Gender Discrimination and its Impact on Employee Performance

This report investigates the impact of gender discrimination on employee performance and the importance of equality at the workplace. It discusses the barriers to implementing equality and provides recommendations for organizations to support women in senior roles and maintain equality at work.

Research Project

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The current report is based on gender discrimination and impact over the performance of
staff member within the organisation. The main aim behind conducting this study is to
investigate about the importance of equality at workplace, as gender discrimination is a practices
which is found at majority of places. This in turn affect the performance of employees to a great
extend by affecting their confidence, morale and motivation. By performing current study it has
been found that gender equality brings up huge impact over employees like Lower down morale,
increases stress and affect their productivity. Despite of this there are certain factors that act as a
barrier for the implementation of equality at workplace such as Lack of commitment from
leaders, Unconscious bias and dominating thoughts. So, it is recommended that an Organisation
must focuses toward Support women at senior role, clear discrimination policy and maintain
equality at work.

Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................................2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.....................................................................................................4
RESULTS AND FINDINGS...........................................................................................................7
DISCUSSION................................................................................................................................15
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................20
RECOMMENDATIONS...............................................................................................................20
REFLCETION...............................................................................................................................21
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................22

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research methodology is significant section of research that will facilitate in gathering
and analysing of information regarding the current investigation (Green, Camilli and Elmore,
2012). There are different approaches, tools and methods that will be used for conducting present
investigation in effective manner. These techniques and methods will be described as below:
Research philosophy: This section has two types are called positivism and
interpretivisim. For conducting current study on gender discrimination, positivism type is more
useful for researcher because this will gives data or information in quantitative manner and also
not takes maximum time (Riedl, Davis and Hevner, 2014). Interpretivisim philosophy is not
useful for carrying out present investigation because it takes more time.
Research approach: This is another part of research methodology that have two
approaches are known as inductive and deductive. For executing this study on gender based
discrimination, deductive approach is more suitable because it will be essential in analysation of
quantitative information within minimum time duration (Kumar, 2019). Inductive approach of
data analysis is not valuable because it consumes maximum time as well as need data in form of
qualitative.
Research choice: There are various choice of research including memo, mixed and
multi-mixed. All these are best choice but within an investigation, memo choice is more valuable
because it helps in gathering of only one type of data which are known qualitative or quantitative
(Mackenzie and et. al., 2012). Quantitative method of memo choice is best for executing current
investigation because it not consume more time and also provide numerical information.
Qualitative method is not valuable in the research because it needs more time as well as
resources. Hence this report is based on quantitative method as it gathers and represent the data
gathered from respondents in quantified manner which make it easier for the researcher to
provide most common response among sample size to represent data in accurate manner. the data
will be presented in the form of frequency table which them further present in graphical manner
using graphs and charts.
Research strategy: There are various strategies which are experimental, action research,
survey, systematic literature review etc. These are effective strategies of data collection but for
executing current study, systematic literature review and survey will be adopted by researcher.
Survey has been adopted by researcher for gathering primary information and systematic

literature review was used for collecting secondary data for literature review (Mackey and Gass,
2015).
Methods of data collection: This section of methodology divided into two parts which
are primary and secondary. In case of primary method, questionnaire is best source or technique
that will be applied by investigator. Questionnaire will facilitate researcher in gathering of valid
or first hand data within limited time duration (McCusker and Gunaydin, 2015). Under
secondary research, there are various sources that was followed by researcher for completing
literature review including articles, books, magazines etc. The questionnaire for this study is
mentioned below:
Research Techniques- The use of Quantitative method of research is made under current
investigation which involve the collection and analysis of objective data in numerical form.
Thus, the research technique that has been used for collection of data is questionnaire which
provides a standardized tool for gathering of information through minimize or control possible
bias in order to collect most adequate and relevant form of data. Implication and use of
questionnaire as research technique for collection of data offers most easiest and simplest form
of data gathering to maintain the authenticity and reliability of collected facts.
Sampling Method- This is mainly associated with the selection of a pre determined
number of observation and units from a given large and complex population in order to perform
and lead out an investigation in most efficient and effective way. With regard to current
investigation on the topic of gender discrimination a sample size of 30 participants has been
selected from the employees of orgnisation to get better insight and understanding about the
concept of workplace discrimination prevails within a company. Use of random technique of
sampling is made as it ensures elimination of biasness in section through offering equal chances
of selection for all participants and observant.
Questionnaire
Q1 Do you have an understanding about the gender discrimination at workplace?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2 Do you think that presence of gender discrimination at workplace is that main reason behind
decreasing efficiency of employees within Organisation?
a) Yes

b) No
Q3 According to your perception, does the lack of equality and old perceptions are the main
reason behind increasing gender discrimination at workplace of Organisation?
a) Yes
b) No
Q4 Do you think that by improving the organisational policies in term of equality among the
employees will help in reducing the gender discrimination in Organisation?
a) Yes
b) No
Q5 As per your perception, does this increasing case of gender discrimination affects the brand
reputation of Organisation at marketplace?
a) Yes
b) No
Q6 Do you think that gender discrimination affects the growth of an individual at workplace?
a) Yes
b) No
Q7 From your view point, does the management of Organisation must focuses toward
supporting women at senior role in order to develop respect and equality toward gender at
working?
a) Yes
b) No
Q8 According to you thinking, does strict implementation of Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and
Equality Act 2010 will support Organisation in avoiding gender discrimination at workplace?
a) Yes
b) No
Q9 According to you, does lack of leader’s commitment toward employees can be the cause
behind gender discrimination within Organisation?
a) Yes
b) No
Q10 From the suggestion of yours, do you think that by having a regular inspection of
employee’s experience would be an effective key to promote equality in Organisation?

a) Yes
b) No
Methods of data analysis: This is a process of data analysis that helps investigator in
evaluating of qualitative or quantitative information. For analysing quantitative gathered data,
frequency distribution analysis as an analytical technique will be adopted by investigator (Miller
and et. al., 2012). In this method, investigator will require in making frequency table and them
distributing table into sub tables according to the research questions. This will support
investigator in evaluating of quantitative information easily and timely. Ms-Excel will also used
by researcher for making effective graphs on the basis of each question.
Cost, access and ethical consideration- The estimated cost for current investigation is
around 350£ which comprises of all expenses made for leading out current investigation like cost
of data collection, transportation and travailing expenses, internet cist and other expenses lead
for current study. The point of providing access for current investigation is related with the
flexibility of reviewing and analysing collected facts. Thus, to maintain the authenticity and
reliability of collected data the access to information is only provided to the researcher and tutor.
Apart from this, to meet the ethical consideration for current study a prior consent and approval
taken from all the participants along with meeting the provisions of BERA code of ethic. Further,
implication of data protection act is also made to ensure the privacy and safety of collected data.
Research ethics: There are various principles of research ethics which are minimising the risk of
harm to the participants of study, avoid using deceptive practices etc. All these are major
principles that must be following by researcher that helps in completion of research project
ethically and systematically (Quinlan and et. al., 2019).
RESULTS AND FINDINGS
This section is consider as a part of data analysis which support investigator in achieving
the reliability and validity of the outcome. Under this the data gathered through questionnaire is
analysed and presented in the for of graphs and charts. In this assignment the frequency
distribution analysis is applied which in turn further support the researcher in determining the

quantitative data in effective manner. The frequency distribution table of this report is mentioned
below:
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Q1 Do you have an understanding about the gender discrimination at
workplace?
Interpretation
a) Yes 25
b) No 5
Q2 Do you think that presence of gender discrimination at workplace
is that main reason behind decreasing efficiency of employees within
Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 26
b) No 4
Q3 According to your perception, does the lack of equality and old
perceptions are the main reason behind increasing gender
discrimination at workplace of Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 28
b) No 2
Q4 Do you think that by improving the organisational policies in term
of equality among the employees will help in reducing the gender
discrimination in Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 22
b) No 8
Q5 As per your perception, does this increasing case of gender
discrimination is affects the brand reputation of Organisation at
marketplace?
Interpretation
a) Yes 25
b) No 5
Q6 Do you think that gender discrimination affects the growth of an
individual at workplace?
Interpretation
a) Yes 27
b) No 3

Q7 From your view point, does the management of Organisation must
focuses toward supporting women at senior role in order to develop
respect and equality toward gender at working?
Interpretation
a) Yes 24
b) No 6
Q8 According to you thinking, does strict implementation of Sex
Discrimination Act 1975 and Equality Act 2010 will support
Organisation in avoiding gender discrimination at workplace?
Interpretation
a) Yes 26
b) No 4
Q9 According to you, does lack of leader’s commitment toward
employees can be the cause behind gender discrimination within
Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 20
b) No 10
Q10 From the suggestion of yours, do you think that by having a
regular inspection of employee’s experience would be an effective key
to promote equality in Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 25
b) No 5
Data presentation
Q1 Do you have an understanding about the gender discrimination at
workplace?
Frequency
a) Yes 25
b) No 5

a) Yes b) No
0
5
10
15
20
25
25
5
Frequency
Q2 Do you think that presence of gender discrimination at workplace is
that main reason behind decreasing efficiency of employees within
Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 26
b) No 4

Q3 According to your perception, does the lack of equality and old
perceptions are the main reason behind increasing gender discrimination
at workplace of Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 28
b) No 2

Q4 Do you think that by improving the organisational policies in term of
equality among the employees will help in reducing the gender
discrimination in Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 22
b) No 8
Q5 As per your perception, does this increasing case of gender
discrimination is affects brand reputation of Organisation at marketplace?
Interpretation
a) Yes 25
b) No 5

Q6 Do you think that gender discrimination affect the growth of an
individual at workplace?
Frequency
a) Yes 27
b) No 3
a) Yes b) No
0
5
10
15
20
25
30 27
3
Frequency

Q7 From your view point, does the management of Organisation must
focuses toward supporting women at senior role in order to develop
respect and equality toward gender at working?
Interpretation
a) Yes 24
b) No 6
Q8 According to you thinking, does strict implementation of Sex
Discrimination Act 1975 and Equality Act 2010 will support
Organisation in avoiding gender discrimination at workplace?
Interpretation
a) Yes 26
b) No 4

Q9 According to you, does lack of leader’s commitment toward
employees can be the cause behind gender discrimination within
Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 20
b) No 10

Q10 From the suggestion of yours, do you think that by having a regular
inspection of employee’s experience would be an effective key to
promote equality in Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 25
b) No 5
DISCUSSION
Discussion on the basis of primary
Theme 1: An understanding about the gender discrimination at workplace
Interpretation: - According to the information which is mentioned above it has been
found that there are 25 respondent from total of 30 said that they have a better understanding
about the gender discrimination at workplace as they have seen many of the cases in this regard.
But on the other side 5 respondents said no to this as they have idea about the discrimination
practices that usually found at workplace but haven't experience any kind of discrimination at
workplace till now. So, it can be said that the respondents selected for presenting information
about the study have an understanding about the gender discrimination and be able to present the
information in support with this study.

Theme 2 : The presence of gender discrimination at workplace is that main reason behind
decreasing efficiency of employees within Organisation
Interpretation: From the information which is mentioned above in table it has been
identified that around 26 people said yes that the presence of gender discrimination is main cause
behind dropping of employee efficiency. While on the other side 4 respondents said no that there
are some another reason for decreasing efficiency. By evaluating this it has been interpreted that
majority of people said yes as the gender discrimination is a factor which in turn affect the
morale and motivation of employees to work effectively over the task assigned to them and
hence it directly influence their efficiency to perform work at workplace.
Theme 3 : The lack of equality and old perceptions are the main reason behind increasing
gender discrimination at workplace of Organisation
Interpretation: The lack of equality within gender at workplace is always being a issue
in majority of businesses which in turn have a great influence over the performance as well as
productivity of employees. So by performing investigation over this it has been found that
around 28 employees out of 30 said that they are agree with the fact that lack of equality and old
perceptions is a reason behind increasing gender discrimination among employees. On the other
hand 2 respondents said no to this as according to them work pattern is that factor that divide the
work among employees which is consider by many of people as gender discrimination. By
analysis of information it has been interpreted that larger number of people said yes because the
lack of equality as well as the old perception which is prevailing within the culture of
Organisation from some time is the main reason behind increasing discrimination. This is so
because people when newly enter into the environment they adopt the habits and started adopting
same action which other people are doing which in turn increases the gender discrimination
practices at workplace.
Theme 4: By improving the organisational policies in term of equality among the
employees will help in reducing the gender discrimination in Organisation
Interpretation: According to the data which is mentioned above it has been found that
organisational policies plays a significant role in building up a culture of the organisation on
which the actions of the employees depend. By investigating about the role of organisational
[policies in reduction of gender discrimination it has been found that around 22 people said yes

as according to them policies help in promoting equality at workplace. On the other side 8 people
said that equality at workplace is developed with eth behaviour and collaboration of employees
and not with the policies. By further analysis this it has been found that majority of people said
yes to this as by creating policies in favour of promoting equality at workplace it become easier
to develop a culture where employees respect each employee with whom they are working
together and hence help in minimising eth gender discrimination.
Theme 5: This increasing case of gender discrimination is affecting the brand reputation of
Organisation at marketplace
Interpretation: As per the information which is presented above it has been found that
around 25 employees out of 30 said yes to this that gender discrimination practiced within the
organisation affect the brand reputation in marketplace. On the other side around 5 employees
said no to this as according to them it is internal practices which remains within the organisation
and hence no brand reputation get affected. From the overall evaluation of the information
gathered from investigation it has been found that majority of people said yes which is so
because the increasing gender discrimination results into bad word of mouth publicity outside the
organisation by employees and hence it result into bad reputation of Organisation at
marketplaces.
Theme 6: Gender discrimination affect the growth of an individual at workplace
Interpretation: - As per the data mentioned within table it can be said that gender
discrimination affect the growth of individuals at workplace and by gathering information
regarding this it has been found that around 27 employees said yes affect the growth of
employees as the with such bias behaviour employees get less chance to work effectively and
opportunity to move forth which affect their personal as well as professional growth. On the
other hand 3 respondents said no to this as according to them there are some another factor that
are present within organisation that may affect the growth of employees.
Theme 7 : The management of Organisation must focuses toward supporting women at
senior role in order to develop respect and equality toward gender at working
Interpretation: In order to enhance the level of performance of employees at workplace it
remain crucial for the management of ORGANISATION to focuses toward taking certain actions

that help in promoting equality at workplace. By performing investigation over this it has been
found that around 24 employees said yes that by promoting and supporting women at senior role
it become easier to respect and develop equality toward gender at workplace. On the other side 6
respondents said no to this as according to them culture of organisation is required to change
promoting equality at workplace. From the overall analysis of data it has bene interpreted that
majority of people said yes as by promoting women at senior position at workplace which in turn
help in adding some respect toward the women at workplace by promoting equality at
workplace.
Theme 8: Strict implementation of Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and Equality Act 2010 will
support Organisation in avoiding gender discrimination at workplace
Interpretation: From the information mentioned above it can be interpret that around 26
employees said yes strict implementation of several legislator act such as Sex Discrimination Act
1975 and Equality Act 2010 it become possible to reduce gender discrimination practices at
workplace. But on the other side 4 respondents said no to this as legislator practices only remains
to HR policies or higher managerial level but it is not fully get implemented at lower level. But
from the analysis of information it has been evaluated that more responses are in favour to this as
it implementation if law strictly it become possible to keep the employees aware about the
consequences of their action and kind of punishment they may get from the violation which in
turn further help in promoting importance of gender equality at workplace among employees.
Theme 9: Lack of leader’s commitment toward employees can be the cause behind gender
discrimination within Organisation
Interpretation: By performing interpretation of above-mentioned information it has
been identified that around 20 employees said yes to this that lack of leader support could be a
reason behind gender discrimination at workplace. On the other hand, 10 respondents said that it
is not belongs to leadership. From the overall analysis it has bene determined that the lack of
leadership is the reason behind gender discrimination at workplace as by proper involvement and
initiation of leader toward supporting women at workplace, appreciating nad providing equal
opportunity to women could be more effective in promoting equality among employees.

Theme 10: By having a regular inspection of employee’s experience would be an effective
key to promote equality in Organisation
Interpretation: As per the information gathered it has bene identified that around 25v
employees said yes that by maintaining regular inspection it become easier to promote equality,
while on other side 5v respondents said no to this. From the overall analysis pf the information it
can be said that by performing regular inspection of the employees and workplace it become
easier to determine the causes or factors that are creating discrimination at workplace so that
corrective action can be taken on timely manner which in turn further help in promoting equality
at workplace.
Discussion on the basis of secondary
Theme: 1 assessing the gender discrimination in the workplace
From the analysis of secondary information it has been found that the female
discrimination at workplace is getting very much harmful. It is found in several areas like salary,
promotions, recruitment and increment. This give birth to several of the polices within HR
practices for promoting gender equality (Shanker and et. al., 2017). On the other side from
primary information it has been found that there are certain laws that are available which can be
implemented by an organisation in order to promote equality at workplace such as Equality act
2010, Equal remuneration act 1976 and Sex Discrimination Act 1975. These all support an
organisation in implementing such policies and practices within the workplace that help in
promoting gender equality at workplace.
Theme: 2 impact of gender discrimination on staff member within organization
As per the analysis of secondary data it has been found that gender discrimination always
influence their performance by affecting their capability of performing task in effective manner.
The gender discrimination mainly spread within the organisation when new employees get
influenced by the culture as well as thoughts of existing employees which in turn affect the
performance of female employees by affecting their morale (Osabiya, 2015). On the other hand
as per primary data it has been found that the major impact of discrimination over employees are
found in term of lower down morale, Increases stress and Affect their productivity. These are the
influence which in turn affect the performance of employees at workplace such as Lack of
commitment from leaders, Unconscious bias and Dominating thoughts.
Theme: 3 strategies to reduce the gender discrimination at workplace

From secondary information it has been interpreted that for reducing the gender
discrimination it is crucial to continuously improve the culture of organisation and also focuses
toward encouraging the staff members to participate within different functions. Additionally the
policies of equality and diversity must be adopted for assuring better employee treatment (Jin,
Lee and Lee, 2015). While from primary information it has been found that there are several
practices that can be adopted by the Organisation such as Prioritizing work life balance,
Providing equal opportunity and adopt anti discriminatory practices so that gender equality can
be strictly implemented within the organisation.
CONCLUSION
From the above mentioned information it can be said that workplace gender
discrimination bring up a huge influence over the efficiency and performance of employees. This
is so because such inequality behaviour directly affect the motivation as well as morale of
employees. This in turn further affect their performance within the organisation by affecting their
mental peace and happiness which they get with the help of getting proper support and growth at
workplace. The impact of gender inequality can be found in several different manner among
employees such as reduction of employees efficiency due to lowering down of morale through
the negative behaviour of employees, increasing absenteeism by affecting the motivation as well
as stress of employees and also affect the productivity of employees. Despite of this from this
investigation it has been found that there are several actions that can be taken into consideration
among employees in order to promote equality at workplace. These are support women at senior
role in order to develop a respect for gender among employees, presenting employees with clear
discrimination policy so they follow it to implement it in behaviour and also maintain equality at
work in term of providing opportunity for growth.
RECOMMENDATIONS
From the above performed study it can be said that the implementation of gender equality
is not an easy task rather Organisation has to face numerous of issues within implementing such
culture of equality at workplace. So, in order to promote and maintain equality at workplace
following recommendations are provided,
 The manager of Organisation must focuses toward providing equal opportunity to
employees as per their skills and capabilities despite of considering their gender. This in

turn help in developing a support for female employees which encourage them to perform
well and grow.
 The anti discriminatory practices must be strictly implemented at workplace within the
managerial policies as well as culture of organisation to avoid discriminatory practices.
The employees must be punished who perform gender discrimination in any manner to
keep other follow equality policies in work.
 A cell must be created by the company where employees can contact with the authority
and present the discriminatory or other inequality issues they are facing within
organisation so that timely actions can be taken place.
REFLCETION
I am very happy that I got this opportunity to conduct investigation on such an
meaningful topic which is also become a social issues in several other field too other than
corporate practices. The conduction of this study supported me in enhancing my knowledge
about this area and also help me in determining several policies available as well as practices that
can be adopted to eliminate such issues. Other than this my researcher skills also get enhanced as
I become able to develop my understanding regarding several tools and techniques that can be
adopted to perform the investigation effectively. For this study I make use of quantitative study
that help me in gathering the information in quantified manner. Other than this both the primary
and secondary method of data collection is used which allow me to get a direction to perform
study with the help of secondary data so that primary and fresh information can be collected to
justify the objectives decided for the study. For gathering primary information I make use of
questionnaire as time provided for study was limited but in future when I again get chance to
conduct study then I make use of interview as an alternative method. This is so because it help
me in collecting the information in more effective manner by having a face to face interaction
among individuals.

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