Impact of Discrimination on Employee Performance

This research project aims to examine the impact of discrimination on the performance of employees at workplace. It explores the concept of workplace discrimination, the key problems faced by businesses due to discrimination, and the potential influence of discrimination on employee productivity. The study focuses on Asda as a case study and provides recommendations to reduce discrimination at workplace.

Research Project

Table of Contents
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................2
Title :................................................................................................................................................1
Research Question...........................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................1
1.2 Research Questions..........................................................................................................2
Research Aim.........................................................................................................................2
1.3 Rationale of the Research.................................................................................................3
1.4 Context and Significance..................................................................................................3
1.5 Summary...........................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Literature Review...........................................................................................................5
2.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................5
2.2 The notion of workplace discrimination in the circumstance of an organisation.............5
2.3 The key problems faces through businesses due to the issue of discrimination at
workplace...............................................................................................................................5
2.4 The potential influence of discrimination on the production process of employees within
Asda........................................................................................................................................6
2.5 Summary...........................................................................................................................6
Chapter 3: Research Methodology and Data Collection..................................................................8
Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation.................................................................................12
3.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................12
3.2 Rationale for the quantitative data analytical approach.................................................12
3.3 Presentation of Data Analysis........................................................................................12
3.4 Discussion of Findings...................................................................................................24
Covered into PPT.................................................................................................................25
3.5 Summary of the Project..................................................................................................25
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendation................................................................................26

Introduction..........................................................................................................................26
Contribution to the Research................................................................................................26
Contribution to the practices................................................................................................26
Managerial Implications.......................................................................................................26
Limitations and Further Research........................................................................................27
Research Reflection..............................................................................................................28
Summary...............................................................................................................................29
References......................................................................................................................................30
Appendix 1.....................................................................................................................................32
Appendix 2.....................................................................................................................................34
Research Proposal Form................................................................................................................34
Research Ethics approval form......................................................................................................43

Title :
Equality and Diversity in the workplace.
Research Question
What is the impact of discrimination on the performance of employees at workplace?
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Overview of the Research
The present investigation was undertaken to empirically analyse the interconnection
among discrimination and how it affects the performance of representatives at working
environment, accordingly, working environment segregation is named to be a significant issue
which has more extensive impact over the tasks and movement of the business (George And et.
al., 2016). Employees are mainly striving for growth in their recognised profession with the
desire for a reasonable took shots at headway. Therefore, workplace discrimination is considered
to be the major challenge for the businesses or their employees, thus, when workplace
discrimination occurs, it can have direct influence which is far beyond a stalled career. However,
it creates high burden and de-motivation within employees working and the weight and stress
caused through discrimination and different types of provocation can take a physical and now
and then mental cost for an individual metal as well as physical stability which compound a
difficult situation. In this present study the overall analysis is based on Asda as the selection of
Asda is effective because it is effective for the investigator to execute detailed evaluation as the
company has its operations all around the globe and has wider range of employees. The primary
motive of Asda is to promoting equality and diversity at workplace for the intention of reducing
the issue of discrimination at workplace (Sang and Powell, 2013).
Background of the Research
Discrimination is recognised as a vice term in modern workplaces. Therefore,
discrimination mainly arises when the treatments of a particular category of individual are unjust
or unfair. However, businesses have obligations of rendering equal job opportunities and equal
rights to their employees who are belongs from difference sexes, colour, ethnic groups, and
religion among other personal traits (Alvesson and Sveningsson, 2015). Thus, The entire report
focuses on discriminations in workplace and how it influences the employee performance at
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workplace. Discrimination in the context of business influences individual path to attain
opportunities and it diminished human capital at the time of creating a hostile working
environment for employees and management. Discrimination mainly creates de-motivation, less
productivity, lack of collaboration and so on which influences the morale of working and affects
the performance of employees. In this way, Asda is a huge British market retailer, which has its
head quarter is in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, However, the organization has started its
tasks from its establishment in the time of 1949 as the organization had the option to direct
dynamic working by means of the likely efforts of Peter and Fred Asquith and Sir Noel
Stockdale. The organization fundamentally bargains all in all product, basic food item and
money related administrations. Notwithstanding this Asda have around 165000 representatives
who are giving their endeavors in the accomplishment of business targets (Stone and Deadrick,
2015).
Problem Statement
In this present investigation the key issue is to analyse the impact of discrimination over
the performance level of employees at workplace, thus, workplace discrimination is a major
challenge which affects the functionality of the employees.
1.2 Research Questions
Research Aim
To examine the potential collision of discrimination on the performance of employees at
workplace. A case study on Asda.
Research Objectives
The suitable objectives of this present investigation that incorporates over the aim of the
research are associated as under:
 To develop understanding in regards to the notion of workplace discrimination in the
circumstance of an organisation.
 To determine the key problems faces through businesses due to the issue of
discrimination at workplace.
 To analyse the potential influence of discrimination on the production process of
employees within Asda. To identify suitable measures that can be opt by Asda to diminish discrimination at
workplace.
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Research Sub-Questions
The potential questions that are encompasses over the aim and objectives of the research are
defined as below:
 What is the concept of workplace discrimination in the context of business?
 What key issues are faces by businesses due to the issue of discrimination at workplace?
 What is the potential impact of discrimination over the performance of employees within
Asda?
 What suitable measures can be opt by Asda to diminish discrimination at workplace?
1.3 Rationale of the Research
The considered project is based on evaluating the potential influence of discrimination over
the performance of employees at workplace, therefore, Discrimination at work has come a long
way in recent decades, thus the potential reason for choosing this analysis is to explore
recognition in relation to the area of discrimination as it is a common issue which is mainly faces
by the businesses in the recent decade (Roulstone and Williams, 2014). In addition to this, , the
current examination is successful for individuals in investigating there in-side information and
furthermore give assistance to representatives to think about the part of segregation at working
environment, However, Workers have gained colossal ground toward the objective of
accomplishing equity and regard in their working lives (Brière And et. al., 2015). Along these
lines the key purpose behind executing this examination is the individual enthusiasm of the
analyst as the researcher needs to investigate singular information comparable to this predefined
region.
1.4 Context and Significance
The project into actual assessment is encompasses over examine the potential collision of
discrimination on the performance of employees at workplace. Therefore, the primary
significance of this subject is that it has wide scope and provides effective knowledge base to the
individual to explore recognition in relation to the area of workplace discrimination. This study
has value for the businesses which are operating through diverse workforces and has facing
assorted challenged due to diverse workforce. This study provides insight out in relation to the
impact of discrimination over the performance of employees. This study is also effective for the
individual who are doing their academic practices within management and business field, thus
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this assist them to reduce discrimination and provide a healthier environment to the employees at
workplace.
1.5 Summary
This is the first and prior area of an investigation as it provides a brief outline specification
to the reader or leaner about the area on which the research is based, this chapter also initiates to
determining the reason for developing an investigation. Therefore, the study summaries the
indepth analysis over the impact of discrimination over the performance of employees at
workplace. Thus, workplace discrimination has direct impact over the operations and progression
of the business. The chapter determines that, Asda is a large supermarket chain which has its
wider influence over the operations of employees.
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Chapter 2: Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
Literature Review is viable in giving point by point hypothetical view which helps in
upgrading detailed knowledge according to the particular examination zone (Sparrow, Brewster
and Chung, 2016). Moreover, this portion is basic in controlling the entire examination right way
with the assistance of gathering of data through optional sources, for example, books, journals,
articles, etc.
2.2 The notion of workplace discrimination in the circumstance of an organisation.
As indicated by the points of view appraisal of Mike McLeod, 2019, Discrimination is
viewed as an absurd for nothing legal treatment of individual and the social event that are
consolidates over properties like race, sex, sexual direction, etc, consequently segregation inside
affiliation sway the general helpfulness of the business and in light of high separation at
workplace associations are facing masterminded issues like low specialist motivation, less
productivity, migration reviews, badgering, non fitting utilization of polices, standards, and so on
(Phillips And et. al., 2016). as such these are the keys issues which are dominatingly faces by the
affiliations and their agents because of high disconnection at working environment so it is
imperative for the relationship to make higher development and progress (Farndale And et. al.,
2015). Separation in the workplace is on a very basic level joins over some specific tendencies
and happens when an expert is administered appallingly as a result of the clarification of its sex,
sexuality, race, religion, pregnancy and maternity or frustration.
2.3 The key problems faces through businesses due to the issue of discrimination at workplace.
According to the views expressed by Julie Wilson, 2019, workplace discrimination is
defined as a crucial aspect which has direct impact over the operations and progression of the
business. Concerning business working condition discrimination apparently is a critical issue
which is on an exceptionally fundamental level faces by the employees at work environment, as
such in the present business condition the possible obligation of the business is to develop
suitable immigration in respect to attaining higher growth and success (Stahl and Tung, 2015).
Asda is a large super market chain which has its operations all around the globe and the
operations of the business is also based on inclusive and diverse workforce and for which they
are facing a lot issue like Gender stereotypes, Sexual Harassment, Higher employee turnover,
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Unequal Pay and so on, thus these are the key issue which are mainly arises due to
discrimination at workplace and mainly faced by the employees within Asda. However, these all
are influences the functionality of the business and needs to be managed by the business to
enhance their operations and functions at market place, thus these all are creating dissatisfaction,
de-motivation, lack of coordination, collaboration among employees and influences the
operations of the business (Kundu and Mor, 2017).
2.4 The potential influence of discrimination on the production process of employees within
Asda.
According to the views expressed by Margareta Drzeniek-Hanouz, 2015, Discrimination
isn't just perceived as improper, yet in addition monetarily dangerous in nature, in this way, with
access to ability getting step by step increasingly scant, the manner in which a business utilizes
ability will dissect its seriousness and by and large monetary execution. Workplace
discrimination is a major challenge for the business in the context of influencing their operations
and functionality, thus, Asda is a huge grocery store chain which has its significant worry over
upgrading their business execution by means of diminishing the issue of equality and diversity at
working environment, in this manner discrimination is named to be the key issue which is for the
most part cause due to non the board of fairness and assorted variety at work environment
(Asrar-ul-Haq and Anwar, 2016). Be that as it may, separation for the most part has negative
effect over the activities and elements of the business. As though made low resolve among the
workers and this creates absence of coordination and cooperation among the representatives
which has direct effect over the tasks and movement of the business antagonistically.
2.5 Summary
As per the detailed analysis of the project it has been summarised that authors has stated
that, workplace discrimination is mainly encompasses over specific prejudices and occurs when
a worker is treated unfavourably because of gender, sexuality, race, religion, pregnancy and
maternity or disability. Therefore, in the context of business discrimination is recognised as a
major issue which has direct impact over the performance and productivity of the employees at
workplace. However, the study also initiates that, workplace discrimination is a wider aspect
which is a major concern of management and it is imperative for the business to manage
diversity at workplace for the intention of attaining higher growth and success. Furthermore, the
study also initiates that, Asda is a large supermarket chain which has its major concern over
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assessting discrimination at workplace for the intention of encouraging coordination and
coolaboration among employees to attain growth and success.
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Chapter 3: Research Methodology and Data Collection
Introduction
In the present research into actual action based on determining the impact of gender pay gap
over the performance of employees at workplace, the suitable selection of methodologies are
required to drawn valid and reliable results.
Research Philosophy: Research philosophy acquaints with the arrangement of standards
identifying with the idea of the reality being examined. Therefore, It mainly termed as the belief
in relation to the way under which data and information regarding a specified phenomenon is
being gathered, analysed and also implemented. There are two principle look into theory are
known as Interpretivism and positivism (Landy and Conte, 2016). For executing the present
research project, positivism philosophy is increasingly appropriate that has been utilized by the
researcher for gathering, breaking down and deciphering quantitative information without any
problem. Then again, Interpretivism reasoning isn't proper for doing this investigation since it
hand-off on subjective information that take additional time. In addition to this, positivism
philosophy is suitable in providing information with actual facts that are encompasses over
analysing the impact of gender pay gap over the performance of employees.
Research Approach: This is defining to the technique that the researcher takes into consideration
to guide the work in right manner with the assistance of implementing or using theories and
hypothesis (Gannon and Pillai, 2015). Research Approach could essentially be characterized as
either inductive or deductive research approach. These are thinking about two methodologies of
research that will be utilized for investigating qualitative or quantitative data. For breaking down
quantitative information about the effect of gender pay gap over employees performances,
deductive approach has been taken in light of the fact that it is related with the quantitative
investigation and not requires most extreme time and cost as contrast with inductive
methodology. Therefore, deductive approach is significant for this specific analysis via gathering
information through the support of developing suitable theory that incorporates over equality and
diversity.
Research Design: This section incorporates over three significant applications, i.e. descriptive,
exploratory and experimental research design. Therefore, the selection of design is imperative in
providing blue print of the investigation and renders suitable outline specification of the
investigation. For undertaking this present research based on determining the impact of
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discrimination over the performance of employees at workplace, descriptive research design has
been implemented by the researcher, therefore, it is effective for quantitative analysis as it
mainly implemented to determine characteristics of a population or phenomenon which are being
studied. However, Descriptive research significantly targets to accurately and systematically
determine a population, situation or phenomenon. In this present analysis the descriptive analysis
provides systematic descriptive view over the area of discrimination and drawn valid and reliable
results.
Research Methodology: An investigation is a systematic procedure of accumulating data from
various sources to discover or prove the facts about a specified investigation (Helmreich and
Merritt, 2019). This section mainly incorporates over two basic aspects i.e. qualitative and
quantitative research, thus these two are imperative in directing a research in suitable manner.
For undertaking the current examination, quantitative exploration has been applied by the analyst
since it is viable in giving distinct assessment over the zone of investigating the likely effect of
sexual orientation pay hole over the presentation of representatives at working environment.
However, the methodological choice is helpful in generating outcome with the accumulation of
information in actual figures and facts. Quantitative research is effective in developing
quantitative analysis in which information accumulation is mainly based on statistical and
mathematical aspects.
Data Collection Tools: Data collection is terms to be the fundamentally considered aspect of an
investigation, thus it is effective in making suitable selection of sources that are effective for
executing an analysis in right manner. This section is mainly incorporates over primary and
secondary sources of data collection, thus, primary Data refers to the information which is
gathered by the researcher without precedent for the course of this exploration, though,
Secondary Data defined to the information gathered from the different intends to finish the
examination (Bauer, Matzler and Wolf, 2016). Therefore, for this undertaking research, both
primary just as secondary tools are applied by the researcher, along these lines primary
examination is being useful in amassing of explicit information by means of the assistance of
executing overview with the assistance of creating survey that spreads point and targets of the
exploration. On the opposite side, secondary exploration is basic creating understanding
according to the particular examination with the appropriate help of books, diaries, distributed
and non published articles.
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Data Sampling: Data sampling is basically perceived to be the explanation of choosing the most
appropriate gatherings or individual to social event reasonable data comparable to a particular
report marvel. This segment is envelops over probabilistic and non-probabilistic testing
instruments (Yi, Ribbens, Fu and Cheng, 2015). Consequently, with regards to this current
examination work, sample has been select through random sampling technique through
probabilistic apparatus, in this manner; it is the most ideal approach to accumulate data about an
investigation zone. The example size for this investigation is 30, as it is sufficient to assemble
significant information.
Cost: This defined as the most imperative aspect of the project as it is important for the
researcher to manage cost and capital for the consideration to execute the project in appropriate
manner and reaching at the suitable outcome. Cost is recognised as the focus of the researcher as
the investigator needs to manage suitable funds and capital as few activities of the research are
cost consuming in nature and needs suitable amount of funds like data analysis, collection,
transportation, stationary, internet and so on. the suitable cost for conducting this project is
around 630.18 pounds in which entire activities are covered.
Ethical Consideration: An investigation is mainly executed for addressing an issue in imperative
manner to gather valuable information and for effective execution of project, it is significant for
an investigator is to think about cost, access and ethics at their need as it is successful for the
researcher to precede the entire work in a correct way. Researcher needs to follow the ethics in
the way of giving assurance, guaranteeing respondents about the security, overseeing
classification of data and so on (Kumar, 2019). Therefore, in this existing evaluation primary
research is being considered as the major source of information accumulation so, it is essential
for the researcher to ensure their participants about protecting their confidential information.
What's more, researcher additionally oversee cost and capital for the better execution of
exploration exercises and furthermore assemble data from the most credible sources to legitimize
the issue in genuine way. Furthermore, researcher also needs to consider access as researcher
needs to select authentic sources to gather valuable information and researcher also requires
managing cost and capital for the purpose of implementing all investigation activities in suitable
manner without facing the issue of delay (Kulik, 2014).
Cost: These are the two imperative aspect of a project which are essential t be consider by the
researcher to execute the project in right manner. therefore, cost is an important aspect within
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research project as it mainly aids the researcher in conducting the operations in appropriate
manner to reaching the significant objective. The management of the cost in important to
handling project in valuable manner. In the context to research few activities are cost consuming
in nature and needs suitable budget to assist the project in right manner, Cost of the existing
project is shown as under:
Total forecasted budget
Particular 2019-20($)
Implementing technology cost 30000
Stationary 4000
Questionnaire 4000
Access of data collection sources 1500
Other expenses 7000
Total cost 46500
Access: This is also a major aspect to be considered by the researcher, thus it is important for the
researcher to take assess from the authentic sources to gather relevant data. In the context to this
present research project, both primary and secondary research are executed by the researcher,
thus for effective considering secondary research, the investigator needs to select the most
authentic sources to gather relevant information. On the other side, for the suitable execution of
primary research the investigator needs to provide consent form to the participations in respect to
receiving their consent over the project.
Data Analysis: Data analysis is significantly refers as a procedure of cleaning, transforming, and
modelling information to discover appropriate data for organisational decision-making. The
primary intention of information Analysis is to extract useful information through data and
taking the decision based upon the data analysis. In this present analysis quantitative data
analytical approach has been applied by the researcher for primary investigation as in this
analysis is encompasses over developing graphs, charts, diagram and so on. Therefore, this is the
best way to analyse information and generate valuable outcome.
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Limitation of the Design: The major limitation of this analysis is that in this given time for
executing the project is less and it is quite hard for the researcher to complete the project
effectively. Therefore, another limitation is occurs in accumulation of information as researcher
needs to ensure to maintaining the authenticity of the resources to drawn valid and reliable
outcome. In addition to this, for resolving the issue of time researcher needs to develop time
scale in which all activities are mentioned within the prescribed time to fulfil the project
requirement. Research also gathers information from the effective online site and sources to
gather valuable information.
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Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation
3.1 Introduction
Data evaluation and interpretation is defined as the procedure of assigning value to the
accumulated data and determining the conclusions, significance and implications of the outcome,
therefore, the analysis mainly includes estimating the values of unknown parameters of the
population and testing of hypotheses for drawing inferences. This chapter of investigation is
effective in analysing the accumulated information to drawn valid and reliable outcome.
Therefore, in this existing study the analysis is based on primary research and in this information
is mainly analysis through applying quantitative analytical approach.
3.2 Rationale for the quantitative data analytical approach
The quantitative data analytical approach is effective as it is imperative in providing
detailed systematic analysis for generating valuable outcome through measuring the opinion of
participants. Therefore, In quantitative information evaluation the data is being turn from raw
numbers into meaningful information via the application of rational and critical thinking.
However, The same figure within information set can be interpreted in many aspects; therefore it
is essential to apply fair and careful judgement over a specified investigation area.
3.3 Presentation of Data Analysis
For undertaking information examination and understanding for this particular exploration
dependent on breaking down the effect of separation over the exhibition of representatives at
work environment, Cross tabulation tool has been applied through the specialist, as it perceived
to be the best possible way to evaluate information with the assistance of developing frequency
table in which recognition of the participants are mentioned in numerical aspect. In addition to
this the interpretation has been taken place via the help of developing frequency able and the
presentation of the data is being shown by graphs, charts, diagram and so on (Kulkarni and
Gopakumar, 2014)
Frequency Table:
Q1) Do you have an appropriate idea about the concept of discrimination in the
terms of business?
Frequency
Yes 29
No 1
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Q2) Are you agree with the aspect that, it is required for the businesses to manage
discrimination at workplace to enhance operational ability?
Frequency
Agree 26
Disagree 2
Neutral 2
Q3) According to your view, discrimination at workplace influences the operations
of Asda in adverse manner?
Frequency
Yes 26
No 4
Q4) As per your opinion, what basic challenges are faced by businesses due to the
occurrence of discrimination at workplace?
Frequency
Gender stereotypes 8
Sexual Harassment 7
Higher employee turnover 7
Unequal Pay 8
Q5) According to your situation, Have you experienced any form of discrimination
since you have started working within Asda?
Frequency
Yes 20
No 10
Q6) According to your views, which form of discrimination mainly influences the
performance enhancement of Asda?
Frequency
Sexual Discrimination 10
Age Discrimination 5
Gender Discrimination 10
Race Discrimination 5
Q7) As per your opinion, what demerits are faced by the employees of Asda due to
the emergence of discrimination at workplace?
Frequency
De-motivation 10
Lack of Coordination among employees 5
Physical and Mental abuse 8
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Racism 7
Q8) From your perspective, in what manner discrimination affects the performance
of employees within Asda?
Frequency
Positive 3
Negative 20
Neutral 7
Q9) According to you, In what ways do you think workplace discrimination could
be prevented or eliminated within Asda?
Frequency
Training programmes for personnel 10
Enforcement of Policies related to discrimination 8
Promote Gender Equality in Management Roles 7
Designate Individuals to Receive Complaints 5
Q10) As per your opinion, is to effective for Asda to manage discrimination at
workplace for the intention of increasing employees performance?
Frequency
Yes 25
No 5
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Theme 1) Individual are providing their consent that they are very much aware about the concept
of discrimination in the terms of business.
Q1) Do you have an appropriate idea about the concept of discrimination in the
terms of business?
Frequency
Yes 29
No 1
Interpretation:
From the execution of the undertaking dependent on fairness and decent variety the
overview has been executed among 30 respondents and out of that 29 individuals are said that
they know about the idea of work environment separation with regards to business. Therefore,
they said that the recognition about the particular area is required as this term to be the major
challenge for the business in addition to the remaining one participant is not in favour with the
same as per the person is not having appropriate idea about the area of workplace discrimination.
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Theme 2) As per respondents perspective yes it is required for the businesses to manage
discrimination at workplace to enhance operational ability.
Q2) Are you agree with the aspect that, it is required for the businesses to
manage discrimination at workplace to enhance operational ability?
Frequency
Agree 26
Disagree 2
Neutral 2
Interpretation:
According to the elucidating investigation of the above given diagram it has been
assessed that 26 out of 30 individuals are in favor with the explanation that it is compulsory for
the organizations to oversee segregation at working environment to upgrade operational capacity
of representatives and business. Moreover to individual not in favour with the equivalent and
remaining respondents are not giving any worry as they are not in any event, having any thought
regarding the equivalent.
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Theme 3) The discrimination at workplace influences the operations of Asda in adverse manner.
Q3) According to your view, discrimination at workplace influences the
operations of Asda in adverse manner?
Frequency
Yes 26
No 4
Interpretation:
As per the descriptive analysis implemented on the region of recognising the influence of
discrimination it has been identified that 26 out of 30 people are said that discrimination at
workplace influences the operations of Asda in adverse manner. The leftover individual are not
and concern with the similar according to their opinion discrimination does not influences the
performance of Asda negatively.
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Theme 4) There are assorted challenges that are mainly faced by businesses due to the
occurrence of discrimination at workplace.
Q4) As per your opinion, what basic challenges are faced by businesses due to
the occurrence of discrimination at workplace?
Frequency
Gender stereotypes 8
Sexual Harassment 7
Higher employee turnover 7
Unequal Pay 8
Interpretation:
In this current assessment the examination has been executed over deciding the various
difficulties that are principally looked by organizations because of the event of segregation at
working environment along these lines for perceiving the viewpoint the investigation has been
executed among 30 respondents and out of that it individuals are said that sex generalizations is
the significant test for the business and seven individuals are supportive of lewd behavior and
other 7 person go with the area of hire employee turnover and remaining individuals are go with
the option of unequal p therefore expert opinion analysis of respondents these are the basic
challenges which are mainly influences the operation of business.
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Theme 5) The study executed to determine that have you experienced any form of discrimination
since you have started working within Asda.
Q5) According to your situation, Have you experienced any form of
discrimination since you have started working within Asda?
Frequency
Yes 20
No 10
Interpretation:
In the existing evaluation of the project it is being evaluated for determining the personal
experience of individual regarding the issue of discrimination within an organisation, thus, 20
out of 30 people are said that they have experienced discrimination since they have started
working with Asda. Leftover respondents are showing their concern that they have not
experiencing any kind of discrimination at workplace.
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Theme 6) Here are different form of discrimination that are mainly influences the performance
enhancement of Asda.
Q6) According to your views, which form of discrimination mainly influences
the performance enhancement of Asda?
Frequency
Sexual Discrimination 10
Age Discrimination 5
Gender Discrimination 10
Race Discrimination 5
Interpretation:
As per to the evaluation of the report it is being interpreted that here are a sorted form of
discrimination that are really influences the performance enhancement of Asda therefore out of
30 respondents 10 individual are in concern of sexual discrimination according to them, this is
the major issue of discrimination which influences the performance of business and five
individuals are go with age discrimination comma another 10 people are in favour of gender
discrimination and remaining people are in concern of race discrimination.
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Theme 7) There are assorted demerits that are mainly faced by the employees of Asda due to the
emergence of discrimination at workplace.
Q7) As per your opinion, what demerits are faced by the employees of Asda due
to the emergence of discrimination at workplace?
Frequency
De-motivation 10
Lack of Coordination among employees 5
Physical and Mental abuse 8
Racism 7
Interpretation:
According to the evaluation of the project description it is being analysed that there are
assorted disadvantages like de-motivation lack of coordination among employees, physical and
mental abuse, racism that are mainly influences through the employees of Asda due to
emergence of discrimination at workplace. Therefore the respondents said that these are the basic
challenges which are mainly influences their moral of working and enthusiasm to put their
significant efforts in the progressive operations of the business.
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Theme 8) In different manner discrimination affects the performance of employees within Asda.
Q8) From your perspective, in what manner discrimination affects the
performance of employees within Asda?
Frequency
Positive 3
Negative 20
Neutral 7
Interpretation:
The study has been executed to evaluate the aspect that in what manner discrimination
influences the performance of employees within Asda the 20 out of 30 people are said that
discrimination has negative influence over the performance of employees and three respondents
are go with the aspect of positive intervention and remaining are not discussing about the same.
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Theme 9) There are different ways for that workplace discrimination could be prevented or
eliminated within Asda.
Q9) According to you, In what ways do you think workplace discrimination
could be prevented or eliminated within Asda?
Frequency
Training programmes for personnel 10
Enforcement of Policies related to discrimination 8
Promote Gender Equality in Management Roles 7
Designate Individuals to Receive Complaints 5
Interpretation
From the descriptive evaluation of the project it has been analysed that there are a sorted
ways for that workplace discrimination could be prevented or eliminated at Asda there for 10 out
of 30 responses are in favour of training program for professional, 8 people are go with the area
of enforcement of policies related to discrimination seven individuals are in favour of promote
gender equality in management roles and remaining people are go with designate individual to
receive complaints.
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Theme 10) It is effective for Asda to manage discrimination at workplace for the intention of
increasing employees performance.
Q10) As per your opinion, is to effective for Asda to manage discrimination at
workplace for the intention of increasing employees performance?
Frequency
Yes 25
No 5
Interpretation:
In this existing dissertation the analysis has been executed over determining the aspect that
how much it is effective for us to manage discrimination at workplace therefore 25 out of 30
people are said that it is very much required for Asda to manage discrimination for the purpose
of enhancing employees performance and the remaining respondents are not in favour with the
same as per their view it is not that required for Asda to manage discrimination at workplace.
3.4 Discussion of Findings
From the detailed analysis of the project it has been discussed that, discrimination is a
major issue which is mainly occurs due to inappropriate assessment of equality and diversity at
workplace. Therefore, it is important for the businesses to manage equality and diversity in
respect to enhancing the operations and progression of the business. In the modern business era
the key motive of each small as well as large business organisations is to attain higher growth
and success, thus for this it is important fo the business to manage equality and diversity at
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workplace. Discrimination is a crucial aspect which affects the overall operations of the business.
Thus, discrimination in the workplace creates biasness and inequality which affects the
motivation of employees to work in more efficient manner. Discrimination in the working
environment is essentially joins over some particular inclinations and happens when a business is
overseen multiple aspect because of the explanation of its sex, sexuality, race, religion,
pregnancy and maternity or disappointment. Regarding business working condition
discrimination supposedly is a significant issue which is on extremely essential level appearances
by the agents at working environment, as such in the current business condition the likely
obligation of the affiliations is to manage orchestrated variety at working environment and
accomplish higher new development and achievement. Discrimination is seen as an unjustifiable
for nothing legal treatment of individual and the gathering that are incorporates over qualities
like race, sex, sexual direction, etc in this way separation inside association impact the general
usefulness of the business and because of high segregation at work environment organizations
are confronting grouped issues like low representative inspiration, less efficiency, migration
reviews, badgering, non fitting usage of strategies, etc. thusly these are the keys issues which are
prevalently faces by the associations and their agents in light of high isolation at workplace so it
is noteworthy for the association to achieve upper hand and movement.
Covered into PPT
3.5 Summary of the Project
As per the indepth evaluation of the analysis it has been summarised that, majority of
participants are in favour with the aspect that, discrimination is a major aspect which has direct
impact over the operations and progression of the employees performance. Thus, the study has
also initiates that it is the primary obligation of the management of a business to manage
discrimination at workplace to enhance the operations of the business effectively. In addition to
this it has also been summarised that, here are different form of discrimination like Sexual
Discrimination, Age Discrimination, Gender Discrimination and Race Discrimination. Therefore,
these are the key issued which are affect due to discrimination at workplace.
Outcome to the Intended Audiences
The notion of workplace discrimination in the circumstance of an organisation.
As per the indepth analysis of the project and the aspect of workplace discrimination it
has been discussed that, it is a most imperative aspect of human resource management and needs
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suitable consideration to develop the operations effectively. Therefore, the objective is said to be
valid as in this discussion provided by the authors opinion and the analysis executed over the
participants view are similar. Therefore, they initiates that, workplace discrimination is am major
issue which is requires to be management at workplace to attain higher growth , advancement
and progression.
The key problems faces through businesses due to the issue of discrimination at workplace.
As per the valuation executed via the opinion evaluation of the participants and the
authors, it has been analysed that, the objectives based on the aspect of the issues faces by the
businesses dir to the issue of discrimination is said to be valid as in this out gained through both
the aspects are contradictory with each other and generates that, there are multiple issues like
Gender stereotypes, Higher employee turnover, Sexual Harassment , Unequal Pay and so on,
thus these are the major issues face by the businesses due to inappropriate assessment of
discrimination at workplace.
The potential influence of discrimination on the production process of employees within Asda.
From the opinion analysis of the authors it has been discussed that, discrimination mainly
has negative impact over the operations of the business and this needs suitable consideration
from the management aspects. therefore, it is important for the management of the business to
implement suitable aspect to manage discrimination as workplace, thus suitable assessment of
discrimination at workplace generated higher productivity, increasing morale of the employees at
workplace. However, the objective is said to the reliable as in this opinion provided by the
participants are contradictory with the opinion of authors, thus, they are also states that, in
appropriate assessment of discrimination may create decrease in the operational activity of the
employees at workplace.
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendation
Introduction
This is the final chapter of the investigation which determines the conclusion and
recommendation of the project. Therefore, this section is based on the outcome of the research
that provides detailed analysis through generating outcome. In this present analysis based on
determining the impact of discrimination over the operations of employees at workplace,
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conclusion has been made over the findings of the project and recommendation will support in
providing suggestions for maintaining changes that are effective for the business.
Contribution to the Research
The key contribution of this analysis over the research is that it provides detailed analysis
over the area of equality and diversity which helps in resolving the issue of discrimination at
workplace as it termed to be the key issue which influences the overall business practices.
Therefore, the study is significant in providing suitable idea about the success of research via
developing the entire project in right manner with the suitable assistance of methodological
approaches.
Contribution to the practices
The primary contribution of this investigation is that, it developed personal as well As
professional ability of individual researcher which helps the researcher in contributing the
significant efforts in the development of the project effectively. Although, the study has also
imperative value for the business as the issue of discrimination is large and badly influences the
working ability of employees, therefore, this study provides indepth analysis to overcome the
challenge effectively.
Managerial Implications
After the execution conducted over the area of equality and diversity it has been concluded
that, these two are termed to be the most imperative area of human resource department which
are needs to be managed by the business or its management for the intention of attaining higher
growth and success. Therefore, from the evaluation of the project based on respondents opinion,
it has also been evaluated that, it is required for the businesses to manage discrimination at
workplace to enhance operational ability, thus high discrimination at work place create stress and
also decreasing the morale of employees working and this created lower production and
operations. In addition to this, as per the evaluation of the participants evaluation it has also been
said that, here are assorted issues like Gender stereotypes, Sexual Harassment, Higher employee
turnover, Unequal Pay and so on, thus these are mainly arises due to discrimination at
workplace. However, these are needs to be resolved by the businesses in the manner of
promoting business operations via enhancing coordination and collaboration at workplace.
According to the examination of the report it has likewise been discovered that, dominant part of
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individuals are said that it is significant for the organizations to oversee sexual orientation
uniformity at work environment as it is useful in building up the activities of the firm. Moreover,
the investigation express that, fairness the board has numerous noteworthiness for an efficient
equivalent chance, execution upgrade, higher profitability and many more.
Limitations and Further Research
The likely focal point of this current investigation is to examining the effect of
discrimination over the performance of Asda, in this manner, from the detailed assessment of the
task it has been prescribed to the business that, organization ought to oversee equality and
diversity in the way of better execution of the business activities. Asda is an enormous grocery
store chain which has its organizations all around the world and the organization is likewise
having workers who are has a place from enhanced zones, in this way, according to the
assessment of the undertaking it has been investigated that it is required for every little just as
huge business ventures to mange uniformity and assorted variety to decrease its persuasions at
commercial centre. From the evaluation of the project it has also been suggested to Asda that
company should provide diversity and inclusion training to their employees as to providing them
suitable direction to execute their efforts to gain success. In addition to this, asper the evaluation
of respondents opinion, it has also been overseen to Asda to Enforce suitable Policies related to
discrimination therefore appropriate policies are effective in promoting equality and diversity at
workplace. In addition to this, business should also promote gender equality in management
roles for the purpose of enhancing job role and rending equal opportunities to their employees at
workplace. Thus, as per the evaluation of the study it has also been recommended to Asda that
company should designate individuals to receive complaints for the purpose of resolving
business issues that are arises due to discrimination at workplace.
Research Reflection
I am feeling happy and glad to got a chance to lead an investigation over such a wide
territory to deciding the effect of segregation over the presentation of representatives at working
environment, thus, this termed to be my interest area as this detailed evaluation is effective for
me in exploring my academic and business knowledge which would be efficient for the
professional and personal growth. Therefore, as a student researcher I have attained a lot idea
about the research structure and the suitable way to implement the research actions to reaching at
the potential outcome, however, this study is valuable for me in developing my overall research
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and business ability which will be effective for me in developing my knowledge to conduct my
future professional projects in more liable manner. I have gained idea about the management of
time, implementation of right resources at right place and so on, thus the key benefit of this
gaining is that it would be beneficial for me in carry out projects which are similar to the present
area in more effective manner. On the other side the key challenge is that the right source
selection is effective else the entire project will go on the wrong track. For the implementation of
the undertaking I have been seen that in this current assessment the examination depends on the
issue of working environment discrimination which influences the operations of employees at
workplace. Thus by the execution of the project I have been seen that, in this existing evaluation
assorted methodologies and tools are implemented to lead the entire exploration in right direction
to address the business issue. Furthermore, according to the assessment of the task I have been
seen that in this current undertaking quantitative research has been applied to guide the work in
the manner of accumulation of descriptive data in which facts and figures are provided to justify
the issue in suitable manner. Therefore, the potential advantage of this tool is that, it provides
descriptive evaluation via the support of providing data within facts and actual figures and the
assessment of outcome are easy as in this evaluation is based on numerical aspects. On the other
side, the key demerit of this approach is that, it is more difficult to generalise as it always needs
large sample to generate accurate outcome. However, I also been seen in that, positivism
philosophy and deductive research approach has been applied because these are suitable for
quantitative analysis and gives in-sight out through usage of speculations and theory that are
includes over a predetermined zone. The key benefit of this approach is that it is highly suitable
for quantitative analysis and Quantitative research is more “scientific” in its methods than
qualitative research and thus more trustworthy. In research, quantitative data provides objective
information that researchers can use to make scientific assumptions. The key demerit of this
approach is that, it does not provide in-depth data and the validity of the data is also low.
Notwithstanding from this, both primary and secondary devices are actualized to accumulate
proper data, therefore essential examination is being viewed as by means of the appropriate help
of questionnaire and secondary sources like books, diaries, articles are basic to create theoretical
perspective which enhance an individual undertaking about the chosen study area. The key merit
of the primary research is that it is effective in providing specific data which is encompasses over
the particular study and it allows the researcher to obtain original data that are current and highly
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specific to his or her needs. On the contrary the demerit of this approach is that it is quite time
consuming in nature. The key benefit of secondary research is that, it is convenient for
researchers as it is carried out at home, in libraries, and other similar places and it is also
affordable as this incurred less cost. The key disadvantage of this approach is that in this old
information’s are gathered which may lead the investigation in wrong manner.
Despite from this, by doing this examination I confronted certain issues, for example, lack of
time, in-adequate measure of capital, funds and issues from the respondents' side. As in this
evaluation questionnaire is being developed and respondents are not favour with the choices
introduced options in questionnaire. This made most serious issue for me in social event of
information efficiently. Notwithstanding of this, I used to make one close-ended inquiries where
respondents are allowed to give their feeling about the point. As it will bolster me in beating the
difficulties related from the respondents' side. Alongside this, I likewise utilized Gantt outline
that was full of feeling and valuable for me since it upheld me by giving data of about the
beginning and fulfilment information of undertaking.
There is proposal for elective examination system to the scientist. Interview is a compelling
piece of alternative philosophy that could be use by the researcher on the off chance that they get
one more opportunity for doing any exploration over the comparative theme. It is viable
technique on the grounds that in this, respondents are free in provision of their sentiment and
perspectives about a specific subject.
Summary
This is the final chapter of the project and the discussion of the project initiates that, this
chapter provides suitable idea about the project and the appropriate recommendations which are
imperative for the business o attain growth in future. In addition to this, the study also
determined the individual experience for execution the project in effective manner. This area is
effective in understanding the experience of the researcher for developing the project effectively
and the issues they face and how they encounter the issue effectively.
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Appendix 1
Questionnaire
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Email:
Q1) Do you have an appropriate idea about the concept of discrimination in the terms of
business?
Yes
No
Q2) Are you agree with the aspect that, it is required for the businesses to manage discrimination
at workplace to enhance operational ability?
Agree
Disagree
Neutral
Q3) According to your view, discrimination at workplace influences the operations of Asda in
adverse manner?
Yes
No
Q4) As per your opinion, what basic challenges are faced by businesses due to the occurrence of
discrimination at workplace?
Gender stereotypes
Sexual Harassment
Higher employee turnover
Unequal Pay
Q5) According to your situation, Have you experienced any form of discrimination since you
have started working within Asda?
Yes
No
Q6) According to your views, which form of discrimination mainly influences the performance
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enhancement of Asda?
Sexual Discrimination
Age Discrimination
Gender Discrimination
Race Discrimination
Q7) As per your opinion, what demerits are faced by the employees of Asda due to the
emergence of discrimination at workplace?
De-motivation
Lack of Coordination among employees
Physical and Mental abuse
Racism
Q8) From your perspective, in what manner discrimination affects the performance of employees
within Asda?
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Q9) According to you, In what ways do you think workplace discrimination could be prevented
or eliminated within Asda?
Training programmes for personnel
Enforcement of Policies related to discrimination
Promote Gender Equality in Management Roles
Designate Individuals to Receive Complaints
Q10) As per your opinion, is to effective for Asda to manage discrimination at workplace for the
intention of increasing employees performance?
Yes
No
Q11) Suggest suitable measurers to Asda for increasing business performance via developing
employees morale and enthusiasm at workplace.
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Appendix 2
Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID: ____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date: ___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: ____Equality and Diversity in the workplace.
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Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or
hypothesis)
To examine the potential collision of discrimination on the performance of employees at
workplace. A case study on Asda.
Research 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 develop understanding in regards to the notion of workplace discrimination in the
circumstance of an organisation.
 To determine the key problems faces through businesses due to the issue of
discrimination at workplace.
 To analyse the potential influence of discrimination on the production process of
employees within Asda.
 To identify suitable measures that can be opt by Asda to diminish discrimination at
workplace.
Research Questions
 What is the concept of workplace discrimination in the context of business?
 What key issues are faces by businesses due to the issue of discrimination at
workplace?
 What is the potential impact of discrimination over the performance of employees
within Asda?
 What suitable measures can be opt by Asda to diminish discrimination 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):
Present investigation in actual action mainly encompasses over determining potential influence
of unfairness over the production of workers within business, thus, this is a broad educational
writing that is imperative in enhancing learners or researchers idea and recognition in regards
to the area of favouritism and how it influences the operations of workers. The present study
initiates to provide wider skills base in the area of discrimination, thusly, discrimination is
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perceived to be the key issue which is needs to be analysed by the people who are belongs
from the educational or the business area which faces the similar sort of issue, so the
information is required to create individual just as expert capacity. In spite of the fact that, the
another key purpose behind executing the exploration is the individual enthusiasm of the
investigator, as the major volume of the research for the investigator is to develop own ability
about the issue of discrimination.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
Literature review is effective in providing insight in relation to the investigation area with the
appropriate support of secondary sources like books, journals, articles, newspapers and so on.
As per the perspectives communicated by Sarah Benstead, 2018, discrimination in the
workplace is mainly joins over some specific predispositions and happens when an expert is
managed horrendously due to the clarification of its sex, sexuality, race, religion, pregnancy
and maternity or failure. With respect to business working condition detachment is seen to be a
noteworthy issue which is on a very basic level faces by the delegates at workplace, as such in
the current business condition the potential duty of the associations is to administer arranged
assortment at workplace and achieve higher turn of events and accomplishment. According to
the perspectives assessment of Mike McLeod, 2019, separation is perceived as an unfair for
free judicial treatment of individual and the group that are encompasses over characteristics
like race, gender, sexual orientation, and so on therefore discrimination within organisation
influence the overall functionality of the business and due to high discrimination at workplace
businesses are facing assorted issues like low employee motivation, less productivity,
immigration audits, harassment, non appropriate implementation of policies and so on.
therefore these are the keys issues which are predominantly faces by the organizations and
their representatives because of high segregation at work environment so it is significant for
the organisation to accomplish competitive advantage and progression. As per the views
examination of Tia Benjamin, 2019, workplace discrimination is termed to be a key is conflict
that has negative influence on the performance of employees as due to high discrimination at
workplace employees are feeling de-motivated and are not liable to provide their huge
influence in the development and accomplishment of the business so it is significant for the
organizations to decrease separation and inspire their representatives to work in increasingly
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solid way to go to hair development and achievement..
Online
Benstead. S., 2018. What is discrimination in the workplace? [Online] Available Through:<
https://www.breathehr.com/blog/what-is-discrimination-in-the-workplace >.
McLeod. M., 2019. Common Ethical Issues In Business and What You Need to Know. [Online]
Available Through:< https://www.fastcapital360.com/blog/ethical-issues-in-business/>.
Benjamin. T., 2019. The Ways Discrimination Negatively Affects Businesses. [Online]
Available Through:< https://smallbusiness.chron.com/ways-discrimination-negatively-
affects-businesses-36925.html >.
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: H
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Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Gantt Chart
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Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why? What
your areas of research will cover:
Investigation methodology is defined as the most fundamental piece of examination as it
depends on various applications that bolster the general work in right way. Research Onion is
effective in providing idea about the layers that are involved in the process of research,
Therefore, the suitable selection of methodology for this particular analysis are associated as
under:
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Research Philosophy: This is likewise an another fundamental piece of an examination work,
in this way it encompasses on two kinds for example interpritivism and positivism investigate
reasoning. This area is viable in giving a huge heading to the analyst by aggregation of solid
data. In this current examination work positivism reasoning will be suitable for this
exploration. along these lines it is best in giving detailed investigation through breaking down
the point of view of different writers and authors. However, positivism philosophy is effective
in quantitative analysis and helps in providing suitable information to justify the issue
effectively.
Research Approach: This area of an investigation based over deductive and inductive
investigation approach, Therefore, deductive approach mainly develops the hypothesis or the
theories that are based on a pre existing theory and then create suitable approaches to test it.
This, this approach is effective in the context where the investigation is focuses with
determining whether the observed aspect fit with the expectation. On the other hand, the
inductive approach is defined as the move from specific to general, therefore, in this observed
phenomenon are the beginning aspect of the project. in this manner, the determination is for
the most part dependent on the kind of research, consequently in this current investigation
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deductive research approach will be generally appropriate in helping the entire work right way
with the help of speculations and theory. However, deductive approach is well suitable for
quantitative analysis and provides information that are incorporates over theories and
hypothesis.
Research Strategy: The huge concern on a scientist is to pick the kind of examination for
pushing forward in a proper manner to drawn substantial and dependable outcomes.
Consequently, An investigation is either qualitative or quantitative in nature. In this flow
assessment work quantitative research will be adequately considered by the analyst,
appropriately it is fruitful in giving a legitimate outcome through storing up of reasonable
statistical data points that are hand-off after assessing the effect of separation on the
presentation of representatives at working environment. Therefore, quantitative research tool is
effective for conducting descriptive analysis over the area of examine the potential collision of
discrimination on the performance of employees at workplace with the assistance of gathering
information with actual facts and figures.
Data Collection Tools: Data assortment devices are ordered among two sorts for example
primary and secondary aspect of information accumulation. In this current research work both
primary and secondary sources force to be applicable for this present study, thus, in this
present research work, With the assistance of primary study, analysis will be developed via the
help of executing survey will be significant as in this survey will be developed through
questionnaire. Therefore, questionnaire is effective in accumulation of information from the
wider area and measuring the opinion within statistical aspects. lying on the opposite side
secondary device is successful for executing writing audit via the assistance of books, diaries,
distributed articles and so forth. Therefore, secondary sources are imperative in enhancing
understanding in relation to the specific area and helps in knowing the projects aspects in
effective manner.
Choice of the Method: For undertaking this present investigation, questionnaire will be
effective as it is valuable in covering the aim and objectives of the project and also provides
descriptive measures to drawn valid outcome, Therefore, in this information is mainly gathered
in the statistical aspects which are effectively measurable and evaluate significant results.
Data Sampling: This on a very basic level weights on two sorts such as probabilistic and non-
probabilistic information inspecting. For the research undertaking random sampling tool
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through the area of non-probabilistic sort will be compelling in amass dependable and genuine
information. The example size for this specific investigator is 30.
Time Horizon: Generally, observations can be of two types that are relay over time horizons
like wise, cross-sectional and longitudinal. The cross-sectional information is implemented
when all observations are for a single point of time such as in most surveys. On the other hand,
the Longitudinal information, in contrast, implies the observations for a specific variable which
are available for several years, quarters, months or days. Therefore, in the context of this
present investigation cross sectional approach will be implemented thus it is effective in
categorising the investigation operations in systematic manner to manage time for a specific
project.
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: ________________ (name)_______________ Date ______________
Comments and agreement form project proposal checker( IV sampling)
Comments (Optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.
Agreed /Disagree: (Name of the IV) Date
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Research Ethics approval form
All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or the use of data
collected form human participants are required to gain ethical approval before commencing their
research. Please answer all relevant questions and note that your form may be returned if
incomplete.
For further support and guidance please see your respective Unit Tutor:
Before completing this form, we advise that you discuss your proposed research fully with your
unit tutor. Please complete this form in good time before your research project is due to
commence.
Section 1: Basic details:
Project title: To examine the potential impact of discrimination over the performance of
employees at workplace. A case study on Asda.
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:
Section 2 Project summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your project:
Interviews Yes No
Questionnaires Yes No
Observations Yes No
Use of personal records Yes No
Data Analysis Yes No
Action Research Yes No
Focus Groups Yes No
Others (Please specify) :
Section 3: Participants
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Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: Young people aged: 17-18 Adults
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
Interview method.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
Email
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?
Questionnaire will be used to gather information
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting questions that
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
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summary of your findings in general)
Yes No
Section 4: Data Storage and Security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with the Data
Protection Act (1998)
Yes No
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Researcher
During the research:
Researcher
Where will the data be stored?
Laptop
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?
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
The data will be stored for 2 years.
Will data be kept for use by other researchers? Yes No
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 because of
your research. Please consider/address all issues that may apply. Ethical concerns may include,
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but are not limited to the following :
 Informed consent.
 Potentially vulnerable participants.
 Sensitive topics
 Risk 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.
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 this is a full description of the ethical issues that may
arise in the course of my research
Name: Date:
Please submit your completed form to your supervisor and also attach to the Research
Proposal when submitting to Turnitin.
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