Role of Managing Cultural Diversity in Dealing with Gender Pay Gap in Organizations

This research proposal aims to determine the role of managing cultural diversity in dealing with issues of gender pay gap in organizations, specifically focusing on Jaguar company. The objectives include understanding the importance of cultural diversity, evaluating major issues arising from gender pay gap, and determining ways to address these issues. The research will involve literature review and data collection through questionnaires. The research approach will be inductive, and the research design will be exploratory. The findings will contribute to the development of effective solutions for managing gender pay gap in organizations.

Research
Project- TASK 1

ANNEXURE “A”:
Research Proposal Form
Student Name
Student ID
Centre Name
Tutor
Unit No
Proposed Title
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or
hypothesis)
“ To determine the role of managing culture diversity to deal with issues of Gender pay gap in
organisations” A case on Jaguar company.
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
 Understand the importance of cultural diversity in organisations
 Evaluate major issues arsing because if gender pay gap
 Determination of ways that can help in dealing with issues of gender pay gap in Jaguar
company
Research questions
 What do you understand by the concept of cultural diversity?
 What can be some issues arsing because of gender pay gap in organisations?
 Determine some ways to deal with the issues arsing because of gender pay gap?

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):
There are two basic reasons for choosing this topic as mentioned below:
1) First reason is personal interest of researcher towards understanding basic role of presence
of high amount of cultural diversity in organisations.
2) Second reason is researcher's perspective in associated with developing effective solutions
by suing diversity as a tool in order to manage issues of gender pay gap in organisations.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or
hypothesis:
Basic concept of cultural diversity
According to views of Amaded, K., (2019) Cultural diversity can be observed at workplace as it is
used for effective representation of a organisation. It is a issues that is present in every
organisation and with growing popularity of concept like globalisation has lead to high amount of
cultural diversity at the workplace. It arises because of many different reasons like nationality, age,
sexual harassment, religion, socio economic conditions, race religion, background, culture etc.
Issues arising because of gender pay gap:
According to view points of Barak, (2016), It can be said that gender pay gap can be identified as a

issue that has lead to development of lot of problems at workplace. It mainly occurs because of
non effective practises at workplace. This occurs because of gender pay gap leading towards
decline in overall productivity of employees and lead to increase in employee turnover. That lead
to delay in achievement of objectives and goals. This is the issue that arise when organisation is
not paying equal compensation to women and men employees. This has a direct impact on the
employee performance level and also they are willing to switch to other organisations.
Practises helping in dealing with issues of gender pay gap
According to view points of Gascoigne, (2019) there are many large scale organisations that are
operating their business at international level with instance to Jaguar company and are now
focussing on exploring some new ways that can help in reduction of gender pay gap. Some of the
important practises that can help in treating both men and women employees equal at workplace
must be adopted by the organisation.
Reference
Amaded, K., 2019. Cultural Diversity in the Workplace. [Online]. Available Through:
<https://www.thebalance.com/cultural-diversity-3306201>.
Gascoigne, C., 2019. The real reasons behind the gender pay gap. [Online]. Available Through:
<https://timewise.co.uk/article/article-real-reasons-behind-gender-pay-gap/>.
Barak, M. E. M., 2016. Managing diversity: Toward a globally inclusive workplace. Sage
Publications.
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:

Gantt chart:
Gantt chart can be defined as the graphical representation of all research
activities that have to be executed by researcher. It consist of both
vertical and horizontal line that is supporting for the purpose of
development of understanding for activities to be inclusion of with their
starting dates and the finishing time.
Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): _________________
Milestone two: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): __________________
Gantt Chart

Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why?
What your areas of research will cover:
There are different approaches that can be used by investigator for purpose of achievement of
objectives according to present research work. For conducting a study in a more effective manner
there are certain elements that are part of research onion. These are explained below:
Research philosophy- In the present investigation researcher will be using pragmatist philosophy
to consider the aspects that are associated with a particular research topic “ To determine the role
of managing culture diversity to deal with issues of Gender pay gap in organisations” A case on
Jaguar company.
Data source: For the purpose of collecting detailed information it is very important for the
investigator to use both primary and secondary sources. Questionnaire will be selected as the
primary source of collecting information and in case of secondary sources will include journals,
books, online articles and published material sources.
Research strategy: It refers to the strategy that is used by investigator for purpose of execution of
investigator plans associated with the research. There are different research strategies like survey,
case study, experimental research, direct interviews etc. in the present investigation researcher has
used survey as a method for the purpose of completion of research in more systematic manner.
Research choice: Research choices is used to identify various methods that can be sued by
investigator for collection of information and using a mono method for the purpose of conducting
the research.
Research approach- In case of present investigation, inductive approach of research has been
adopted by the investigator where the information will be presented by use of certain graphs. It
will also lead to attainment of various research outcomes.
Research design: Among various types of research design the most appropriate design in context
of present research work is the exploratory research design as it helps in getting a detailed
information and also contributes towards exploration of various aspects of a topic to support some
valid outcomes.

Sampling design: For the purpose of selection of respondents without nay type of biased
behaviour it is very import at to use a particular sampling technique. In the present research report
there will be selection of 40 respondents for purpose of collection of information.
REFERENCES
Books and JournalsQuinlan, C., and et. al., 2019. Business research methods. South Western
Cengage.Wang, Z., and et. al ., 2019. Basic research methodology in wireless communications:
The first course for research-based graduate students. IEEE Access, 7, pp.86678-
86696.VanKooten, C., 2019. A Research Methodology of Interdependence through Video as
Method. Computers and Composition, 54, p.102514.
Online
Research Onion. 2019. [Online]. Available Through:
<https://nairaproject.com/blog/understanding-the-research-onion-methodology.html>.
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

ANNEXURE “B”:
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:
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:
Section 2 Project summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your
project:
 Interviews Yes No
 Questionnaires Yes No
 Observations Yes No
 Use of personal records Yes No

 Data Analysis Yes No
 Action Research Yes No
 Focus Groups Yes No
 Others (Please specify) :
Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
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)?
Participant will be recruited using direct interview
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you
are doing:
Mobile phones, Emails will be used for purpose of informing participant about the research
work.
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?
Consent of all the participants will be obtained by asking them with a written
communication and it will be cleared by making direct personal communication.
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of
omitting questions that do not wish to answer?
Yes ✓ No
If no please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues
arising from this
Studies involving observation: Confirm whether participants will be asked
for their informed consent to be observed.
Yes ✓ No
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a
brief explanation of the study)?
Yes ✓ No

Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?(This
could be a brief summary of your findings in general)
Yes ✓ No
Section 4: Data Storage and Security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance
with the Data Protection Act (1998)
Yes ✓ No
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Researcher will be having access to data
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
Online storage like cloud and computer
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?
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
For a period of 2 years
Will data be kept for use by other researchers? Yes ✓ No
Section 5: Ethical Issues
Are there any particular features of your proposed work, which may raise
ethical concerns? If so, please outline how you will deal with these:
It is important that you demonstrate your awareness of potential risks that
may arise because of your research. Please consider/address all issues that
may apply. Ethical concerns may include, but are not limited to the following:
 Informed consent.
 Potentially vulnerable participants.
 Sensitive topics
 Risk to participants and /or researchers
 Confidentiality/anonymity
 Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality
 Data storage and security, both during and after the research
(including transfer, sharing, encryption, protection).
 Reporting

 Dissemination and use of your findings.
Section 6: Declaration
I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and
Ethics Policy: Yes No
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit
Tutor:
Yes No
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge:
The above information is correct, and this is a full description of the ethical
issues that may arise in the course of my research
Name: Date:
Please submit your completed form to your supervisor and also attach to the
Research Proposal when submitting to Turnitin.

REFERNCES
Books & Journal