Effectiveness of Motivation Practices on Employee Engagement and Business Performance at Sainsbury’s

Business Management
BMP6001 DISSERTATION
Assessment 1 – Research Proposal
(Effectiveness of motivation practices on
improving employee engagement and
business performance)
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 3
a. Background/Context of the Research 3
b. Research Question 3
c. Research Aims and Objectives 3
2. Literature Review 4-5
a. Key Papers 4
b. Conceptual Framework 5
3. Methodology 5-6
Research Approach 5
a. Research Strategy 5
b. Methodology & Tools 5
c. Sampling Approach 6
d. Ethical Considerations 6
4. Conclusion 6-7
a. Limitations of Proposed Approach 6
b. Expected Research Outcomes 7
References 8
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1. Introduction
a. Background/Context of the Research
Motivation is known as a critical element of development and success in any organisation. It
increases productivity, a business could attain higher levels of result and output. It is
determined that motivated workforce always look for a better manner to complete an activity
and task. Workforce motivation is known as key to success of a company. It is the
commitment level, energy and drive that an organisation’s employees bring to the role every
day. If company does not develop motivation strategies, then they experience decreased
productivity and lower level of result. It is likely that the organisation would fall short of
reaching significant goals too (Jensen, 2018). Employee engagement is one of the concepts of
human resource which clearly defines the dedication and enthusiasm an employee feels
towards their job. Motivation assists in engaging employees towards their job and when
employees are engaged and motivated they contribute in increasing productivity of the
business. The selected company for the current investigation is Sainsbury’s.
b. Research Question
 What are the different types of motivation practices used by Sainsbury’s?
 What is the effectiveness of motivation practices on improving employee engagement
and business performance within Sainsbury’s?
 What are the challenges faced by Sainsbury’s during developing motivational
practices within organisation?
c. Research Aims and Objectives
Research Aim:
To examine the effectiveness of motivation practices on improving employee engagement
and business performance within an organisation. A study on Sainsbury’s.
Research Objectives:
 To investigate the different types of motivation practices used by Sainsbury’s.
 To determine the effectiveness of motivation practices on improving employee
engagement and business performance within Sainsbury’s.
 To discern the challenges faced by Sainsbury’s during developing motivational
practices within organisation
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