow:

 Organisational structure- An effective structure is used by researcher for completing
project in decided time that leads to accomplish objectives in an efficient manner.
Functional structure is adopted by investigator and its team members for completing of
task according to decided priority. It is also used by management to achieve all goals and
objectives in decided time period.
 Scope- From the perspective of scope it is identified that employees of an organisation
perform essential role which is used by management to complete work in proper manner.
The scope for the study of employee relation through managing equality and diversity
strategy in organisational premises. All data and information which is gathered by
researcher leads management for enhancing skills, capabilities and data collection to open
up opportunities for better results which support employee to increase longer results.
 Communication- Researcher is focused to gain desire results through developing better
flow of communication which is free and adopted by all team members for transferring
important information among members in a desired manner. The main purpose to
implement right communication methods is to complete work in decided time period.
Moreover, by adopting an adequate communication system research is completed by
investigator to work in an efficient and effective manner. Along with this by conducting
research all team members leads to make right decisions for complete research. Emails,
chats, formal written documents etc. to perform all operations properly.
 Resources- There are various task and operations performed by researcher to work with
right techniques that helps to leads numerous resources with right capital, books,
magazines and other resources for utilising goals and objectives properly. To complete
task as per time management use different resources among global market. Moreover,
required resources are laptop, mobile phone, printer and paper to collect information from
online sources to complete research in an accurate manner. Books, journals, interview
and questionnaire is used for complete project to conduct research in a reliable manner.
 Communication matrix- This work as an effective assessment tool which is used for
designing a transparent communication system among different members. It also relates
with communicating efficient resources, project manager and other team members to
accomplish outside results. Along with this by implementing right framework flow of

communication to design desired parties for achieving desired goals. This matrix also
helps to take effective decisions through providing right information to all persons.
 Cost- In the present scenario, cost research is too intense that make a market place more
competitive for performing significant role with decided cost. Moreover, investigator
obtains sufficient funds to achieve competitive advantages in the market. This is used to
gather proper information about different resource that make cash amount with banks,
friends and other financial institution. In the last, with estimated budget management is
required proper research work.
Estimated budget
Particular Amount
Cost for diversity £ 1,000
Opportunity cost for equality £ 500
Legal cost £ 1,500
Business risk £ 800
Total £ 3,800
 Time- There is tough competition exists in market that is generating complexity for
organisation as due to intense competition researcher require effective ways to assign
project. Along with this organisation also frame different tactics that leads management
for complete of task in decided time period. With significant role in business it is used in
making significant role as per business administration.
 Quality- Data which is collected by investigator relates with collection of information
through two different methods that are primary and secondary resource. This is also used
by management for focusing on quality which work as a positive aspect for organisation.
With managing quality researcher is able to transfer information which make a project
more success through transferring knowledge in an accurate manner. Quality control
chart is recognised as an effective tool which helps to maintain quality of project that
leads to match with specification of project in proper manner.
 Risk- At the time of completing work it is mandatory for researcher to assign different
factors related with risk factor as less interested individuals towards answering question,
funds etc. It also involves and highlights different barrier that is negatively impacting on

organisational quality. Moreover, there are different benefits are also explained to make
effective answers. It also helps to answer all quetions in an effective manner for
completing all work to accomplish desired goals.
P3 Explanation about Gantt chart and work break down structure
Gantt chart- The term Gantt chart as an effective bar which is used for illustrating
schedule of project that also demonstrate relationship between different activities and schedule.
So it is utilised by project manager for providing extra information about different task and phase
of an on-going project. This also show different manner to complete each task in an appropriate
manner that leads to completion of project in a proper manner.
WBS- The term WBS abbreviation stand for Work-break down structure that leads to implement
and complete a project through breaking into smaller components. Moreover, the main motive to
use this method is to simplify project by managing its managerial chunks. This also helps to
organise a project and also to divide different responsibilities related with project team members.
It also help to analyse time, cost and risk to implement project properly.

TASK 2
P4 Quantitative and qualitative approach for attaining desired goals and objectives
Qualitative approach- In the context of researcher investigator implements the approach
for identifying all those aspects that helps to maintain quality of work. In the aspects of
qualitative approach it is used to provide meaningful information by using less mathematical
figures in research.
Quantitative approach- This is mandatory for a researcher to generate an effective result
through completing all tasks in the form of graph, pie chart and diagrams. This also leads
management to implement quantitative approach which makes a research more attractive and
informative. This result task are completed through managing quantitative and qualitative
approach which helps to bind customers for longer period. It also generate positive aspect of
organisation.
Primary data collection method- Sampling, survey, questionnaire etc. are some effective
methods that are used for completion of research in proper manner and it leads management to
use primary data in organisation. Along with this information which is gathered through primary
task leads to generate accurate and authentic results from project.
Secondary collection method- With this research method or process investigator is
collecting information from various methods that lead to generate informative results from
already collected resources. It includes newspaper, journals, books and website.

From the perspective of Rowlinson Knitwear primary data collection method is used by
management to fulfil needs and wants of customers because primary data helps to collect fresh
data that match with specific results.
Questionnaire
Quantitative question
Q1) Are the employees of Rowlinson Knitwear are aware about the aspects of diversity and
equality in workplace?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2) Is it mandatory for organisation who operate more than one branch to implement diversity
and equality policy?
a) Yes
b) No
Q3) What major helps Rowlinson Knitwear to implement diversity and equality workforce
within company premises?
a) Strict rules
b) Time management
c) Motivation of employees.
Q4) What is the impact of equality and diversity strategy on the organisational workforce and
employees?
a) Positive impact
b) Negative impact
Q5) Which strategies are implemented for building diverse workforce in an organisation?
a) Generating mentorship
b) Policy related with diversity
Q6) Does the effectiveness and efficiency of employees or workforce is impacted due to diverse
and equality diverse policy?
a) Yes
b) No
Q7) Are the behaviour of employee or workforce is impacted due to diverse employees in the
organisation?

a) Yes
b) No
Q8) Define different advantage that is received by Rowlinson Knitwear after implement of
diverse workforce policy?
Q9) Which challenges are faced by Rowlinson Knitwear at time of implementing policy related
with equality and diversity?
TASK 3
Q1) Are the employees of Rowlinson Knitwear are aware about the aspects of diversity and
equality in workplace?
Frequency
a) Yes
20
b) No
20
Q2) Is it mandatory for organisation who operate more than one branch to implement diversity
and equality policy?
Frequency
a) Yes
15
b) No
25
Q3) What major helps Rowlinson Knitwear to implement diversity and equality workforce
within company premises?
Frequency
a) Strict rules
10
b) Time management
15
c) Motivation of employees.
15

Q4) What is the impact of equality and diversity strategy on the organisational workforce and
employees?
Frequency
a) Positive impact
18
b) Negative impact
22
Q5) Which strategies are implemented for building diverse workforce in an organisation?
Frequency
a) Generating mentorship
19
b) Policy related with diversity
21
Q6) Does the effectiveness and efficiency of employees or workforce is impacted due to diverse
and equality diverse policy?
Frequency
a) Yes
14
b) No
26
Q7) Are the behaviour of employee or workforce is impacted due to diverse employees in the
organisation?
Frequency
a) Yes
20
b) No
20

P5 Analyse of research using appropriate tools and techniques
Q1) Are the employees of Rowlinson Knitwear are aware about the aspects
of diversity and equality in workplace?
Frequency
c) Yes 20
d) No 20
Interpretation- With the above information it is identified that most of the employees who are
engage in the operations of Tesco are aware about equality and diversity strategy. This is used by
organisation for completion of work in an effective manner through managing workforce.
According to respondent most employees are aware about Tesco policy of employees.
Q2) Is it mandatory for organisation which operates more than one branch to
implement diversity and equality policy?
Frequency
c) Yes 15
d) No 25

Interpretation- By the collected information and data it is identified that most employees are not
in favour of implementng new policy in organisation. This determines it is not necessary if
organisation work with more branches or not management implement aspects related with
equality and diverstiy in organisation.
Q3) What major helps Rowlinson Knitwear to implement diversity and
equality workforce within company premises?
Frequency
d) Strict rules 10
e) Time management 15
f) Motivation of employees. 15

Interpretation- According to the provided information it is identified that there are various
changes present in organisation due to diversity and equality workforce. Therefore, some
different measure are used by management which support organisation to implement policy in an
organised manner. Motivation and strict rules are two important aspect for completion of work
properly.
Q4) What is the impact of equality and diversity strategy on the organisational
workforce and employees?
Frequency
c) Positive impact 18
d) Negative impact 22

Interpretation- By gathering data and information from the respondents it is analysed that
diversity and equality workforce is not accepted with favourable manner. It determines that there
are negative changes faced by management for completion of work with policy of equality and
diversity.
Q5) Which strategies are implemented for building diverse workforce in an
organisation?
Frequency
c) Generating mentorship 19
d) Policy related with diversity 21
Interpretation- In an organisation there are various strategies implemented by management that
support to implement diverse and equality workforce. This also refers it is easy to satisfy needs
and wants of customers. The main focus to implement diversity workforce is focused for making
policy related with diversity.
Q6) Does the effectiveness and efficiency of employees or workforce is
impacted due to diverse and equality diverse policy?
Frequency
c) Yes 14
d) No 26

Interpreation- With the analyis of all organisaton and its aspects this is determine by
management to manage and complete work through determining results which leads to
accomplish better position in market. As per respondents most employees determines that its
work is not impacted due to change in policy of equality and diversity in market.
Q7) Are the behaviour of employee or workforce is impacted due to diverse
employees in the organisation?
Frequency
c) Yes 20
d) No 20

Interpretation- Equal response is gained by management to manage organisational work and its
task that relates with generating motivation to reduce the impact of policy on methods and task
of company. It also defines that by determining changes in organisation policy related with work
aspects is not impacted as alomost all business houses are performing its operations and
functions with diverse workforce.
Q8) Define different advantage that is received by Rowlinson Knitwear after implement of
diverse workforce policy?
Solution- There are various benefits gained by management of organisation that is leading
management to accomplish better position in market through completing all work with right
goals. It is used by management to implement better work policy in context of diversity and
equality. Some major benefits that are gained by Rowlinson Knitwear relates with raise in
productivity. It also refer to build better policy that boost overall productivity through
completing task in decided time period.
Another benefit which is gained by management relates with accomplish of different goals which
boost areas relates with making benchmark in order to gain better position as compare to
competitive organisation. Last, it is used in making diverse and equality policy that leads in
making better productivity as per competitive world.
Q9) Which challenges are faced by Rowlinson Knitwear at time of implementing policy related
with equality and diversity?
Solution- Globalisation is a broad concept that is used for performing all work according to right
objectives but it also generate complexity and challenge for completion of task in desired
manner. Language barrier is the first complexity that is generating challenge for company as
individuals are not able to interact with each other. This results management face challenge in
making better areas which generate challenge in making productivity of work. Moreover, there
are various differences exists in market such as diverse culture, difference in belief, follow of
different culture. It is generating challenge for management to implement diverse and equality
related workforce.

P6 Recommendations that are related with findings of organisation
Data analysis and information perform an essential role in identifying management areas
that is used to provide recommendations in order to generate areas which boost work policy for
Rowlinson Knitwear. Some recommendations are mention as follow:
 The first recommendation which is provided is to gain better results as it is offer various
areas in which management define is to make areas which support organisation to
implement policy in an effective manner. So it is recommend to management for
accomplish of better results that leads in making areas to ensure information that support
areas to aware individuals about diversity and equality policy.
 Another recommendation that leads management is to support operations and functions
which is managing results for organisation that aspect for providing sessions which
generate important workplace to implement right and effective policy which support
management to introduce policy in organisation.
 Further, Rowlinson Knitwear is managing changes through introducing better policy
that is supporting management to motivate areas. This also motivates individuals to
generate better culture at workplace. Like, most of the employees are similarly working
after implement of policy of equality. So it is recommended to management for
implement of policy among all operations to enhance company productivity.
TASK 4
P7 Reflect on the value that is used to meet with objective related with learning and
performance
In the last, I am very thankful for providing opportunity about conducting research on the
selected topic that leads to complete work with an interesting topic. This refers that there are
various strategies exists among workplace. With study report on Rowlinson Knitwear it is
identified in making changes that support organisational knowledge for uplifting the project.
This also refers to discover many skills and knowledge that leads to support diversity among
workplace. Some skills that are identified by me to improve skills are mention that assist me to
complete research in a proper manner.
Competency Skills to improve in research How to improve them in
future

Project planning I tried for improving project
planning specifically in the
field that help to focus on all
project for making effective
communication.
In order to complete project
with desired manner. I
improve project planning
skills for complete of all
project in efficient manner.
Communication skill This is one of the most
important skills that is used to
build better results and to
improve this I tried for
completing work as per areas.
There are various task is
focused for improving this
skill in upcoming future also.
Like, to improve
communication process is a
beneficial aspect for future.
Team working All operations related with
workforce are performed by
the help of teams. This is used
in making team that leads to
obtain desired results.
To improve all team working
skill management is focused in
arranging and completing task
with help of diverse
workforce.
CONCLUSION
In the last, with the above report it is identified that there are various task and operations
performed by management for obtaining better position in market by engaging effective and
skilled employees. Moreover, it is also used to manage areas under which task and operation is
performed for making productive results among all operations and functions. By formulating all
objectives and aims this is identified that organisation must generate better collaboration among
work to motivate all employees. In the last, with proper research methods it is also easy for
management to generate better outcomes by collecting all information in right manner.

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Project Logbook for the chosen organisation:
Name of the learner: Name of the Supervisor:
Project Title: Multinational companies is to
identify the positive as well as negative impact
of the business environment of host nations.
Date:
Update of weekly research/ tasks achieved
(Account for a minimum of six weeks with
dates)
 What have you completed?
 Did you fulfil Task requirements?
 Are you on track and within deadlines
set?
 Did you need to make any changes to
your project management plan?
The topic for research is interesting and
knowledgeable that is related with equality
and diversity among workforce. A study on
Marks & Spencer.
Yes, all task are completed according to
decided deadline.
Yes, all activities of project are as per time
and available resources.
No, changes are not implemented for project
management plan.
Any risks and / or issues identified?
 Did you identify risks/issues with a
lack of skills required for undertaking
research tasks?
Yes, Some skills in which I face problem are
relates with arrangement of data.

 Did you identify any additional
risks/issues that have an impact on the
project management plan?
The another issue that is faced relates with
complete unsuitable time management.
Problems encountered
 What barriers did you face?
 How did you overcome them?
The inadequate behaviour of the respondents
and insufficient funds are major problem that
is impacting on complete of project.
To overcome from the above skills I tried and
learn all positive aspects that leads me to deal
with issue.
New Ideas and change of project direction With the execution of right communication
channel it is easy to complete all research in
effective manner.
What Have I learnt about myself this week?
 How did I feel when I had to deal with
tasks/problems?
 How well have I performed? What did
I contribute?
To deal with task and problems my
confidence level is not enough for collecting
data as per communicator.
I have contributed my total efforts to perform
all research task in proper manner.

 What can I improve on next week?
 How might this learning apply in the
future?
With implement of ethical consideration it is
easy for me to improve my overall
performance.
Seminar and conferences are most
appropriate way to complete research in
proper manner.
Tasks planned for next week
 Which tasks are priority?
 Have you set aside sufficient time for
completion?
Data collection and its interpretation are the
main task which are at priority for complete
research properly.
With the use of effective tools such as Gantt
chart it is easy for me to complete all work in
specified time period.
Project plan status to date (on, ahead, behind)
Supervisor comments to address
Signature of the Supervisor and date: