Managing gender equality in a workplace

This research project focuses on the importance of managing gender equality in improving employee engagement at workplace. It includes a case study on Hennes & Mauritz, a multinational clothing retail business. The study aims to understand the concept of gender equality in the context of business, explore the importance of managing gender equality for Hennes & Mauritz, and determine the ways to improve employee engagement at workplace. The research methodology includes quantitative analysis and data collection through a questionnaire. The findings will provide insights into the benefits and barriers of managing gender equality and offer recommendations for Hennes & Mauritz to enhance employee engagement.

Research Project

Table of Contents
Title:.................................................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................1
1.1 Research Proposal..................................................................................................................1
Reason for Choosing the Research..............................................................................................2
Chapter 2: Literature Review...........................................................................................................2
2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................2
2.2 Literature Review..................................................................................................................2
The concept of gender equality in the context of business..........................................................2
The importance of managing gender equality for developing the performance of Hennes &
Mauritz.........................................................................................................................................3
The ways which are significant for Hennes & Mauritz in improvising the engagement of
employees at workplace...............................................................................................................3
Chapter 3: Research Methodology..................................................................................................4
3.1 Research Approach................................................................................................................4
3.2 Research Methodologies........................................................................................................4
Chapter 4: Data Collection and Data Analysis................................................................................5
4.1 Data Collection......................................................................................................................5
4.2 Data Analysis, presentation and discussion...........................................................................7
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendation...............................................................................15
5.1 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................15
5.2 Recommendation.................................................................................................................15
Chapter 6: Personal Reflective Statement.....................................................................................15
6.1 Reflect on the research Methods..........................................................................................15
6.2 Consideration of Research Methods that could have been used..........................................16
6.3 Area for further Research....................................................................................................16
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................17
Appendix........................................................................................................................................19
Proposal Form................................................................................................................................19
Research Ethics Approval Form.................................................................................................23

Title:
Managing gender equality in a workplace.
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Research Proposal
Research Project Description
The present study aim to determine the potential importance of assisting gender
equivalence in developing the engagement of workers at work place. Therefore, this is a wide
area of investigation that making value for an organisation to manage equality at work place
(Ahern and Clarke, 2013). Gender equality is recognised to be a potential conflict that is requires
to be considered through enterprises as to enhance the engagement of employees at work place,
thus equality may encourage individual to work with more coordination and collaboration, which
in turns in generating value for the business in attaining higher advancement. In this present
exploration the over all study is based on the study of Hennes & Mauritz, thus it is a large
Swedish multinational and branded clothing retail business which is mainly famous for its
effective pattern clothing for men, women, teenagers and children. The business was established
in the year of 1947 with the potential efforts of Erling Persson. The base office of the firm is in
Stockholm, Sweden. The company H&M has around 126376 employees who are working for the
company by their located stores in all over the globe (Gürtürk and Hahn, 2016). The key concern
of he business is to maintain equality among their employees in respect to improving the
appointment of their workers within organisational environment.
Research Aim and Objectives
Research Aim
To analyse the significance of managing gender equality in improvising the engagement
of employees at workplace. A case study on Hennes & Mauritz.
Research Objectives
 To understand the concept of gender equality in the context of business
 To explore idea about the importance of managing gender equality for developing the
performance of Hennes & Mauritz. To determine the ways which are significant for Hennes & Mauritz in improvising the
engagement of employees at workplace.
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Research Questions
 What is the concept of gender equality in the context of business?
 What is the importance of managing gender equality for developing the performance of
Hennes & Mauritz?
 What are the ways that are significant for Hennes & Mauritz in improvising the
engagement of employees at workplace?
Reason for Choosing the Research
The investigation into primary recognition is encompasses on analysing the significance of
managing gender equality in improvising the engagement of workers within the business
environment. Therefore, the scope of study is so wide as the recognised area of investigation is a
significant issue which for the most part has more extensive impact over the activities and
movement of the business (Janssens and Zanoni, 2014). The another key purpose behind this
examination is the individual enthusiasm of the researcher as the analyst needs to investigate
their own insight and abilities with respect to this particular examination territory.
Chapter 2: Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
A literature review is characterized to be the most basic zone of an examination as it is
successful in exploring knowledge regarding a specific area with the recognition of suitable data
and information (Kulik, 2014). Therefore, in this current examination territory dependent on
dissecting the noteworthiness of overseeing gender equality in developing the engagement of
employees at working environment, data is fundamentally accumulated through optional sources
like books, diaries, distributed articles, etc..
2.2 Literature Review
The concept of gender equality in the context of business
From the views analysis of Letizia Mencarini. 2014, gender equality is mainly determined
as the fairness treatment for both men and women as per their respective needs and desires. In
addition to this gender equality is defined as the belief both men and women needs to gain equal
treatment. In the context of an organisation, it is fundamental for the businesses to render
equality to their employees and should not be discriminated in against because of their gender
difference, thus each individual has a the same right to get similar respect and cognition. In this
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serious business period the key rationale of every little just as enormous business is to achieving
higher development and achievement by means of ad libbing the commitment of representatives,
Therefore, managing equality among employees is essential for the business to attaining higher
growth and success (Tatli and Özbilgin, 2012).
The importance of managing gender equality for developing the performance of Hennes &
Mauritz.
According to the opinion analysis of Cailin S. Stamarski and Leanne S. Son Hing, 2015,
gender equality is defined as a business is a convoluted process which can be seen in business
construction, processes and practises. Hennes & Mauritz is a large fashion clothing store which
is mainly famous for its high quality products, Thus the major concern of the firm is to managing
equality at workplace for the purpose of enhancing the In this serious business time the key
intention of every little just as enormous business is to accomplishing higher development and
achievement by means of ad libbing the commitment of workers,, in which some are like
Increase in profitability, Effective working environment, Appropriate communication channel
and so on. Thus, Equality management at workplace is powerful in building up the productivity
of the business as it is effective in accomplishing higher development and accomplishment at
commercial center (Guillaume and et. al., 2013). There all the key advantages that are basically
picked up by the organizations to pick up development and achievement.
The ways which are significant for Hennes & Mauritz in improvising the engagement of
employees at workplace.
Employees and workers are the key resource of the business and the development and
advancement of business depends on the commitment of representatives at work environment..
Therefore, business are concern over enhancing the performance of the business with developing
the engagement of employees at workplace. H&M is a large fashion hub which is in-consist over
the idea of becoming the international brand via making effective business operations and for
this it is required for the business to develop the engagement of employees at workplace (Olsen
and Martins, 2012). There are assorted ways like Altering Hiring Practices to increase diversity,
Equal Pay to employees, Prioritizing Work-life Balance, Effective policy implementation that
supports the right of employees at workplace. These are the key ways that are effective for H&M
to gain higher profitability and progression.
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Chapter 3: Research Methodology
An investigation methodology is refers as the path by that investigator is requires to
execute their evaluation, thus it is a path which is valuable in implementing the whole
investigation in significant way via the selection of suitable methods and tools. In the present
investigation analysis based on determining centrality of overseeing gender equality in ad libbing
the commitment of representatives at work environment, reasonable choice of strategies depend
on examiner, Thus an examination is either subjective or quantitative in nature. Along these
lines, with regards to this present exploration quantitative analysis is being applied as it is
significant is directing the exploration in right manner with the accumulating of information in
facts and figures by observing the opinion of others (Singh, Winkel and Selvarajan, 2013).
3.1 Research Approach
This segment of exploration is for the most part hand-off upon deductive and inductive
examination approach as the decision depends on the information that are amassed to help an
examination in right way. In the current examination work, , inductive research approach has
been chose to be taken into consideration by the researcher as it is most relevant tool for
quantitative analysis and helps the study in developing theirs and hypothesis that are significant
for a study (Ocloo and Matthews, 2016).
3.2 Research Methodologies
Sampling: This section mainly recognised to be the reason of selecting the suitable groups or
people to gathering suitable data in relation to a special study aspect. This area is encompasses
over probabilistic and non-probabilistic sampling technique. Hence, in the context of this
existing investigation work, sample is being actualised by random sampling method through
probabilistic tool, therefore, it is the best way to gather information about a study area. The
sample size for this analysis is 30, as it is enough to gather valuable data (Ellemers and et. al.,
2012).
Data Analysis: For undertaking the existing research area information has been actualised by
choosing thematic evaluation as it is well suited for survey as in this themes are build on the
questions of questionnaire.
Cost, Access and ethical consideration
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Before the implementation of an investigation it is important for a researcher is to consider
cost, access and ethics at their priority as it is effective for the investigator to go ahead in a right
direction. Investigator requires to follow the morals in the manner of providing consent, ensuring
participants about the safety, managing confidentiality of information etc. In addition to this,
researcher also manage cost and capital for the effective implementation of research activities
and also gather information through the most authentic areas to justify the issue in actual manner
(Gay, 2013).
Chapter 4: Data Collection and Data Analysis
4.1 Data Collection
This area of investigation is categorised among primary and secondary aspects, in this
existing investigation area, both the techniques are significant to gather valuable information.
Secondary analysis is imperative in executing theoretical area through the recognition of books,
writing, published articles etc. On the opposite side, primary investigation is effective in
gathering suitable data as in this survey is mainly taken place which is executed via the support
of questionnaire (Valls and Kyriakides, 2013).
Questionnaire
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Email:
Q1) Do you have a suitable acknowledgement concerning the idea of sexual orientation balance
with regards to business?
Yes
No
Q2) Do you think that, it is important for a business to manage gender equality in improvising
the engagement of employees at workplace?
Yes
No
Q3) According to you, what are the key importance of managing gender equality in an
organisation?
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Improve labour environment
Reduce absenteeism
Reduction in Salary Gap
Increase in productivity
Q4) According to you, what key benefits are gained by Hennes & Mauritz through managing
gender equality at workplace?
Improve business performance
Equal opportunity distribution
Effective working environment
Effective communication channel
Q5) As per your view, which kind of impact does gender equality has over the operations and
progression of Hennes & Mauritz?
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Q6) According to you, what key barriers are faced by Hennes & Mauritz in managing equality
at workplace?
Gender Stereotypes
Lack of flexible work practice
Unconscious bias.
Q7) According to you, what are the key ways that are significant for Hennes & Mauritz in
improvising the engagement of employees at workplace?
Altering Hiring Practices to increase diversity
Equal Pay
Prioritizing Work-life Balance
Effective policy implementation
Q8) Do you think that, managing equality is effective for Hennes & Mauritz in ehnacing the
engagement of employees at work place?
Yes
No
Q9) Provide recommendation to Hennes & Mauritz to gain higher competitive advantage at
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market place.
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4.2 Data Analysis, presentation and discussion
Thematic Analysis
Theme 1) Individual have a proper acknowledgement with respect to the idea of sex equity with
regards to business.
Q1) Do you have an suitable idea in relation to the concept of gender equality in
the context of business?
Frequency
Yes 28
No 2
Interpretation:
From to the detailed evaluation of the dissertation it has been evaluated that, 28 out of 30
people are having appropriate recognition in regards to the area of gender equality and remaining
people are having idea about the same as they are not really aware about this.
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Theme 2) It is basically important for a business to manage gender equality in improvising the
engagement of employees at workplace.
Q2) Do you think that, it is important for a business to manage gender equality in
improvising the engagement of employees at workplace?
Frequency
Yes 29
No 1
Interpretation:
The previously mentioned chart expressed that, 29 out of 30 individuals are in favor with
the explanation that, it is significant for a business to oversee sex uniformity in improving the
commitment of workers. Subsequently, left over individuals are not in favour with the
equivalent.
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Theme 3) There are multiple key importance of managing gender equality in an organisation.
Q3) According to you, what are the key importance of managing gender equality
in an organisation?
Frequency
Improve labour environment 7
Reduce absenteeism 8
Reduction in Salary Gap 7
Increase in productivity 8
Interpretation:
As indicated by the detailed examination of the venture it has likewise been assessed that,
here are varying criticality of overseeing sex equity in a business, 7 out of 30 individuals are
supportive of improve work condition, 8 responsive are go with decrease truancy, 7 individual
are go with decrease in pay hole and remaining individuals are go with the choice of increment
in efficiency.
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Theme 4) There are different key benefits that are gained by Hennes & Mauritz through
managing gender equality at workplace.
Q4) According to you, what key benefits are gained by Hennes & Mauritz
through managing gender equality at workplace?
Frequency
Improve business performance 10
Equal opportunity distribution 7
Effective working environment 6
Effective communication channel 7
Interpretation:
The description of the graph evaluated that, here are different key benefits like Improve
business performance, Equal opportunity distribution, Effective working environment , Effective
communication channel that are gained by Hennes & Mauritz through managing gender equality
at workplace.
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Theme 5) Different people have different perception regarding the impact of gender equality
over the operations and progression of Hennes & Mauritz.
Q5) As per your view, which kind of impact does gender equality has over the
operations and progression of Hennes & Mauritz?
Frequency
Positive 22
Neutral 3
Negative 5
Interpretation:
The distinct examination of the overview report it has been assessed that, Different
individuals have diverse recognition with respect to the effect of sexual orientation fairness over
the activities and movement of Hennes and Mauritz. 22 out of 30 individuals said that
correspondence for the most part has constructive effect on the tasks of H&M and 3 individuals
are said that it has negative effect and remaining are not giving any conversation on the
equivalent.
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Theme 6) There are different key barriers that are faced by Hennes & Mauritz in managing
equality at workplace.
Q6) According to you, what key barriers are faced by Hennes & Mauritz in
managing equality at workplace?
Frequency
Gender Stereotypes 7
Lack of flexible work practice 15
Unconscious bias. 8
Interpretation:
The description of the graph state that, here are assorted barriers like gender stereotype,
lack of flexible work practices, unconscious bias etc that are faced by the H&M in managing
equality at workplace.
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Theme 7) There are different key ways that are significant for Hennes & Mauritz in
improvising the engagement of employees at workplace.
Q7) According to you, what are the key ways that are significant for Hennes &
Mauritz in improvising the engagement of employees at workplace?
Frequency
Altering Hiring Practices to increase diversity 8
Equal Pay 8
Prioritizing Work-life Balance 7
Effective policy implementation 7
Interpretation:
The description of the survey report stated that, here are different key ways that are
significant for Hennes & Mauritz in improvising the engagement of employees at workplace. 8
people are in favour of altering hiring practices to increase diversity, another 8 people are in
favour of equal pay, 7 individual are go with prioritizing work life balance and remaining people
are in favour of effective policy implementation.
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Theme 8) Managing equality is effective for Hennes & Mauritz in ehnacing the engagement of
employees at work place.
Q8) Do you think that, managing equality is effective for Hennes & Mauritz in
enhancing the engagement of employees at work place?
Frequency
Yes 26
No 4
Interpretation:
According to the itemized assessment of the undertaking, it has been resolved that, 26 out
of 30 individuals said that overseeing correspondence is viable for Hennes and Mauritz in
enhancing the commitment of representatives at work place and remaining individuals are not in
favor with the equivalent.
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Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Conclusion
After the execution conducted over this present exploration it has been concluded that,
gender equality is a crucial aspect which is needs to be management through the organisation for
the intention of attaining higher growth and success, thus equality helps the business in
encourage appointment of workers at work place, which is effective in creating value for the
business in attempting business operations with more coordination and collaboration. According
to the evaluation of the analysis it has also been found that, majority of people are said that it is
important for the businesses to manage gender equality at workplace as it is efficacious in
developing the operations of the firm. In addition to this, the exploration state that, equality
management has multiple significance for a business like equal opportunity, performance
enhancement, higher profitability and so on. Therefore, in this competitive business world it is
important for a business to promote engagement via managing equality at workplace.
5.2 Recommendation
According to the detained evaluation of the study it is being suggested that, businesses now
a day’s should create awareness about the equality management at workplace. Company should
also implement policies and legislations that are effective fir a business to manage equality at
workplace. As a world’s largest fashion relater firm H&M should be concern over establishing
coordination among their employees as it is creative for the business in attaining higher
development or progression. According to the analysis of the project it has also been
recommended to H&M that company should provide equal opportunity to their male and female
staff to grow for the intention of achieving development. In addition to this, company should also
providing appropriate training to work in a coordination as it is efficacious in developing
equality at workplace.
Chapter 6: Personal Reflective Statement
6.1 Reflect on the research Methods
I am very much pleased to get a opportunity to conduct an exploration on the recognition
of evaluating the significance of managing gender equality in improvising the engagement of
employees at workplace, therefore, it is a wide academic writing which is effective for me in
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exploring my personal as well as professional ability. From the exploration analysis, it has also
been evaluated that, in this existing analysis I have been seen that, in this existing evaluation,
quantitative research has been analysed to be the most effective tool for conducting study over
the chosen phenomenon. Therefore, in this deductive approach has been taken into consideration
as it is effective in implementing appropriate theories and hypothesis which are connected ove
managing equality at workplace. In addition to this, primary investigation is executed via
conducted survey on the other side, secondary sources like books, journals, articles etc. Are
applicable in directing literature review.
6.2 Consideration of Research Methods that could have been used
In the analysis of the project, primary investigation is executed with the support of
questionnaire as it is most effective source of gathering fact full data. Along with this there are
assorted tools like, interview, observation, focus group etc. To execute primary research and
among all of them interview could have been implemented by the researcher as it is the most
alternative source of questionnaire, the major reason for not using this source is that it is cost
consuming in nature as it is based on a personal interview ground.
6.3 Area for further Research
This study is efficacious for me in guiding me the way to develop my capabilities of
academic writing, thus I can now more able to execute research in more effective manner.
Furthermore, this study is also beneficial for me in guiding my professional ability which would
be effective for me in attaining growth in my career. This study mainly effective for me
attempting my effective projects related to the similar area in more effective manner as i am
having enough recognition to gather information through the most suitable sources.
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Appendix
Proposal Form
Section One: Research title, aim, objectives, questions
Title or working title of research project
Managing gender equality in a workplace.
( in the form of a research aim, objectives and/or questions)
Research Aim
To analyse the significance of managing gender equality in improvising the engagement of
employees at workplace. A case study on Hennes & Mauritz.
Research project objectives
(e.g. what is the question you want to answer? What do you want to learn how to do? What do you want to find out?):
 To understand the concept of gender equality in the context of business
 To explore idea about the importance of managing gender equality for developing the performance of
Hennes & Mauritz.
 To determine the ways which are significant for Hennes & Mauritz in improvising the engagement
of employees at workplace.
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
Reasons for choosing the project
(e.g. links to other subjects you are studying, personal interest, future plans,
knowledge/skills you want to improve, why the topic is important):
The major reason for undertaking this research is the personal interest of the researcher, thus the investigator
wants to explore own knowledge in regards to the area of analysing the significance of managing gender
equality in improvising the engagement of employees at workplace. In addition to this, the another reason for
executing this analysis is that gender equality is evaluated as the most concern area for the businesses and
this study helps in providing in-depth information in relation to the area of gender equality. This study
provides in-depth knowledge about the conceptualisation of gender equality and ots influence over the
performance of employees at workplace.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research aim, objectives and/or questions:
Literature review is effective in providing detailed analysis which helps in enhancing individual
understanding in relation to the area of equality and diversity with the suitable assistance of secondary
sources like books, journals, published articles and so on.
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According to the opinion analysis of Letizia Mencarini. 2014, Gender equality is primarily decided as
the equal treatment for the two people according to their separate needs and wants. Notwithstanding
this gender equality is characterized as the conviction the two people needs to increase equivalent
treatment. With regards to business, it is significant for the organizations to give uniformity to their
representatives and ought not be segregated in against in view of their sexual orientation distinction, in
this manner every individual has an a similar option to get comparable regard and perception.
According to the views evaluation of : Laura Mahoney, 2015, Gender equality is characterized as a
business is a perplexing marvel which can be found in business structures, procedures and practices.
Hennes and Mauritz is an enormous design garments store which is primarily renowned for its excellent
items, Thus the significant worry of the firm is to overseeing equity at working environment to improve
the tasks and movement of the business, in this manner, There are various centrality of overseeing
balance at working environment, in which some resemble Increase in gainfulness, Effective workplace,
Appropriate correspondence channel, etc. In this manner, Equality the board at work environment is
powerful in building up the benefit of the business as it is effectual in accomplishing higher
development and accomplishment at commercial centre
Section Four: Activities and timescales
Activities to be carried out during the research project
(e.g. research, development and analysis of ideas, writing, data collection, numerical analysis, tutor meetings,
production of final outcome, evaluation, writing the report):
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How long this will take:
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Milestone one: LO2
Target date (set by tutor):
Milestone two: LO3
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Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why?
Type of investigation:
This recognise as the primary consideration of the researcher to make appropriate selection of suitable
research methodology for the better assistance of research to reaching at the appropriate results there
for this section is mainly in compasses over qualitative and quantitative research methods therefore in
this existing research project quantitative research will be the most effective source together suitable
reserves the quantitative analysis is significant to to gather information which are really upon original
facts and figures.
Research Approach:
This section of research is mainly incorporates over deductive and inductive approach there for the
selection of approach is imperative to guide the work in a right manner in addition to this for
undertaking the present investigation detective approach will be the most effective source as it is
valuable for executing analysis over the specific area in appropriate manner with the proper assistance
of developing theories and hypothesis which are appropriate for the study.
Data collection:
the section of research is based on primary and secondary source of Data collection therefore in the
context of the prime present research both tools will be significantly considered by the investigator as
these two are equivalent to gather valid information. Thus, primary research will be taken place in the
manner of accumulating information that are based on the specific research area as in this survey will
be taken place with the help of implementing questionnaire. On the other side secondary sources will be
applicable in drawing appropriate information with assistance of secondary sources like books journals
published articles, non published journals and so on.
Data sampling:
the section is based on probabilistic and non probabilistic sampling tools as these are mainly replication
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from the original population and in this present research sample will be select random basis as it is the
best part of probabilistic toll together information from the appropriate population. The sample size for
this specific analysis will be 30 people are enough to gather information in regards to the chosen study
area.
What your areas of research will cover:
The area of research will cover managing gender equality at workplace.
Comments and agreement from tutor
Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for another qualification and is
appropriate.
Agreed: (date)
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Section 1: Basic Details
Project title: ......... To analyse the significance of managing gender equality in improvising
the engagement of employees at workplace. A case study on Hennes & Mauritz.
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Student name: ...................................................................................
Student ID number: ...................................................................................
Programme: ...................................................................................
College: ...................................................................................
Intended research start date: .............................................
Intended research end date: .............................................
Section 2: Project Summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as part of your project:
• Interviews:  Questionnaires:  Observations:  Use of Personal Records: 
• Data Analysis:  Case Study:  Survey:  Narrative Enquiry: 
• Other (please specify): ....................................................................................................................................................................
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Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants? Adults:  More than the age of 18
How will participants be recruited (identified and approached)?
The participants will be recruited with the support of email.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
Email is undertaken as the best process to provide appropriate information to the participants.
How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How will it be made
clear to participants that they may withdraw consent to participate at any time?
The consent will be obtain by email, yes these are in written manner and in this proper guidelines
are provided to the participants and by the assistance of consent form participants can withdraw
their consent form the research anytime.
Studies involving questionnaires / interviews: Will participants be given the option of
omitting questions they do not wish to answer?
Yes:  No: 
If No please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues arising from this.
Studies involving observation:
Confirm whether participants will be asked for their informed consent to be observed.
Yes:  No: 
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation
(i.e. give them a brief explanation of the study)?
Yes:  No: 
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?
(This could be a brief summary of your findings in general)
Yes:  No: 
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Section 4: Data Storage and Security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with Data Protection
Act (2018) Yes:  No: 
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Researcher
During the research: Where will the data be stored? In USB, Pen drive or in word document.
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used? Yes:  No: 
If yes, please provide further details: After the research: Where will the data be stored?
USB storage, laptop, computer system.
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format? Will data be kept for use by
other researchers? Yes: No: 
If yes, please provide further details:
Section 5: Ethical Issues
Are there any particular features of your proposed work which may raise ethical concerns? If so,
please outline how you will deal with these:
It is important that you demonstrate your awareness of potential risks that may arise as a
result of your research. Please consider/address all issues that may apply. Ethical concerns
may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Informed consent.
• Potentially vulnerable participants.
• Sensitive topics.
• Risks to participants and/or researchers.
• Confidentiality/anonymity.
• Disclosures/limits to confidentiality.
• Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including transfer, sharing,
encryption, protection).
• Reporting.
• Dissemination and use of your findings.
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Section 6: Declaration
I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and Ethics Policy: Yes:  No:

I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor: Yes:  No: 
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge:
The above information is correct and that this is a full description of the ethics issues that may arise in the
course of my research.
Name: .....................................................................................................................................................................

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