The Influence of Gender-Based Discrimination on Employee Performance

Research proposal

Contents
Title: The influence of gender-baseddiscrimination on the performance of employee withinMarks and
Spencer....................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................4
Research Aim:.........................................................................................................................................5
Research question....................................................................................................................................5
Literature Review........................................................................................................................................5
Methodology...............................................................................................................................................7
Resources required and action plan.............................................................................................................8
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References................................................................................................................................................11
Books & Journals..................................................................................................................................11

Title: The influence of gender-baseddiscrimination on the performance of employee
withinMarks and Spencer.
Introduction
Gender based discrimination also known as sexual discrimination acts as an effective action plan
which denies the opportunity, privileges or rewards of aperson on the basis of their gender. It has
been said that discrimination amongthe workplace arise as individuals working within the
organization are not handled equally and discriminate them on the basis of color, gender,
nationality and many more. Because of discrimination on the gender, performance of employees
might affect negatively which reduces the overall efficiency andeffectiveness of the organization.
Therefore,it has been said that management team needs to create discrimination free working
environment so each and every individuals can perform their work more efficiently and
effectively. In the present research, Marks and Spencer is chosen as the base organization. Itis a
British multinational organizationwhose headquarters is located in London,England. Marksand
Spencer is an organization mainly deals in selling home and food products as well as clothing

products. In order to conduct the whole research in an effective manner, aimand objectives are
developed along with the rational of research. In addition to this, literature review is a section
which will assist in gathering data and information relatedto the specific topic.
Rational of the research
Behindevery research there are some reasons due to which the whole investigation is conducted.
Each and every research have their own reason and impact which needs to be considered by the
researchers while conducting the whole investigation. One of the main reason is related with
personal interest of theinvestigator towards this chosetopic.As they saydiscrimination at their
workplace on the basis of gender, researcher wants to do a research with the help of which they
can easily reduce the impact of such factors. In addition to this, another reasonis to enhance their
own skills, knowledge and capabilities which will create futures opportunities. These are the
main reasons behind conducting the whole investigation so that both society and researcher itself
gain benefits from this.
Research Aim:
Aim of the research is “To examinethe influences of gender based discrimination on the performance of
employees.” A casestudy on Mark’s and Spencer.
Research Questions:
 To identify the concept of gender based discrimination.
 To know the influence of gender based discrimination onthe performance of employees.
 Todeterminethe issues faced by employeesand management team of Mark’s and Spencerdueto
gender based discrimination.
Research question
 Whatdo you know about the concept of gender based discrimination?
 Whatis the influence of gender based discrimination on the performance of employees?
 Whatare the issues faced by employees and management team of Mark’s and Spencer due to
gender based discrimination?