Strategies for Managing Equality and Diversity at Rolls Royce Motor Cars

This research report focuses on determining the various strategies that can be constructed by an organisation to effectively manage equality and diversity at Rolls Royce Motor Cars. It includes an introduction to the topic, project aims and objectives, project management plan, analysis of collected data, and recommendations. The research is conducted to understand the implications and positive effects of managing equality and diversity on the performance and growth of the organisation.

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Table of Contents
Topic: “ To determine the various strategies that can be constructed by an organisation to
effectively manage equality and diversity.” a research on Rolls Royce Motor Cars.....................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.................................................................................................................................................7
P4) Small scale research .............................................................................................................7
LO 3...............................................................................................................................................10
P5) Analysis of collected data using appropriate tools and techniques....................................10
P6) Recommendation ...............................................................................................................18
LO 4...............................................................................................................................................19
P7) Reflection...........................................................................................................................19
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................20
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................21
APPENDIX I.................................................................................................................................23
APPENDIX II................................................................................................................................25
Template for Performance Review to be attached with the report by the learner:........................25
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Topic: “ To determine the various strategies that can be constructed by an
organisation to effectively manage equality and diversity.” a research
on Rolls Royce Motor Cars.
INTRODUCTION
To maintain the credibility and sustainable growth of an organisation it is essential to
effectively mange all the activities and task conducted within an organisation. Management of a
successful business project and other operation requires an in-depth research and analysis of
various factors of business environment to keep a phase and coordination with on going changes
(Williams, 2016). Management of a business firm is not an easy task and require many efforts to
properly maintain the coordination and a balance among various activities and employees of the
organisation. With the enhancement in the concept of globalisation and rapidly increasing
integration and connection among various countries, economies and cultures is giving birth to a
new concept at workplace i.e. management of equality and diversity (Schönherr and Martinuzzi,
2019). To understand this emerging concept and have better knowledge about its implication and
positive effects on performance and growth of an organisation following report and research is
conducted.
The organisation selected for this research report based on the concept of equality and
diversity is Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd. It is a well known British brand involved in
manufacturing of luxury automotive and having its headquarter at Goodwood, England, United
Kingdom. The main points included in this research are associated with project aims and
objectives that also covers the set time frames with the help of WBS and Gantt chart and a
detailed project management plan. Besides this a small size research is also conducted with the
aim of collecting authentic data for making effective recommendation. Along with this refection
on value gained while conducting this project is also provided.
LO 1
P1) Project aims and objectives
Overview of project
Due to increase in the integration and collaboration among economies and culture the
concept of equality and diversity is also enhancing in the organisation. The main aim behind

managing equality and diversity at workplace is to eliminate all forms of discrimination and to
put a check and control to overcome the issue of employment disadvantage lead by unequal
opportunity and Biasness in the organisation (Jenner, 2016). An open and inclusive employment
practices and policies is helpful in attracting and retaining the most talented staff from various
groups belong to diverse community and also facilitates appropriate reaction and response
towards the changing needs and aspirations of all employees. Thus, effective management of
equality and diversity lead to creation of a positive, productive and effective internal and external
working environment through providing equal career development opportunities without any
discrimination or Biasness. Thus, many organisation are showing bend and more emphasis
towards developing and creating an effective strategy to build a inclusive a workforce with the
aim of enhancing its development opportunity and competitiveness.
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Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd is also among those organisation which aim at effectively
managing equality and diversity at its business premises to have better performance and gain
more competitive strength through having inclusive and more creative manpower. Rolls Royce
Motor Cars Ltd is a globally recognised British car manufacturer situated at England and
providing high end luxury cars to a range of elite clients and customers across the world. The
Rolls Royce brand has spread across more than 50 countries of world which includes many
locations of UK, US, Middle East, China, Australia, etc. thus, it is having employees that belongs
to diverse nation and culture (Bueno and Gallego, 2017). Beside this, it being an automotive
organisation a male dominance is also seen at workplace of Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd which is
giving raise to the issue of discrimination and other biased activities. Therefore, it become
essential for Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd to have some effective strategy to built a coordination
and balance among needs and desires of theses employees belonging to various culture and
dimensions. Thus, the following research is conducted on Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd with
below stated aims and objectives.
Aim
The motto or aim behind conducting this investigation on Rolls Royce Motor is, “ To
determine the various strategies that can be constructed by an organisation to effectively
manage equality and diversity to build a more inclusive workforce.”
Objectives
The targets and objectives behind this research and investigation made on Rolls Royce
Motor Cars Ltd are as follows:
 To study and evaluate the prevailing idea of Equality and diversity.
 To diagnose the various strategies and initiatives that can be designed, constructed and
execute by an organisation to build and create an inclusive and diverse manpower
(Bentahar, Benzidia and Fabbri, 2016). To evaluate the positive implication and outcomes of diverse and inclusive workforce
created through management of equality and diversity within the business premises of
Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd.
Question tag
 What perception is hold by individuals regarding the idea of Equality and diversity?
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 What are the various strategies and initiatives that can be designed, constructed and
execute by an organisation to build and create an inclusive and diverse manpower?
 What positive implication and outcomes are lead by diverse and inclusive workforce
created through management of equality and diversity within the business premises of
Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd?
P2) Project management plan
Use of various project management plan is made by a researcher or a manager to provide
detail about all the phase of a project that includes many tasks associated with planning,
initiating, coordinating, monitoring, executing, checking, controlling and finally closing of an
project that includes making effective decisions and communicating findings to related party
(Voigt, Buliga, and Michl, 2017). Following are the important components of project
management plan that are described below with respect to the planning made by the researcher
for conducting this investigation on topic of Equality and diversity on Rolls Royce Motor Cars
Ltd:
Cost: This element of project management plan is associated with the planning of all
expanses that are to be made on various activities for accomplishment of a project in an effective
manner (Brandon and Guimaraes, 2016). It basically includes all possible expanses and cost
incurred on procurement of various resources, conducting market analysis and for other tasks
associated with gathering and analysis of data. The bifurcation of expanses and cost of this
project is provided with the help of following budgets:
Forecasted Budget:
Particulars Amount
Technological expenses £100
Marketing expenses £120
Administration expenses £80
Other expenses £60
Total £ 360
Thus, it is clear that an expected amount of £ 360 is needed to meet the various expenses
of this investigation which includes technological, marketing, administration and other expanses.
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Quality: This factor is mainly related with working out and maintaining the soundness
and trustworthiness of data collected. The researcher always having a main focus and emphasis
on maintaining the credibility and authenticity of the data to ensure effective decision making
and reduce the chances of Biasness while conducting research. With respect to this research use
of best possible research techniques and methods are made for collection of accurate and up to
date data with the help of both secondary and primary sources of information and steps are also
taken to ensure the safety and soundness of information gathered while conducting this research.
Time: This factor basically reflects the duration in which all the things and task
associated with a research are conducted or happened (Turner and Lecoeuvre, 2017). Time
duration basically provides information about the time spend on the various activities of research
like it is expected that for this research 12 days are needed for setting aims and objective, 15
days are provided for research methodology, 18 days are spent on data collection, 20 days for
analysis of data, 23 days for making conclusion and recommendations and finally in last 3 days
the finally submission of report is expected to be made.
Risk: This element or aspect of project management plan is mainly associated with the
adverse situation that involves exposures to some danger, harm or expected losses. While
conducting this research the expected risk are mainly associated with maintenance the efficiency
and effectiveness of the research (Kerr, 2016). Many expected obstacles like lack of sufficient
funds, management of time and team, establishing uninterrupted communication and
presentation of findings, etc. is exists in this research which can hamper the performance and
effectiveness of this project. To meet and counter all these risks efficient planning is made by
researcher together with use of statistical tools like WBS and Gantt chart.
Communication: This aspect is one of the most important reason of planning as the main
motto of every research is to transfer or impart the relevant information to all the related and
interested party. Proper efforts are made by researcher to establish an uninterrupted and smooth
communication among all the team members and use of both oral and written channels of
communication are made to develop a better bonding and team spirit among all team members
(Fehlmann and Kranich, 2017). Beside this, for effectively transferring and communicating
relevant information about the findings made during the research use of thematic approach is
made where data and information is clearly presented inn form of Pie charts to provide a better
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understanding to various associated parties that includes shareholders, directors, top authority
and managers of Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd.
Resource: A project can not be completed without some assets and resources which are
necessary to meet the objectives and aims of any research. For current research also, use of many
resources and assets are made which includes human resources i.e. the team member who are
having the responsibility to collect and properly analysis the findings and also the employees and
other associated party of Rolls Royce Motor (Kris Bailey MLT, 2016). Beside this, use of
technological and statistical resources are also made which includes preparation of Gantt chart
and WBS structure. Along with this, financial resources are also required to meet the various
expenses made during the investigation.
Scope: This concept is mainly associated with the relevance and importance of a research
in achieving the objectives and accomplishing the work that must be deliver by the project. The
scope of this research includes the developing effective knowledge and understanding about the
concept of equality and diversity which is expected to be meet on time with this research
(Rodney Turner and Lecoeuvre, 2017). Best possible efforts and use of efficient methods and
tools are made to have a better perception about the usefulness of inclusive and diverse
workforce. Beside this, this research will also enhance the and support the learning and
performance of researcher through leading better communication and investigation skills thus,
having a wider future scope through meeting the objectives of both organisation and researcher.
P3) Gantt chart and WBS
The two essential and crucial project management tool used for achieving objectives of
this research within prescribed time-frames are provided below:
Gantt chart
It is mainly a graphical or diagrammatic demonstration of various activities of associated
with a research. Project management tool is made for creating a clarity and transparency in
working of project as it provide information about star and end date of all task and activity thus,
reduce the chances of loophole and duplication of work. Use of Gantt char also lead to reduction
in wastage of both resources and time through providing information about various stages and
time taken by ever task necessary for completion of a project (Oakes, 2016).
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Work breakdown structure:
It is basically a structure that provided proper bifurcation of work into various heads and
team thus, prompt and provides an effective way to achieve the targets. The main aim of
preparation WBS structure for this project is assigning the duties and clearly divides the
responsibility among various teams to ensure the timely completion of each task. This also
provides a clarity in minds of team members regarding their roles thus, reduce the chances of
overllaping of work and activities (Ashlock and Brantley, 2018).
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LO 2
P4) Small scale research
For conduction an effective research use of research mythology is made as it facilitates
various ways and method for acquiring data and also helps in effective presentation and
communication of research findings. Following are the two main methods of research
mythology:
Qualitative method- This method is mainly associated with collection of in-sight
information about the attitude, belief and behaviour of respondents thus, the data collected is in
theoretical form which is hard to present in terms of tables or graphs (Wise, 2016).
Quantitative method- Use of this method facilitates effective presentation of findings as
the data collected is in forms of numbers and frequencies that can be easily presented as charts
and graphs and provide a brief perception about thinking of respondents.
For current research use of both qualitative and quantitative research method is made as
qualitative method provides in-depth information about opinion of respondents where as
quantitative facilitates better way for presentation of findings. For that, purpose use of a
questionnaire is made which is having 8 quantitative (close ended) questions together with 5
qualitative (open ended questions).
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Source of data
The two main sources of data which are as follows;
Primary sources- It
provide first hand and authentic information that is considered up to date and most authentic
source of data. Huge personal efforts are required to collet data from primary source which
includes use of questionnaire, interview, surveys, etc.
Secondary source- This sources provided the recorded or information about some past
facts and figures that can be easily collected by researcher from any book, journal, newspaper
articles, magazines and from other online sites (Jones and Jenkins, 2018).
For this research use of questionnaire is made to gather data from primary sources as it
yield most authentic and trustworthy information. Beside this, use of various online websites are
also made to collected information from secondary source to support the primary findings.
Sampling method- It is technique used by most of researcher to accomplish investigation
and analysis of facts on time through selecting a fixed number of observations and units from
total population (Basu, 2016). For current research project use of random sampling method is
made as it provide a most suitable way to eliminate the chances of biasness in research process.
A sample of 30 respondents from all the stakeholders, directors, customers, employees, mangers,
etc. are selected to evaluate their opinion ion current topic i.e. “Equality and diversity.”
Questionnaire- It is basically a written document that contain a set of questions(both quantitative
and qualitative) and facilitates gathering and collection of respondents and individuals on a
particular topic. Following questionnaire is prepared for this research which contain a set of 13
questions out of which 8 are quantitative (close ended) questions together with 5 qualitative
(open ended questions).
Questionnaire
Q1)Do you having any consciousness about the persuasion of equality and diversity
existing at business premisses?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2)As per your opinion what can be the various factors and aspects that lead to an
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enhancement and increment in the level of equality and diversity within the companies?
a) Globalisation
b) Rapid expansion at different location
c) Search of cheap labour
d) Employing talented individuals from diverse culture
Q3)Why management of equality and diversity at workplace is essential for business
organisation?
a) To boost moral of employees
b) For having better creativity
c) To enhance productivity and performance
Q4)Can an organisation really improve its competitiveness and position in the market
through building and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce?
a) Agree
b)Disagree
Q5)What are the various strategies and initiatives that can be designed, constructed and
execute by an organisation like Rolls Royce Motor to build and create an inclusive and
diverse manpower?
a) Formation of an inclusive council
b) Adoption of unbiased leadership style
c) Providing cultural training
Q6)What positive implication and outcomes are lead by diverse and inclusive workforce
created through management of equality and diversity within the business premises of
Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd?
a) Improve corporate productivity
b) Create business development opportunities
c) Enhance competitive strength
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Q7) What negative and adverse consequences will be faced by Rolls Royce Motor Cars
Ltd in absence of an inclusive and diverse manpower?
a) Limit the expansion at different location
b) Hinder the growth opportunity
c) Reduction in moral and creativity of workforce
Q8) What will be the overall implication and effect of managing equality and diversity and
cresting diverse and inclusive workforce on the operations and functions of Rolls Royce
Motor Cars Ltd?
a) Favourable
b) Unfavourable
Q9)What perception is hold by individuals regarding the idea of Equality and diversity?
Q10)Which is the main form of discrimination and biasness that is prevailing at the
workplace of Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd?
Q11) How management of equality and diversity and an inclusive workforce yield better
competitive advantage to an organisation like Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd?
Q12) What general practices and efforts can be lead by Royce Motor Cars Ltd for
creation and development of an inclusive and diverse workforce in the organisation?
Q13) Any further recommendation for Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd?
LO 3
P5) Analysis of collected data using appropriate tools and techniques
The data collected and gathered through using the questionnaire which is having both
qualitative (open end) and quantitative (close ended) questions is presented with the help of
using Thematic approach. An presentation and analysis of this collected information is provided
below:
Theme1: Consciousness about the persuasion of equality and diversity
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Q1)Do you having any consciousness about the persuasion of
equality and diversity existing at business premisses?
Frequency
a) Yes 28
b) No 2
28
2
a) Yes
b) No
Interpretation
With respect to above pie chart it can be interpreted that out of the 30 respondents 28
individuals are having consciousness about the persuasion of equality and diversity while 2
individuals are not aware about this.
Theme2: Factors and aspects that lead to an enhancement and increment in the level of
equality and diversity
Q2)As per your opinion what can be the various factors and
aspects that lead to an enhancement and increment in the level of
equality and diversity within the companies?
Frequency
a) Globalisation 12
b) Rapid expansion at different location 6
c) Search of cheap labour 5
d) Employing talented individuals from diverse culture 7
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12
6
5
7
a) Globalisation
b) Rapid expansion at different
location
c) Search of cheap labour
d) Employing talented indi-
viduals from diverse culture
Interpretation
The above picture is depicting that 12 communicator are having an opinion that
globalisation is a factor that lead to enhancement in diverse workforce while 6 individuals give
credit to rapid expansion of businesses at various location. Beside this, 5 respondents are in
support of search for cheap and economical labour while 7 individuals are thinking that
Employing talented individuals from diverse culture is the main reason behind increment of
equality and diversity within a firm.
Theme3: Management of equality and diversity at workplace is essential for business
organisation
Q3)Why management of equality and diversity at workplace is
essential for business organisation?
Frequency
a) To boost moral of employees 10
b) For having better creativity 10
c) To enhance productivity and performance 10
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10
10
10
a) To boost moral of em-
ployees
b) For having better creativity
c) To enhance productivity and
performance
Interpretation
The above shown diagram is reflecting that 10 responders believes that management of
equality and diversity is essential for having a boost in moral of employees while 10 supports
better creativity where as the other 10 respondents are having a view point that it lead to an
enhancement in productivity and performance of employees.
Theme4: Building and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce improve
competitiveness and position in the market
Q4)Can an organisation really improve its competitiveness and
position in the market through building and developing an
inclusive and diverse workforce?
Frequency
a) Agree 25
b)Disagree 5
25
5
a) Agree
b)Disagree
Interpretation
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On the basis of higher up picture it can be clearly interpreted that 25 responders are
agreed with the fact that Building and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce improve
competitiveness and position of an organisation in the market while 5 respondents disagreed with
this fact.
Theme5: Various strategies and initiatives that can be constructed by Rolls Royce Motor to
build an inclusive and diverse manpower
Q5)What are the various strategies and initiatives that can be
designed, constructed and execute by an organisation like Rolls
Royce Motor to build and create an inclusive and diverse
manpower?
Frequency
a) Formation of an inclusive council 10
b) Adoption of unbiased leadership style 8
c) Providing cultural training 12
10
8
12 a) Formation of an inclusive
council
b) Adoption of unbiased lead-
ership style
c) Providing cultural training
Interpretation
With respect to over headed diagram it can be evaluated that 10 respondents are having
an opinion that Formation of an inclusive council is the best strategy for constructing and
building inclusive workforce where as 8 are in favour adoption of unbiased strategy and further
12 respondents are supporting culture training to develop a diverse but inclusive manpower.
Theme6: Positive implication lead by diverse and inclusive workforce created through
management of equality and diversity
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Q6)What positive implication and outcomes are lead by diverse
and inclusive workforce created through management of equality
and diversity within the business premises of Rolls Royce Motor
Cars Ltd?
Frequency
a) Improve corporate productivity 10
b) Create business development opportunities 9
c) Enhance competitive strength 11
10
9
11
a) Improve corporate productiv-
ity
b) Create business devel-
opment opportunities
c) Enhance competitive
strength
Interpretation
tThe diagram posted above is showing that improvement in productivity with the creation
of inclusive and diverse workforce is supported by 10 individuals while 9 respondents are in
favour of better business development opportunities along with 11 individuals who believes that
positive implication of creating of diverse and inclusive workforce is enhancement in
competitive strength of organisation.
Theme7: Negative and adverse consequences that will be faced in absence of an inclusive
and diverse manpower
Q7) What negative and adverse consequences will be faced by
Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd in absence of an inclusive and
diverse manpower?
Frequency
a) Limit the expansion at different location 8
b) Hinder the growth opportunity 12
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c) Reduction in moral and creativity of workforce 10
8
12
10
a) Limit the expansion at dif-
ferent location
b) Hinder the growth opportun-
ity
c) Reduction in moral and
creativity of workforce
Interpretation
The over headed pie chart is depicting that 8 individuals are having a view point that
absence of inclusive and diversified manpower limit the expansion of organisation at different
location where as 12 respondents are supporting creation of hindrance in growth opportunity.
Further, 10 respondents are having a thinking that absence of inclusive and diverse workforce
will lead to reduction in moral and creativity.
Theme8: Overall implication and effect of managing equality and diversity and cresting
diverse and inclusive workforce
Q8) What will be the overall implication and effect of managing
equality and diversity and cresting diverse and inclusive
workforce on the operations and functions of Rolls Royce Motor
Cars Ltd?
Frequency
a) Favourable 26
b) Unfavourable 4
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26
4
a) Favourable
b) Unfavourable
Interpretation
The above stated pie chart is reflecting that 26 respondents are having a belief that
managing equality and diversity and cresting diverse and inclusive workforce will be favourable
for Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd while 4 respondents oppose this fact.
Theme9: Perception of individuals regarding the idea of Equality and diversity
Interpretation: Maximum number of respondents are having a view point about the idea of
equality and diversity that it is concept that ensures equal and same development opportunity to
all employees irrespective of their age, gender, caste, culture and other form of discrimination
with the aim of reducing biasness and cresting a better and healthy atmosphere at workplace.
Theme10: Main form of discrimination and biasness that is prevailing at the workplace of
Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd
Interpretation: On the basis of evaluation of maximum number of respondents it has been
interpreted that gender pay gap is mainly seen in Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd because of male
dominance and superiority in automotive industry.
Theme11: Management of equality and diversity and an inclusive workforce yield better
competitive advantage to an organisation like Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd
Interpretation: It is been interpreted from the collected data that large number of communicator
believes that a management of equality and diversity lead to better coordination among
employees and also enhance their creativity thus, ensures better performance and more
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competitive advantage to organisations like Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd.
Theme12: General practices and efforts that can be lead by Royce Motor Cars Ltd for
creation and development of an inclusive and diverse workforce in the organisation
Interpretation: The general practises and efforts supported by maximum number of respondents
are unbiased HR practises, providing equal job opportunity to females through having an
effective recruitment system and transparent communication channels are determined on the
basis of gathered information.
P6) Recommendation
With respect to the evaluation and interpretation of gathered information the following
recommendations can be made for Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd for creating a diverse and
inclusive workforce to support its competitive advantage in business environment:
 It has been suggested for Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd, to have a better and an unbiased
leadership style like democratic leadership style as it facilitates transparency in decision
making process and also provide equal opportunity to all employees. Thus, adoption of
an unbiased leadership style is effective way for developing inclusive workforce through
facilitating effective and transparent communication among the diversified employees
and leaders within the organisation.
 Along with this, formation of an inclusive council is also recommended for Rolls Royce
Motor as it helps in countering the issue of discrimination and biasness with in the
organisation. Inclusive council is basically a committee that comprises individuals and
senior mangers that lead to relevant unit-based inclusivity by exchanging information,
discussing obstacles, resources, activities, best practices and creative ideas about
inclusive pedagogy, recruiting, retention, and programming thus, lead to building of
diverse and inclusive workforce.
 Further, providing timely culture training together with an unbiased HR practises are
also an effective way for creation of diverse and inclusive workforce. It is recommended
for Rolls Royce Motor to provide equal job opportunity to females and women to boost
their moral and it also lead to have some new and better ideas for betterment of
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organisation. Transparency in deciding salary package is also recommended to reduce the
chances of gender pay gap which will also enhance the loyalty and commitment of all
employees thus, provide better competitive advantage.
 Beside all these, the most important strategy for any organisation like Rolls Royce Motor
for creation of an inclusive and diverse workforce is having an efficient and smooth
communication channel from top to bottom which provide equal chances to all
employees to share their view and opinion regarding various aspects. This strategy
facilitates effective team bonding and coordination in the organisation which enhance
both moral and creativity level of employees which is essential for having better
competitive strength in business environment.
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P7) Reflection
The whole journey of this research is quite knowledge and informative for me which has
enhanced and improved my overall knowledge and skills. While conducing this research I got an
opportunity to gather and collect information about the perception and various idea that is hold
by individuals regarding the emerging concept of equality and diversity which has improved my
knowledge about the same. Beside this, I also got a chance to develop better understanding about
the working conditions of a well known automotive company of UK i.e. Rolls Royce Motor
Cars Ltd which has created many future opportunity for me. Apart from all this, use of various
tools and project management plan such as Gantt chart and Work break down structure was also
made by me to ensure that the objectives and aims of this research should be achieved well on
time. Further a small scale research is also conducted by me to meet the objectives of
organisation and to become capable to make effective recommendation for creation of diverse
and inclusive workforce. Use of both qualitative and quantitative research method are made by
me to have an in-depth information about opinion of respondents together with the effective
presentation of data. I have also collected data from both primary and secondary data to ensure
that the information collected is authentic and reliable for effective decision making.
Thus, overall this research work is beneficial for me and it has sharpened by skills and
lead to effective development of professional as well as interpersonal skills. While conducting
this research I got many opportunity to interact with diversified people which has enhanced my
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communication skills. Apart from this the various tools and techniques used by me collection
and presentation of data has improved by analytical skills and talents, thus, opened doors for
many new opportunity. Beside this some issues and challenges associated with insufficient time
and resources and some difficulty in managing team was also faced by me which was timely
analyses and solved by me through my intellectual skills. Beside this, many team bonding
activities are also conducted by me to boost the moral and enthusiasm of team members. Further,
use of effective communication channels are also made by me to maintain a coordination among
various activity and to ensure the effective transfer and presentation of findings in front of all
associated parties including shareholders, directors, mangers and other important authorities to
meet the objectives of this research. Therefore, overall this research report is successful in
meeting and achieving its objective and also facilitates and support my learning and professional
development through enhancing my skills and knowledge thus, created better opportunity for me
in future.
CONCLUSION
On the basis of this research report it can be summarised that management of a business
project is a crucial task that involve various activities and research for accomplishing business
objective, use of research management plan is made to have an effective planning about various
aspects of a research while use of WBS and Gantt chart are made to clarify the stages for
completion and met the timefrmaes. Bride this use of qualitative and quantitative research
method are made together with primary and secondary sources of data to ensure the collection of
reliable data with effective presentation. Further questionnaires is a tool that facilitates collection
of views of respondents on various questions related with a topic and thematic approach is a
technique used for presentation of findings.
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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 determine the
various strategies that can be constructed by an
organisation to effectively manage equality and
diversity to build a more inclusive workforce.”
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, I have faced many risks and issues related
with insufficient time and resources together with
management of team.
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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?
Lack of adequate resources and time are the barriers
faced by me.
Use of statistical tool like Gantt chart and WBS are
made by me to overcome these barriers.
New Ideas and change of project direction I require 2 more 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 discompose.
Yes
My performance is app-laudable. I have
contributed by time and capabilities for this
research.
I can make efforts to improve team boding and
establish effective communication channels on
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 How might this learning apply in the future?
next week.
This research has enhanced my knowledge and
also improved by inter-personnel and analytical
skills that 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 authenticated and reliable 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 determine the various strategies that can be constructed by an
organization to effectively manage equality and diversity to build a more inclusive workforce.”.
 Did the project succeed in its aims/ how do you know? Specifically, please outline any evaluation
and assessment undertaken.
Yes it is successful in achieving its aims.
 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.
My communication and time management skills really worked well through effective use of WBS and
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Gantt chart and effective planning is also lead by me through preparing a project management plan.
 What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was there timely
identification of issues and resolution during the project process?
The issue related with lack of time and resources was faced which was timely identified and solved by me
through making use of various tools and techniques.
 What did you learn from undertaking the project?
This project is useful in enhancing my knowledge and developing and improving my overall skills and
competences.
 How would you rate your performance as a management consultant leading the project?
9 out of 10.
 What strengths and weakness of your performance did you identify?
My analytical, communication, deductive, interpersonal, social,logical, and other research skills are my
strengths together with effective time management but team bonding and resource management are my
weakness.
 How will this inform and support your continuous professional development?
This project has supported my continuous professional development through enhancing my analytical,
communication, deductive, interpersonal, social,logical, and other research skills together with improving
my knowledge about concept of equality and diversity.
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