Research Proposal and Ethical Form

This document provides a research proposal and ethical form for a study on the impact of workplace discrimination on employees' performance at Starbucks. It includes the research objectives, questions, reasons for choosing the project, literature sources, activities and timescales, research approach and methodologies, and ethical considerations. The document also includes a research ethics approval form for conducting research involving human participants.

RESEARCH PROPOSAL
AND ETHICAL FORM

Table of Contents
RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORM...................................................................................................1
RESEARCH ETHICS APPROVAL FORM...................................................................................8

RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORM
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: To determine impact of workplace discrimination on
employees performance. A study on Starbucks.

Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a
question, objective or hypothesis)
To determine impact of workplace discrimination on employees
performance. A study on Starbucks.
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
 To examine concept of workplace discrimination.
 To determine impact of workplace discrimination on performance level of Starbucks
staff member's.
 To identify the causes of discrimination at workplace.
Research Questions
 What is workplace discrimination?
 What is the impact of workplace discrimination on performance level of Starbucks
employees?
 What are the different causes of discrimination at workplace?
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):
Present report is taken into consideration on workplace discrimination and its impact on
performance level of staff members. It helps in enhancing the core competencies and
knowledge of a learner for gaining the better outcomes effectively. Given report provide the
description regarding concept and also determine the issues which arising from the
discrimination at workplace.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question,

objective or hypothesis:
Concept of workplace discrimination
On the basis of BRITTANY FUHS (2020), Discrimination at the workplace happens when
supervisors take some action against an employee who is working because of certain
characteristics such as age, colour etc. In an organisation, if someone treat differently then they
possess the various characteristics to the other employees then it is unlawful. The direct
discrimination occurs when in an organisation, employee is treated in less unfavourable manner
as comparison to others.
Impact of workplace discrimination on performance level of Starbucks staff member's.
According to Abhijeet Pratap (2018) Discrimination result in and also reinforces the
inequalities that could be the poor employee morale, poor commitment and high turnover that
negatively impact on performance level of an organisation. In context to Starbucks, Meseret
Kumulchew is a employee of Starbucks and accused of the fraud as employer claimed that she
was falsifying the documents after mistakenly entered the incorrect information when recording
the fridge temperature. After this, employer given her less duties and also taking away from
supervisor position. That employee took Starbucks to employment tribunal for the disability
discrimination as Meseret stated about to upfront with employees from start. These things
develop the negative on the performance level of staff members.
Causes of discrimination at workplace
As per opinion of Jacqueline Charles (2020), Discrimination has the physiological impact and
develop negatively on their performance level. This kill the productivity through minimizing
focus and also enhancing conflicts. Under this, there are different causes of discrimination
given below:
Retaliation- In this kind of discrimination, employer taken some action against employee to
filling employment discrimination claim. These claims consist negative acts with some
necessary things like recruiting, firing, demotions, promotions etc.
Poor communication- This is a major reason of arising the discrimination in company. In
context to this, staff member might feel more insure regarding situation and not able to take the
better decisions. Poor communication reduce motivation as well as performance level of staff

members.
Online
Charles, J., 2020. TOP REASONS FOR WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS.
[Online]. Available through: <https://www.sapoznik.com/our-blog/top-causes-of-
discrimination-claims/>.
Fuhs, B., 2020. 11 types of workplace discrimination employers should be aware of. [Online].
Available through: <https://www.rocketlawyer.com/blog/11-types-of-workplace-
discrimination-employers-should-be-aware-of-925296>.
Pratap, A., 2018. HOW DISCRIMINATION HARMS WORKPLACE PRODUCTIVITY?.
[Online]. Available through: <https://notesmatic.com/2017/03/how-discrimination-harms-
workplace-productivity/>.
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: _________________
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:
In conducting the research methodology part, research onion has been used by consisting the
different layers. Research onion is given below:
Research Philosophy
This refers to set of beliefs that are to be examined concerning the nature of truth. This may
vary with respect to research goals and a better way of achieving them. Interpretivism and
positivism are different philosophies of research. In present investigation, researcher will use
the interpretivism philosophy because this assist in analyse the opinion and viewpoint of
authors for getting positive outcomes.
Research approaches
Deductive and inductive are two different research approaches which helps in conducting the
research in an effective manner. In given research, inductive research approach will be used
because this starts with the observation and also get the positive outcomes.
Research Strategies
This outlines how the investigative work should be done. There are various types of research
strategies such as case study, action research, surveys etc. The research will use survey
strategies because this assist in collect information and data from a large number of
respondents and also analyse their views.
Research Choice
This research onion layer combines quantitative and qualitative methodology. In present
investigation, investigator will use the qualitative method because this gives detailed
explanation regarding the particular area and in a theoretical manner.
Data collection
It refers to the collection of information and data from primary and secondary sources. All
methods are helpful in successfully collect data with the aid of credible sources. Using the

questionnaire in the primary method will be used to gather information. Developing graphs and
themes will use the thematic analysis approach to interpret collected information.
Sampling
Probabilistic and non- probabilistic are two different kinds of sampling methods. Random
sampling method will be used in probabilistic sampling and chose 30 respondents.
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

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 determine impact of workplace discrimination
on employees performance. A study on Starbucks
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: More
than 18
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
To recruit the participants, interview will be conducted.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what
you are doing:
In this, to inform participants, investigator will use email and the telephone.
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?
By email, consent will obtain from the participants and this will in written form. Researcher
ensures that participants can withdraw consent from chosen respondents through using the
email to inform the participants.
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 access personal information and data.
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
Data will stored in personal 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?
Data will stored in personal computer.

How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
It will be stored for around 2 months and in word format.
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.