Role of Line Managers and Leaders in Employee Development and Well-being: A Study on ALDI

This research project analyses the role of line managers and leaders in employee development and well-being at ALDI. It includes literature review, research methodology, data analysis, and recommendations.

RESEARCH PROJECT
To analyse role performed by line manager and
leaders within employee development and well-
being: A study on ALDI
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ABSTRACT
Main research question of this project is what are the main roles of line managers and
leaders in employee’s development and wellbeing. This is an important topic because it helps in
increasing understanding regarding the benefits of employee development and wellbeing within
a workplace. This question has been addressed through questionnaire that turn to help in
attainment of research aim and objectives in a successful manner. Main findings of the current
research project is employees wellbeing and development are in talent management. Main
conclusion of this research project is that all aims and objectives are accomplished through
primary and secondary methods.
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CONTENTS
ABSTRACT....................................................................................................................................2
CONTENTS....................................................................................................................................3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................................................................6
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................8
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATIONS.........................................................................12
RESEARCH OUTCOMES...........................................................................................................18
Covered in PPT..........................................................................................................................18
REFLECTION AND RECOMMENDATION FOR ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY........................................................................................................................19
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................20
RECOMMENDATIONS...............................................................................................................21
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................22
APPENDIX 1.................................................................................................................................23
Questionnaire.............................................................................................................................23
APPENDIX 2.................................................................................................................................24
Research proposal form.............................................................................................................24
APPENDIX 3.................................................................................................................................30
Research Ethics approval form..................................................................................................30
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TASK 2
INTRODUCTION
Overview of the research topic
Talent management is the full scope and process of human resource followed by business
organisations with purpose of attracting, developing, motivating and retaining talented people at
workplace. For talent management, line manager and leader are plays effective roles i.e.
performance management, role design, job rotation and many others (Barkhuizen and Gumede,
2021). Therefore, line manager and leader are main in employees development and wellbeing.
ALDI is a chosen supermarket chain for this report that was founded in 1946 by Karl and Theo
Albrecht and headquartered in Essen, Germany (Aldi Nord) Mülheim, Germany (Aldi Süd).
Main purpose of a company is to improve their business performance that is only possible by
managing and developing them. For this, Aldi wants to develop a flexible working environment
that helps them in talent management and development.
Research aim & objectives
Research aim:
The aim of the present research project is “To analyse role performed by line manager and
leaders within employee development and well-being: A study on ALDI
Research Objectives:
 To examine the requirement of having line manager and leader in developing employees
within Aldi.
 To investigate responsibilities of line manager within talent management for business
functions of Aldi.
 To analyse the challenges faced by line manager during managing talent within Aldi.
Rationale of the study
Main rationale of this research project is to identify the roles played by line managers and
leaders in employee wellbeing and development. This research is important at personal and
organisational level (Dhanabhakyam and Sowmya, 2018). At personal level, this research helps
investigator by improving their data collection, time management and many other research skills.
For organisation, current research or topic facilitate them by providing accurate information
about the benefits of employee development and management at workplace.
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Research questions
 What are the basic requirements of having leaders and line managers in employee
development at Aldi?
 What are the main responsibilities of line managers and leaders in talent management for
business functions of Aldi?
 What are the biggest challenges faced by line manager and leader during talent
management at workplace of Aldi?
Outline of the project
There are different chapters that are effective in completing full project successfully.
Literature review is significant chapter because it helps in gathering of secondary data that turn
to impact in attainment of research aim and objectives through research questions. Questionnaire
is used within research methodology that helps in getting of valid outcomes. In data analysis,
frequency distribution analysis is used for evaluating quantitative data. At last, conclusion and
recommendation are important part in completion of full project effectively.
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LITERATURE REVIEW
Literature review is the process of gathering secondary information about the any topic.
There are different sources that are essential in collecting secondary data about the talent
management. These sources are used for research questions that are mentioned as below;
What are the basic requirements of having leaders and line managers in employee development
at Aldi?
According to the Dirani and Nafukho (2018), line managers and leaders are an important
part within a workplace for improving employee development. There are some basic
requirements of having managers and leaders that are explained in context of Aldi;
 Provide appropriate guidance: Line managers at the workplace are important because
they provide accurate guidance to the employees that have an impact on employee
development. By getting appropriate guidance, employees have to perform all their tasks
in an effective manner that results in employees' development within a workplace.
 Helps in communication of all information: Leaders at the workplace are necessary
because they communicate all information to the employees in an accurate manner. This
will help in increasing employee understanding about the business that turns to impart on
their development at Aldi.
What are the main responsibilities of line managers and leaders in talent management for
business functions of Aldi?
As per the opinion of Johnson, Huang and Doyle (2019), there are various responsibilities
held by leaders and line managers in managing talent at the workplace. These responsibilities are
explained as below;
 Boosting internal promotions: This is the main role played by both managers and
leaders that helps in increment of employee motivation and satisfaction towards job.
Internal promotions help in improvement of employee performance that result in talent
management.
 Relationship management: It is important for line managers and leaders to manage
effective relations with their employees and help them feel valued and motivated. This
will help in management of talent at the workplace successfully.
What are the biggest challenges faced by line manager and leader during talent management at
workplace of Aldi?
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As per the opinion of Mutanga and et. al., (2021), there are several challenges of
managing talent at the workplace of Aldi. These are explained in context of Aldi;
 High employee turnover: Managing talent within a workplace is not easy for Aldi
because it increase miscommunication and discrimination among other workers that
result in higher employee turnover.
 Lack of leadership: This is another challenge faced by line managers and leaders during
the management of talent. As talented employees want effective leadership, if they do not
get this, they are dissatisfied and not perform all their tasks effectively. This has a
negative impact on the business performance and growth of Aldi.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Methodology within a research project introduces the process of gathering and evaluating
data about any topic or subject. In accordance to the current project, there are several types
research methods that are described as under:
Research philosophy: This section has two essential types of research philosophies
which are positivism and interpretivism. In accordance with the present study, positivism
philosophy is effective because with the use of this, researcher can easily gather and evaluate
data in the form of quantitative (Nittala and Jesiek, 2018). Therefore, as compared to
interpretivism type of research philosophy, positivism is beneficial and useful.
Research approach: Inductive and deductive are considering two main approaches of the
research but for carrying out current study; deductive approach is useful because it helps in
quantitative data analysis. Thus, as compared to the inductive approach, deductive is useful and
time effective.
Qualitative and quantitative methods: There are two choices of the research i.e.
qualitative and quantitative. There are different techniques for collecting qualitative and
quantitative data. For quantitative data, questionnaire is a main technique, whereas for qualitative
data interview is an essential technique. In accordance with the existing topic, questionnaire is a
chosen research technique as it helps in gathering data in a quantitative way (Nzonzo and du
Plessis, 2020). Thus, questionnaire is a selected research technique for quantitative data
collection.
Primary and secondary sources: These are two methods of data collection that are used
within a research project. For gathering primary data, questionnaire is used, whereas for
collection of secondary data, books, articles and many other sources are used, Therefore, within a
study both methods of data collection are useful in attaining each objective successfully.
Sampling: Probability and non-probability are two techniques of sample selection. In this
research, probability is a chosen sampling technique. By using probability sampling 30
employees of the ALDI are selected randomly. As compared to non-probability sampling
probability is effective because it assists in larger sample selection.
Research techniques: There are different numbers of research techniques i.e. interview,
focus group, observation, questionnaire etc. These are effective but in accordance to the existing
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topic or title, questionnaire is a chosen technique under survey strategy. Main aim of selecting a
questionnaire is it helps in getting reliable results in less time.
Cost: This is a useful factor for completing both primary and secondary study in an
effective manner. In order to conduct both types of research, 30 Pounds is needed.
Access: This is also important in doing primary and secondary research. For secondary
research, there is a requirement for researcher to have access to open company websites. For
primary research, there is a need for getting access to Lidl to collect quantitative data from their
employees (Pandita, 2021).
Ethical issues: Ethics are important in any type of study because these help in completing
each activity of the research in an ethical manner. There are numerous principles of ethics that
must be taken into consideration i.e. follow informed consent rules, tap into ethics resources,
respect confidentiality of research participants, provide right to withdraw and many more. All
these are main principles and can be useful for researcher in completing a full project
successfully and ethically.
Timeline: Time is an important and significant factor in a research project because it
facilitates completing all activities within allotted time. For time scale, Gantt chart is an essential
time management tool that is used by researcher (Pessima and Dietz, 2019). This tool includes
all activities along with their starting date and ending date. Therefore, Gantt chart of the present
project is shown as below:
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DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATIONS
Data analysis is the process of evaluating or analysing gathered data from analytical
technique. Frequency distribution analysis is used for evaluating quantitative data about the
employee development and wellbeing collected from questionnaire (Ronnie and Glaister, 2020).
Therefore, frequency distribution analysis is shown as below:
Q1 Do you have knowledge about the employee development and well-being within
the workplace of Aldi?
Frequency
a) Yes 25
b) No 2
c) Not prefer to say 3
Q2 What are the major roles played by line manager and leader for development and
wellbeing of employees at the workplace of Aldi?
Frequency
a) Boosting internal promotions 10
b) Benefits and compensation 10
c) Relationship management 10
Q3 Does line manager and leaders are important in talent management within the
working environment of Aldi?
Frequency
a) Yes 28
b) No 2
Q4 What are the challenges faced by line managers and leaders during managing
talent within Aldi?
Frequency
a) Organisational change 12
b) Lack of leadership 10
c) High employee turnover 8
Q5 What are the effective strategies or ways for overcoming those challenges faced
by Aldi?
Frequency
a) Adoption of change management model 13
b) Development of accurate leadership style 10
c) Developing flexible working environment 7
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Table 1: Knowledge about the employee development and well-being within the workplace of
Aldi
Q1 Do you have knowledge about the employee development and well-being within
the workplace of Aldi?
Frequency
a) Yes 25
b) No 2
c) Not prefer to say 3
Interpretation: It has been determined that most of the respondents said yes as they have
accurate knowledge regarding the employees wellbeing and development in the Aldi. For this, 25
respondents said yes, 3 said no and rest of the 2 participants did not prefer to say the same.
Table 2: Major roles played by line manager and leader for development and wellbeing of
employees
Q2 What are the major roles played by line manager and leader for development and
wellbeing of employees at the workplace of Aldi?
Frequency
a) Boosting internal promotions 10
b) Benefits and compensation 10
c) Relationship management 10
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Interpretation: There are different roles played by line managers and leaders for the
development and well-being of employees. For this statement, respondents have an equal ratio
i.e. boosting internal promotions, benefits and compensation and relationship management. All
these are main responsibilities that help in increment of employees wellbeing and development at
the workplace.
Table 3: Line manager and leaders are important in talent management
Q3 Does line manager and leaders are important in talent management within the
working environment of Aldi?
Frequency
a) Yes 28
b) No 2
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Interpretation: It is determined from the above mentioned graph that leaders and line
managers are an important part in talent management. 28 out of 30 respondents said yes line
managers and leaders increase employee motivation by providing compensation and benefits that
turn to effect in successfully management of talent at the workplace. Remaining 2 participants
said no because they did not have accurate knowledge regarding the same.
Table 4: Challenges faced by line managers and leaders during managing talent within Aldi
Q4 What are the challenges faced by line managers and leaders during managing
talent within Aldi?
Frequency
a) Organisational change 12
b) Lack of leadership 10
c) High employee turnover 8
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Interpretation: From the above mentioned table or graph, it has been interpreted that
there are various challenges faced by Aldi during talent management. 12 out of 30 respondents
said organisational change is main challenge because it impacts on employee productivity. 10
respondents have an opinion as lack of leadership is biggest challenge and remaining 9
respondents said high employee turnover is main challenge. These are main challenges and have
negative impact on business performance.
Table 5: Effective strategies or ways for overcoming those challenges
Q5 What are the effective strategies or ways for overcoming those challenges faced
by Aldi?
Frequency
a) Adoption of change management model 13
b) Development of accurate leadership style 10
c) Developing flexible working environment 7
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Interpretation: It has been identified from the above stated graph that there are various
ways and strategies that would be used by Aldi. 13 out of 30 employees said adoption of a
change management model is essential in overcoming the challenge of organisational change. 10
participants said development of an accurate leadership style is essential because it reduces the
challenge of lack of leadership. Remaining 7 participants said development of a flexible working
environment is beneficial because it helps in reduction of high employee turnover at the
workplace.
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RESEARCH OUTCOMES
Covered in PPT
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REFLECTION AND RECOMMENDATION FOR ALTERNATIVE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Reflection: I am happy by getting an opportunity to conduct research project over a broad
topic i.e. “To analyse roles performed by line managers and leaders within employee
development and well-being”: A study on ALDI. For this topic, I developed a questionnaire as a
research instrument. This is a part of the survey and helps in gathering numerical data. This
mythology is effective because it helped me during data collection by providing accurate data
within less time and from larger samples. Through this methodology I easily accomplished the
aim and objectives of the research project. By conducting this project, I improved my
presentation and decision making skills that turned out to have an effect on my career growth and
success. Apart from this, I faced certain challenges and issues while executing this research
which are inappropriate time, not sufficient amount of capital etc. For overcoming these
challenges, I used a questionnaire that is a cost and time effective instrument.
Alternative research methodology: There is a recommendation to the researcher to use
an alternative methodology if they get another opportunity to conduct further study on different
topics. Interview is considered as an alternative methodology within current research
(Sandeepanie and et. al., 2020). Researcher could use interview because it helps them in
identifying respondents' opinions about the topic.
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CONCLUSION
From the above mentioned data analysis, it has been concluded that line managers and
leaders helped business organisations by developing and managing talent at the workplace. There
are various roles played by leaders and line managers i.e. relationship management, booting
internal promotions and benefits and compensations. These roles helped in employee
development and welding within the workplace. Therefore, line managers and leaders are main
in management of talent at the workplace successfully. There are various challenges determined
from the questionnaire which are organisational change, lack of leadership and highly employee
turnover. These are the main challenges faced by Aldi during talent management. To reduce all
these challenges different ways were used by companies that have developed a flexible working
environment, development of accurate leadership styles and adoption of a change management
model. All these are accurate information that resulted in accomplished research aims and
objectives.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
There are several recommendations to the Aldi in successfully development and
management within a workplace. These recommendations are explained as below:
 Develop a healthy work environment: This is important for Aldi in management and
development of talent at workplace. Company should develop a healthy work
environment because today’s Covid 19 is a pandemic situation that harms people health.
If company follow this recommendation, they can easily and successfully manage
talented employees for longer time.
 Performance management: This is another recommendation to the Aldi. Company must
manage the employee performance because this helps workers in increment of their
satisfaction. This turn to impact in development and management of talented employees
within a workplace in successful manner.
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REFERENCES
Books and journals
Barkhuizen, N. E. and Gumede, B., 2021. The relationship between talent management, job
satisfaction and voluntary turnover intentions of employees in a selected government
institution. SA Journal of Human Resource Management. 19. p.12.
Dhanabhakyam, M. and Sowmya, G., 2018. Barriers of talent management in Indian it
industry. ZENITH International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research. 8(12).
pp.299-306.
Dirani, K. M. and Nafukho, F. M., 2018. Talent management and development: Perspectives
from emerging market economies. Advances in Developing Human Resources. 20(4).
pp.383-388.
Johnson, K. R., Huang, T. and Doyle, A., 2019. Mapping talent development in tourism and
hospitality: a literature review. European Journal of Training and Development.
Mutanga, J. and et. al., 2021. Exploring push and pull factors for talent development and
retention: implications for practice. Development and Learning in Organizations: An
International Journal.
Nittala, S. and Jesiek, B. K., 2018, June. Managing engineering talent in organizations: a
qualitative systematic literature review on engineering talent management. In 2018
ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.
Nzonzo, J. C. and du Plessis, Y., 2020. Critical success factors for integrating talent management
strategies with wellness interventions. SA Journal of Human Resource
Management. 18. p.11.
Pandita, D., 2021. Innovation in talent management practices: creating an innovative employer
branding strategy to attract generation Z. International Journal of Innovation Science.
Pessima, J. D. and Dietz, B., 2019. Global Talent Management. The Wiley Handbook of Global
Workplace Learning, pp.155-170.
Ronnie, L. and Glaister, A. J., 2020. Talent Management Challenges for Women in South Africa.
In Africa and the Sustainable Development Goals (pp. 135-144). Springer, Cham.
Sandeepanie, M. H. R. and et. al., 2020. Talent, Talent Management & its Practices: A Critical
Review.
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APPENDIX 1
Questionnaire
Q1 Do you have knowledge about the employee development and well-being within the
workplace of Aldi?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Not prefer to say
Q2 What are the major roles played by line manager and leader for development and wellbeing
of employees at the workplace of Aldi?
a) Boosting internal promotions
b) Benefits and compensation
c) Relationship management
Q3 Does line manager and leaders are important in talent management within the working
environment of Aldi?
a) Yes
b) No
Q4 What are the challenges faced by line managers and leaders during managing talent within
Aldi?
a) Organisational change
b) Lack of leadership
c) High employee turnover
Q5 What are the effective strategies or ways for overcoming those challenges faced by Aldi?
a) Adoption of change management model
b) Development of accurate leadership style
c) Developing flexible working environment
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APPENDIX 2
Research proposal form
Centre Name
Tutor
Unit No
Proposed Title To analyse role performed by line manager and leaders within employee
development and well-being. A study on Aldi.
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project
Aim:
To analyse role performed by line manager and leaders within employee development and well-being. A
study on Aldi.
Research objectives
 To examine the need of line manager and leader in developing employees within Aldi.
 To investigate responsibilities of line manager within talent management for business functions
of Aldi.
 To analyse the challenges faced by line manager during managing talent within Aldi.
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
The reason behind the conduction of this research is to measure sustained level of employee
development and their well-being as with this ability to attain continuous basis advancement in
working is induced as with this working efficiency and its effectiveness both get advanced over
regular period of time (Armstrong and Taylor, 2020). In this line manager has performed
different roles and responsibility through which repetitive judgement is provided under which
working tendency and its credibility both get improvised in balanced mode. It has positive
impact over the business growth and its sustainability through as with this working sufficiency
and its productiveness both developed with better prominence.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
To examine the need of line manager and leader in developing employees within Aldi.
As per according to the viewpoint of F John Reh, 2020, the line manager is an individual who oversees
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the working function and different operations within the business. In this appropriate level of supervising
and managing of others is pertained that provide adequate level of liaison as in between management and
employee. A manager is responsible for to manage working resources and employees as with this ability
to achieve and accomplish standardised outcome is perceived in better manner. For this sustained level of
communication is developed as with this adequate training and development is offered to the employees
as with this performance standard also get enhanced as per concern of quality standards.
To investigate responsibilities of line manager within talent management for business functions of Aldi.
According to the viewpoint of Ruth Mayhew, 2021, the human resource department worked to advance
and induce essential prospects through which ability to attain long term sustainability is maintained with
perfection. The line manager performs different functions and operations and with this employee relation
and skill improvement is introduced as by resolving different issues along with this conflict resolution
also attained with adequateness. There is a better form of benefits and compensation is concerned in terms
of manager responsibility and with this labour relation and its compatibility is improvised with perfection.
To analyse the challenges faced by line manager during managing talent within Aldi.
As per according to the point of view of Alan Murphy, 2018, there are different challenges that is
faced by a line manager and that is in terms of operations and performance management system.
The organisational change and climate variation is being a biggest challenge under which
implementation of performance appraisal is induced as per prospective of operational activities
(Chelladurai and Kerwin, 2018). The leadership style also has direct impact over performance
management as with this leader ensure that working prospects of all the workers get analysed
within timely frame and for this working attitude and its attribute both get managed and
controlled as per in relation to business perspective.
REFERENCES
Armstrong, M. and Taylor, S., 2020. Armstrong's handbook of human resource management
practice. Kogan Page Publishers.
Chelladurai, P. and Kerwin, S., 2018. Human resource management in sport and recreation.
Human Kinetics.
Macke, J. and Genari, D., 2019. Systematic literature review on sustainable human resource
management. Journal of cleaner production. 208. pp.806-815.
ONLINE
Reh. F., 2020. What is a line manager?. [Online] Available through: <
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/role-and-challenges-of-a-line-manager-2275752 >.
Mayhew. R., 2021 Responsibilities of the Line Managers in HR. [Online] Available through:
<https://smallbusiness.chron.com/responsibilities-line-managers-hr-35205.html>.
Murphy. A., 2018. The Challenges Facing Lines Managers in Performance Management
Systems. [Online] Available through: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/challenges-facing-lines-managers-
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performance-systems-alan-murphy-.
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: Studying the primary and secondary literature
01/02/2021
Target date (set by tutor):
Milestone two: Completion of the project
19/03/2021
Target date (set by tutor): 19/03/2021
Gantt Chart
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Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
The research methodology is being used to attain specific outcome as in relation to adequate analysis of
information as with this productive outcome is attained over a regular period of time and it is also be
supportive with support of research onion and it is as defined below as:
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Figure 1: Research Onion, 2020.
Research philosophies- It is usually used to collect adequate data and information as
with this balanced level of changes and modification is induced as per requirement. It is also
being dependent on epistemology and for this capability to attain balanced outcome is attained in
timely frame. In addition, doxology is used to achieve better level of processing as with this
accurate and required data and information is collected as per requirement.
Research approach- It is an approach that is used by researcher to make sustained level
of interpretation through which segmented data and information is collected in better mode. For
this various methods are used such as mixed, qualitative and quantitative that is dependent over
inductive, deductive and abductive approach under which better outcome is perceived with
adequateness.
Research strategy- It is a strategy that is used by researcher in order to plan, execute,
monitor, implement and measure sufficient level of information (Macke and Genari, 2019). In
this sustained level of information is collected in form of case study, interview, qualitative and
quantitative survey methods. In this survey strategy is used with this questionnaire is developed
by researcher.
Data collection and analysis- It is a form in which primary research is conducted with support
of secondary research literature review is conducted with better suitability.
Sample size- It reflects the size that is selected by researcher to conduct adequate
research and with this sample size of 30 respondents is selected in relation to random sampling
method.
Analysis of data- It is a form as with this literature review is conducted for secondary
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research and in terms of primary research pie chart is designed.
Comments and agreement from tutor
Comments (optional):
Agreed: 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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APPENDIX 3
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 analyse role performed by line manager and leaders within employee development and well-being. A
study on Aldi.
Student name: Mario Kolev
Student ID number CCL 19-266
Programme: UNIT 11: RESEARCH PROJECT
College Name: CECOS COLLEGE LONDON
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
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 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?
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)?
The participants get recruited on the basis on random sampling method.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
In order to inform participants adequate data is being circulated that also advanced level of
involvement.
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 consent is obtained with support of questionnaire and it in written for, all the participants get
cleared about the withdraw of participation as in between the interview session.
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
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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 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?
The management of company has the access.
During the research:
Researcher and management
Where will the data be stored?
USB storage
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 management’s record
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How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
For a longer period of time
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
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor:
Yes
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge: Yes
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: Mario Kolev Date: 03/18/2021
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Please submit your completed form to your supervisor and also attach to the Research Proposal
when submitting to Similarity.
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