Research Methodology, Data Analysis and Interpretation

Research
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CONTENTS
Contents...........................................................................................................................................2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................3
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION.............................................................................5
COMMUNICATING THE OUTCOME.......................................................................................12
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION............................................................................13
CONCLUSION..........................................................................................................................13
RECOMMENDATION.............................................................................................................13
REFLECTION...............................................................................................................................14
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................15
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
It is consider as that section of a study which require an investigator to present different
tools and methods used by them while performing investigation which support the reader to
identify the procedure used by the researcher to conduct study. This in turn support reader in
determining the quality of study and accuracy of data presented within the investigation. The
method used for performing this is mentioned below:
Research strategy: There are number of strategies that can be adopted by the investigator in
order to perform investigation in effective manner. But as per the requirement of current study
which is based on quantitative investigation method, questionnaire is used to gather primary data
which support in collecting information from several number of people at a time. The
questionnaire used within study is mentioned below:
Questionnaire
Q1 Do you hold some understanding regarding the necessity of equality and diversity at
workplace?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2 According to you, what is the importance of equality and diversity practices within Marks &
Spencer?
a) For equal access to opportunity
b) Fair treatment
c) Positive working culture
Q3 Do you think that management of equality and diversity within the organisation support
Marks & Spencer in retaining employeess for long time period?
a) Yes
b) No
Q4 As per your though, what are several challenges that Marks & Spencer may face in absences
of appropriate equality and diversity policy at workplace?
a) Lower productivity
b) Less employee engagement
c) employee job dissatisfaction
Q5 What kind of behaviour is required by an organisation for implementing the equality and
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diversity practices effectively?
a) Providing value to diversity
b) Open communication
c) Avoiding discrimination among employees
Q6 According to you, does by promoting equality at workplace the productivity and efficiency of
employees can be improved?
a) Yes
b) No
Q7 What are several benefits that Marks & Spencer get by providing equality and respect to
diversified workforce?
a) Flow of innovative ideas increases
b) More employee retention
c) Increase brand reputation
Q8 Do you think that updating of organisational policies for promoting equality and diversity at
workplace support in removing glass ceiling toward growth of employees?
a) Agree
b) Disagree
Q9 What are several issues that Marks & Spencer may face while implementing the equality and
diversity practices at workplace?
a) Lack of employee support
b) Inappropriate organisational policies
c) Acceptance and respects
Q10 Among the following which one is most appropriate way to implement equality and
diversity practices at workplace by eliminating all barriers?
a) Inclusive training
b) Participative Leadership
c) Open communication
Cost, access and ethical consideration- For executing an investigation fund is required in
order to meet up all the expenses of study and to completing each set of activities in effective
manner. Other than this, for ensuring that the research get executed in ethical manner all the
principles ad code of conduct are being followed bye the investigator. This mainly includes
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