Research Proposal: Role of leaders and line managers in developing and managing talented employees within an organisation

This research proposal aims to identify the role of leaders and line managers in developing and managing talented employees within an organisation, with a study on Tesco. The objectives include studying the concept and elements of talent management, identifying the role of leaders and line managers in managing and developing talented employees, and examining the challenges faced by Tesco in the absence of line managers and leaders. The research approach includes using a positivism research philosophy, deductive approach, survey research strategy, quantitative research choice, and probability sampling technique. The data will be stored confidentially and anonymously.

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
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Proposed Title: Role of leaders and line managers in developing and managing talented
employees within an organisation.
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis)
Research Aim
To identify the role of leaders and line managers in developing and managing
talented employees within an organisation. A study on Tesco
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?):
Objectives
 To study the concept and elements of talent management within an organisation.
 To identify the role leaders and line managers in managing and developing talented
employees of Tesco.
 To examine the different challenges faced by Tesco in the absence of line
managers and leaders within an organisation.
Research questions
 What is the concept and elements of talent management within an organisation.
 What is the role of leaders and line managers in managing and developing talented
employees of Tesco.
 What are the different challenges faced by Tesco in the absence of line managers
and leaders within an organisation.

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):
This present research is quite significant for the researcher because it helps in
understanding about the role of leaders and line managers in developing the talented
employees within an organisation. This particular study helps the researcher in getting
detailed information about the topic and its proficient use in conducting future research on
the similar topic. It also helps in attaining the aim and objectives of the research in an
effective and efficient manner.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
Concept and elements of talent management within an organisation.
As per the view of Wiradendi Wolor (2020), talent management can be defined as the
process of attracting, developing, identifying, engaging, deploying and retaining
employees which are primarily considered as valuable for the organisation. To gain
effective results it is important for the company to align with the business objectives and
strategic goals in the competitive business environment. The primary aim of talent
management is to create a motivated employee team who will stay within the business in
the long period of time. There are several elements of talent management that helps the
business in acquiring talent for attaining goals and objectives. Performance management is
also an important element that help the business in improving the performance of
employees so that they work with high efficiency and effectiveness.
Role of leaders and line managers in managing and developing talented employees of
Tesco.
As per the view of Naim and Lenka (2018), line managers and leaders generally play a
very important role within the organisation because they help employees in achieving all
the objectives and goals. Employees are the most important asset of the business which
helps in gaining high success and growth in the competitive business environment.
Leaders generally plan and set and direction for the employees which helps in aligning
employees to achieve competitiveness within the business. It is important for the leaders to
develop employees in the right manner so that they work with high accuracy and
efficiency within an organisation. They help in increasing the morale of employees within
the company so that they work with high confidence and dedication for improved growth.

They generally creates a healthy and positive working environment for employees so that
feel motivated for staying in the company for long time period.
Different challenges faced by Tesco in the absence of line managers and leaders
within an organisation.
As per the view of Whysall, Owtram and Brittain (2019), there are various different
challenges that organisation face in the absence of line managers and leaders. Making the
right hiring decisions is the major challenge that company face because hiring an
inefficient employee is not fruitful for the business in the future. Managing team in an
effective way is also a challenge for the company because every employee has different
thoughts and this creates conflicts among them. Retaining employees is another challenge
that increases the employee turnover within the business environment and this creates
problem for the managers to manage and develop them.
REFERENCES
Wiradendi Wolor, C., 2020. Implementation talent management to improve organization’s
performance in Indonesia to fight industrial revolution 4.0. International journal of
scientific & technology research.
Naim, M.F. and Lenka, U., 2018. Development and retention of Generation Y employees:
a conceptual framework. Employee relations.
Whysall, Z., Owtram, M. and Brittain, S., 2019. The new talent management challenges of
Industry 4.0. Journal of management development.
Federighi, P., 2019. Research methodology in adult learning and education. Revista de
Științe ale Educației, 39(1), pp.58-73.
Avci, B., 2021. Research methodology in critical mathematics education. International
Journal of Research & Method in Education, 44(2), pp.135-150.
Lai, Y.L. and Palmer, S., 2018. Understanding evidence-based coaching through the
analysis of coaching psychology research methodology. In Handbook of Coaching
Psychology (pp. 80-90). Routledge.
Jacobs, N. and Cornelius, S., 2022. Building blocks in Planning research methodology: A
roadmap to research design options. Town and Regional Planning, 80, pp.105-117.
Sampson, E., 2018. Entanglement, affect and experience: Walking and wearing (shoes) as
experimental research methodology. International Journal of Fashion Studies, 5(1), pp.55-
76.
Erro-Garcés, A. and Alfaro-Tanco, J.A., 2020. Action research as a meta-methodology in
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Robles, V.D., 2018. Visualizing certainty: What the cultural history of the gantt chart
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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 How long this will

outcome, evaluation, writing the report):
Introduction
Aim and objectives
Literature review
Research Methodology
Data collection
Data analysis
Conclusion and recommendations
Reflection
Submission of final report
take:
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Milestone one: Literature review
Target date
14-06-2022
Milestone two: Research methodology
Target date : 05-07-2022
Milestone Three: Data Collection
11-08-2022
Gantt Chart
For completing all the activities within the given period of time, the researcher will use
Gannt chart. This chart helps in depicting the positive relation between the research
activities so that it can be completed in a proper manner (Robles, 2018). It is defined about
what are additional assets and resources that are needed for getting the research report
being completed on time.

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:
Research philosophy: There are two different types of research philosophies that are
primarily known as positivism and interpretivism (Federighi, 2019). For carrying out the
present investigation, positivism research philosophy will be selected because this helps in
interpreting the quantitative data in an effective manner.
Research approach: Research approach are of two kinds that are defined as deductive and
inductive (Avci, 2021). In carrying out the following study, the researcher will use
deductive approach because it helps in testing the existing theories in a more effective and
efficient manner.
Research strategy: Research strategies are several types such as interview, grounded
theory, survey, systematic literature review and so on (Lai and Palmer, 2018). In the
current investigation, the investigator will use survey research strategy because it helps in
getting accurate information from the number of respondents.
Research choice: Quantitative and qualitative are of two types of research choices. In
order to carry out the current investigation, the investigator will use quantitative research
choice method is useful because it helps in providing reliable and valid data on the
selected topic.
Research instruments: There are different types of research instruments which are known
as interview, focus group, observation, questionnaire and so on (Jacobs and Cornelius,
2022). These instruments are important and but for collecting authentic data on the given
topic the researcher has selected questionnaire method.
Time horizon: Time horizon consists of to forms that are defined as cross-sectional and
longitudinal (Sampson, 2018). Cross-sectional method will be used by the investigator in
carrying out the present investigation because it helps in competing the research in the
given time period.
Sampling: Probability and non-probability are known as two techniques of sampling. For
conducting the present research, the researcher will use probability sampling technique
(Erro-Garcés and Alfaro-Tanco, 2020). This sampling technique helps the investigator in
gaining accurate data from different respondents in an appropriate manner. The researcher
has selected 30 employees of Tesco for sampling.
Research Limitations: There are different types of limitations that the researcher face
such as limited resources, time management and many more.

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: Role of leaders and line managers in developing and managing talented
employees within an organisation.
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date: 16-05-2022
Intended research end date: 28-09-2022
Section 2 Project summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your project:
 Interviews Yes
 Questionnaires Yes
 Observations Yes
 Use of personal records Yes No
 Data Analysis Yes
 Action Research Yes No
 Focus Groups No
 Others (Please specify) : n/a
Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
Yes
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: No Young people aged: 17-18 No Adults: Yes
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
The research respondents will be recruited through random sampling method as a type of probability
approach.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:

The participants of research will be send with the informed consent form and
questionnaire on email.
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?
Using Email.
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting questions that do not wish
to answer?
Yes
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
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a brief explanation of the study)?
Yes
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?(This could be a brief summary of
your findings in general)
Yes
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
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Researcher/Supervisor
During the research:
Researcher/Supervisor
Where will the data be stored?
USB and Laptop
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes
If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research: Safely dispose of the data
Where will the data be stored?:
USB/Laptop

How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
Approx Six months
Will data be kept for use by other researchers? 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: N/A
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. n/a
 Sensitive topics n/a
 Risk to participants and /or researchers: n/a
 Confidentiality/anonymity:
 Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality:
 Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including transfer, sharing,
encryption, protection).
 Reporting: Yes
 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
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor:
Yes
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 tutor and also attach to the Research Proposal when
submitting to Turnitin.