Managing a Successful Business Project

This report focuses on managing a successful business project and explores project aims and objectives, project management plan, work breakdown structure, Gantt chart, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and more. The case study is based on Morrisons, a leading supermarket in the UK.

Managing a Successful
Business Project

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3
LITERATURE REVIEW ....................................................................................................................3
TASK 1 ................................................................................................................................................3
P1 Discuss project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario........................................................3
P2 Construct a project management plan........................................................................................5
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart to provide time-frames and stages for
completion.......................................................................................................................................6
P4 Discuss qualitative and quantitative methods of research for meeting project objectives........8
TASK 3...............................................................................................................................................10
P6 Give Recommendations in context with scenario ...................................................................16
P7 Reflection..................................................................................................................................16
CONCLUSION..................................................................................................................................18
REFERENCES...................................................................................................................................19
Books & Journal:...........................................................................................................................19

INTRODUCTION
In business sector, it is essential to manage activities and projects so that goals are
achieved in proper manner. Managing business project is necessary because it helps in a saving
time as well as resources (Chen, 2018). Main aim of this report is to understand the strategies that
are used in talent management. Morrisons, a largest supermarket headquartered in United Kingdom.
Enterprise deals in groceries products, other consumable items. This report comprises of project
aims & objectives, project management plan, WBS, Gantt chart, research methods, research data
and techniques, appropriate recommendations and reflection.
LITERATURE REVIEW
According to viewpoint of (Cha, 2018). talent management is defined as process or approach
of strategic process of gaining right talent & assisting them to achieve higher capabilities to
achieve organisational goals as well as objectives. This concept of talent management is essential as
it help in increasing higher productivity within workplace. This report focuses on detailed
research methods and tools used for research purpose. By properly accessing to this concept, it is
easy to make decisions regarding other key aspects. It is critically essential for enterprise to carry
out their management in such a way that appropriate talent is being recruited for business activities.
Further, managers and expertise are being hired by any enterprises for attracting talent in
organisation. Accessing to this concept leads to increasing of business performance as well as
satisfaction level of clients, There are various ways through which talent is pooled by firms such as
external sources, internal sources etc.
With rise of competition in market, it has become necessary for firm to manage & adapt
talent management in most appropriate way. Moreover, it is too analysed that when skills
subordinates, fresh talent is present in entity higher productivity is likely to be achieved in effective
manner. Also, HR of firm make assure that these processes of talent management fulfil all needs &
demands of businesses at all aspects.
TASK 1
P1 Discuss project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario
Research title- “ Talent strategies used by companies to retain individual”
Research aims- 'Examining talent management strategies at Morrisons'
Research objectives-
 To examine the effectiveness of talent management.
 To determine strategies for retaining employees.

 To analyse approaches as well as tools that are linked with talent management.
From above discussed matter, it has been examined that it is essential to focus on these
project aims as well as objectives so that goals are achieved in proper manner. Through properly
understanding of these aims leads to accessing of planning in most effective manner. Moreover, it
has been also examined that it is necessary to analyse them in such way that decisions are made
easily.
P2 Construct a project management plan
To complete a project, it requires a systematic process to be followed consisting of no of
stages, procedures and certain activities known as project management plan. This management plan
focuses on giving importance to achievement of strategic objectives in an appropriate manner.
Morrisons, is an entity that focuses on building successful PMP for effective decision making in the
organisation (Curry, 2019). The process of producing project plans consist of multiple components
mentioned in following points:
Scope: There is a wide reach of projects in Morrisons because the techniques, tools and
application used to construct them are adopted worldwide. Moreover, enterprises accept talent
management and find it beneficial at a broader level.
Time- Time taken to complete a particular project is a significant factor considered by
chosen company focusing on time scale of project. If a project is undertaken by the manager to
complete, it takes around 11 weeks of time duration to finish the project.
 Task to perform  Expenditure (Pound)
 Examination of issue £8000
 Development of Plans £15000
 Research analysis £20000
 Salary Of researchers £30000
 Miscellaneous expenses £12000
 Execution cost £20000
 Total £105000
Quality- This component of PMP, focuses on quality of information and data gained from
the project. This shows how effective the plan is and assures its quality with help of total quality
management (TQL). Hereby, the selected company chooses best of primary and secondary

functions through quality sourcing of knowledge resources to build a project (Eseryel, 2020).
Communication: Proper communication in making of a project plan is essential ensuring
that the objectives and messages are carried out accordingly. Tools such as emails, texts, social
media are used as communication mediums for undertaken projects in the organisation.
Risk: It is a significant factor that determines risks occurred or going to occur during
production of a project plan. Business risks occur when there are changes in work patterns
dynamically due to uncertain situations or any other reason. So, here the risk identified from above
project is more time consumption while using talent management strategies consisting of
recruitment, training, induction and development. These processes might consume a lot of time
negatively impacting other departments apart from just Human resource department of the
organisation.
Resource: Utilizing resources is proved to be a crucial component in obtaining possible
output positively. Information, data, capital etc. are form of different project resources to be
optimized effectively and efficiently.
From above learning of components explained in paragraphs, it signifies that without a
proper project management plan , particular projects can not be explained and understood.
Therefore, It is responsibility of project manager top make effective decisions with the help of
elements that are risk, quality, communication, scope and resource.
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart to provide time-frames and stages for
completion.
In project and research, it is necessary to be aware about tools as well as technologies so
that goals are accomplished in appropriate manner. In reference to this conducted research, it is seen
both work breakdown & Gantt chart are important to be focused so that it is easy make decisions
about time frame and stages which are essential for completion of project. Furthermore,in
relevance of Morrisons they too uses this tools & techniques on basis of which they are able to carry
out projects at completing stage. It is duty of manager to make assures that these techniques are
used in most efficient manner (Fahri, 2020).
Gantt chart -
It is defined as tool used by entities to plan and schedule projects with aim of completing of
project in simpler manner (Hull, 2019). With help of Gantt chart, it is easy to determine as well as
analyse resources, manpower, planning that is required by project and to complete a assigned tasks
in proper manner. It is important for selected entity to make ensure that charts are being prepared in
correct way so that results are positively achieved. Moreover, it is too stated that it is necessary for

manager to make assure that these charts depicts the relevant information regarding concepts which
are static.
10 10/05/20 It was a day when project initiating is to be done so that. In this,
group discussions as well as brainstorming is being done.
2
17/05/20
On this day, it was in which I analysed and determined that what
will be results after my completion of my project & on what
direction it is going.
3 21/05/20 It was day when I examined as well as discussed my ideas/
thoughts about my project with my mentors & guides.
4
29/05/20
On this day, I determined budget for my project through charts
and graphs.
5
07/06/20
Further, other strategies as well as tactics were developed for next
stage.
6
21/07/20
It is essential day for me in which my main work will be to collect
& gather credentials regarding project using different sources such
as secondary or primary.
7 On this day, revising of collected information is being done for
effective results.
8 29/06/20 To collect information for projects, I travel to destination and
company to gain reliable data for study.

2
17/05/20
On this day, it was in which I analysed and determined that what
will be results after my completion of my project & on what
direction it is going.
9
29/06/20
On this day, data entry was to be done for information which has
been gathered.
10 02/07/20 This day was crucial in which I properly analyse the data which
has been gathered.
11 1st November Project has been finished and it is time for presenting of
presentation.
WBS- It is defined as process or approach in which work and activities are being divided
into simpler process to achieve objectives in proper manner (Loomis, 2018). In context of
Morrisons, it is necessary to use this approach so that it is easier for employee to carry out their
work inn effective manner. Furthermore, it is too stated that it is through using this tool makes it is
easy for employees to reduce complexities of work for better delivering of output. Main benefit of
this technique is that task are allotted to employees in with dividing of work into various segments.
It is crucial for organisation to have appropriate knowledge about these tools so that goals
are accomplished. In project, time frames & stages are necessary to be examined so that work is
being completed within given time period.
TASK 2
P4 Discuss qualitative and quantitative methods of research for meeting project objectives.
On the basis of information and data of a project, research methods are adopted. Morrisons
adapt different type of research processes to meet up all aspects of business objective and goals
discussed below:
Qualitative approach- Open sources such as newspapers, internet browsing, magazines etc.
are gathered and collected in this method of research. Such collection of data and information is
known as theoretical process.
Rationale- Reason behind adopting this research method that it saves allot of time as
compared to quantitative technique. This approach helps the manager in getting access to wide
range of information (Nordhoff, 2018).
Quantitative approach: This research method deals with information in form of numerical
work patterns and statistics. The method is time consuming and measurable used by high skilled
employees of the organisation. The research here requires good amount of knowledge and expertise

to analyse numbers and study trends.
Rationale-
The reason behind using this method of research is that it gives information and output that
managers can rely on as the data collected is in the form of numerical form. Therefore , this process
increases efficacy of project information.
Data collection methods
Achievement of goals in a systematic manner is important and necessary for data collection (Papke-
Shields, 2017). In this era , organisations and businesses have made it possible to connect to its
internal and external environment including vendors, employees, suppliers and even competitors by
the help of contacting and research information. Data collection method is of various types stated
in following points:
Primary data – Fresh new sources such as interviews, on-spot amassments and surveys are
being collected as primary data. Effective way of collecting data is classified and used primarily for
the enhancing productivity of business. Grounded theory uses primary data in the form of
participant observation , face-to-face interviews and direct artefact and documents collection.
Rationale- Reliability of work is applicable under this research method of initial data
collection as it helps in gaining fresh and new information based on current trends and facts. It is a
straightforward method that shows the current status of variable by observation of data collection .
Secondary data- It is an alternative another method of data collection through study of
journals, statements, books, internet etc. This data is a systematic information of primary data that is
unstructured and makes it useful by related with reliable facts and figures. Questionnaires are one of
the stand-alone instruments used to collect secondary data with help of subjects like phone, mail or
online connectivity (Paradis, 2016).
Rational - This method is more useful , reason behind it is less time consuming as compared
to collection of primary data. Hereby, Morrisons appoint researchers to construct secondary data
and add a sense to it that is useful for the organisation planning.
Research methods help in analysis of researches such as Correlation research, experimental
research, quasi-experimental research etc. These researches further help in bringing an ideal
solution to business problems and challenges faced on a large scale with qualitative and quantitative
surveys.
During this field work, I conducted my work through researching about topic, gaining
relevant data for further process, interacting with my friends and discussing this topic with friends.
Also, I used to manage with organisations as one of my relative work in Morrisons in finance
department. With his help it was easy for me to manage connections with enterprise. I too faces
many problems such as difficulty in contacting to senior employees of firm, gaining not useful

information. I made my methodological decisions by interviewing with manager of company.
Interview-
Researcher- Hello sir, I am college student and I would like to take your interview for my
project as it would be a great help. Allow me to take your interview if you are free.
Manager- Yes, sure.
Researcher- Thank you so much for this opportunity. So, as time is changing do you think
that Morrisons has great way of managing employees through talent management ?
Manager- Yes, because company has a goodwill in market because of our skilled employees
and their hard work.
Researcher- What do you think, what is firm best strategies for talent management ?
Manager- According to me, best strategy for this approach is training and development as
because it help in analysing of employee talent.
Researcher- That is a great answer. My another question is do you think that problems
could be faced by Morrisons if talent management is not adopted properly?
Manager- Yes, problems will be faced at big level because every firm is depended on its
employees for every activity.
Researcher- But as competition is increasing in market, so at what level do you think
productivity could be achieved if talent management is being adopted?
Manager- Productivity will be achieved at higher scale because with adapting of those
concept allows organisation to set more higher targets & enhances employees morale.
Researcher- Thank you so much sir. As conducting this interview helped me a lot & hope
that we will be able to work in future.
Therefore, it is concluded that primary and secondary data collection is used to undertake
any project under project management. Choosing the correct technique of collecting data is what
drives the quality of a good research report. Data related strategies and concepts are crucial for
chosen company implemented in talent management of organisation.
Questionnaire
1. Do you think that talent management is beneficial for growth and development?
 Yes
 No
2. What are best strategies for carrying out talent management?
 Recruitment

 Training and development
 Staffing
3. What challenges can be faced by Morrisons if concept of not properly followed?
 Negative benefits
 Low productivity
 None of the above
4. Does HR of company uses effective strategies for talent management?
 Yes
 No
5. How much time is required to retain employees?
 6 months
 1 year
6. Do you think that chosen firm can retain employees for longer period.
 Yes
 No
7. Do you agree that focusing on talent management results in higher productivity at workplace?
 Yes
 No
TASK 3
P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate tools and techniques
In projects, it is necessary to be aware about these concept of appropriate tools and
techniques which are important for making decisions in effective manner. It is duty of investigator
make assure that these are being used with proper considerations. So, questionnaire has been used
for gathering of information with respondents of 30 & interpretation is further discussed below-
Theme 1: Do you think that talent management is beneficial for growth and development?
Freq
Yes 22
No 8

Graph: data regarding benefits of concept
Interpretation- From above shown graph, it has been examined that it is necessary to
examined that whether talent management is beneficial or not. Growth & development is needed to
be achieved so that it is easy for firm to adopt this concept in specific manner. This has been also
stated that out of 30 respondents 8 are against the talent management whereas rest 22 are in favour
of talent management. Therefore, it has been evaluated that it is necessary to use this concept in
organisation.
Theme 2: What are best strategies for carrying out talent management?
Freq
 Recruitment 10
 Training and development 20
 Staffing 10
Yes
No
Recruitment
Training and development
Staffing

Graph: Showing data about best strategies for talent management
Interpretation- From given graph, it is examined that it is essential to focus on strategies
for talent management so that it is easy to achieve benefit in appropriate manner (Regmi, 2016). In
relevance of selected firm, they need to update their strategies. So, it is resulted that 10 respondents
are in favour of recruitment, 20 respondents are in favour of training and development and 10 are
in favour of staffing. It is examined that strategies are crucial without which it is not possible to
make decisions. It is responsibility of manager to make assure that effective tactics are
implemented.
Theme 3: What challenges can be faced by Morrisons if concept of not properly followed?
Freq
Negative benefits 10
Low productivity 12
None of the above 8
Negative benefits
Low productivity
None of the above

Graph: Data regarding challenges faced by firm
Interpretation- In organisation, when strategies are implemented it is crucial to be aware
about challenges that can occur within firm or management (Ssegawa, 2016). It is necessary for
entity to be identify these challenges so that decisions are made in appropriate way. It is also
interpreted that 10 respondents are in favour of negative benefits challenges, 12 respondents are in
favour of low productivity challenges whereas rest 8 says that no challenges occur if talent
management is not properly adopted. Importance of this concept is needed to be examined so that
challenges can be identified appropriately.
Theme 4: Does HR of company uses effective strategies for talent management?
Freq
Yes 25
No 5
Graph: Displaying data of effective strategies used for talent management
Interpretation- This has been stated that it is crucial to use strategies of talent management
in most efficient way so that positive outcomes are achieved (Tsang, 2017). It is duty of HR
manager to ensure that effective tactics are being applied within management practices so that it is
easy to retain subordinates with proper considerations. In reference of Morrisons, it is essential to
be aware about these tactics so that goals are achieved efficiently. The HR of firm is well
knowledgeable about concept & apply strategies accordingly. From 30 respondents, 25 are in favour
that HR of company uses strategies, whereas rest 5 are against it.
Theme 5: How much time is required to retain employees?
Freq
6 months 25
1 year 5
6 months
1 year

Graph: Showing data of time required for retaining
Interpretation- In enterprise, it is necessary to retain subordinates for longer period so that
it is easy to achieve higher productivity. From given graph, it is stated that time required to retain
personnel is essentially to be known (Cha, 2018). In relevance of chosen entity, it is necessary to
states that time is to be determined with proper considerations so that decisions are made
accordingly. In context of given organisation, time is analysed by accessing to graph, charts, etc.
Thus, from graph it is examined that 25 respondents are in favour that 6 months will be required to
retain subordinates whereas other 5 says that 1 year is needed top retain personnel in management.
Theme 6: Do you think that chosen firm can retain employees for longer period.
Freq
Yes 20
No 10
Graph: Showing data of time period of retaining
Interpretation- Retaining subordinates is not easy task & which requires deep knowledge
of employees behaviour and attitude, skills, knowledge etc. (Chen, 2018). It is also seen that when
retaining is done, it is to be for longer period so that benefits are achieved accordingly. Therefore,
displayed graph shows that 20 are in favour that Morrisons can retain personnel for longer period
whereas rest 10 are against the statement. It is analysed that to retaining subordinates for longer
period results into benefits at larger scale.
Theme 7: Do you agree that focusing on talent management results in higher productivity at
workplace?
Yes
No

Freq
Yes 18
No 12
Graph: Showing data of talent management delivering productivity
Interpretation- In enterprises, talent management is crucial concept without which it is not
possible for entity to gain positive benefits. It is also analysed that HR of manager is aware about
how to increase & enhance productivity of firm. In context of selected entity, it is examined that
they are adopting talent management on basis of which they are able to enhance their productivity
level at higher scale. Furthermore, in displayed graph it is stated that 18 respondents are says that
adopting of talent management leads to higher productivity whereas other 12 shows that it concept
does not deliver higher productivity (Eseryel, 2020).
Thus, it is seen that it is essential to use research analysis & tools in such a way that
appropriate information is gathered. Moreover, when using these techniques of research analysis,
they are to be applied in correct manner. So, questionnaire has been prepared & interpretation is
made on every set of questions. Thus, questionnaire is being considered as effective method of
research analysis which is needed to be used with proper considerations (Curry, 2019).
Yes
No

P6 Give Recommendations in context with scenario
From this presented project, it has been seen that it is important to have relevant knowledge
regarding concept so that planing is done accordingly in project. In viewpoint of Morrisons, it is
also analysed that weak and strong areas are required to improved so that results are achieved in
better way. So, few recommendations are gives as follows-
 It is recommended to Morrisons that they should conducts proper market analysis so that it
is easy for them to gain reliable credentials for adopting concept of talent management
specifically.
 It is too recommended that they need to motivate their subordinates to engage with
management so that better efficiency is present at workplace. Manage of firm need to be
aware about how to encourage subordinates.
 To achieve goals through talent management, it is suggested that they should use effective
strategies for attaining objectives/ goals in correct way.
From above explained matter, it is analysed that it is crucial for Morrisons to focus on these
recommendations so that they are able to access to their weak areas which can be improved.
TASK 4
P7 Reflection
From this presented report, it depicts about how project can be managed in proper manner.
It has been examined that I have gained knowledge and skills after revising this project. Moreover,
my research skills has been developed from this project. Furthermore, have also examined that it is
necessary to gain knowledge about talent management so that higher productivity is achieved.
From this report, it is seen that time management and use of research methods has helped me in
improving of my ability to manage project at higher scale. Thus, it is stated from report that tools
such as Gantt Chart & WBS has developed my field critical thinking skills at higher scale.

CONCLUSION
After a brief analysis of above report, it has been concluded that managing business project
is difficult which require deep level of knowledge & skills. So, discussions has been made about
project management plan, research methods, different sources, tools as well as techniques, Further,
Gantt Chart & Work break Down System has been briefly discussed. So, it is too analysed that
talent management is appropriate method which assist firm in enhancing their progress,
productivity & profitability at higher level.

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Appendices 1
Project Logbook
Name and
ID
Project
Title:
Managing Successful Business Project
WEEK 1 (from… to …)
Your progress
What have you completed?
Did you fulfill task requirements?
Are you on track and within deadlines set?
Did you need to make any changes to your project management plan?
Yes
Yes
On track
Moderate
Risks and issues
Did you identify risks/issues with a lack of skills required for
undertaking research/tasks?
Did you identify any additional risks/issues that have an impact on the
project management plan?
What barriers did you face?
How did you overcome them?
Yes. Issues like time management.
No
Gathering of information
Market research and analysis
New ideas and change of project direction
Are you considering to change your project direction? If yes, provide
details.
No
What have I learnt about myself this week?
Points to consider:
How did I feel when I had to deal with tasks/problems?
Did I find it useful to complete the tasks?
How well have I performed? What did I contribute?
I was nervous while dealing probl
ems
I have performed well as my skills
has improved.

What can I improve on next week?
How might this learning apply in the future?
Reliability of information
It will help me in developing my
future goals.
Tasks planned for next week
Which tasks are priority?
Have you set aside sufficient time for completion?
Research data and analysis
yes.
Project plan status to date
Behind On time Ahead
Comments from tutor (To be addressed by student)
Comments: The project is on time and has been viewed with proper
considerations. Approved.
Name: John ash
Date: 12/ 12/ 2020