Investigating Equality and Diversity at Workplace: A Research on EAT

This research focuses on investigating the concept of equality and diversity at the workplace, specifically in the case of EAT (the real Food Co Ltd) organization. It aims to evaluate the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 and analyze the various forms of discrimination within the company. The research also provides recommendations for managing equality and diversity in the workplace.

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Table of Contents
Topic: “To investigate about the concept of equality and diversity at workplace”, a research on
EAT( the real Food Co Ltd) organisation. ......................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
LO 1 ................................................................................................................................................1
P1) Project aims and objectives .................................................................................................1
P2) Project management plan ....................................................................................................3
P3) Gantt chart and WBS............................................................................................................5
LO 2.................................................................................................................................................5
P4) Small scale research .............................................................................................................5
LO 3.................................................................................................................................................8
P5) Analysis of research and data using appropriate tools and techniques ................................8
P6) Recommendation ...............................................................................................................16
LO 4..............................................................................................................................................17
P7) Reflection ..........................................................................................................................17
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................17
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................18
APPENDIX I.................................................................................................................................19
APPENDIX II................................................................................................................................21
Template for Performance Review to be attached with the report by the learner:........................21

Topic: “To investigate about the concept of equality and diversity at
workplace”, a research on EAT( the real Food Co Ltd) organisation.
INTRODUCTION
Management of a business organisation is a crucial task that include and involve many
activities and process to maintain the growth and success of organisations. These important task
and activity includes keeping proper coordination among all the employees within the
organisations and also involve timely research and analysis to keep a phase and balance with
different factors of external and macro environment which includes influence of political, legal,
social and other aspects (Schurman, 2018). As the issues of discrimination and inequality is
rising in corporate world thus, to maintain the positive environment and unbiased business
environment a law was implemented by parliament of UK which is known as equality act, 2010
the main aim of which is to form a basis for anti discrimination law in Britain and across
different location of UK.
For this assignment the chosen organisations is EAT (the real Food Co Ltd) which offers
fresh fresh deli food and beverages through more than 95 branches and stores across UK. The
assignment includes project objectives and aims together with a project management plan that
covers various aspects like, cost, scope, time, etc. Along with this a work break down structure
and Gantt chart is also there to provide and meet the timefrmaes and various stages for
completions. Beside this, a small scale research is also carried out by applying qualitative and
quantitative research method. Further, analysis of research and interpretation of collected data is
also made and finally appropriate recommendations and reflection is also there.
LO 1
P1) Project aims and objectives
Background of project
To maintain efficient coordination and to properly direct and guide all employees towards
a common goal it is essential for an governance to hold out fairness and equality at its business
premises and workplace (Soronen, 2018). To maintain this fairness and unbiased atmosphere at
workplace the concept of equality and diversity is enhancing and many laws and act are
formulated like equality act 2010. The term equality is concerned with providing and ensuring
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equal opportunity and chances for all employees irrespective of their age, race, gender
reassignment, , sexual orientation, religion or belief, etc. On the other hand, diversity is related
and associated with managing differences and gap between individuals and groups belong to
different characteristics to have a positive value among them. As the situations and cases of
discrimination are increasing at workplace and society of UK thus, a new strengthening
protection act i.e. Equality act 2010 was formed with the aim of improving the effectiveness of
equality legislation and strengthening, harmonising and streamlining the equality and anti
discrimination policies in all the organisation of UK (Ahmad, Aibinu, and Stephan, 2019).
This project work is associated with a research on concept of equality and diversity with
regard to the provision of Equality act 2010. For that purpose the chosen organisation is EAT
(the real Food Co Ltd) which is basically a chain of sandwich shops and other beverages with
around 95 branches around different location of UK. The headquarter of EAT is at Villiers street,
London, UK. A variety of food items is provide by this food retailer and restaurants company
which includes sandwiches, soups, pies, salads, wraps, sushi, desserts, and baked goods. Beside
this, EAT (the Real Food Company) also offers a variety of cold drinks, juices, and coffees to its
customers across the UK (Etemad and Dulude, 2018). It is basically a medium sized
organisations of UK but as the size of this organisation is increasing and approaching new
locations and diverse culture of UK and the nature of business is also associated with direct
interaction with customers and a large number of local employees are also employed by EAT
company thus, issue relayed with management of equality and diversity are increasing to
maintain the fairness at workplace and within the business premises. Therefore this research is
conducted which is having following aim and objective:
Aim
the aim of this research conducted on EAT company is, “To conduct an investigation
and inquiry about the conception of equality and diversity prevailing at the workplace in
respect with the provisions and regulations of Equality act 2010.”
Objectives
the research work conducted on EAT organisations is having following objectives and
main targets:
 to study the meaning and scope of equality and diversity at workplace.
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 To evaluate the concept of equality and diversity prevailing within the workplace on the
basis of the various provisions and regulations set by Equality act 2010.
 To determine and counter a better understanding about various forms and types of
discriminations prevailing within the business premises of EAT company (Idler and
Spang, 2019). To identify the various policies and strategies that can be adopted by an organisations to
manage equality and diversity and meet the provisions of equality act 2010 to have a
diverse and inclusive workforce.
Question tag
 What is the meaning and scope of equality and diversity at workplace?
 What is meant by the concept of equality and diversity prevailing within the workplace
on the basis of the various provisions and regulations set by Equality act 2010?
 What are the various forms and types of discriminations prevailing within the business
premises of EAT company? What are the possible strategies and policies that can be adopted by an organisations to
manage equality and diversity and meet the provisions of equality act 2010 to have a
diverse and inclusive workforce?
Rationale
The rational or logic behind selecting this project title, “To investigate about the concept
of equality and diversity at workplace”, a research on EAT( the real Food Co Ltd) organisation is
to develop better understanding and knowledge about the burning and current concept of equality
and diversity. An increase in seen in case of discrimination around the workplace of many
organisation that made it necessary for all organisation to understand and evaluate the
importance of having equality and diversity within their workplace and overall organisation to
have better operations and capabilities. Beside this, many act and legal regulations like equality
act 2010 are also set by government to ensure equality and better working conditions for
employees at workplace. Therefore, selection of this topic is significant and rational to get better
understanding about these provision and acts associated with equality and diversity. Further, this
project is also useful from academic point of view of researcher and yield better knowledge to
researcher and lead to improvement in skills and educational qualification.
Literature review
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Happening in the food industry and what companies are doing at this moment
As per the view point of Alexis Krivkovich and Marie-Claude Nadeau, 2017, a greater
level of gender inequity is seen in Food industry but there are some companies that are making
great strides in enhancing the representation of women in food industry. It has been also
evaluated that food industry is also leading many economical benefits and a more equitable and
ethical workplace facilitates a triple bottom line of socially responsible business. Therefore, EAT
organisation is also making more emphasis on creation of an equal workforce together with more
inclusive manpower through complying with the provisions of equality act 2010.
Various provisions and regulations set by Equality act 2010
According to the John Martyn Chamberlain, 2015, Equality act 2010 is basically a new
strengthening protection that was formed with the main motto of improving and leading better
effectiveness of equality legislation trough harmonising, strengthening and streamlining the
equality and other anti discrimination policies in all the organisation of UK through better
implication and adoption of equality act 2010. this act has facilitated harmonisation among
various discrimination law and lead to a support in progress of equality and diversity in all
organisation of UK.
Various forms and types of discriminations prevailing within the business premises of EAT
company
As per the view point of Alison Doyle, 2019, the various form of discrimination that are
mainly found at workplace of any organisation and at business premises of EAT company
includes Age, Gender, Race, Ethnicity, Skin Colour, National Origin, Mental or Physical
Disability, Genetic Information, Relationship to someone who may be discriminated against and
Pregnancy or Parenthood that hamper or lead reduction in moral of employees.
Possible strategies and policies that can be adopted by an organisations to manage equality and
diversity
As per the view point of Clare Mulligan, 2020, the best strategies and ways that can be
adopted by an organisation to effectively manage equality and diversity includes, motivate all
leaders and employees to set good example in order to influence them to have better equality and
diversity. Beside this, regular and clear communication about diversity polices is also an
effective way together with timely training and education about importance of equality and
diversity to have better management within the organisation. Further, formation of an inclusive
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committee and unbiased HR practises and management are also an effective ways to have better
equality and diversity at workplace.
P2) Project management plan
Project management plan refers to one of document that describes project phases in
detailed and cohesive manner. It comprises initiations, thinking, carrying into action,
observation, controlling addition to closing phases concerned with project (Haass and Guzman,
2019). The managers as well as researchers are responsible for preparing the project management
plan as it provides guidelines to the entire team to achieve success. It involves various subsidiary
plans, essential planning documents together with baselines. It is prepared with the objective of
providing addition to defining detailed project conceptualisation and deliver guidances in easy
manner. Few of elemental components that are within project management plan includes the
followings:
Cost: The element includes amounts that is needed for developing effective commodity.
Cost are associated with all projects as it involves expenses will be incurred wile executing the
project to completion stages. Researcher determines particular amount prior to starting project so
that all the workings are performed as per the estimated cost or amount. Allocation of expenses
for the project are the followings:
Forecasted Budget:
Particulars Amount
Technological expenses £90
Marketing expenses £80
Administration expenses £60
Other expenses £70
Total £ 300
Quality: Set of standards that are mandatory to be maintained in the whole project
completion are the quality elements. In present investigation, individuals performing research
practices will ensure the level of quality while collecting information from reliable sources
(Hickman and Silva, 2018).
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Time: Specific time duration is connected with all project. The distinct types of activities
are to be accomplished within defined duration only. For maintaining efficiency addition to
effectiveness of research, time plays essential role in success of project completion. Expected
time duration to properly complete as well as effectively executing following investigation is
about 7 to 9 weeks.
Risk: The circumstances that includes exposure are termed to risk. In general, risk are the
hurdles, obstacles and challenges that are faced in completing research. In context to specific
research, anticipated risks are connected to lack of resources, risk of chaos as well as incapability
among manpower that delays work of research (Caselli and Negri, 2018).
Communication: The element is connected with transferring information addition to
thoughts, viewpoint and many more between group members. In this research, proper
communication channels will be used for ensuring adequate exchange of knowledge, thoughts,
opinions and information among research team.
Resource: A project needs certain proportion of resources to achieve successful
completion. Few resources required to complete the present research are effective human
resource, adequate funds and many statistical tools.
Scope: In context to present research, scope is wide as it comprises a current topic of
quality and diversity which is impacting various organisations and beside this use of best
possible efforts are made to make this research successful. In overall this research will lead to
enhancement in my skills and knowledge thus, having a great significance and scope for future.
P3) Gantt chart and WBS
Work breakdown structure:
It is effective structure which bifurcates tasks into various types of activities such that
team members are able to attain objectives in prompt ways. In addition, managers also performs
their activities in efficacious manner through using the tool. In this, more clear structure together
with demonstration of all workings are made properly that guides all people for achieving
success in completing investigation (Rösch and Schumacher, 2018).
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Gantt chart
It basically provides a graphical presentation of a project in form a diagram or graph
which creates simplicity and transparency in project. Thus, use of Gantt chart is made for this
research to properly break the time intervals in various activity so that objectives can be achieved
on time. Beside this clear representation of all activities also facilitates reduction of wastage
through avoiding duplication of work (Kruchten, Nord and Ozkaya, 2019).
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LO 2
P4) Small scale research
Research mythology provide a set of techniques and tolls to conduct an effective research
through aiding in ways for collection of reliable data and also facilitate better evaluation and
understanding of this data (Yilmaz, 2019). Use of an effective research methodology is made for
conducting this research which includes use of following research method.
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Qualitative research method- This method is used for collection of in-depth and
theoretical data to have a detailed knowledge of behaviours and attitude of respondents.
Quantitative research method- It is a method that is used for acquiring data in form of
numbers, frequency or other statistical or numerical form and provide information about brief
perceptive of respondents (Schurman, 2018).
For this particular research use of both qualitative and quantitative research method is
made as qualitative data provides better information about opinion and attitude of peoples while
quantitative research method facilitates easy and effective presentation of data and mainly inform
of tables, graphs and chart.
Source of data
basically there are two main source of data which are as follows:
Primary source- This sources provides first hand and most authentic form of data which
are not used or modified by any other previous researcher. For this research use of an
questionnaire is made to collect reliable and authentic data from primary source.
Secondary source- It mainly related with the data which is already in existence and
collected for some past research. Use of textbook, journal articles, newspapers, magazine articles
and other online websites are made to collect secondary data for this research (Soronen, 2018).
Sampling is a process or method which is utilized by an research to choice a pre
determined number of observance and units from a large population to maintain the efficiency
and cost effectiveness of research (Ahmad, Aibinu, and Stephan, 2019). For this particular
research, the researcher has made used of Random sampling method to remove and eliminate
the chances of all possible Biasness while conducting this research.
For this research out of all stakeholders of EAT( the Real Food) company which includes
it directors, top authority, managers, business partners and associates, clients, suppliers,
customers, etc. a sample of 30 respondents is selected to have their perception and opinion about
the current topic “Equality and diversity at workplace.” For the purpose of data collection and
gathering view point of stakeholders of EAT company use of following questionnaire is made
which is having 12 questions out of which 8 are close ended questions( quantitative research
method) while 4 are open ended questions (qualitative research).
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Questionnaire: it is a research tool or instrument that consists a set and combination of various
questions ( which can be of qualitative and quantitative nature) that aim at collecting relevant
information from respondent about any particular or specific topic.
Questionnaire
Q1) Are you having any understanding and awareness about the meaning of equality and
diversity at workplace?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2) Do you think that adequate level of discrimination is prevailing and exists within the
business premises of EAT(the Real Food Company) company?
a) Agree
b) Disagree
Q3) What are the various forms and types of discriminations that are found within the
business premises of EAT company?
A) Gender pay gap
b) Biasness in Recruitment policy on socio cultural background
c) Sexual discrimination in promotions
d) Any other form of discrimination
Q4) What is the possible implications and impacts of high level of discriminations,
unfairness and inequality within the culture and work environment of a company?
a) Favourable
b) Unfavourable
Q5) What policies and strategies that can be adopted by an organisations to manage
equality and diversity at its workplace to have a diverse and inclusive workforce?
a) Unbiased HR practices
b) Timely cultural training
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c) Formation of inclusive council
d) Effective leadership
Q6) What is the main aim of parliament of UK behind implementing Equality act, 2010?
a) To harmonise various discrimination law
b) To support progress of equality and diversity
c) Both a and b
Q7) Is provisions and regulations set by Equality act, 2010 are effective in harmonising,
strengthening and streamlining the anti discrimination policies and equality within the
workplace of organisation of UK like EAT company?
a) Yes
b) No
Q8) What are the possible benefits of having equality and diversity at work environment
of an organisation?
a) Enhance productivity level
b) lead to better creativity
c) Boost morale of employees
d) All of the above
Q9) As per your perceptive what is meant by scope of equality and diversity with regard
to workplace of an organisations?
Q10) What are the possible factors that lead to enhancement in issues and consequences of
equality and diversity at workplace?
Q11) Why it is necessary for EAT (the Real Food Company) company to properly manage
the equality and diversity at its work premises and comply with the provisions of Equality
act, 2010?
Q12) Any further recommendations for EAT (the Real Food Company)?
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LO 3
P5) Analysis of research and data using appropriate tools and techniques
for the purpose of interpretation and analysis of data collected through making use of
Questionnaire use of Thematic approach is made and for effective presentation of research
findings use of pie chart are also made.
Theme 1: Meaning of equality and diversity at workplace
Q1) Are you having any understanding and awareness about the
meaning of equality and diversity at workplace?
Frequency
a) Yes 26
b) No 4
26
4
a) Yes
b) No
Interpretation
the higher up pie chart is indicating that out of 30 respondents, 26 are having a
understanding and awareness about the meaning of equality and diversity at workplace while 4
communicator are not having any idea about this concept.
Theme 2: Level of discrimination is prevailing and exists within the business premises of
EAT(the Real Food Company) company
Q2) Do you think that adequate level of discrimination is
prevailing and exists within the business premises of EAT(the
Frequency
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Real Food Company) company?
a) Agree 20
b) Disagree 10
20
10
a) Agree
b) Disagree
Interpretation
the above diagram is showing that 20 respondents are believing that an adequate level of
discrimination is prevailing and exists within the business premises of EAT(the Real Food
Company) company while 10 respondents are not having such opinion.
Theme 3: Various forms and types of discriminations
Q3) What are the various forms and types of discriminations that
are found within the business premises of EAT company?
Frequency
A) Gender pay gap 10
b) Biasness in Recruitment policy on socio cultural background 5
c) Sexual discrimination in promotions 9
d) Any other form of discrimination 6
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10
5
9
6
A) Gender pay gap
b) Biasness in Recruitment
policy on socio cultural
background
c) Sexual discrimination in
promotions
d) Any other form of discrim-
ination
Interpretation
with respect to above picture it can be interpreted that out of the various form of
discrimination 10 individuals have an opinion that gender pay gap is found in the workplace of
EAT company while 5 respondents are believing that Biasness in Recruitment policy on socio
cultural background is the most commonly found discrimination in EAT company. Beside this 9
people are in favour of Sexual discrimination in promotions is prevailed in EAT where as 6
respondents are supporting other form of discrimination like on the basis of age, religion and
belief, race, etc.
Theme 4: Possible implications and impacts of high level of discriminations, unfairness and
inequality within the culture and work environment of a company
Q4) What is the possible implications and impacts of high level of
discriminations, unfairness and inequality within the culture and
work environment of a company?
Frequency
a) Favourable 2
b) Unfavourable 28
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2
28
a) Favourable
b) Unfavourable
Interpretation
the above pie chart is clearly depicting that maximum number of respondents i.e. 28 out
of 30 are having a view point that high level of discriminations, unfairness and inequality within
the culture and work environment of a company is always unfavourable for a company while 2
respondents are still in favour positive implications of discriminations and unfairness.
Theme 5: Policies and strategies that can be adopted by an organisations to manage
equality and diversity at its workplace to have a diverse and inclusive workforce
Q5) What policies and strategies that can be adopted by an
organisations to manage equality and diversity at its workplace
to have a diverse and inclusive workforce?
Frequency
a) Unbiased HR practices 9
b) Timely cultural training 5
c) Formation of inclusive council 6
d) Effective leadership 10
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9
5 6
10
a) Unbiased HR practices
b) Timely cultural training
c) Formation of inclusive
council
d) Effective leadership
Interpretation
the above posted pie chart is showing that 9 respondents from a total of 30 individuals are
having a perception that unbiased HR practices is the best strategy for manage equality and
diversity at its workplace to have a diverse and inclusive workforce where as 5 people are in
favour of providing timely culture training to employees. Further, 6 respondents are supporting
formation of inclusive council for managing issues of equality and diversity while 10
respondents believes that an effective leadership style is the best policy for creating and
developing diverse and inclusive workforce.
Theme 6: Main aim of parliament of UK behind implementing Equality act, 2010
Q6) What is the main aim of parliament of UK behind
implementing Equality act, 2010?
Frequency
a) To harmonise various discrimination law 8
b) To support progress of equality and diversity 7
c) Both a and b 15
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8
7
15 a) To harmonise various
discrimination law
b) To support progress of
equality and diversity
c) Both a and b
Interpretation
after the analysis of above posted diagram, it can be interpreted that 8 respondents
favours that main of parliament of UK behind implementing Equality act, 2010 is to bring
harmonise among various discrimination law like Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Race Relations
Act 1976, Disability Discrimination Act 1995, etc. to effectiveness in theses laws. Further 7
respondents are having a view point that main aim behind Equality act , 2010 is to effectively
support progress of equality and diversity where as 50% of respondents (i.e. 15 out of 30) are in
favour of both the options.
Theme 7: Provisions and regulations set by Equality act, 2010 are effective in harmonising,
strengthening and streamlining the anti discrimination policies
Q7) Is provisions and regulations set by Equality act, 2010 are
effective in harmonising, strengthening and streamlining the
anti discrimination policies and equality within the workplace of
organisation of UK like EAT company?
Frequency
a) Yes 24
b) No 6
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24
6
a) Yes
b) No
Interpretation
from the evaluation of above diagram it can be clearly stated that 24 individuals are in
support the fact that provisions and regulations set by Equality act, 2010 are effective in
harmonising, strengthening and streamlining the anti discrimination policies and equality within
the workplace of organisation of UK like EAT company while 6 respondents believes that some
other law or policies will yield better result.
Theme 8: Possible benefits of having equality and diversity at work environment of an
organisation
Q8) What are the possible benefits of having equality and
diversity at work environment of an organisation?
Frequency
a) Enhance productivity level 6
b) lead to better creativity 7
c) Boost morale of employees 9
d) All of the above 8
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6
7
9
8
a) Enhance productivity level
b) lead to better creativity
c) Boost morale of employees
d) All of the above
Interpretation
the above displayed pie chart is reflecting that 6 individuals have an opinion that the
biggest advantage of equality and diversity at business premises is that it lead to enhancement in
productivity level of organisation. 7 people are in favour of that quality and diversity lead to
better creativity at workplace and 9 other respondents are supporting the fact a boost in morale of
employees is created by equality and diversity at workplace. Beside this, 8 respondents are there
which are in support of all the stated options as the benefits of equality and diversity at business
premises.
Theme 9: Scope of equality and diversity with regard to workplace of an organisations?
Interpretation:on the basis of evaluation of all the collected view points of respondents it has
been found that maximum respondents believes that the scope of equality and diversity with
regard to workplace is very high and positive as it create a boost in performance of all
employees through providing a friendly and motivated workplace which lead to effective
success and growth of organisation.
Theme 10: What are the possible factors that lead to enhancement in issues and
consequences of equality and diversity at workplace
Interpretation: on the basis of analysis of collected data it has been interpreted that the main
factor which lead to an increase of equality and diversity within workplace is expansion of a
business operation at various locations which are having different culture and diverse
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characteristics of employees.
Theme 11: Why it is necessary for EAT (the Real Food Company) company to properly
manage the equality and diversity at its work premises and comply with the provisions of
Equality act, 2010?
Interpretation: on the basis of interpretation of collected data it has found that as per the view
point if maximum respondents it is necessary for EAT company to properly manage equality
and diversity at its work premises so that an effective coordination and bonding can be
established among employees belongs to different groups so that objectives can be achieved
efficiently. Beside this, it is also necessary for EAT company to comply with provisions of
Equality act,2010 to eliminate the chances of legal claims and consequences in future.
P6) Recommendation
On the basis of evaluation of above findings following recommendations can be made for
EAT ( the real Food Co Ltd) organisation:
 an effective leadership style like democratic leadership style should be adopted by EAT
company to develop an effective bonding and affection between employees coming from
diverse environment to properly motivate and direct them towards a common goal.
Beside this an effective leadership style also ensures reduction in issues of equality and
diversity through facilitating effective participation of all employees in decision making
without any discrimination thus, boost the overall moral and performance of employees
and organisation as a whole.
 Unbiased HR practises are also recommended for EAT company to reduce the issue of
gender pay gap, recruitment on the basic of social culture framework and promotion on
sexual basis so that an more effective and positive atmosphere and workplace can be
provided to employees to develop a inclusive workforce for betterment of organisation.
 Beside this, proper compliance and adoption of provisions and rules of Equality act, 2010
are also recommended to have better management and creation of equality and diversity
at workplace and to reduce chances of future legal claims and litigation.
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LO 4
P7) Reflection
The overall journey of conducting this research is very informative and knowledgeable
for me which has enhanced my knowledge on various aspects of research. I got a deep
information and analysis about concept of equality and diversity along with the knowledge about
provisions of Equality act, 2010. A deep understanding about the ways that has lead to increase
in issues of equality and diversity has identified with me together with the benefits this concept.
Beside this, the important role played by Equality act, 2010 in harmonizing all discrimination
law and strengthening equality and anti discrimination at workplaces is also understood by me.
Use of various tools are made by me for meeting the objectives of this research which includes a
project management plan for effective planning about resources, cost and other aspects. Further
use of a WBS and Gantt chart is also made to met the timefrmaes of project. A small scale
research is also conducted by me which includes use of both qualitative and quantitative research
method together with collection of data through primary and secondary source.
A number of issues and problems are also faced by me associated with lack of
appropriate amount of resources and insufficient time. Further it is also difficult to maintain an
effective bonding dan communication among team members. All these issues are properly solved
by me through adopting use of various statistical method and many team bonding activities are
also conducted. Thus, overall this research has enhanced my commination and other
interpersonal skills and has created many future opportunity for me.
CONCLUSION
On the basis of above assignment it can be concise that research is having a significant role
in efficient decision making of an organisation. Specific aims and objective are set to met the
criteria of research and use of project management plan is also made for having effective
planning. Beside this use of project management tools such as Gantt chart and WBS is made to
meet the prescribed stages of research. Use of quantitative and quantitative research methods are
made to collect opinion of respondent and for their analysis. At last use of thematic approach of
presentation is made for effectively communicating the findings with use of pie chart.
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APPENDIX I
Template for evidence collection to be attached with the report by the learner:
Project Logbook for the chosen organisation:
Name of the learner: Name of the Supervisor:
Project Title: 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?
Comments
I have completed project on “To conduct an
investigation and inquiry about the concept of
equality and diversity prevailing at the workplace
in respect with the provisions and regulations of
Equality act 2010.”
Yes
Yes
No
Any risks and / or issues identified?
 Did you identify risks/issues with a lack of
skills required for undertaking research
tasks?
Yes, many issues are counter by me during this
research related with management of resources
and insufficient time.
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 Did you identify any additional risks/issues
that have an impact on the project
management plan? No
Problems encountered
 What barriers did you face?
 How did you overcome them?
Insufficient resources and time together with lack of
team bonding are the barriers faced.
To resolve the problem of team bonding various
group activity are made by me and use of Gantt chart
and WBS are met to solve the issue of time and
resources management.
New Ideas and change of project direction I require 1more week for completing my project in a
better manner.
What Have I learnt about myself this week? 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?

 What can I improve on next week?
I Felt discomfited.
Yes
My performance is commendable and my skills
and time is contributed to this research.
I can make better efforts to have team bonding
and better interaction with employees to met the
objectives of research.
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 How might this learning apply in the future?
The improved about phenomenon of equality and
diversity and enhanced learning will be applied by
me in future.
Tasks planned for next week Which tasks are priority?
 Have you set aside sufficient time for
completion?
Gathering of most genuine and authetic data was my
priority.
yes
Project plan status to date (on, ahead, behind)
Supervisor comments to address
Signature of the Supervisor and date:
APPENDIX II
Template for Performance Review to be attached with the report by the
learner:
 What was the Project supposed to accomplish?
The project accomplished “ “To conduct an investigation and inquiry about the concept of equality
and diversity prevailing at the workplace in respect with the provisions and regulations of Equality
act 2010.” ”, a case study on EAT company.
 Did the project succeed in its aims/ how do you know? Specifically, please
outline any evaluation and assessment undertaken.
Yes this project is successful as its aims and objective are achieved on time.
 What things do you think worked well and why? Evaluate all aspects of the
project (e.g initial inception, project activities and project outcomes) from a
range of perspectives.
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While conducting this research my communication and other soft skills were went
really well. Use of various tool like Gantt chart, WBS and project management plan
are made together with most efficient research methodologies to accomplish this
project.
 What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was
there timely identification of issues and resolution during the project process?
Many issues mad problems are encounter by me related with management of time
and insufficient resources which was timely handled through effective planning and
other statistical tools.
 What did you learn from undertaking the project?
This project is helpful in enhancing my communication skills and knowledge about
the concept of equality and diversity.
 How would you rate your performance as a management consultant leading
the project?
8 out of 10.
 What strengths and weakness of your performance did you identify?
My logical, analytical, deductive,communication, social, interpersonal and other
research skills are my strengths but time management and team building are my
weakness.
 How will this inform and support your continuous professional development?
The role played by this project in enhancing and improving my logical, analytical,
deductive,communication, social, interpersonal and other research skills will lead to
my continuous professional development
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