Role of Leader and Manager in Managing Cultural Diversity

This research proposal aims to evaluate the role played by leaders and managers in managing cultural diversity within an organization, with a focus on Jaguars cars. The objectives include understanding the importance of cultural diversity, evaluating the role of leaders and managers in its implication, and determining effective ways for managing and creating cultural diversity at the workplace. The research approach involves using positivism research philosophy, deductive approach, quantitative research methods, and a combination of primary and secondary data sources. The research project will involve activities such as literature review, data collection, data analysis, and conclusion and recommendations. The expected duration of the research project is 48 days.

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: _ Student ID: ____________
Centre Name:
Tutor: ________________ Date:
Unit: 11 Research Proposal
Proposed Title: Role played by leader and manager in managing cultural diversity

Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or
hypothesis)
The title of this research project is “To evaluate about the role played by leader and
manager in managing cultural diversity within an organisation.” A study on Jaguars
cars.
Research Aim
The aim of this research work is, “To determine the importance of cultural diversity in
success and growth of an organization together with role of manager and leader in its
implication.”
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?):
The main objectives of this research project conducted on Jaguars
cars are stated as follows:
 To get better understanding about the importance of cultural diversity in success
and growth of an organization.
 To evaluate role played by leaders and managers to have better implication of
cultural diversity in Jaguars cars (Fray, 2017).
 To determine best possible ways for effective management and creation of cultural
diversity at workplace of Jaguar cars.
Question Tag
 How important role is played and lead by cultural diversity in success and growth
of an organisation?
 Do leaders and managers plays a crucial role to have better implication of cultural
diversity in Jaguars cars?
 What best possible ways can be adopted for effective management and creation of
cultural diversity at workplace of Jaguar cars?
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 reason behind selecting this research topic is that with the expansion and better
growth of companies the implications issues relate with management of cultural diversity
are increasing in ever organization. Thus, the selection of current research topic is
justifiable as it lead to better implication of cultural diversity through focusing on role

played by mangers and leaders for its effective management. Further, it is also necessary
and crucial form academic perspective of researcher to lead better skills and knowledge.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
By understanding about the importance of cultural diversity in various in success and
growth of an organisation
According to the Siyana Sokolova, 2015, The concept of diversity is associated with
leading an inclusive workforce that consists of employees from diversified background
and culture that is important for an orgnisation to enhance its creativity and viability level.
As in the organisation there is much fluctuation of internal structure or environment by
implementation of modification of Diversity at workplace where it helps to promote the
individual within an organisation as well as it allows the appreciations to each individuals
who has brining the creativity or innovative ideas which gives the favourable outcomes
towards the different solutions. The group employees work for a certain objectives in
which they contributes their effective skills to enhanced the productivity as well as it will
also improvised the efficiency. A effective cultural diversity has it own role in
organisation is to creating the structure as for brands of the products and for the
company’s growth in the market where they compete with their competitors (Riccucci,
2018).
To evaluate the role of leaders and mangers as for having a positive impact in cultural
diversity with the context of Jaguar company.
According to the Ruth Maylew, 2018. In any organisation there is
requirement of effective and influencing leaders and managers which gives the guidance
of working skills to employees by which they can do the effective perform in task which
generates better productivity as well as it makes the feel of understanding of
responsibility, in the context of Jaguar company having the leaders and mangers role
brings the cultural diversity into workforce which provides the better performance
productivity and the positive changes in behaviour and attitude in personality with
upgradation of individuals skills from that they can accomplish the objectives the Jaguar’s
company (Tjosvold, 2017) . Further, it can be evaluated that a close relationship exists
between cultural diversity and performance of an orgnisation as cultural diversity enhance

the creativity and motivation level of employees through brining new ideas from
diversified employees thus, lead positive and optimistic impact on performance of an
organisation
To determine the best possible sources for applicable of effective management and
creation of cultural diversity at Jaguar company workplace.
According to the Lee Gardenswartz, 2018. It has been evaluated that the main challenges
faced by an organisation while managing cultural diversity at its workplace consists of
diversified needs and expectations of employees belongs to different culture along with
communication and language barrier. The best practises of effective management in any
organisation for cultural diversity in the organisation bring the development in form of
infrastructure as well as in workforce performances by which they can enhanced the
outcomes with the aspects organisation. As the context with Jaguar company the best
sources of effectiveness of management as cultural diversity to implement working
environment better in premises, enhancing the trainings related to improvisation for skills
of employees performances where they can deliver the desirable outcomes, in
manufacturing of Jaguar models the cultural diversity bring the new ideas which can helps
to structure in cars (Shah, 2019).
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):
Aims and objective
Research methodology
Literature review
Data collection
Data analysis
Conclusion and recommendations
Final submission
How long this will take:
2 days
5 days
7 days
10 days
13 days
8 days
3 days
Gantt Chart
It is a most commonly used research project that helps in brining clarity and transparency
in research through systematically bifurcating all activities in a clear way. Use of
following Gantt chart is made for current research work (Kim and Park, 2017).

Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
Research approach and methodologies provide a set of particular and most specific tools

and procedure to perform and conduct a research work in optimized manner through
evaluating and adopting right way and approach for investigation. A description about
research methodologies expected to use for current research work is provided with its
justification.
Research Philosophy- From two main forms of philosophy i.e. positivism and
interpretivism use of positivism research philosophy is most viable for current research as
it ensures more practical and realistic way for conducting investigation (Fray, 2017).
Research approach- The two main type of approaches are deductive and inductive out of
which use of deductive approach is more suitable as it lead to better evaluation of
quantitative data.
Research methods- The two main types of research method consists of qualitative and
quantitative research out of which quantitative resrch methods seems more appropriate for
current investigation as it less time consuming and also easy to present data collected in
numeric terms.
Sources of data collection- Use of secondary sources with the help of evaluation of past
record together with primary sources is made for current research to get most appropriate
and authentic data.
Use of survey method is made for current investigation in order to evaluate the
relationship between business performance and cultural diversity through the help of wide
range of information collected with the help of questionnaire under the survey
methodology that is most cost and time effective way of leading an investigation.
Instrument for data collection- Use of questionnaire will be make for collection of
primary data and secondary data is collected from online sources and articles.
Sample method- through making use of random sampling method a sample size of 25
respondents is selected from employees of Jaguars cars.
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:
The selected topic for current research project is, “To evaluate about the role played by
leader and manager in managing cultural diversity within an organisation.” A study on
Jaguars cars.
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 No
 Questionnaires Yes
 Observations Yes
 Use of personal records No
 Data Analysis Yes
 Action Research No
 Focus Groups No
 Others (Please specify) : n/a
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: No Young people aged: 17-18 No Adults: Yes
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
Participants will be recruited from employees of Jaguars cars.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:

To inform participants use of online channels will be made.
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?
Through signing a written consent form.
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting questions that do not wish
to answer?
Yes
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
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a brief explanation of the study)?
Yes
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?(This could be a brief summary of
your findings in general)
Yes
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
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Only Researcher and tutors
During the research:
Reseacher/Supervisor
Where will the data be stored?
Stored in DOC document with the use of USB and Laptop
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes
If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research: the data will be safely disposed
Where will the data be stored?: USB/Laptop
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
Three to five months
Will data be kept for use by other researchers? 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: N/A
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. Yes
 Potentially vulnerable participants. n/a

 Sensitive topics n/a
 Risk to participants and /or researchers: n/a
 Confidentiality/anonymity: Yes
 Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality: Yes
 Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including transfer, sharing,
encryption, protection). Yes
 Reporting: Yes
 Dissemination and use of your findings: Yes
Section 6: Declaration
I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and Ethics Policy: Yes
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor:
Yes
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 tutor and also attach to the Research Proposal when
submitting to Turnitin.
References
Fray, I., 2017. Improving Cross Cultural Diversity in the Workplace: A Look at Women and
Cultures Globalization, Leadership and Decision Making. Arts and Social Sciences
Journal. 8(5).
Riccucci, N., 2018. Managing diversity in public sector workforces: Essentials of public policy
and administration series. Routledge.
Tjosvold, D., 2017. Cross-cultural management: foundations and future. Routledge.
Shah, D. T., 2019. Advancing science through diversity begins with cultural immersion in
science education. Marshall Journal of Medicine. 5(2). p.1.
Kim, S. and Park, S., 2017. Diversity management and fairness in public organizations. Public
Organization Review. 17(2). pp.179-193.
Online:
Siyana Sokolova, 2015.Why Diversity Is Important In Organisations?. [Online]. Available
through:<https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-diversity-important-organisations-siyana-
sokolova/>.
Ruth Mayhew, 2018.What Is a Leader's Role in an Organization With Respect to Diversity?.
[Online]. Available through:<https://smallbusiness.chron.com/leaders-role-organization-
respect-diversity-22404.html>.
Lee Gardenswartz, 2018. The Effective Management of Cultural Diversity.[Online]. Available
through:<https://sk.sagepub.com/books/contemporary-leadership-and-intercultural-
competence/n4.xml>.

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