Impact of Gender Inequality on Employee Productivity and Retention

This study focuses on the impact of gender inequality on employee productivity and retention in organizations. It explores the benefits of workplace diversity and provides recommendations for implementing diversity. The case study is based on Sainsbury's, the second largest chain of supermarkets in the UK.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................3
Aims and objectives ....................................................................................................................3
Research question........................................................................................................................4
Rationale .....................................................................................................................................4
Project management plan.............................................................................................................4
Cost..............................................................................................................................................4
Scope............................................................................................................................................4
Time.............................................................................................................................................5
Description on work breakdown structure and provide Gantt chart to provide timeframes. ......5
Apply qualitative and quantitative research methods for meeting aims and objectives. ............5
Analyse research and data with use of appropriate tool and techniques. ....................................6
Conclusion and communicate appropriate recommendation. ...................................................12
Reflection on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives. .......................13
REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................14
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Topic- Identification of impact of gender inequality on the productivity and retention of
employees.
INTRODUCTION
Gender inequality refers a difference that men and women are not same or equal and it
affects their living experience. Whereas, workplace diversity refers an environment where all
level, age, sex, culture and ethnicity of people are being treated in an equal manner (Blau, 2016).
Gender inequality creates several problems when an organization discriminate their employees
on the basis of their gender. It is important for companies to focus on workplace diversity or
gender diversity by employing different culture and gender of people. It has several benefits as it
can increase morale of people and make them feel valued. UK workforce is becoming more
gender diverse than ever because they know the importance of gender diversity. On the other
hand, companies who are not gender diverse they face some problems like poor progression
prospects, bias, law suit etc.
BACKGROUND
Gender diversity plays an important role in an organization as it helps companies in
accomplishing their goals. This present study is based on Sainsbury’s which is the second largest
chain of supermarkets in the UK. It operates hypermarket, supermarkets, convenience shops etc.
This study is going to show importance of gender equality or diversity as how it helps companies
in accomplishing their goals (Hideg and Ferris, 2016). It will also show some barriers or
problems which may occur in an organization when they do not focus on gender equality or
discriminate workers on the basis of gender. Further, it will discuss importance of all elements or
project management plan as how it helps researcher in estimating time, cost and scope for
developing research. Research methodology also plays an important role which support scholar
in gathering and analysing informations relevant to the topic.
Aims and objectives
Aim- “To critically evaluate impacts of gender inequality on the performance of an organization.
A case study on Sainsbury’s”
Objectives
 To analyze factors which are associated with gender inequality.
 To identify importance of workplace diversity on the performance of company.
 To evaluate impact of workplace inequality on employee’s retention and performance.
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 To recommend some ways to remove barriers and implement workplace diversity.
Research question
1. Which factors are associated with gender inequality?
2. What are some benefits of workplace diversity?
3. Which impacts does workplace inequality have on employee’s retention and
performance?
4. What are some ways to implement workplace diversity and decreasing all barriers which
workplace inequality have?
Rationale
It is stated that in the UK, workplace inequality or gap between gender workforces are
creating several problems. It decreases morale of female workers and also create barriers in the
path of the success of companies by limiting creativity and innovation. So, by developing
research on this topic all problems can be solved and can help companies in increasing their
productivity (Sharma, 2016).
Project management plan
A project management plan can be defined as a formal document which helps scholars and
companies in defining the way that how the project is executed and monitored (Chen, Kang and
Lee, 2017). Some elements of project management plan which plays an important role in
developing research or making it successful such as:
Cost
Cost is one of the main elements of project management plan which refers the value of
fund required for developing research. The main aim of developing this research is to identify
impacts which workplace inequality has on the performance of employees. For this researcher
require relevant informations and investment in technologies, employing human resources,
stationery. For all this it will require approximate $200 for completing all functions and solving
the main research problem.
Scope
Scope is one of the other elements of project management plan which shows the extent to
which this project can be helpful to students, organizations and others. It also refers investigation
areas for which informations relevant to the topic can be beneficial. In the context of workplace
diversity, it can be said that it can be beneficial at both academic and corporate level. Diversity is
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one of the important thing which needs to be developed at all level whether it is schools,
organizations, families, societies. On the other hand, gender inequality creates several problems
for people, societies as it can decrease morale, productivity and performance. So, it can be said
that this topic has a wider range of scope as it can be beneficial at academic and corporate level.
Time
Time is an important element on which the success of the research depends somehow. It is
important for researcher to deliver and complete the project in a timely manner for improving
image. For completing this project, it will take around 25-30 days.
Apply qualitative and quantitative research methods for meeting aims and objectives.
Research methodology is process that termed out as process that aids to collect information
and data for the purpose of making business decision (Baylis, 2020). Henceforth, methodology
may be inclusive of the research, interviews, techniques and surveys that assist to gather the
depth information. In addition to this, research methodologies outlined in following context as-
Research type- This is term that aids to define the depth description about the topic of research.
Henceforth, research is classified on the basis of qualitative and quantitative technique. In order
to evaluate impacts of gender inequality on the performance of an organization, the researcher
will have the use of qualitative approach so that information can be gather with use of
undertaking interview or questionnaire survey. This can aid to gather the depth information on
the topic of research.
Research philosophy- This is termed out as framework that aids to conduct the research in
effective manner. Therefore, it is the framework that can be used to collect the research in
theoretical perspective (Lechner and Boli, 2020). It has no involvement of facts and statistics.
Herein, research philosophies classified into categories such as Interpretivism and positivism.
Therefore, interprevism aids to interprets the elements of study. Positivism helps to identify the
sources that is based on true facts and figures. To carry out the research successfully,
interpretivism has been used to conduct the research effectively.
Research approach- It is termed out as the vital part of scientific study that is regardless of the
research area. Additionally, research methods and procedures defined as to collect and analyse
data to gather the depth information. Henceforth, research approach classified categories such as
inductive and deductive. Additionally, inductive approach helps to begins with specific
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observations. On the other hand, inductive research relates with set of empirical observations. In
this, researcher has chosen inductive approach to conduct the research successfully.
Research design- It is procedure that inclusive of the data collection, analysis etc. It is termed
out as technique in which each aspect of subject area can be described in theoretical aspect. With
help of defining each element the individual can able to identify the actual answer of issues and
this can assist to complete the investigation of research successfully ( Silova and Niyozov, 2018).
In this, researcher has used descriptive research design so that things can be conducted in depth
in manner.
Data collection- It is termed out as process that helps to gather the depth information on research
topic. Data can be collected with use of primary and secondary technique. With the use of
primary data, first-hand information can be gathered. On the other hand, secondary information
can be collected for gathering depth information on topic of research. This will provide actual
facts that assist to answer research problems.
Sampling- This is termed out as technique that assist to filtering the population and select the
samples. For this, sampling size will be selected as 30 individuals as managers. For this, sample
random technique will be used with use of probabilistic technique. This can be helpful to identify
the evaluate impacts of gender inequality on the performance of an organization.
Data analysis- It is termed out as researching, organising and changing the data to bring out the
useful information (Silova and Niyozov, 2018). Henceforth, this mainly used to examine the
components of the data provided for the longer period. In this, research can be conducted with
use of thematic analysis by the use of tabular presentation and graph.
Analyse research and data with use of appropriate tool and techniques.
Questionnaire
1. Is diversity helps to enhance organisational profitability and productivity?
 Yes
 No
 May be
2. Does gender diversity help to increase brand image within enterprise?
 Yes
 No
 May be
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3. What are the advantage of inclusion of diversity within enterprise?
 Increase creativity
 Enhance productivity levels
 Develops positive reputation
 Rise in global markets
4. Is diversifying practices helps to accomplish the unique organisational goals.
 Yes
 No
 May be
5. Does training aids to reduce the issues of diversity within enterprise.
 Yes
 No
 May be
Theme 1: Diversity assist to enhance organisational profitability and productivity.
Is diversity helps to enhance
organizational profitability and
productivity? Frequency %
Yes 27 90.00%
No 2 6.67%
May be 1 3.33%
Total 30 100.00%
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Interpretation- As per the above graph this can be stated that diversity assist to enhance
organisational profitability and productivity. Thus, the total number of respondents are 30. in
this, 27 stated yes, 2 stated no and 1 is not sure about it.
Theme 2: Diversity helps to enhance brand image of enterprise.
Does gender diversity help to
increase brand image within
enterprise? Frequency %
Yes 22 73.33%
No 6 20.00%
May be 2 6.67%
Total 30 100.00%
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Yes
No
May be
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
27
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Frequency

Interpretation- From the above stated graph this can be concluded that diversity aids to enhance
the brand image of enterprise. Thus, the total number of respondents are 30. under this, 22 stated
yes, 6 said no and 2 are no sure of it.
Theme 3: This aids to enhance creativity among enterprise.
What are the advantage of
inclusion of diversity within
enterprise? Frequency %
Increase creativity 9 30.00%
Enhance productivity levels 7 23.33%
Develops positive reputation 7 23.33%
Rise in global markets 7 23.33%
Total 30 100.00%
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Yes
No
May be
0 5 10 15 20 25
22
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Frequency

Interpretation- As per the above stated graph this can be concluded that diversity helps to
enhance creativity level of the enterprise. Thus, total number of respondents are 30. In this, 7
individuals stated aids to increase creativity, 7 participants stated that this increase productivity,
7 individuals stated that this aids to develops positive reputation. Also, 7 stated that this helps to
rise in global markets.
Theme 4: Diversity assist to attend unique goals of enterprise.
Is diversifying practices helps
to accomplish the unique
organizational goals. Frequency %
Yes 24 80.00%
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Increase creativity
Enhance productivity levels
Develops positive reputation
Rise in global markets

No 4 13.33%
May be 2 6.67%
Total 30 100.00%
Interpretation- As per the above stated that diversifying practices assist to accomplish the
organisational goals. Thus, the total number of participants are 30. In this, 24 stated yes, 4 said
no and 2 are not sure of it.
Theme 5: Training helps to reduce the issue of diversity.
Does training aids to reduce the
issues of diversity within
enterprise. Frequency %
Yes 25 83.33%
No 3 10.00%
May be 2 6.67%
Total 30 100.00%
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Yes
No
May be
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
24
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Frequency

Interpretation- As per the above stated graph this can be concluded that training aids to reduce
the issue of diversity. Thus, total number of respondents are 30. In this, 25 stated yes, 3 said no
and 2 are not sure of it.
Conclusion and communicate appropriate recommendation.
Conclusion
Hereby, it can be concluded that diversity within the workplace plays crucial role as this
affects the working of the enterprise in proficient manner. Workplace diversity termed out as
environment in which all individuals relate with age, sex and gender can be treated equally.
Henceforth, present study has outlined the business activities of Sainsbury’s which is the second
largest chain of supermarkets in the UK. It operates hypermarket, supermarkets, convenience
shops etc. Henceforth, report based on to devised the aims and objectives on the chosen topic.
Also, research methods has been defined so that depth information on the topic of research can
be outlined. Hence, data analysis can be conducted so that information can be analysed in
effective manner with use of tabular presentations.
Recommendation-
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Yes No May be
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15
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On the basis of above report, the suggestive measures will be outlined in following context
such as-:
 The entity must put their major consideration over to bring diversified working culture in
which all employee works together. Hence, the diversity among the multiple functions in
the enterprise aids to bring positivity and enhance brand image.
 Thus, implementation of diversified practices can aid to create the fair and safe
environmental practices to each individuals as this helps to enhance the opportunities and
challenges within the enterprise. It is one of the effective things that helps to create fair
and safe working environment.
 Implementing diversity in the workplace can be defined as huge commitment as this has
unique set of goals and each thing used to get align with each other so that things can be
successful.
 Diversity is helpful to both employer and employee. Also, this can be defined that
flexibility and creativity is key to competitiveness and this can be helpful to accomplish
organisational success.
 Manager needs to understand the significance diversity and they must take steps for
creating the successful diverse workforce. Therefore, managing diversity is termed out as
crucial components as this creates a work environment that helps to enhance the
organisational profitability and productivity.
Reflection on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives.
The present report is based on to evaluate the impact of impact of gender inequality on the
productivity and retention of employees. In this, I have used research methods as interpretivism
so that this can be used to interprets the elements of study. Also, I have used inductive technique
so that empirical observation can be undertaken. In this, I have used primary technique so that
first-hand information can be collected so that depth information can be gathered. Furthermore, I
have used qualitative information and this has helped me to conduct the information with use of
questionnaire survey. This report has also covered suggestive measures and this aids to identify
the impact of gender inequality on the productivity and retention of employees.
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