Managing Successful Business Project.

Managing Successful
Business Project
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
P1 Devise purpose as well as objective of project related to given scenario..............................3
P2 Develop a plan related to managing a project that includes aim, time, quality, risk,
resources and communication......................................................................................................4
P3 Develop a work breakdown structure and Gantt chart to offer timeframes and stages for
completion...................................................................................................................................6
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................7
P4 Apply small scale research through primary as well as secondary method suitable for
achieving aim and objective of projects......................................................................................9
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................11
P5: Present finding and data adopting suitable tools and techniques.......................................11
P6 Communicate suitable Recommendations as a result of finding and analysis of data to mark
valid conclusion.........................................................................................................................16
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................17
P7 Reflection.............................................................................................................................17
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................18
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................19
Books and Journals....................................................................................................................19
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INTRODUCTION
To develop effective and conformable working culture in the company every organization
need to create all-in &diverse workforce. It is the duty of higher authority and supervisor to
carefully look after the employees and provide them positive working environment at workplace.
Inclusive workplace refers to working culture of the organization that respect and values the
individual and enhance their ability and capability. Inclusive workforce helps in increasing
talent, productivity and sales of the organization. Organizations can create inclusive working
environment by listening their employees, communicating goals and major progress to
employees etc. Management have to encourage and motivate employees and treat each and every
employee equally. Implementing fairness & assortment within the organization help the
organization in increasing productivity and profitability and also help in reaching towards vision
and mission of the company in a proper manner. This report considers Vodafone a
telecommunication company, Vodafone was established in 1991 in London it is a private limited
company. It was founded by Gerry When& Ernest Harrison. Vodafone performed their business
across the world and to maintain and manage their image across the world company develop or
create some policies and strategies to manage impartiality &diverseness at workplace. The
research is directed on the aim and objectives of the company. This research also discussed
Gantt chart, project management plan, performance break down formation and tools and
techniques of research. This research is going to be directed in constructive and effective way
(Angarica and del Sol, 2017).
TASK 1
P1 Devise purpose as well as objective of project related to given scenario.
Research motive – The main motive behind this research is to identify many policies and
strategies and their advantages or benefits to the company while executing these strategies in
sequence to develop impartiality & diverseness at workplace to develop fair & assorted
workforce. The case study is conducted on Vodafone.
Objective of the research –
 To studied a significance of the inclusive & diverse staff members.
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 To recognize the different policies established by an organization to develop assorted and
inclusive staff members.
 To analyse the advantages of establishing such policies within an organization for
developing assorted & all-in staff members.
Questions of the research
 What is the significance of the inclusive & diverse employees?
 What are the different policies established by the business entity to create a diverse and
inclusive staff member?
 What are the advantages of executing these policies within the business organization to
create diverse & all-in workplace?
P2 Develop a plan related to managing a project that includes aim, time, quality, risk, resources
and communication.
Project management refers to the directing to control arrange, & maintain resources for
accomplishment of the project in effective and efficient manner along with this achieve the target
of a project. The basic objective of the project is just to complete a project on time and attain the
objective with success. The major restriction of any project is range, financial plan, and time
value. In sequence to attain the objective project manager need to allocate resources in proper
and effective manner. For project management project manager arrange some resources and
equipment to attain the one-time project goal. Management of project involves project plan,
allocation of resources, arrangement of resources and at the end complete a project and attain the
objective of the project in defined manner. Some of the factors of project management plans are
cost, size, scope & far more (Binford, 2017).
. Cost –To run a project in successful way project higher authority requireto analyse a cost.
It is important for manager to examine the cost before starting the project because sometimes
project is incomplete due to lack of financials resource.If this happen then all the invested money
and efforts of employees in project is also going to be waste.While facing this kind of situation
project manager require to switch the plan. Executive should pay proper attention and analyse
the cost requirement before starting the project. Vodafone’s managers need to analyse the
strategies to know about that which strategy is beneficial for creating diverse and all-in staff in
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a companyfor this they need to conduct effective research need 50000 pounds for effective
research.
Scope –Project manager or executive also need to define the scope of project and communicate it
to other members of project. The conducted research has hugerangein amarket as it helps in
implementing all policies related withimpartiality & diversenessat workplace in the organization.
similarly,like this it was also recognized that the research assists in grabbing huge number of
opportunities available at the marketplace which help in generating profit and also enlargethe
sales and productivity of a business entity.
Time to completion – To match the level of performance of project members there is
requirement to set a proper time to competition of work. If project is running with set completion
time then it is easy for project manager to accomplish their project before set time or on set time.
To finish this current research directed on Vodafone needs around 6 to 7 months creating an
effective outcome (Blaikie and Priest, 2019).
Performance and Quality – Project demand high performance of project members and good
quality work. Quality of project is controlled or managed by department of quality control.
Performance of the project members is maintained by the management of organization, there are
various tool and techniques to manage the performance of members of one-time project. While
conducted research it is the responsibility of the researcher to analyse the quality of collected
information and data to conduct effective and qualitative research.
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Communication –The project manager needs proper and effective communication to convey or
share the idea and process of the project. A project can be get successful only with effective
communication among members together for a project. Effective communication is the necessary
part of an any research and project. With a help of successful communication, researcher can
direct their workforce to execute all their task and activities in effective manner and achieve the
goals of the project or research properly.
Risk – Risk is the part of every organization, risk consist in each and every business
organization, project and research. Management of risk include analysing and managing the risk
of the project to attain the objective. In research risk is collection of irrelevant data and
information.
P3 Develop a work breakdown structure and Gantt chart to offer timeframes and stages for
completion
Gantt chart: Gantt chart is a pictorial representation of the activities and task that is
executed by the researcher. The founder of this model is Henry Gantt specifies time needed for
completing a particular project(Dybå and Dingsøyr, 2015). Apart from this, it displays the start
as well as finished date and time which are taken for performing the activities in well-defined
manner. The primal purpose of this model is to finish overall performance in positive way for
achieving the goals in less time period.
Work Breakdown structure: This structure is adopted for divided the whole projects into small
parts. It assists the business firm to handle their large projects by allocating them in small
activities. The task is allotted in grading form in which member of team focuses on finishing
Different task in an effective manner
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TASK 2
P4 Apply small scale research through primary as well as secondary method suitable for
achieving aim and objective of projects
Quantitative as well as Qualitative research is adopted to assess the data and information
which is used to complete the projects for achieving the objective of business firm.
Qualitative: In this method, the data which is taken must be in good quality. It is
necessary for the researcher that data must be represented in graphical manner. The data must
have good quality in order to get accuracy as well as relevancy (Faqih, and Jaradat, 2015). In
addition to this, the data collected must be achieving the goal and objective of making projects.
Quantitative: In this method, the data is collected through different methods such as
questionnaire, polls as well as survey and so on. It provides exact data and information,
therefore, the researcher adopt quantitative data at large scale.
On the basis of above mentioned topics of research, it has been analysed that the data
which is collected by quantitative technique is much dependable and accurate. And all the data
and information must be represented in numerical terms.
Methods of data collection:
There is different method which is used for collecting the information by investigator
which is going to be mentioned below:
Primary: The data which is collected through primary research is first hand data. This
information is not collected by any other researcher. In addition to this, the data gathered through
this research is time consuming and expensive. The data is collected through different methods
such as survey, interview as well as questionnaire and many more(Havenvid, Håkansson, and
Linné, 2016).
. Secondary: Herein, the researcher collected that information which is already acquired
by any other investigator for some other purpose. There are some methods which is used for
collecting information such as newspaper, magazines as well as internet.
Questionnaire
Q1) Are you have knowledge in respect of fairness as well assortment at workplace?
a) True
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b) False
Q2) Are you have an idea concerning the remarkableness of assorted as well as all-impersonal
at workplace?
a) True
b) False
Q3) Explain an advantages to firm by executing quality at organization?
a) Decreasing staffs income
b) Recruiting a competent personnel
c) Emerging an innovative place of work
d) catching a better customer market
Q4) How these both concept fairness as well as diversity assists in developing a suitable staff
for business firm?
a) Favourable method
b) Adverse method
c) Neutral
Q5) In your opinion, what kinds of strategies which is adopted by Vodafone to maintain an
assorted as well as all-impersonal?
a) Build cultural Events
b) Gather addition feedback continuously
c) idiom education Empowerment
Q6) What problems and issues occur for Vodafone in order to build diverse as well as inclusive
workforce?
a) Cultural as well as civilizing Variances
b) Language as well as Communication
c) Gender fairness
Q7) Mention various methods which is adopted by Vodafone to overcome form adverse impact
of diverse as well as complete workplace.
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TASK 3
P5: Present finding and data adopting suitable tools and techniques
Sampling: There are two types of means of sampling one is non-probability and other is
probability. The investigator adopts chances sampling technique for assessing an effect of
assorted as well as fairness within the organization. There are 40 respondents which are taken
into consideration by adopting probability sampling method (Marx and Soares, 2016). Whereas,
non-probability sample method is not adopted because it entails large amount of resources within
business organisation.
Theme 1: knowledge in respect of equality as well as diversity at workplace.
Q1 Are you have knowledge in respect of fairness as well assortment at
workplace?
Frequency
a)True 30
b) False 10
Interpretation: From the above discussed diagram, it has been examined that it is
necessary to have knowledge in respect of fairness as well as assorted within the company. There
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are 30 respondents who have exact idea in respect of equality and diversity. Whereas, there are
10 persons do not have any idea regarding equality as well as diversity at workplace.
Theme 2: Idea regarding the significance of diverse as well as inclusive personnel at
workplace.
Q2) Are you have an idea concerning the remarkableness of assorted as well as
all-in personnel at workplace?
Frequency
a) True 35
b) False 5
Interpretation: From the basis of above represented graph, it has been analysed that it is
necessary to have a knowledge regarding the significance of equality as well as diversity at
workplace. There are 35 respondents who have knowledge in respect of equity as well as
diversity for the success and growth of business organisation. On the other hand, there are 5
person do not believes in equality as well as diversity within business organisation.
Theme 3: Advantages to business firm by executing quality at workplace.
Q3) Explain the advantages to business firm by executing quality at Frequency
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workplace?
a) Decreasing staffs turnover 10
b) Hiring a competent personnel 10
c) Emerging an innovative place of work 10
d) Capturing a better consumer market 10
Interpretation: On the basis of above discussion, it has been examined that, there are
various advantages which is adopted by Vodafone for performing equality and diversity at
workplace. There are different opinions regarding the advantages of equality like decreasing the
staff’s turnover, emerging an innovative work of place, capturing a better consumer market as
well as hiring a competent personal. There are different advantages of equality which helps in
boosting the success and growth of business organisation.
Theme 4: Effectiveness of equality as well as diversity
Q4) How these both concept equality as well as diversity assists in developing
a suitable staff for business firm?
Frequency
a) Favourable method 30
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b) Adverse method 6
c) Neutral 4
Interpretation: From the above represented diagram, it has been observed that it is
important to generate quality as well as diversity at workplace. There are 30 persons have a
favourable viewpoint regarding personal and organisation. On the other hand, there are 6
respondents who have opinion regarding equality as well as diversity as it imposes adverse effect
while generating competent staffs. It generates chaos among the subordinates that is not
advantageous for success and growth of Vodafone. There are 4 respondents who don’t have
knowledge regarding the same.
Theme 5: kinds of tactics which is adopted by Vodafone to maintain a varied as well as
inclusive personal?
In your opinion, what kinds of tactics which is adopted by Vodafone to
maintain an assorted as well as all-impersonal?
Frequency
a)Build cultural Events 15
b) Gather addition feedback continuously 12
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c) idiom education Empowerment 13
Interpretation: On the basis of above given diagram, it has been analysed that there are
various king of strategies which is adopted by Vodafone to create a diverse as well as inclusive
staffs. There are 15 persons have an idea about Vodafone must generate cultural events in order
to decrease the barrier which occur in communication. Whereas, there are 12 respondents gather
inclusion feedback from subordinates on continuous basis. It manages the subordinate’s turnover
in order to gain favourable outcomes. And remaining 13 persons have an idea as business firm
must put extra efforts on language training as well as empowerment. Thus, it supports the
company to provide effective training to its subordinates in order to achieve competitive benefits
at workplace.
Theme 6: Problems and issues occur for Vodafone in order to build diverse as well as
inclusive workforce.
Q6) What problems and issues occur for Vodafone in order to build diverse as
well as inclusive workforce?
Frequency
a) Cultural as well as civilizing Variances 13
b) Language as well as Communication 15
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c) Gender Fairness 12
Interpretation: From the above mentioned diagram, it has been observed that there are
various problems that can be occur for Vodafone in order to build a diverse as well as inclusive
workforce. There are 13 respondents having a viewpoint of ethical and cultural variances are
biggest problem which affect the business firm in adverse manner. It creates chaos and conflicts
among employees at workplace. There are 15 respondents have a viewpoint as language as well
as communication provides more complexity for Vodafone in order to execute inclusive as well
as diverse place of work. It imposes direct effect on business organisation by accelerating
employee’s turnover ratio. And remaining 12 persons considered a gender inequality is the
biggest issue. It minimizes the brand image as well as reputation of Vodafone in mind-set of
customer.
P6 Communicate suitable Recommendations as a result of finding and analysis of data to mark
valid conclusion
The research is conducted by preparing of questionnaire which helps in gathering or
collecting information and data for the company Vodafone in an effective and positive manner.
Questionnaire show that the equality and diversity at workplace can be done with some
recommendation given below-
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 Higher authorities and supervisor of Vodafone need to understand the importance of the
equality and diversity at workplace in order to attract more talent and retain old one in the
organization (Nuratch, S., 2017).
 . This is possible by appointing effective leader or manager in the organization, effective
leader in the sense a person who effectively communicates with employees also able to
maintain strategies and policies of the organization and who helps in conducting positive
research.
 While changing or adopting some new strategies in the organization, higher authorities
need to discussed with employees this will help in executing these strategies in the
organization properly and effectively. If company implementing equality and diversity
strategy their need to discuss or convey to the employees about this kind of change in the
strategies.
 The company Vodafone managers and supervisors need to plan a proper organizational
strategy that explains all points which is chosen by the company. Company have to bring
equality at workplace in proper and effective manner. An effective and good plan will
help in achieving the goals and objectives in fluent or effective way and fairness is only
reachable within the organization.
TASK 4
P7 Reflection
While doing research on topic equality and diversity I have had many conversations,
discoveries, experiences, and opportunities that have inspired me to continue my research. Over
the past five months, I have gained many skills, knowledge, learnings including leadership,
communication, motivational and cooperative skills. I have analysed that there are many things
attract and influenced the whole research. There are various factors that help me in
communicating and interacting with employees. While conducting research I came to know that
my communication skills are not good but at the end of the research I improve my
communication skills and gain knowledge. I also identify that it is hard to collect data and
information of the research because it is time consuming process and sometime respondents also
not show their interest, this thing demotivates me but I try my best and complete my research. I
chose thirty members of company Vodafone as a respondent; I collect data and information from
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these respondents and all of them support me and help me in completing my research. During my
research I came to know that equality and diversity is important in the organization (Saravanan,
Nallusamy, and George, 2018).This research changes my perspective towards equality,
workforce diversity, gender pay gap in the organization. These research topics taught me that
how an organization motivates and boost the morale of their employees. This research also
increases and influences my thought process. In this process I also try to understand the
behaviour and working style of the employees at work. This research experience makes me more
competitive and develops new skills in me. I feel more confident after research, and I also feel
that now I have clear understanding about my topic equality and diversity. During my research I
found best ways to approach things in the organization. I learned that how equal rights and
opportunities motivate the workforce and how diversification brings perfectness in the work.
With the research I gain new skills and knowledge also learns about the culture and environment
of the organization and how these influence the workforce of the company. While conducting
research, it comes to know about my strengths and weaknesses and how I can convert my
weaknesses into my strengths. This research motivates and encourages me and enhances my
skills, ability, and capability at work. During this research process I develop and create new
relations with my superiors as well as with my subordinates who will really helpful for me in
future (Xie, and Chen, 2018).
CONCLUSION
From this report it has been concluded that organization have establish or develop various
strategies and policies to achieve the objectives and goals of the organization successfully. To
execute equality and diversity at workplace proper analyses, communication and strategies
should maintain within the organization. To conduct effective research there is need of proper
and effective project management plan and this should consists proper research or project
budget, scope, data collection techniques and risk management etc. is required to conduct
effective research. Recommendation will be made on the bases of the performance so that the
variations can be reducing and goals can be achieved. Further plans and strategies can be made
by the company on the bases of recommendations in order to enhance the quality of workforce in
the organization.
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