Role of Line managers and leaders in employee development and wellbeing at workplace

This research aims to examine the contributions of line managers and leaders in the development and wellbeing of employees at the workplace, with a focus on Tesco. The objectives include assessing the role of leaders and managers, analyzing current practices of employee wellbeing and development, and determining strategies used by organizations. The research is significant for enhancing knowledge and understanding in this area and has implications for professional benefits and career growth. The literature review discusses the roles of managers and leaders in the workplace, current practices for employee wellbeing, and strategies for employee development. The research methodology section explains the use of research philosophies, research approaches, data collection methods, and data analysis techniques.

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Table of Contents
Topic: TALENT MANAGEMENT.................................................................................................1
Rationale of Research:................................................................................................................1
Research Questions.....................................................................................................................2
Literature review.........................................................................................................................3
Research methodologies..............................................................................................................7
Appendices.....................................................................................................................................11

Title: Topic: TALENT MANAGEMENT
Title: Role of Line managers and leaders in employee development and
wellbeing at workplace
Aim:
The aim of this project is: To examine the contributions of line managers and
leaders in development and wellbeing of employees at workplace. A study on
Tesco
Objectives:
 To assess the basic concept about role of leaders and mangers
within the working place of an organisation.
 To analyse the current practices about employee well-being and its
development within Tesco.
 To determine various strategies that is used by an organisation in
order to manage employee development and well-being.
(A)Ration
ale:
Rationale of Research:
The rationale for selecting this topic i.e. Role of Line managers and leaders in
employee development and wellbeing at workplace. Conducting this research
is very effective as it helps in presenting the suitable idea related to specific
topic so that workplace is to be developed effectively. This also helps in
understanding the role of line manager and leaders at working place in the
Tesco plc. The aim of conducting this research about particular topic is to
examine a contributions of line managers and leaders in development and
wellbeing of workers at workplace so that company will face higher success
(Taylor, 2018). It includes several other objectives related to current practice
which is adopted by Tesco for employees wellbeing. This assist researcher to
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(B)Resear
ch
Questions
(C)
Significan
ce of the
research;
enhance the knowledge and understanding related to a particular topic. It
helps in developing the investigator growth in specific subject. Further it also
helps in acknowledging the several strategies related to wellbeing so that an
organisation satisfied their workers. This research helps in gaining the
concept of employees wellbeing due to this new ideas are to be formulated
that supports in overall success of a company.
Involving within this research also helps in developing professional benefits
related to role of line managers and leaders for employee well-being and
development within Tesco. Although conducting this research is very
imperative in enhancing opportunities in professional career. The major aim
of selecting the role of line manager and leaders within an organisation is that
it helps in developing the professional career which is highly essential to get
the profitable results personally. Conducting this research is beneficial
because it deves the several types of knowledge and skills related to
wellbeing of people. It is highly effective for encouraging the personal and
professional growth.
Research Questions
1. What are the role of line manager and leaders at workplace of Tesco?
2. What are the current practices used by Tesco for employee wellbeing and
development?
3. What are the strategies related to employee development and wellbeing
within a workplace of Tesco?
Significance of the research
The major significance of conduction of this research is to collect certain
knowledge related to the specific topic that is based on Role of Line managers
and leaders in employee development and wellbeing at workplace. It is very
effective for enhancing the future career because it helps in developing
several knowledge related to specific topic. By conducting this research,
researcher get the academic knowledge that helps in enhancing the overall
professional and personal career. It also helps in hiring and selecting the best
candidate and retain them for a long period of time. Involving within this
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D)Literatu
re review:
research helps in measuring the performance and setting quality standards
that are useful for the company success. This research also helps in providing
knowledge related to general field of contribution and specific field of
contribution and which is highly useful for the success of overall current
research. This research is also useful for a business because it helps to
understand various aspects that offer numerous benefits to company In future
period of instance (Scullion and Mullholland, 2020).
Literature review
A literature review define as a survey which is based on specific topic or a
research question. It is a main part of conducting a research successfully. It
also helps in situate the work in relation to existing knowledge. IT is to be
done by using books, Scholarly articles and several other resources which
helps in reflecting a particular issue. This is used to critical evaluate the
research problem that is being investigated.
Role of managers and leaders within a workplace
According to the viewpoint of Kevin Eikenberry (2021), leaders play an
essential role to manage the working culture at workplace so that organisation
facing the huge success in their long term survival. If leaders perform their
role effectively than the several opportunities are to be grow in the current
situation. To manage the working environment there are several roles that is
performed by leaders to get and obtain profitable results within development
of employees and their wellbeing. In this coaching is the first role that a
leader can perform. In this Leader have the responsibility to developed and
enhanced their team mates understanding so that employees are preparing for
success of the future performing roles. The another role that a leader of an
organisation play is to serve the facilities to their team mates so that they
perform their task easily. It also helps in enhancing the workers morale so
that they reflect the productive results for longer sustainability of business
enterprise. Further leader of company perform a role of presenting clear
vision to their subordinates so that they easily understand what they have to
be done. It helps in attaining the specific task within specify period of time.
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This helps in fulfiling the objectives of a company so that collaborative
working environment is to be developed. A leader also be a good listener
within working place by listening all their workers issues and ideas so that
they feel satisfied and retain within the company for a longer period of time
(Eikenberry, 2021. 10 Roles Every Leader Must Fill).
According to the viewpoint of Andrew Wallbridge, (2021), manager play a
significant role for supporting the employee performance and their overall
success. In this manager effectively focus on clear communication about the
guidelines and policies so that leaders, subordinates will perform their task on
time and in an effective manner. Line manager is play a very essential role
within a company as they are accountable to their team performance. They
are highly responsible for managing the people appropriately. Line managers
are highly responsible for developing system, reporting and handling data for
balancing the people within work place. In an organisation, manager focus on
presenting report on the employee’s performance so that overall
understanding of performing task is to be clear. In this, line manager focus on
providing the right system to their workforce in several departments such as
finance, marketing, sales for developing and growing the business enterprises
within competitive marketplace. for managing talent within an organisation,
line manager acts as a communicator who transfer the essential guidelines and
procedures to the leader of the teams who leads the team so that clarity is to
be maintained in the minds of employees and task are preformed well
(Wallbridge, 2021. What is a line manager?).
The current practices used by organisation for employee wellbeing and
development
According to the viewpoint of Swapnil Kamat, (2021), a happy and friendly
workplace is a huge asset. It reflects what the leaders and managers are doing
for Tesco success. It also includes a relationship between the workers so that
they experienced best within an organisation working area. It includes several
practices which is reflected for employee development and their wellbeing by
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an organisation that are presented below:
Provide clear expectations- It is the best practice that is adopted by an
organisation for employee wellbeing. In this manager reflects the clear
expectations that an organisation has with their employees so that task are to
be attained effectively. In this manager of Tesco will create a culture in which
they clearly state the several vision, goals, quality standards, priorities to their
workforce so that positive development of employees are to be shown within
organisation.
Give people an opportunity to used their skills- In Tesco, frustrations and
ineffectiveness are to be shown if manager cannot align the job roles with
right skills and knowledge. In this employees show their special skills based
on completion of projects so that success is to be attained. For instance- If an
individual person within Tesco is hired for a particular job role and cannot get
the opportunities to show their skills related to that post than he or she will
not deliver the best work within business enterprise (How Tesco creates
opportunities to boost employee engagement, 2021).
Encouraged people to show their ideas and thoughts and getting involved
in decision making- It is one of the best workplace practice within this
employee are being involved for share their thoughts and ideas. This helps in
maintaining an effective environment at workplace. It will enhance the
innovation within Tesco. It helps in taking decisions for the benefits of an
organisation. This helps in retaining and encouraging the talented workforce
for a long period of time.
Encourage learning and development- It is another best workplace practice
which is adopted by an Tesco to develop their employee wellbeing for a
longer period of time. Learning is an essential aspect that improves the skills
and knowledge of the person so that more new opportunities are to be
presented for them to explore their career in business industry (Kamat, 2021,
8 ideal workplace practices to follow in 2016).
Encouraged feedbacks and recognition- In an organisation manager
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perform the role of a leader to get the employees feedback so that they will
retain for a longer period of time by providing the profitable results. Feedback
is the best way to examines issues and employees creatively skills that gives
the profitable results.
Strategies related to employee development and wellbeing within a
workplace
According to the viewpoint of Mady Peterson, (2021), wellbeing of
employees are very essential because if they are satisfied with their working
by getting high well being than they are highly engaged within the work so
that objectives are to be attained effectively. In this manager who likely to
encourage the employee wellbeing then they will get loyal employees who
work passionately to attain the aim of the company. It is stated that there is
positive connection between employees wellbeing and business enterprise
outcomes because due to this employee turnover is to be reduced so that
talented workforce are to be retained. In the competitive business
environment where companies are fighting for top talent, organisations invest
their time and money for maintaining wellbeing at work. It includes several
strategies that are used to improve the employee development and wellbeing
which are demonstrate below:
Spreading support and love- Within Tesco is is to be found that manager
believe that offering recognition to workers creates a positive and healthy
working environment or culture due to this they work effectively. It is the
best strategy because it positively affects the employee retention for a longer
period of time. Providing recognition to employees is the best way to show
care and support so that workers feel satisfied and company will face the
higher success in the competitive marketplace. In this business enterprise
offer recognition in many ways for example- celebrating employee’s
appreciation day so that employees being encouraged towards working that
are useful for setting their future career path. It also encourages talent within
company so that firm will gone for the extra mile of success.
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Come together- It is another best strategy that is reflected by the author for
employees wellbeing and development. It reflects the relationship at work
place with colleagues, managers, executives and many more. All these play a
vital role in employee wellbeing, engagement and enhancing overall
employee experience. It is stated that people who are working within business
enterprise are developed or break the culture and values of an organisation.
Developing team work motivates employees to build relationship at work
place with top authorities and team mates. For this Tesco need to focus on
organising picnic, team get together for completing and achieving the
objectives. This will develop the cooperate working and also maintaining
organisation culture where talented employees are working for gaining
profitable results.
Mindfulness matters-It is a strategy that is to be recommended for business
organisation to employee development and wellbeing . In this manager of the
company focus on employee wellbeing by providing time to their employees
for mentally de stress because it positively impacts the overall employee
performance. Due to this workers feel important and valuable so that their
overall performance are to be enhanced which reflects talent. Encouraging
employees morale by reducing their stress are not only effective and
profitable to the employees well beings but also beneficial for whole business
firm success as well. For instance to maintain the employees encouragement
Tesco manager should schedule their time by organising presentations or
meetings for cool down the employee stress and providing break based on
mindful breaks in whole day.
Main task:
Methodolo
gy
How are
you going
to conduct
your
Research methodologies
It refers to a procedure in which better level of specifications inclusive of an
effective techniques are to be used that helps in supporting to select, process,
gather, examine the several types of knowledge related to the specific topic. It
also helps in allowing the researcher to make critical evaluation over a
particular topic to get the reliable and valid knowledge and information. In
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research? this researcher also get the high support from their collected data and
information that also helps in generating the positive results to maintain
productivity and proficiency while conducting research. By including in this
research Tesco manager get the high knowledge and within this they using
the research onion that are to be explained below:
Research philosophies- This term is defined as a belief where several useful
data and information are to be gathered, used and examined. With the support
of the various data, information is to be collected effectively and
systematically. This term is divided into two terms that are positivism and
interpretivism research philosophy. In this researcher includes the use of
positivism research philosophy as it helps in providing the factual information
through observation. It helps the Tesco to get positive results in managing
people effectively and efficiently (Varman, and et. al., 2018).
Research approach- It refers to that process in which investigator collect and
interpret the several information in successful manner. In this diverse
knowledge are to be collected by using several modes such as mixed,
qualitative and quantitative and further it is bifurcated into inductive,
deductive and adductive approach. To continue this research deductive
approach is to be adopted by the researcher because it helps in providing an
appropriate decisions related to specific topic so that gaols are to be attained
specifically.
Research design- It is defined as the most useful aspect as it provides the
plan that is used to answer a particular research questions to draw valid
conclusion. It also involves several strategies that is used to implement the
plan that is related to the study. Research design is an effective tool because
it assist in addressing the problems appropriately so that reliable outcomes are
to be come within investigation. In this case several types of research design
are to be included that are descriptive, experimental, exploratory. In this
undertakings, descriptive research will be applied by the researcher as it
provides the proper facts and figures that helps in effective decision making
related to specific topic. In case of descriptive research populations are being
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studies so that effective outcome is to be reflected so that effective research
are to be seen. This research is highly beneficial as per future perspective
because of developing the knowledege and skills related to management of
employees. This will develops the growth and long term sustainability within
professional career.
Data collection- It refers to that process in which researcher collect the data
and information related to specific research topic. There are several source
that are used by investigator to collect data and information for getting
reliable outcomes. It includes two types of data that are primary data and
secondary data. Both these types of data collection play a vital role in
providing significant information related to specific topic according to their
nature. With the help of primary source, data are to be collected first
handedly in this researcher used questionnaire, interviews etc. It involves
closed ended questions so that questions are easily understood by persons. In
this secondary source data are to be collected by using books, journals and
many other sources. All helps in conducting the research positively and offers
the valid and reliable results.
Data analysis- It is an investigation that is used by the researcher to gather
the data for getting an useful information. With the usage of data analysis
investigator can effectively take the decisions that contributes in attaining
positive results while conducting research. To effectively examine collected
information investigator, use thematic analysis that includes several themes
which is useful to monitor information related to research. In this MS-excel
are also to be used to gathered data so that valid and reliable conclusion are to
be reflected.
Sample size- It refers to the size under which overall research is to be
processed and to complete this research the sample size is of 50 respondents
that are selected randomly by using random sampling method. According to
present investigation method non probabilistic research sampling is very
effective where sample size is selected on random basis who share their
viewpoints on specific topics (Sheehan, Grantand Garavan, 2018).
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Sources of
Informatio
n:
References used for conducting literature review
Eikenberry. K., 2021. 10 Roles Every Leader Must Fill, [Online].
Available through: <https://www.budtoboss.com/personal-
professional-development/10-hats-leaders-must-wear/>
Wallbridge. A., 2021. What is a line manager?, [Online]. Available
through: < https://www.tsw.co.uk/blog/leadership-and-
management/line-manager/>
Kamat. S., 2021, 8 ideal workplace practices to follow in 2016, [Online].
Available through:
<https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/254882>
Peterson. M., 2021. 3 STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING IN
THE WORKPLACE
[Online].Availablethrough:<https://www.limeade.com/en/blog/st
eps-to-incorporate-employee-well-being-into-your-
organization/>
How Tesco creates opportunities to boost employee engagement, 2021.
[Online], Available through:
<https://www.peoplematters.in/article/employee-engagement/how-
tesco-creates-opportunities-to-boost-employee-engagement-16538
References
Books and Journal
Scullion, H. and Mullholland, M., 2020. Global Talent Management. The
SAGE Handbook of Contemporary Cross-Cultural Management,
p.212.
Sheehan, M., Grant, K. and Garavan, T., 2018. Strategic talent
management: A macro and micro analysis of current issues in
hospitality and tourism. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism
Themes, 10(1), pp.28-41.
Taylor, S., 2018. Resourcing and talent management. Kogan Page
Publishers.
Vaiman, V., Sparrow, P., Schuler, R. and Collings, D.G. eds.,
2018. Macro talent management: A global perspective on
managing talent in developed markets. Routledge.
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Appendices
RESEARCH ETHICS CHECKLIST Form RE1
This checklist should be completed for every research project which involves human
participants. It is used to identify whether a full application for ethics approval needs to be
submitted.
Before completing this form, please refer to the University Code of Practice on Ethical
Standards for Research Involving Human Participants. The principal investigator and,
where the principal investigator is a student, the supervisor, is responsible for exercising
appropriate professional judgment in this review.
This checklist must be completed before potential participants are approached to take
part in any research.
Section I: Applicant Details
1. Name of Researcher (applicant):
2. Status (please click to select): Active
3. Email Address:
4a. Contact Address:
4b. Telephone Number:
Section II: Project Details
5. Project Title:
Section III: For Students Only:
6. Course title and module name and
number where appropriate
School/Centre:
BSc (Hons) Business Management
BMP6001 Dissertation
Regent College London
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7. Supervisor’s or module leader’s
name:
8. Email address:
9. Telephone extension::
Declaration by Researcher (Please tick the appropriate boxes)
I have read the University’s Code of Practice
The topic merits further research
I have the skills to carry out the research
The participant information sheet, if needed, is appropriate
The procedures for recruitment and obtaining informed consent, if needed, are
appropriate
The research is exempt from further ethics review according to current University
guidelines
Where relevant, I have read the ethical guidelines of the regulatory body that is
relevant to my discipline and verify that the research adheres to these guidelines
Comments from Researcher, and/or from Supervisor if Researcher is Undergraduate
or Taught Postgraduate student:
This project meets the standard set by UoB policy named “Code of Practice for Research
Students and Supervisors 2019-20”.
This project also confirms with “UoB Research Ethics Framework”.
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Section IV: Research Checklist
Please answer each question by ticking the appropriate box:
YES NO
1. Will the study involve participants who are particularly vulnerable
or who may be unable to give informed consent (e.g. children,
people with learning disabilities, emotional difficulties, problems
with understanding and/or communication, your own students)?
No
2. Will the study require the co-operation of a gatekeeper for initial
access to the groups or individuals to be recruited (e.g. students at
school, members of self-help group, residents of nursing home)?
No
3. Will deception be necessary, i.e. will participants take part without
knowing the true purpose of the study or without their
knowledge/consent at the time (e.g. covert observation of people
in non-public places)?
No
4. Will the study involve discussion of topics which the participants
may find sensitive (e.g. sexual activity, own drug use)?
No
5. Will drugs, placebos or other substances (e.g. food substances,
alcohol, nicotine, vitamins) be administered to or ingested by
participants or will the study involve invasive, intrusive or
potentially harmful procedures of any kind?
No
6. Will blood or tissues samples be obtained from participants? No
7. Will pain or more than mild discomfort be likely to result from the
study?
8. Could the study induce psychological stress or anxiety or cause
harm or negative consequences beyond the risks encountered in
normal life?
No
9. Will the study involve prolonged or repetitive testing? No
10. Will financial inducements (other than reasonable expenses and
compensation for time) be offered to participants?
No
11. Will participants’ right to withdraw from the study at any time be
withheld or not made explicit?
No
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12. Will participants’ anonymity be compromised or their right to
anonymity be withheld or information they give be identifiable as
theirs?
No
13. Might permission for the study need to be sought from the
researcher’s or from participants’ employer?
No
14. Will the study involve recruitment of patients or staff through the
NHS?
No
If ALL items in the Declaration are ticked AND if you have answered NO to ALL questions in
Section IV, send the completed and signed Form RE1 to your School/Centre Research
Ethics Officer for information. You may proceed with the research but should follow any
subsequent guidance or requests from the School/Centre Research Ethics Officer or your
supervisor/module leader where appropriate. Undergraduate and taught postgraduate students
should retain a copy of this form and submit it with their research report or dissertation (bound in
at the beginning). MPhil/PhD students should submit a copy to the Board of Studies for
Research Degrees with their application for Registration (R1). Work which is submitted
without the appropriate ethics form will be returned unassessed.
If ANY of the items in the Declaration are not ticked AND / OR if you have answered YES to
ANY of the questions in Section IV, you will need to describe more fully in Section V of the form
below how you plan to deal with the ethical issues raised by your research. This does not
mean that you cannot do the research, only that your proposal will need to be approved
by the School/Centre Research Ethics Officer or School/Centre Research Ethics
Committee or Sub-committee. When submitting the form as described in the above
paragraph you should substitute the original Section V with the version authorized by the
School/Centre Research Ethics officer.
If you answered YES to question 14, you will also have to submit an application to the
appropriate external health authority ethics committee, after you have received approval from
the School/Centre Research Ethics Officer/Committee and, where appropriate, the University
Research Ethics Committee.
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Section V: Addressing Ethical Problems
If you have answered YES to any of questions 1-12 please complete below and submit the form
to your School/Centre Research Ethics Officer.
Project Title
Principal Investigator/Researcher/Student
Supervisor
Summary of issues and action to be taken to address the ethics problem(s)
Please note that it is your responsibility to follow the University’s Code of Practice on Ethical
Standards and any relevant academic or professional guidelines in the conduct of your study.
This includes providing appropriate information sheets and consent forms, and ensuring
confidentiality in the storage and use of data. Any significant change to the design or
conduct of the research should be notified to the School/Centre Research Ethics Officer and
may require a new application for ethics approval.
Signed: Principal Investigator/Researcher
Approved: Supervisor or module leader (where appropriate)
Date:
For use by School/Centre Research Ethics Officer:
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 No ethical problems are raised by this proposed study - Retain this form on
record
 Appropriate action taken to maintain ethical standards
 The research protocol should be revised to eliminate the
ethical concerns or reduce them to an acceptable level,
using the attached suggestions
 Please submit School/Centre Application for Ethics Approval
(Form RE2(D))
 Please submit University Application for Ethics Approval
(Form RE2(U))
Signed:
Date:
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