Gender-based Discrimination and Diversity at Workplace

This research project focuses on determining the impact of gender-based discrimination on diversity and equality at the workplace. It includes a case study on M&S and aims to identify the benefits of diversity and provide recommendations to minimize gender discrimination. The research methodology involves qualitative research methods such as questionnaires and interviews. The study will analyze the data using thematic analysis and the findings will contribute to the existing literature on gender equality and diversity in the workplace.

Research Project
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Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................................................................5
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................9
DATA INTERPRETATION.........................................................................................................14
FINDING AND OUTCOME........................................................................................................20
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................20
REFLECTION...............................................................................................................................22
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................23
APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................28
Ethical form...............................................................................................................................28
Questionnaire.............................................................................................................................33
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Title: To determine the gender-based discrimination that impact on the diversity and equality at
workplace. A case study on M&S.
INTRODUCTION
Diversity and equality are based on terms that mainly define human rights, equality,
value of society. It mainly promotes the equal opportunities for employee at workplace. In this
way, it will give a chance of individuals to achieve their potential goals and objectives. It must
ensure everybody has an equal chance to take up opportunities on the basis of gender,
disabilities, age, culture and religions (García Johnson and Otto, 2019). At workplace, employees
have a fear of discrimination so that it can be implemented the rules and regulation to maintain
diversity or equality in proper manner. Gender quality at workplace has advanced in the different
countries. It is important for maintaining equality laws and social individual strong commitment
towards gender quality. In this way, it has been paralleled by countries about the diversity in
society as well as workplace. Sometimes, it become considered as gender equality issues that
intertwined with the ethnic diversity and manage other type of legal discrimination such as
gender, religious. organizations have commitments towards gender diversity and equality.
Hence, it will be understanding that how it will identify the uncertainty exists about the
relationship between various discrimination issues (Rankin-Wright, Hylton and Norman, 2019).
The report will emphasis on Marks and Spencer which mainly deals with the high-quality
clothing and home products. M&S is based on the British multinational retailer that located in
Westminster. The assignment will discuss about the research proposal, which will be supported
by Literature Review. Furthermore, it will choose an appropriate research methodology for
purpose of analysis. The research Study will reflect on their effectiveness of research approach
that are being applicable to achieve goals and objectives.
Aim
To determine the gender-based discrimination that impact on the diversity and equality at
workplace. A case study on M&S. Objective
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Objective
 To impact of gender-based discrimination on the equality and diversity within
organization.
 To determine the benefits of diversity and equality at workplace.
 To recommend that minimize issues and problems in context of gender discrimination at
workplace.
Research Questions
 What is impact of gender-based discrimination on the equality and diversity within
organization?
 What are determine advantage of diversity and equality at workplace?
 What are recommendations that minimize issues and problems in context of gender
discrimination at workplace?
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Significance
The importance of research project is that when it will create employee loyalty and also
minimize employee turnover. Researcher will understand the concept of various policies and
procedures that implemented at workplace. The purpose of research is to inform the suitable
action. Thus, researcher should seek to contextualize its finding with large research.
Rationale
The rationale of research is to conduct the study on the concept of diversity and equality
concept that impact on the gender discrimination at workplace. Researcher will concern about
the gender-based discrimination that consider as an important for treating equally to their
employee. It enhances the overall employee performance and efficiency in term of organizational
profitability. The research project must be focused on the gender-based equality that are essential
for business growth and development. In order to understand about the research study and
develop own capabilities. Researcher will analyze that staff members become loyal when
discrimination doesn’t exist at workplace because it assists of organization in context of
productivity and profitability (Ng and Stamper, 2018).
LITERATURE REVIEW
Theme:1 Gender-based discrimination impact on equality and diversity at workplace.
According to Goodman and Pepinsky (2019) Gender based discrimination is consider as
complex phenomenon that can be seen in organizational structure, practices and process.
Sometimes, it is the most harmful gender inequalities that enacted with human practices. The
gender based discrimination negatively affects on the employees earning and opportunities. It is
considered as important term within organization that useful for promoting equality of
opportunities for individuals. Nachmias, Aravopoulou and Caven (2019) It provides an equal
chance to achieve their personal and professional goals. It is related to the understanding that all
employees are treated as individuals without any judgments. In context of business approach, it
can be appreciating and understanding the various skills set within workforce.
As per Georgiadou, Gonzalez-Perez and Olivas-Lujan (2019) A diverse workforce allows
for organization to provide wide range of resources, thoughts, skill and idea to give enterprise as
a competitive edge (Shah, 2018.). The organization is encouraged the employee through different
policies that useful for protecting the individual right while ensuring companies stay on right side
of legal regulation (de Los Reyes, 2016).
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Theme:2 advantage of diversity and equality at workplace.
According to Dhiman, Modi and Kumar (2019) Diversity and equality in workplace must
ensure a wide range of various perspectives. Since, it means that staff members will participate
in the business operations and functions with the help of characteristics, skill, background and
knowledge. Consequently, staff member in business with high workplace diversity that
beneficial for organization to increase production and sales in global marketplace.
As per Krzeminska and et.al. (2019) Inclusive organizations are likely to hire the innovative
leaders that will increase overall business capabilities in marketplace. In diverse workplace, staff
members are exposed their talent to various perspectives for implementing new idea and concept
in business improvement. It can be possible when organization will create diverse workforce
environment for increasing the organization capacity. The workforce diversity also leads to
improve better decision-making outcomes in workplace (Grimson and Grimson, 2019).
Novy and Weinzierl (2019) In the organization, it can be included the diversity and
equality policy which provide equal opportunities for people in terms of employment without
any discrimination. The Workforce diversity policy is based on the commitment, which create a
workplace that is inclusive and fair. It also builds a workforce which better reflect the diversity
in M&S (Doldor, Sealy and Vinnicombe, 2016). M&S equality and diversity policy provide the
better facilities to their staff members. In order to maintain the relationship between employee
and management. Diversity policy should provide equal treatment whereas staff member share
their opinion in business expansion.
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Timeline
Activity Week
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Research topic
selection
Conducing
review of
literatures
Research
methodology
drafting
Completion of
Proposal
Designing
questionnaire
Data gathering
Analyzing data
Discussion and
drawing
conclusion
Submission of
final report
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Activities
Task Name Duration Start Finish
Identify research topic 2 days Mon
12/09/19 Tue 12/10/19
Review of Literature 5 days Wed
12/11/19
Mon
12/16/19
Drafting Methodologies 3 days Tue
12/17/19
Thu
12/19/19
Complete Proposal 3 days Fri 12/20/19 Tue 12/24/19
Designing questionnaire 8 days Wed
12/25/19 Fri 01/03/20
Collection of data 2 days Mon
01/06/20 Tue 01/07/20
Analyzing data and
interpretation 5 days Wed
01/08/20 Tue 01/14/20
Discussion and
Conclusion 4 days Wed
01/22/20
Mon
01/27/20
Submission 6 days Tue
02/04/20 Tue 02/11/20
Gantt chart
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
It is a type of systematic and theatrical analysis approach in the research study where it
comprises research project for identifying relevant information or data (Kumar, 2019). on the
other hand, it is based on the specific technique that can identify, process and analyze data about
the case study. It is helping for investigator to evaluate the reliability and validity of entire case
study (Baker, Ali and French, 2019).
Research Method: it is based on the concept that can be used for collecting information or data
by using research method. Research method can be divided into different types: Qualitative and
Quantitative research method.
The investigator has chosen qualitative research method for gathering necessary
information in research project for study purpose . The qualitative method is based on theoretical
aspects for providing details about previous existing assumption. Through previous study, it
become easier for researcher to gather information and expand the research project on behalf of
related information (Mokre and Siim, 2018).
Research Philosophy: It refers to the assumptions and belief on the entire system that will
gather information as per development knowledge (Hoh and et.al., 2019). Although it is
precisely what are doing in the research project while developing their own knowledge in the
particular area or field. It can be categorized into different groups: pragmatism, realism,
interpretivism and positivism.
The scholar has chosen interpretivism philosophy in the research study where
investigator understand nature of concepts and analyze cross culture differences within the
organizations. The researcher will use the interpretivism for depth study and improve new idea
or thoughts towards expansion.
Research Design: It is a type of an approach that associated with several elements of research
study. It examines the logical concept that must ensure effectively address the research problem
in proper manner. There are different ways to divided such as conclusive and exploratory
research.
The scholar has chosen exploratory research design that help for understanding overall
situation and condition of research project. it can be identified result or outcome on the basis of
theoretical aspects.
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Research approach: It is conceptual framework that make a plan for consisting various type of
assumption in detailed manner. In this way, researcher can easily address the issues at the time of
study. There are three different ways to divided such as Abductive, deductive and inductive
research approach (Williamson and Foley, 2018).
The investigator has chosen the inductive research approach that will use research aim,
objective and research questions. In this way, researcher is intended to achieve the significant
goals and objective during research project analysis. It is useful for scholar to collect data
through theories and observations, afterwards, it will generate a specific result.
Data Collection Method: it is defined as a process of gathering data from valid source to
identify answer of specific research problem (Kebritchi and et.al, 2019). There are two different
ways to categories such as primary data collection and secondary data collection (Chapman and
Jagsi, 2017).
The scholar has chosen the primary data collection method by using questionnaires. It
involves the various elements that are based on non-numerical values. Researcher improve their
own depth understanding towards research project. It provides the brief idea about previous
research conceptual framework in case study and useful for scholar in further expansion
(Kyriakidou and et.al., 2016).
Data analysis: It is considered as a process that mainly including for interpretation and
identifying specific facts and figures.
The researcher has chosen thematic analysis for study because it is mainly applicable in
qualitative method for gathering large number of data related to project (Reilly and et.al., 2016).
Sampling: It is based on the principle where select the members in the research project. there are
various participants perform the significant role in further expansion (Daniels and Thornton,
2019).
In this way, scholar has chosen simple random technique for selecting participants. The
size of sample is 40 where each one gives their own opinion and view points as per experience.
The purpose of sampling is to set of people with specialized in the specific characteristics and
select the particular members through simple random (Lindblom, 2017).
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Ethical consideration:
It is an essential part within research project to concern about the ethical while carrying
in qualitative research method. It provides facilities of researcher to protect and secure
confidential data or information. Ethical consideration can be divided into different manner:
 Maintain confidential information related research project.
 Do not harm the dignity of other participants.
 It only assesses the suitable component’s through authenticate source (Primas, 2019).
P 2 Appropriate research methods and approaches to primary and secondary research
In order to conduct there are two methods available that is primary and secondary method of
research (Perry, 2019).
Primary Research-
This type of research is conducted by the researcher himself on the topic of
discrimination on gender and its impact on equality and diversity (Cumming-Potvin and Martino,
2018). This aspect is concerned with collecting the information with the help of the source by
directly approaching them. Researcher has gathered the information with the help of the target
market of the company. This aspect uses various methods to gather the information such as
Interviews, surveys, questionnaires, focus group etc. To gather the information researcher has
used questionnaires and interviews (Eikhof and et.al., 2019).
Secondary Research-
This type of research is taken from the existing data of the same issue which has been
published by other researcher or institutions (Ozturk and Tatli, 2016). Also there are agencies of
government, associations of trade and businesses in the industry which has collected the data.
This type of research save times of the researcher as many of the required data is gathered from
the published sources (Hideg and Ferris, 2016). Researcher collects the data and then use only
the data which is appropriate and not outdated. The sources from which the researcher has
collected the information are journals and articles which involves information on the topic that is
equality and diversity (Bryson, 2017).
P 3 Primary and secondary research with appropriate methods
Researcher chose primary method of research which took a lot of time, efforts and money
(Baker, Ali and French, 2017). The reason behind this was researcher wants to obtain the real
updated data which do not already exist, this resulted in the increased cost, time and efforts of
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the researcher. Other than this there were a lot of cost involved such as transportation costs as
travel is required to obtain the data (Chang and Milkman, 2019). The total cost incurred in
conducting the research for the report was approximately Euros 1,000 as it is not cheaper to
conduct primary research (Baruch, Humbert and Wilson, 2016).
The data which was obtained for the research was analysed according to the topic and
assessed so that it can be taken out what measures are needed to be done so that every step is
conducted successfully (Westwood, 2019). The data which was taken for the report was
authentic and from those sources which researcher had access to so that all the information is
reliable and accepted. The researcher completed the report by keeping all the ethical practices in
mind such as did not fill any questionnaire on their own, no use of false information in the report
and every bit of data used is updated according to the current information. So that the report does
not get rejected instead it gets appreciated (Esquivel, 2017).
P 4 Analytical tools for findings for research findings and data
Research Methodology
Research Philosophy-
The researcher has used the philosophy of interpretivism which has helped the researcher
to obtain the data by having an access to reality. This method has helped the researcher to think
with a more social approach and allowed him to to appreciate the differences that the people
have. It helped the researcher to highlight those issue which includes multiple methods. The
observations of this model is based on quantifiable data (Hirsh and Cha, 2017).
Research Design-
This aspect is concerned with planning the design of the research and which questions
and answers needs to be considered for the report. For conducting a research there are two
methods available such as qualitative and quantitative (Franco, Meruane and Derbyshire, 2020).
Different methods and strategies of data is included by the researcher so that the data can be
collected and analysed (Kivelä, 2019). Researcher has taken qualitative method for this topic so
that more new areas can explored which will help them to cover more authentic and genuine
information which will make it more reliable. All the answers taken out with the help of this
method is not final as sometimes it demands to change the path but the direction of the research
was fixed to fundamental aspects because it is considered new for the process (Kalpazidou,
Schmidt and Cacace, 2017).
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Research Approach-
For the analysis of this topic researcher has used inductive method of research which
allowed him to use the aim, objectives of the research (Gazzola, Sepashvili and Pezzetti, 2016).
It was taken by him at the end of the process of research. This method does not take any
hypothesis. The aim of this method is to identify the pattern and relate them into the theory. It
allowed the researcher to learn form experience (Heinecken, 2020).
Collection of Data-
This aspect is concerned with the gathering and collection of data which helped the
researcher to take out measures which were appropriate and correct in order to collect the
suitable data there are two methods available that is primary and secondary. From both the
methods researcher has chosen primary method and that method includes qualitative and
quantitative. The researcher has taken the help of interview and questionnaire method to collect
the information. Qualitative method is concerned with observing and noticing the feelings,
emotions, sounds etc. whereas quantitative method is concerned with calculations and
mathematical work (Williamson and et.al., 2018).
Sampling-
This aspect is concerned with conducting and analysing the means of the study by taking
some members from the whole population as it is not possible for the researcher to go to
everyone directly (Ford, 2018). Statistical method has also been used by the researcher so that a
large area can be covered (Kameri-Mbote, 2018). Researcher has no other option except this as
the size of the population is too large. This is one of the reasons which forces the researcher to
select only few people. For this report researcher has chosen the method of random sampling and
the size of sample taken by him is 40 participants (Cook and Glass, 2016).
Data Analysis-
In order to analyse the data quantitative or qualitative method is taken out. There are
various methods such as experiments, interviews, focus group etc. (Sarvaiya and Eweje, 2016)
which is a part of qualitative data. In order to take out data with the help of this method practices
which are common were identified with the aims and objectives in a systematic procedure. Data
which is quantitative is consist of numbers, figures and interpretation so that findings of the
research can be taken out. Technique of thematic data analysis was used by the researcher
(Koburtay, Syed and Haloub, 2018).
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DATA INTERPRETATION
P 5 Research findings and data
Theme- 1 gender discrimination impact on the probability and profitability of Marks & Spencer
Q 1) Do you think that gender discrimination
impact on the probability and profitability of
Marks & Spencer?
Respondents
A) Very Negatively 8
B) Negatively 7
C) None 5
D) Positive 13
E) Very Positive 7
Total 40
Data Interpretation-
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A) Very Negatively
B) Negatively
C) None
D) Positive
E) Very Positive
Total
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Respondents

According to the information presented in the table it has been analysed that gender
discrimination impact on the probability and profitability of Marks & Spencer. 15 out of 40
people said that it has affected very negatively their chances to achieve the growth. On the other
hand majority of people which is 20 out of 40 respondents has agreed that due to strong ethical
practices of the company they are not getting affected in the chances of getting promotion.
Theme-2 Measure to stop Gender discrimination
Q 3) Do you think that the M&S is taking
enough measures to stop practices related to
this aspect?
Respondents
A) Yes 32
B) No 8
Total 40
Data Interpretation-
From the above studies it has been assessed that Marks & Spencer is taking enough
measures for the company. With the help of questionnaire it has been come into knowledge that
32 out of 40 respondents agrees to the fact that various and enough measures to reduce the
impact of these issues and the impact it does on equality and diversity in the company. These
ethical practices has helped the company to maintain a decent image in the market and more and
15
A) Yes
B) No
Total

more employees wants to be a part of the company for a long period of time. This is helping
them to increase their level of employee retention.
Theme- 3 Variation in salary of employees
Q 4) Is there a variation in pay check of
employees on the basis of gender?
Respondents
A) Yes 13
B) No 27
Total 40
Data Interpretation-
According to the information gathered from the above analysis this shows that 13 out of
40 respondents feels that there are getting paid different and decisions taken for them are biased.
This is because they are new in the company and they are not familiar with the work. Other than
that they do not have much experience in their line of work. On the other hand 27 out of 40
people do not agree to the fact that there is a discrimination in the company and pay check of the
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A) Yes
B) No
Total
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Respondents

employees are determined on their gender. The employees of the company stated that company
strictly sets the pay check of employees on the basis of their experience and qualifications.
Theme-4 Judgement of the company on the basis of gender or performance
Q 4) Do the company judge the employee on
the basis of their performance or on the basis
of their gender?
Respondents
A) Performance 22
B) Gender 18
Total 40
Data Interpretation-
From the above studies it has been analysed that 22 out of 40 respondents feels that the
company judge their employees on the basis of performance instead of judging them on the basis
of gender. This is good decision as it will help the employees be more convenient and remain in
the company for a long period of time. Apart from this some of the employees are not
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A) Performance
B) Gender
Total
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Respondents

comfortable with this as they feel that they are being judged on the basis of gender and for that
they are not getting fair treatment in the company.
Theme-6 diversity and equality policies create an healthy environment or culture?
Q 6) Do you think that diversity and equality
policies create an healthy environment or
culture?
Respondents
A) Yes 34
B) No 6
Total 40
Data Interpretation-
From the above studies it has been interpreted that 34 out of 40 respondents agrees to the
fact that Diversity and equality policies are creating the healthy environment or culture. They are
treated equally and no biased decisions are taken by any managers in the company. Managers of
the company follows the guidelines given by the company which strictly says to treat everyone
equally and fairly. LO 4
P 6 Effectiveness of methods of research
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A) Yes B) No Total
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Respondents

The methods used by the researcher to conduct the research was effective so that the data
collected considered to be as a valuable data and can be used by other in future (Koralagama,
Gupta and Pouw, 2017). The approach of research used was method of inductive which allowed
the researcher to work according to the aims and objectives of the topic so that the data obtained
can be more reliable (Ali and Syed, 2017). The philosophy chosen by the researcher was
interpretivism which allowed him to focus on one goal and gain more knowledge in a specific
area. These methods used by the researcher was effective as all the information is updated and
totally correct which did not let the efforts of the researcher go in waste (Pritchard and Morgan,
2017).
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FINDING AND OUTCOME
As per analysis, it has identified that Diversity and equality always support for providing the
human rights, equality and value of society at workplace. The project is mainly focused on the
gender based discrimination that is directly impact on the overall business performance and
efficiency. Each and every respondent share their own experience related the Gender
discrimination. In order to identify that maximum respondent agreed on the statement of Gender
discrimination. It ensure that everybody has an equal chance to take up opportunities on the basis
of gender, disabilities, age, culture and religions (García Johnson and Otto, 2019). As per
analysis, it has found that employees have a fear of discrimination so that it can be implemented
the rules and regulation to maintain diversity or equality in proper manner. Furthermore, it can
be implementing the diversity and equality policies which always supporting for creating a
healthy environment at workplace. M&S also implementing the equality laws and social
individual strong commitment towards gender quality.
CONCLUSION
From the above studies it has been concluded that to make the research more effective
researcher used all the effective alternatives so that in future any other researcher can rely on the
data without having any doubts. The research was conducted with the help of primary method
with the help of questionnaire so that all the information collected is updated and according to
the current issues of the topic. It has been analysed that Marks & Spencer do not have the issue
of gender discrimination in their company which is maintaining their image in the market and
helping them to increase the level of employee retention.
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P 7 Alternative method of research
Research Approach-
This aspect is the plan and procedure of collection and analysis of information in a
detailed manner. It is an approach to collection of data and it has two aspects that is deductive
and inductive. Both of them makes the contribution in the emergence of theories which are new
(Westring and et.al., 2016). There are two options and the researcher has chosen inductive
approach and it begins with the objectives, questions and aims of the report. Researcher has the
alternative of deductive approach which would have allowed him to work on the hypothesis
which either needed to be confirmed or rejected during the process of the research. This method
also would have helped the researcher to figure out the impact of gender discrimination on
equality and diversity (Levin, 2019).
Data Collection-
It is necessary to analyse the data on statistical basis for the collection of data. There are
two methods to conduct the research that is primary and secondary. For this report researcher has
taken the primary method but there was also another option that is secondary method which
would have save a lot of time, effort and money of the researcher as it is based on existing data.
It is a fast and easy approach and researcher would not have to waste the time on finding the data
(FA and et.al., 2018).
Data Analysis-
In order to take out the research analysis of data is considered as a proper and effective
process to gather the useful and suitable information and collect the data. Proper and effective
decisions are taken. The method used by the researcher was thematic analysis so that ideas,
themes and patterns which are common can be identified. Various questions has been used to
cover most of the information which can be collected through the method (Farag and Mallin,
2016).
Sampling-
This aspect is concerned with taking the observation from a large no of people.
Predetermined analysis helps the company to improve and analyse the effectiveness of the data.
Researcher has used simple random sampling (Klarsfeld and et.al., 2016). There was many
alternatives to this aspect such as systematic sampling, stratified sampling and cluster sampling
according to the nature of the information and suitability of the topic (Healy and et.al., 2019).
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REFLECTION
As per finding, I have experienced about the Gender based discrimination at workplace.
It is to be consider the issue or problem for affecting on the overall business productivity and
profitability in global marketplace. I have focused on the qualitative research method that explain
the point of respondent. I have choose the philosophy of research such as intepretivism. It is
based on the qualitative method so as become easier for me to enhance my own capabilities. I
have developed the knowledge of the research in a specific area. Furthermore, I have concerned
about the alternative option for the researcher is positivism approach as it is a quantitative
method which includes questionnaires. I have used the intepretivism method allow to get the
information of equality and diversity at the workplace (Calabrese and et.al., 2018).
As per my opinion, I have focused on the diversity and equality which providing the
better working culture or environment. As per analysis, it has found that Policies and procedures
implemented within organization to provide equal right of staff members.
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APPENDIX
Ethical form
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Research Ethics approval form
Section 1: Basic details:
Project title:
To determine the gender-based discrimination that impact on the diversity and equality at
workplace. A case study on M&S.
Student name: Adriana Emilia Sava
Student ID number: HE06000
Programme: HND
College Name: Regent College
Intended research start date: 09.12.2019
Intended research end date: 10.02.2020
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?
Yes
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Adults
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
Simple Random Sampling
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are
doing:
Sending participation or consent form and once they signed it then they will be
involved in this research
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?
It would be written form and it will be sent through email
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
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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?
Researcher and top management
During the research:
No
Where will the data be stored?
Laptop
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes
If Yes, please provide further details:
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After the research:
Where will the data be stored?
USB
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
Till the submission of research
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:
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
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit
Tutor:
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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 supervisor and also attach to
the Research Proposal when submitting to Turnitin.
Questionnaire
Q 1) Ways in which your gender has affected the probability of getting you a promotion at
Marks & Spencer?
A) Very Negatively
B) Negatively
C) None
D) Positive
E) Very Positive
Q 2) Have you been in a situation of gender discrimination at the workplace?
A) Yes
B) No
Q 3) Do you think that the company is taking enough measures to stop practices related to this
aspect?
A) Yes
B) No
Q 4) Is there a variation in pay check of employees on the basis of gender?
A) Yes
B) No
Q 5) Do the company judge the employee on the basis of their performance or on the basis of
their gender?
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A)Performance
B) Gender
Q 6) Do the employees of the company are treated equally or not?
A) Yes
B) No
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