Investigating the Positive Impact of Talent Management on Organizational Productivity: A Study on Primark

This research proposal aims to identify the positive impact of talent management on organization productivity through a study on Primark. It covers the concept of talent management, its benefits, challenges, and research methodologies. The main reason behind the selection of this topic is to identify the impact of talent management within an organization. The research will use a deductive approach and quantitative research methodology. The sampling method will be probability sampling, and frequency distribution analysis will be applied for evaluating quantitative data.

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID: ______________________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date: ___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: An investigation into the positive impact of talent management on organisation along with
their productivity.
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis)
Aim:
To identify the positive impact of talent management on organisation along with their productivity: A study on
Primark
Questions
 What is the talent management?
 What are the positive effects of talent management in improvement of organisational productivity of
Primark?
 What are the biggest challenges that could be faced by Primark due to absence of talent management
within an organisation?

Objectives
 To develop basic understanding regarding the talent management
 To determine the benefits of talent management for Primark
 To examine the challenges that could be faced by Primark due to absence of talent management 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):
Main reason behind the selection of this topic or research is to identify the impact of talent management within
an organisation. This is an important research as it helps various stakeholders that Primark, researcher and
students. For researcher, this research helps them in enhancing their research skills that are data collection,
time management etc. For Primark, present investigation is essential for them by providing accurate information
about the benefits of talent management in their organisational productivity. For students, this research is
beneficial for them by enhancing their understanding regarding the talent management.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Theme 1: Concept of talent management
According to the Hassan and et. al., (2021), talent management refers to the attraction, selection, retention and development of employees,
which includes a combination of human resource processes across the employee life cycle. Talent management encompasses employee
engagement, workforce planning, performance management, learning and development, recruiting, succession, retention and onboarding. On
the other hand, Jooss, Burbach and Ruël (2021, the talent management is the term that was coined in 1997 by McKinsey & Company. This is

the process of retaining talented employees at workplace for longer time period.
Theme 2: The positive effects of talent management in improvement of organisational productivity of
Primark
As per the opinion of Liu and et. al., (2021), talent management has positive impact on organisational productivity of Primark. There are
different benefits of talent management in context to Primark. These are;
Strengthens company’s human capital structure: Talent management is important for an organisation
because it strengths the organisational structure by developing strong human capital. This will be beneficial for
them in achieving competitive advantages within minimum time period.
Efficient and effective performance: This is another positive impact of talent management on business
productivity of Primark. It directs continuous improvement within organisational performance making it more
effective as well as efficient.
Theme 3: The biggest challenges that could be faced by Primark due to absence of talent
management within an organisation
As per the view point of Mitosis, Lamnisos and Talias (2021), there are various challenges that could be faced by Primark if they do not
have talent management within a workplace. Some major challenges are explained as below;
High employee turnover: In the absence of talent management at workplace, employees feel demotivated,
dissatisfied, uninvolved in business decision etc. This has negative impact on Primary by reducing their
organisational productivity and performance.
Decreased customer satisfaction: This is another challenge that could be faced by Primark. As demotivated
and dissatisfied employees not give their full efforts in satisfying customers’ needs and wants that resulted in
higher customer retention.
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:
11 weeks

Milestone one: ___Literature Review _________

Target date (set by tutor): _____18-11-2021_______________
Milestone two: ______Research Methodology _____________________
Target date (set by tutor): _____1-12-2021_________________
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 significant types of research philosophies that are positivism and
interpretivisim. Both are essential but positivism will be a selected research philosophy as it provides valid
results within minimum time period. Main reason behind the selection of positivism type is it helps in gathering
and evaluating numerical or quantitative data (Turnbull, Chugh and Luck, 2021).
Research Approach: There are two approaches of the research such as inductive and deductive. Both
approaches are effective but deductive is a selected approach within present investigation (Avci, 2021). Main
purpose behind the selection of deductive approach is it facilitate in evaluating quantitative data in less time.
Research Design: There are three types of research philosophies such as descriptive, experimental and
exploratory. All these are effective but descriptive design is essential and useful as it helps in collection and
evaluation of quantitative data.
Research Methodology: There are two types of methodologies such as qualitative and quantitative. Within this
research, quantitative research will be applied because it assists in collecting numerical data within given time

period that resulted in attainment of research aim and objectives (Kaye, 2022).
Sampling Method: There are two methods of sampling which are probability and non-probability. In this
research, probability is a selected method as it helps in selection of larger sample within minimum time period.
By using probability sampling, 40 employees of Primark are selected randomly for questionnaire (Ndenje-
Sichalwe and Elia, 2021).
Data analysis: Frequency distribution analysis will be applied for evaluating quantitative data. There are
different benefits of using frequency distribution analysis such as cost effective, time effective etc.
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

REFERENCES
Hassan, Y. and et. al., 2021. Understanding talent management for sports organizations-Evidence from an emerging country. The International
Journal of Human Resource Management, pp.1-34.
Jooss, S., Burbach, R. and Ruël, H. eds., 2021. Talent management innovations in the international hospitality industry. Emerald Group
Publishing.
Liu, Y. and et. al., 2021. Talent management and the HR function in cross-cultural mergers and acquisitions: The role and impact of bi-cultural
identity. Human Resource Management Review, 31(3), p.100744.
Mitosis, K. D., Lamnisos, D. and Talias, M. A., 2021. Talent management in healthcare: A systematic qualitative review. Sustainability, 13(8),
p.4469.
Turnbull, D., Chugh, R. and Luck, J., 2021. Learning management systems: a review of the research methodology literature in Australia and
China. International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 44(2), pp.164-178.
Kaye, C., 2022. Visual Ethnography as a Research Methodology: Enhancing the Depth of Scholarship. In Methodological Innovations in
Research and Academic Writing (pp. 18-40). IGI Global.
Ndenje-Sichalwe, E. and Elia, E.F., 2021. Research methodology practices among postgraduate Information Studies students in Tanzania. IFLA
journal, 47(2), pp.129-141.
Avci, B., 2021. Research methodology in critical mathematics education. International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 44(2),
pp.135-150.

Research Ethics approval form
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human participants are required to gain ethical approval before commencing their research. Please answer all
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For further support and guidance please see your respective Unit Tutor:
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Section 1: Basic details:
Project title: An investigation into the positive impact of talent management on organisation along with their
productivity.
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date: 09-11-2021
Intended research end date: 22-02-2022
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) : Secondary research
Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
Yes
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Email, Text
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
By using questionnaire, all information or data regarding the research will be given to the
participants

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?
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participants.
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting questions that do not wish to
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Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with the Data Protection Act (1998)
Yes No
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During the research: Researcher
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In mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops
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If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research: Researcher
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In mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops

How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
May be 6 months
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
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 Reporting
 Dissemination and use of your findings.
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No

I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor:
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