Importance of Gender Equality Strategies in Reducing Employee Turnover

This research proposal focuses on the importance of gender equality strategies and their impact in reducing high employee turnover. It aims to identify strategies for improving gender equality in the workplace and examine the relationship between gender equality and the reduction in high employee turnover. The study also discusses the reasons for choosing this research project and provides literature sources to support the research question. The research approach and methodologies, as well as the activities and timescales, are also outlined. The document includes a research ethics approval form.

Research Proposal
and Ethical form

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: To identify the importance of gender equality strategies
and their impact in reducing high employee turnover.
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a
question, objective or hypothesis)
Title: To identify the importance of gender equality strategies and their
impact in reducing high employee turnover. A 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?):
Research Objectives:
 To identify strategies for improving gender equality in context to workplace.
 To determine the impact of gender equality on employee turnover. To examine the relation among gender equality and the reduction in high employee
turnover.
Research Questions:
 Explain about the different strategies which used through organisations in improving
the gender equality a workplace.
 What is influence of the gender equality on the turnover of employee? What is connection among gender equality and the reduction in high
employee turnover?

Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
Reasons for choosing the project (e.g links to other subjects you
are studying, personal interest, future plans, knowledge/skills you
want to improve, why the topic is important):
The key aim behind this research focus is to help researchers understand importance of
gender equality strategies and their impact in reducing high employee
turnover. However, it also assists ASDA in recognizing the value and quality of fair
working environments. In addition, the study can also be used to educate leaner in ethical
work procedures, which help develop a better skilled generation that continues to believe in
the collectivism practices, if this study is published.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question,
objective or hypothesis:
Strategies for improving gender equality in context to workplace
As per opinion of Arvind Rongala (2020) gender equality within company needs strategic as
well as systematic approach. The goal of gender equality for the women and men at work is to
produce essentially equivalent results, not necessarily similar ones for all. There are some
strategies for make improvement in gender equality at workplace mention below:
Considering Leadership Roles for both Men and Women- It is often a mistake to
believe that only men are successful in leading roles and that woman are suitable for
supporting roles. Such stereotypes form the basis for discrimination against women and men
on workplace. Persons with the right characteristics deserve the role of a leader. A perfect way
to encourage gender equality is to offer candidates, regardless of gender, leadership positions.
Equal Pay- An essential factor of a company is principle of equal pay. To order to
increase transparency and remove issues of discrimination against the wage level,
compensation should rely on work positions, and daily compensation systems should be
implemented.
Impact of gender equality on employee turnover
According to Paula (2020) an organization that encourages gender diversity would help retain
employees and minimize substantial expenses by reducing the expense of ads, time was spent
on interviews, administrative tasks and terminating payments. Flexible working arrangement

leads to improved retention and recruitment results. A gender equality promoting company
supports employees' retention and reduces significant costs by restricting costs of advertising,
interview and also administrative tasks, on boarding, termination pay for new staff members.
Relation among gender equality and the reduction in high employee turnover.
On the basis of ClaponMary Sumner and Fred A. Niederman (2020) there is a positive
relationship among gender equality and reducing the high employee turnover rate at
workplace. Gender equality is related to treating all the staff members equally mean men and
women. This helps in motivating the staff members and also developing the positive
workplace environment. In regards to this, employees will not leave the organisation and also
sustain at workplace for long period of time. This helps in reducing the employee turnover rate
and company can get the competitive advantages at marketplace.
REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Rongala, A., 2020. 6 Ways to Promote Gender Equality at Workplace. [Online]. Available
through: <https://www.invensislearning.com/blog/workplace-gender-equality/>.
Clapon, P., 2020. Here’s why you should encourage gender equality in your company.
[Online]. Available through: <https://gethppy.com/hrtrends/heres-why-you-should-encourage-
gender-equality-in-your-company>.
Summer, M. and Niederman, F.A., 2020. The impact of gender differences on job satisfaction,
job turnover, and career experiences of information systems professionals. [Online]. Available
through:<https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221644331_The_impact_of_gender_differ
ences_on_job_satisfaction_job_turnover_and_career_experiences_of_information_systems_pr
ofessionals>.
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):
How long this
will take:

Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Gantt Chart
It is explained as tool for analysis that helps to reflect the sequence of
activities to be carried out in a study along with period of each activity.
This gives guidance for set of measures for investigators to systematically
to conduct this research.
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:
Research methodology are regarded as critical part of an ongoing
investigation that provides details on a range of tools and techniques for
the effectiveness of information collection, representation and

interpretation in order to accomplish appropriate results. Different tools
included in research methodology mention below:
Type of Research- The research uses two approaches, primarily
qualitative and quantitative. The quantitative method will be used for
carrying out this analysis is taken into account as it allows the numerical
data to be analyzed very easily in order to obtain accurate data.
Research design- It includes decisions on format of the research. Three
kinds of research designs are descriptive, exploratory and experimental.
The descriptive analysis will be taken into account as it promotes the
detailed and concise collection of information.
Research Approach- The approaches of research are basically strategies
that help to interpret the collected data effectively. The research
approach used through a researcher is mainly two kinds, namely inductive
and deductive. The deductive approach is used to accurately analyze
quantitative evidence.
Sources of data collection- It relates to sources used for the collection
of information on specific fields of study. Two primary and secondary data
collection sources are typically involved in a research. Both sources will
be used to carry out this study in which primary information is collected
using the questionnaire to help collect large data in minimum time.
Secondary data will be obtained from online sources like books, articles,
and so on as authenticated and modified information is received.
Sampling- It relates to the method by which people are chosen to collect
knowledge for entire population regarding the current field of study.
Probabilistic method will be used to avoid the collection of respondents by
the researcher’s bias. 50 staff members are chosen for the collection of
information for this report.
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

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:
Title: To identify the importance of gender equality strategies and their
impact in reducing high employee turnover. A 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
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
Yes
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)?
Through random sampling method participants will be chosen through
investigator.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you
are doing:
For informing participants email will be used so that information can be
collected effectively.
How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How
will it be made clear to participants that they may withdraw consent to
participate at any time?
The participants consent will be collected in the written form through
developing questionnaire.
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 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?
Information will be stored in computer system of an investigator.
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?

In computer system of an investigator
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
Data will be kept for 1 year and in word document format.
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, 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:
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