Impact of Talent Management on the Role of HR: A Study on Morrisons

This research proposal aims to identify the importance of talent management and its impact on the role of human resources within an organisation, with a study on Morrisons. It includes research objectives, literature sources, activities and timescales, research approach and methodologies, and ethical considerations.

Research Proposal
Student Name: _ Student ID: ____________
Centre Name:
Tutor: ________________ Date:
Proposed Title: Impact of talent management on the role of HR

Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or
hypothesis)
The selected title for this research project is the impact of talent management on the role of
human resources. A study on Morrisons
Research Aim
The aim of current research is, “To identify the importance of talent management and its
impact on the role of human resources within an organisation”. A study on Morrisons
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?):
The objectives of the present research project based upon Morrisons are given below:
 To understand the basic concept of talent management and human resource
management within an organisation
 To determine the impact of talent management on the role of human resources within
Morrisons
 To discern the challenges faced by Morrisons in the absence of talent management
 To investigate various strategies of talent management adopted by manager of
Morrisons for retaining their employees and improving business performance
Questions of the research
 Explain the concept of talent management and human resource management within an
organisation?
 What is the impact of talent management on the role of human resources within
Morrisons?
 What are the challenges faced by Morrisons in the absence of talent management?
 What are the various strategies of talent management adopted by manager of
Morrisons for retaining their employees and improving business performance?
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):
The main purpose of the present investigation is to carry out information about the topic of
talent management (van Zyl, Mathafena and Ras, 2017). In the current time, employees are
known as the precious asset of the organisation so it becomes important to form appropriate
strategies to manage and control them. The report will focus to conduct investigation on the
topic about the impact of talent management on the role of human resources. The relationship

between talent management and human resource is identified in the research. There are two
other significant perspectives that are fulfilled by the current investigation that are personal
and professional objectives. In the terms of personal perspective, I have learnt about the
personalities that need to be adapted by an individual in their personal life to maintain good
relationships with others. The other significant professional perspective that will be attained
by the present research is I will get to know about the various human resource and talent
management practices that are beneficial for my future company.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Explain the concept of talent management and human resource management within
an organisation?
According to Painter‐Morland and et. al., (2019), talent management is one of the significant
procedures in the organisation because it facilitates in attracting, selecting and retaining large
number of employees. It also includes a combination of human resource processes across the
workforce lifecycle. It involves employee engagement, learning and development, recruiting,
on-boarding, workforce planning. In this competitive business environment, every
organisation gives great importance to procedure of talent management.
As per the view of Ahammad and et. al., (2018), human resource management refers to the
strategic approach to the efficient and effective management of people in an organisation
such that they assist their business earn competitive advantage. It is designed for maximising
employee performance in service of strategic objectives of an employer.
What is the impact of talent management on the role of human resources within
Morrisons?
As per the opinion of Sparrow (2019), it is identified that talent management and human
resource management is important for the success of company. It is determined that impact of
talent management on the role human resource is positive because it helps in improving the
procedure of recruitment, managing performance of employees as per the set standards and
bars, developing leadership qualities etc. With the practices of talent management, human
resource of Morrisons can easily handle, control and manage their workforce.
What are the challenges faced by Morrisons in the absence of talent management?
As per the view of Mensah and Bawole (2018), talent management has become one of the
important aspects for human resources because it has made management of people easier in
the workplace. There are many challenges that are faced by Morrisons in the absence of

effective talent management that are: high employee turnover, in this employees leave
organisation when they are not being listened. The other major challenge is problems in
recruitment because there is no effective process to hire talented candidates or applicants.
Another major issue could be unachieved and unattained targets of the organisation because
when employees do not focus on their work goals remain unfulfilled.
What are the various strategies of talent management adopted by manager of
Morrisons for retaining their employees and improving business performance?
As per the view of Jooss, Burbach and Ruël (2019), there are many strategies that are adopted
by the managers of Morrisons to retain their employees and increase the business
performance such as training and development, rewards and benefits, appreciation and
recognition, flexibility, positive working environment etc. All these strategies help in
increasing the motivation and encouragement level of the employees and do their work with
more efforts and patience.
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):
Aims and objective
Research methodology
Literature review
Data collection
Data analysis
Conclusion and recommendations
Final submission
How long this will take:
4 days
12 days
4 days
12 days
5 days
21 days
25 days
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:
Research methodology is referred as the chapter that assists in taking out piece of information

in relation to the topic. This chapter gives methods for assembling and analysing information
in limited time duration. Saunders research onion framework will be used for attaining the
objectives of current research. This provides certain layers that help in the procedure of
accumulating and evaluating data.
Research Philosophy: Research philosophy is explained as the methodology that provides
certain belief for measuring and evaluating apt piece of information. It is categorised in three
major types that include: epistemology, ontology and axiology. Epistemology philosophy has
three more kinds that are: positivism, realism and interpretivism. Positivism philosophy will
be considered by investigator as it assists in evaluating gathered primary and numerical data.
This does not consume longer period of time in the evaluation of numerical information
(Nayak and Singh, 2021).
Research Approach: Research approach is defined as the research methodology that
facilitates in measuring accumulated data (Babii, 2020). It is bifurcated in two major kinds
that are: inductive, deductive and abductive research approach. Deductive approach will be
considered for the measurement and evaluation of information that is present in number form.
Hence, this does not take longer duration of time for evaluating numeric data. This approach
will give more effective and logical procedure to test and scan the assembled data.
Research Strategy: Research strategy is the method which assists in accumulating data that is
related to the topic of investigation. The several types of research strategies are: action
research, grounded theory, survey, systematic literature review and many more (Bairagi and
Munot, 2019). Researcher will choose survey as the strategy because it facilitates in
assembling numeric and primary piece of information. Under this, questionnaire will be
formed.
Research Choice: Research choice is referred as the methodology that helps in assembling
information that is as per the requirement of investigation. The three kinds of research choice
are: mono method, multi-mixed method and mixed method. Researcher will rely on mono
method because it gives option to choose either qualitative or quantitative. Researcher will
choose quantitative choice because it is directly connected to take out numerical form of
information in minimum time period (Ragab and Arisha, 2018).
Data Collection: Data collection is the research methodology that gives two important types
that are: primary and secondary data collection. Researcher will take assistance from both the
methods of data collection. Primary data collection will be selected to assembled first-hand
data without consuming limited time period. Questionnaire will be formed in which particular
close-ended questions. Besides this, investigator will also use secondary data collection

method because that assists in compiling second-hand information that is already published
similar to the topic. The secondary sources that will be used in the current investigation are:
books, articles, journals, newspapers etc.
Sampling: Sampling is the methodology provides methods for selecting respondents that can
give information about the topic of study. The sampling is of two types that are: probability
and non-probability sampling. Researcher will choose probability sampling because it helps
in taking certain number of respondent by following random method. 25 human resource
managers will be chosen from Morrisons to gather data because they are directly connected to
the company.
Time Horizon: Time is the important element because it helps in accomplishment of
objectives and aim. The two kinds of time horizon are: cross-sectional and longitudinal time
horizon. Cross-sectional time horizon will be chosen because this will help in attaining
objectives in real time situation (Devi, 2017).
Data Analysis: Frequency distribution analysis will be used in the current investigation
because the whole research is based upon quantitative piece of information. So, this will help
in collecting apt piece of information that is reliable as well as relevant.
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:
The chosen title for this research project is, “To identify the importance of talent
management and its impact on the role of human resources within an organisation”. A study
on Morrisons
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date: 9-11-2021
Intended research end date: 23-02-2021
Section 2 Project summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your project:
 Interviews N o
 Questionnaires Yes
 Observations No
 Use of personal records No
 Data Analysis Yes
 Action Research 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)?
Human resource managers of Morrisons are recruited as respondents.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
using notice boards, e-mails and other online channels will be used.
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?
Consent will be obtained in written form by signing a consent form.
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.
no
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?
Only Researcher and tutors
During the research:
Reseacher/Supervisor
Where will the data be stored?

Stored in DOC document with the use of USB and Laptop
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes
If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research: the data will be safely disposed
Where will the data be stored?: USB/Laptop
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
Three to five 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. Yes
 Potentially vulnerable participants. n/a
 Sensitive topics n/a
 Risk to participants and /or researchers: n/a
 Confidentiality/anonymity: Yes
 Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality: Yes
 Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including transfer, sharing, encryption,
protection). Yes
 Reporting: Yes
 Dissemination and use of your findings: Yes
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.

References
Books and journals
van Zyl, E.S., Mathafena, R.B. and Ras, J., 2017. The development of a talent management
framework for the private sector. SA Journal of Human Resource Management, 15(1),
pp.1-19.
Painter‐Morland and et. al., 2019. Talent management: The good, the bad, and the
possible. European Management Review, 16(1), pp.135-146.
Ahammad and et. al., 2018. Strategic talent management in emerging markets. Thunderbird
International Business Review, 60(1), pp.5-8.
Sparrow, P., 2019. A historical analysis of critiques in the talent management debate. BRQ
Business Research Quarterly, 22(3), pp.160-170.
Mensah, J.K. and Bawole, J.N., 2018. Testing the mediation effect of person-organisation fit
on the relationship between talent management and talented employees’
attitudes. International Journal of Manpower.
Jooss, S., Burbach, R. and Ruël, H., 2019. Examining talent pools as a core talent
management practice in multinational corporations. The International Journal of
Human Resource Management, pp.1-32.
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Bairagi, V. and Munot, M.V. eds., 2019. Research methodology: A practical and scientific
approach. CRC Press.
Ragab, M.A. and Arisha, A., 2018. Research methodology in business: A starter’s
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Devi, P.S., 2017. Research methodology: A handbook for beginners. Notion Press.