Managing a Successful Business Project - Tesco Assignment

Managing a
Successful Business
Project

Table of Contents
TITLE:.............................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
P1) Prepare aims and objectives.............................................................................................3
P2) By including scope, communication, resources, cost, time, quality and risk design Project
management plan....................................................................................................................4
P3) Explain Gantt Chart and Work Break Down structure....................................................6
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P4) Discuss quantitative and qualitative approach so as to attain set goals and objectives. . 8
P5) With the help of appropriate tools and techniques explain data analysis .....................10
P6) Draw conclusion from the findings................................................................................19
P7) Study the undertaking to accomplish set goals and objectives and own learning and
performance..........................................................................................................................19
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................20
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................21

TITLE:
“ Equality and diversity in the workplace”. A study report on Tesco.
INTRODUCTION
To gain competitive advantages in cut throat competitive world it is very important to
adopt diverse culture in the workplace. By doing so more and more innovative ideas is generate
from distinguish background of people (Al-Jenaibi, 2017). In today's era everyone is framing
strategies to build equality and diversity in workplace so that tough competition can be created
for others. In to order to survive for longer time duration it is the most essential element. In order
to complete this report Tesco is selected. It is general merchandise retailer store whose
headquarter is in Welwyn garden City, United Kingdom. This successful company came into
existence in the year 19119 by Jack Cohen. This organization is serving it's product and services
across Thailand, Malaysia, Hungary, Poland and so on. The product served by Teso is
supermarket, Hypermarket, superstore and convenience shop. There are numerous subsidiaries
offered to the customers such as, Tesco banks, Tesco Ireland and so on. This assignment covers
aims and objectives of the project. Project management plan is prepared so that all resources can
be utilized properly. Enterprise is using Gantt Chart and work break down structure is studied in
order to make complex task simple in nature.
P1) Prepare aims and objectives
Aims:
“To analysis strategies through which company can overcome impact of equality and
diversity within workplace” A study report on Tesco.
Objectives:
 To enhance knowledge regarding equality and diversity in Tesco.
 To examine how it influence overall workforce efficiency of Tesco.
 To identify advantages of building equality and diversity in working premises of Tesco.
 To study the strategies by which impact of equality and diversity can be overcomed
within Tesco premises.

P2) By including scope, communication, resources, cost, time, quality and risk design Project
management plan.
A document that contains complete details regarding every phase of a project is known
as project management plan (Bardach and Patashnik, 2019). PMP main components are,
planning, executing, monitoring, initiating, executing, controlling and controlling. It is used by
the organization so that set goals and objectives can be attained easily. This plays a significant
role in an organization as well as assist firm to run the business smoothly in cut throat
competitive world. The main purpose of project management plan is to ascertain project
outcomes, who will be involved in the project, how a successful outcomes will be attained, how
the project will be determined and communicated. The benefits of project management plan are
as follows:
 Helps in setting scope, schedule and budget accurately from starting.
 All the resources related to business are arranged in effective manner.
 The ratio of meeting desired outcomes is increased.
Project management plan by including scope, communication, resources, cost, time, quality and
risk are explained as follows:
Scope: The project scope is wider in nature all the resources are utilized properly in order
to attain the set standards in intense competitive world (Bryson, 2018). All the data gathered
from should be arranged in effective manner so that best results can be attained in cut throat
competitive world. However, this research will help the project manager to enhance their
particular skills, which are, analytical skills, data collection skills, research skills and so on that
directly open up opportunities for them in future.
Communication: Researcher in order to attain desire results use two way free flow of
communication. Proper communication channels are adopted by the team mates in order to
transfer the important information among the members so that in the set deadline project can be
completed. Moreover, an adequate communication must be there to designed in order to
complete specific research work in open market place. Along with this while conducting the
research work effectively and efficiently both oral and written communication is used in an
organization (Carter, 2018). Additionally, equal opportunity is given to all team members to take
decisions regarding this research.

Resources: To conduct the research work effectively and efficiently numerous resources
such as, human capital, technical, financial, physical and other resources are utilized properly so
as to accomplish set goals and objectives in proper manner. To complete the set task in the set
deadline it is very important to use the resources in productive manner in global market.
Cost: To grow the business in neck to neck competitive market place cost plays a
significant role. Investigator having sufficient fund can accomplish the set aims and objective
effectively. Moreover, firm is able to gain competitive advantages against rivalry in cut throat
competitive world. Lack of funds can be overcome by gathering cash amount from banks,
relatives, friends, friends and other financial institutions and so on (Ferenczi, 2018). The
estimated budget required for research work is mentioned below:
Estimated Budget
Particulars Amount (£)
Expenditure on publicity £3000
Technological expenses £2000
Catalogues £1000
Other Expenses £800
Total Cost £6800
Time: In order to create tough competition for others in intense competitive world
researcher requires 7 weeks to complete the assigned project effectively. Company frame tactics
to complete each and every task in the set deadline so that in the set time frame project gets
finished in proper manner. This plays a significant role in an business administration.
Quality: Data are collected from primary data collection method for their research work.
Along with this qualitative approach is used by investigator for their research work (Gurung and
Prater, 2017). It mainly focus on quality which is a positive mark for the company. By doing so
large customer is attracted for the project and it's information.
Risk: While completing the assigned work in effective manner many risk factor like, less
interested people in answering question, funds, etc. is faced by company. This involves certain
barriers that affects the research quality in negative manner.

P3) Explain Gantt Chart and Work Break Down structure
Gantt Chart: It is a bar that is used in illustrating schedule of a project and in showing
relationship between certain activities and current schedule status. It is utilised by project
manager to able to showcase extra information about different tasks and phases of a specific
project. It also shows the manner in which each and every task is utilised (Hajro and Pudelko,
2017) .
Work Break Down Structure: It is a tool of project management plan that helps in
breaking down a project into smaller components. This method is usually taken into use for
simplifying the execution of a project by breaking down managerial chunks. It helps in
accurately organising of a project and adequately assigning responsibilities to the project team .
Moreover, by using this tool researcher can estimate the time, cost and risk that is utilised to
implement this project (Ibarra and Kitsuse, 2017).

P4) Discuss quantitative and qualitative approach so as to attain set goals and objectives.
Qualitative approach: In an organization investigator use this approach in their findings
as it ficus on quality work. Which helps in providing meaningful information with less
mathematical figures in it.
Quantitative approach: Here, more of graphs, diagram, pie chart etc. are used in the
research work which assist client to grab the things easily. Quantitative approach make the
research work more attractive and informative in nature.
Tesco adopts both quantitative and qualitative approach for their findings. This helps the
organization to bind customers for longer time period with their project Which is a positive mark
for the company (Kane, 2017).

Primary data collection method: Sampling, survey and on are used in primary data
collection method. Here the information gathered is fresh and is not used by any the researcher in
their findings. It helps to draw accurate and authentic outcomes for the project.
Secondary collection method: Newspaper, articles, magazines etc. are the source by
which informative data is collected for the research work. It may not provide more authentic and
reliable information to the readers as this data are used by many investigators in their findings
(Lopez and Snyder, 2018).
Teco adopts primary data collection method in order to accumulate information for the
findings. Researcher uses this fresh data in order to full-fill future needs and wants of the
customers. It helps to gain competitive advantages against rivalry in intense competitive world.
Questionnaire:
Quantitative questions:
Q1) Do you have knowledge regarding phenomena of equality and diversity in Tesco?
a) I do have
b) I don't have
Q2) Is it necessary to build equality and diversity in Tesco's workplace?
A) Compulsory
b) Not compulsory
Q3) How Tesco's will be influenced by not building equality and diversity in the working
premises?
a) In positive manner
b) In negative manner
Q4) Which type of strategies can be implemented to build diverse workplace in Tesco?
a) Creating mentorship programs
b) Frame diversity workforce policies
c) Educate managers
Q5) Does it affect employees workforce efficiency by building equality and diverse
workplace?
a) Yes
b) No

Q6) Does equality and diversity helps Tesco to achieve desire outcomes?
a) May be
b) May not be
Q7)State advantages receive by Tesco by building equality and diverse workplace?
Q8) What challenges are faced by Tesco while implementing equality and diverse in
working premises?
Q9) Which type of strategies can overcome the impact of equality and diversity in Tesco?
Q10) Provide suggestions for improvement in equality and diversity in the workplace?
P5) With the help of appropriate tools and techniques explain data analysis
Theme1: knowledge regarding phenomena of equality and diversity in Tesco
Q1) Do you have knowledge regarding phenomena of equality and
diversity in Tesco?
Frequency
a) I do have 70
b) I don't have 30

70
30
a) I do have
b) I don't have
Interpretation: From the above the conclusion drawn is that from the sample size of 100
answerer only 70 person replied that I do have knowledge regarding phenomena of equality and
diversity in Tesco. While, 30 answering are saying that I don't have knowledge regarding
phenomena of equality and diversity in Tesco .
Theme 2: Necessary to build equality and diversity in Tesco's workplace
Q2) Is it necessary to build equality and diversity in Tesco's
workplace?
Frequency
A) Compulsory 60
b) Not compulsory 40

60
40
A) Compulsory
b) Not compulsory
Interpretation: From the above data it can be summarized that out of 100 respondents
only 60 think that it necessary to build equality and diversity in Tesco's workplace. While the
rest 30 commented that it is not compulsory to build diversity.
Theme 3: Tesco's influenced by not building equality and diversity in the working premises
Q3) How Tesco's will be influenced by not building equality and
diversity in the working premises?
Frequency
a) In positive manner 80
b) In negative manner 20

80
20
a) In positive manner
b) In negative manner
Interpretation: The above mentioned diagram showcase that from sample size of 100
answerer 80 communicator in positive manner said that Tesco's will be influenced by not
building equality and diversity in the working premises. But 20 person in negative manner reply
that Tesco will not be influenced.
Theme 4: Type of strategies can be implemented to build diverse workplace in Tesco
Q4) Which type of strategies can be implemented to build diverse
workplace in Tesco?
Frequency
a) Creating mentorship programs 30
b) Frame diversity workforce policies 50
c) Educate managers 20

30
50
20
a) Creating mentorship
programs
b) Frame diversity workforce
policies
c) Educate managers
Interpretation: The pie chart state the conclusion that 100 people are taken as sample
size from which 30 and 50 communicator said that by creating mentorship programs and framing
diversity workforce policies are the type of strategies that can be implemented by firm to build
diverse workplace in Tesco. However, remaining 20 answerer think that by educating
managers is the best tactic that can be used by Tesco to build diverse workplace.
Theme 5: Affect employees workforce efficiency by building equality and diverse
workplace
Q5) Does it affect employees workforce efficiency by building equality
and diverse workplace?
Frequency
a) Yes 55
b) No 45

55
45
a) Yes
b) No
Interpretation: The diagram highlighted above provide the conclusion that from the
sample size of 100 answering 55 person shared their view that yes employees workforce
efficiency by building equality and diverse workplace. And the rest 45 responsive said no that
employees workforce efficiency by building equality and diverse workplace does not affect.
Theme 6: Equality and diversity helps Tesco to achieve desire outcomes
Q6) Does equality and diversity helps Tesco to achieve desire
outcomes?
Frequency
a) May be 68
b) May not be 32

68
32
a) May be
b) May not be
Interpretation: From the above it can be concluded that from the sample size of 100
only 68 people think that equality and diversity helps Tesco to achieve desire outcomes. While,
32 communicator replied that equality and diversity does not helps Tesco to achieve desire
outcomes.
Qualitative questions:
Q7) Which type of strategies can overcome the impact of equality and diversity in Tesco?
Factors Explanation in context of your company
Ensure importance of diverse culture Tesco ensure among the co-workers the
importance of diverse culture in the working
area. By doing so it become easy to implement
change in the company for productive
outcomes. Along with this competitive
advantages is gained in the eyes of the
customers (Loseke, 2017).

Building sense of respect for diverse culture Various seminars and sessions are conducted
for the workers in order to build sense of
respect for different culture. They are
explained how other culture is unique in it's
own way and is good for company. By this step
harmony is build in the company and in
effective and efficient manner set goals and
objectives are meet.
Providing equal opportunities to all Tesco management irrespective of any gender
and background provide equal opportunity to
the deserving candidate. By this diverse culture
people agree to work under one roof for best
results (Menkel-Meadow, 2017).
Q8) What challenges are faced by Tesco while implementing equality and diverse in working
premises?
Factors Explanation in context of your company
Language barriers Al-tough it is import to build diverse culture in
the working environment to survive for longer
tome period. But there are many issues faced
by the company while executing the diversity
in an organisation. Language barrier is the
main problem faced by both employer and
employee. Due to which productivity is
reduced to a large extent.
Differences in beliefs Another challenges faced by Tesco is variance
in beliefs. People with different background
have distinguish trust and beliefs for their
work. It creates conflict and chaos among the

teammates due to which unhealthy working
environment is created. It decreases goodwill
of the company.
Workers resistance Existing employees resists to build diversity in
the working premises of Tesco. Staff members
holding this attitude directly impact overall
workforce efficiency in negative way (Ng and
Rumens, 2017). By this emerging needs of the
clients are not meet. This leads in raising
switching rate of customers to other brand.
Q9) State advantages receive by Tesco by building equality and diverse workplace?
Factors Explanation in context of your company
Raises productivity By effectively building equality and diversity
in the working environment it directly or
indirectly raises overall productivity of the
company. It assist Tesco in achieving set goals
and objectives in the set time frame which is a
positive mark for the enterprise.
Crete tough benchmark Tesco is able to create tough bench mark for
other competitors as they take idea from
distinguish background of people. Diverse and
equality in workplace helps to raise market
value in cut throat competitive world.
Skilled people are retained When business is able to gain competitive
advantages against rivalry and is able to attain
a leading position in the open market place.
Firm is able to retain skilled people for longer
time period as they are made satisfied and

assured that they are part of profitability
company.
P6) Draw conclusion from the findings
The recommendation for data analysis are as follows:
1. Top level management can frame tactics by scanning the external environment in order to
overcome the impact of equality and diversity in Tesco working premises.
2. By providing sessions regarding importance and benefits of building diversity workplace
in an organization.
3. By building the sense of respect for each culture so that smoothly Tesco can introduce
equality and diversity in workforce.
4. Experts are hired to educate mangers of Tesco so that they can motivate other co-
workers to adopt to the diverse culture (Pharr and Putnam, 2018).
5. Rewards and incentives are given to those employees who has positively accepted
equality and diverse workplace in Tesco without resistance.
6. Tesco's top level management can conduct meeting with team mates to understand the
reason behind resistance of diverse workplace. By doing so issues can be recognized and
solution can be ascertained for better outcomes.
P7) Study the undertaking to accomplish set goals and objectives and own learning and
performance
I am highly thankful that I have given the opportunity to conduct research work on the
interesting topic which is “To analysis strategies through which company can overcome impact
of equality and diversity within workplace” A study report on Tesco. While being the part of
this project It has uplifted my knowledge regarding how company can overcome impact of
equality and diversity within workplace. However, while conducting the research work I
discovered many skills such as, analytical skills, decision-making skills, research skills and so
on. All this skills helped me in each and every step to accomplish the task properly in the set
time frame. But I lack behind in certain skills which are, data collection skills and problem

solving skills etc. which has consumed lot of time while completing the report (’SULLIVAN and
KEARNEY, 2018).
CONCLUSION
From the above mentioned report it can be summarized that it is very important to build
diverse culture in an organisation so that productive results can be attained effectively. It is very
important to build aims and objectives so that employees can be motivated to perform better in
global market project management plan is designed by the company by involving scope, time,
communication, risk, resources and so on in order to run the business smoothly. By this
emerging needs and wants of the customers are fulfilled respectively. Gantt Chart and Work
Break Down Structure is deeply studied in an organization in order to make the complex task
easy in nature so that it can be completed easily. The accumulated data are illustrated by using
appropriate tools and techniques in order to provide clients proper information and data. This
helps to build loyal customers towards the research work over the years. Additionally, proper
recommendation is provided in order to draw meaningful conclusion for the findings.

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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?
I have to complete project over an
interesting topic i.e. “To analysis strategies
through which company can overcome impact of
equality and diversity within workplace” A
study report on Tesco.
Yes, I completed the task in the set deadline.
Yes, I fulfilled each activities of project in
the given time period.
No, there is no there is such requirement in
project management plan.
Any risks and / or issues identified?7. Did you identify risks/issues with a
lack of skills required for undertaking
research tasks?
Yes, I lack in skills that is arranging data
accurately from the respondents.

8. Did you identify any additional
risks/issues that have an impact on the
project management plan?
Yes, time is additional risk because topic is
broad and for doing each activities of project,
sufficient time period will be needed by
researcher.
Problems encountered What barriers did you face?
 How did you overcome them?
Improper behaviour of respondents and lack
of fund was the main barrier which is faced
while completing the project in the set time
frame.
I tried my best to over the above mentioned
skills and I will follow each activities of
research in ethical manner.
New Ideas and change of project direction Execution of communication channels in
effective way will support an researcher to
complete project in systematic 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?
While dealing with tasks or problems, I lost
my confidence level when collecting data
from communicator.
My hundred percent I have contributed
while performing tasks of research.
To improve on my next week, I have to

 What can I improve on next week?
 How might this learning apply in the
future?
follow ethical consideration as well as started
attending various conference.
Seminar and conferences are the best way of
learning which will helps me by doing future
research.
Tasks planned for next week Which tasks are priority?
 Have you set aside sufficient time for
completion?
The main tasks for completion of project is
data collection and interpretation in
organized manner.
Yes, by using Gantt chart I have set aside
sufficient time.
Project plan status to date (on, ahead, behind)
Supervisor comments to address
Signature of the Supervisor and date:

Template for Performance Review to be attached with the report by the learner:
What was the Project supposed to accomplish?
Current project mainly related with to “To analysis strategies through which company can overcome
impact of equality and diversity within workplace” A study report on Tesco.
Did the project succeed in its aims/ how do you know? Specifically, please outline any evaluation
and assessment undertaken?
Yes, the project succeed in its aims which is known by me by using different methods such as
questionnaire, sampling method etc.
What things do you think worked well and why? Evaluate all aspects of the project?
I think my communication skill is much better which helped my by collecting of data from the
respondents. This skill also helped me in evaluation of each research activities such as selection of aim,
research methodology, data collection, conclusion and recommendation.
What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was there timely
identification of issues and resolution during the project process?
During the project, improper behaviour of respondents is major issues. In order to tackled this issue I
used to follow ethical consideration. Yes, time is another issue which highly impacted during the
investigation. In order to overcome this issue, I used Gantt chart.
What did you learn from undertaking the project?
From undertaking the project, I learned about the impact of multinational organisation on business
environment of host destination.
How would you rate your performance as a management consultant leading the project?
According to my performance in research, I rate myself which is 9/10.
What strengths and weakness of your performance did you identify?
By performing research, I identified as communication skill is much better and time management skill
is not good.
How will this inform and support your continuous professional development?
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Communication skill inform and support me in my continuous professional development by resolving
different issues and providing information of previous study.
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