Talent Management as a Strategic Priority

Research Proposal
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ANNEXURE “A”
Research Proposal Form
Student Name
Student ID
Centre Name
Tutor
Unit No
Proposed Title “Talent management as a strategic priority”
“To analyse the role of talent management in improving effectiveness of
organisation. A case study on Marks & Spencer.”
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis)
Title - “Talent management as a strategic priority”
Research Aim:
The aim of this study is “To analyse the role of talent management in improving effectiveness of
organisation. A case study on Marks & Spencer.”
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 –
The objectives of this study are provided below:
1. To understand the strategic significance of talent management
2. To identify the roles and responsibilities of human resource manager associated with talent
management.
3. To assess the role of talent management in enhancing effectiveness of organisation.
Research Questions –
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The questions in relation to this investigation are provided below:
1. What do you understand by the strategic significance of talent management?
2. What are the roles and responsibilities of human resource manager associated with talent
management?
3. What is the role of talent management in enhancing effectiveness of organisation?
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 main reason of selecting this project is that by the assistance of it, researcher will be able to
understand the strategic significance of talent management. It also helps in determining the roles and
responsibilities that human resource manager play in relation to talent management along with the
role of talent management in improving the performance and effectiveness of organisation. This
study is highly assistive in providing in-depth knowledge about the topic to researcher which will help
in drawing valid outcomes of study.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
Strategic significance of talent management
Talent management is one among the biggest challenges facing by companies in global market. The
demand for skilled and competent talent has increased continuously. This concept is closely linked to
human resource management concept such as workforce planning, human resource development,
strategic Human Resource management etc. Talent management is strategically significant for
organisation as it helps in improving the overall performance of company and provide it with
competitive advantage in market.
Roles and responsibilities of human resource manager associated with talent management
Talent management is crucial aspect in which human resource manager play a significant role. Hiring
right people is the foundation of talent management. Human resource manager plays significant role
in recruiting employees within the organisation by defining job descriptions, utilising applicant
tracking system in order to manage workflow of interview process as well as carefully interviewing
the applicants. Apart from this, the another role played by human resource manager is performance
management. The continued review the performance of employees and manage their performance
effectively.
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Role of talent management in enhancing effectiveness of organisation
Talent management play a significant role in improving the effectiveness of organisation by enhancing
potential of employees. Strategic talent management provides organisation with the opportunity to
attract highly skilled and talented employees which in turn contribute in enhancing the performance
of business. It keeps existing employees as well as advance them to high positions in company. This
improves motivation of employees which in turn improves the effectiveness of organisation.
https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:699352/FULLTEXT01.pdf
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
269039971_Talent_Management_Strategic_Priority_of_Organizations
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):
Week 1 – Selection of topic
Week 2 – Developing aim and objectives
Week 3, 4, 5 – Conducting Literature Review
Week 6, 7, – Data collection
Week 8, 9 – Data analysis and interpretation
Week 10, 11– Conclusion
Week 12, 13 – Reflection
Week 14, 15 – Recommendations
Week 13 – Submission of final project
How long this will
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Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): _________________
Milestone two: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): __________________
Gantt Chart
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