Role of Talent in Transforming Organisational Structure and Culture of UK Retail Sector: A Study on Lidl

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
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Proposed Title: To identify the role of talent in transforming the organisational structure and
culture of the UK retail sector
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 talent in transforming the organisational structure and
culture of the UK retail sector: A study on Lidl
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 develop basic understanding about the talent, organisational structure and
culture in context with the UK retail industry
 To determine the importance of talent in transforming the organisational structure
and culture of Lidl
 To evaluate the challenges that would be faced by Lidl in the absence of digital
workplace transformation
Research questions
 What is the basic understanding about the talent, organisational structure and
culture in context with the UK retail industry?
 What is the the importance of talent in transforming the organisational structure

and culture of Lidl?
 What are the challenges that would be faced by Lidl in the absence of digital
workplace transformation?
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 major reason for choosing the current research is to gather in-depth understanding in
terms of digital workplace transformation (Maurya, and Agarwal, 2018). This has also
been examined that the research is aimed at satisfying dual perspective such as personal
and professional. In terms of personal perspective the current research would lead into
sharpening of different skills within research which can be used in managing future
researches and career as well.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
What is the basic understanding about the talent, organisational structure and
culture in context with the UK retail industry?
According to Lepeley, (2020), talent is considered as holding of some specific skills and
aptitude by the individual in which succession abilities can be seen. Whereas
organisational structure is defined as the system which outlines certain activities those are
directed with organisational goals and objectives. This is examined that within an
organisation talent and organisational structure hold high degree as this will assist in
developing the business and managing overall goals and objectives as well (Verhoef and
et. al., 2021). Organisational culture is accumulation of different aspects such as values,
expectations and practices which are used within the organisation for the purpose of
attaining business objectives.
What is the the importance of talent in transforming the organisational structure
and culture of Lidl?
According to Ulas, (2019), talented employees are helpful for the organisation that to
simplify business processes and to attain organisational goals as well. There are different
purposes those are related with talent management and acquisition and these aspects helps
the organisation to retain their staff and manage efficient working as well. Retaining talent
in the organisation would lead into developing of connection and sharing of data
(Frankiewicz and Chamorro-Premuzic, 2020). Talent within an organisation improves
experience in which client satisfaction can be developed. When the structure of the

organisation in which strategic business goals can be attained. Organisation
transformation is one of the greatest method which helps the business to acquire
technological advancements so that huge opportunities can be managed within the
organisation.
What are the challenges that would be faced by Lidl in the absence of digital
workplace transformation?
According to Claus, (2019), there are various challenges that would be faced by the
organisation in the absence of digital workplace transformation. The major challenge is
related with change management as employee are rigid in accepting any change in the
organisation. On the other hand, another change is related with empowering of productive
employees as in the context of not having digital methods in the organisation decrease in
productivity can be seen (Werner, 2021). This means that using of workplace
transformation overall productivity can be increased and this is one of the greatest reason
that companies in current time adopts workplace transformation.
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):
Introduction
Aim and objectives
Literature review
Research Methodology
Data collection
Data analysis
Conclusion and recommendations
Reflection
Submission of final report
How long this will take:
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Milestone one: Literature review
Target date : 14-06-2022
Milestone two: Research methodology
Target date : 05-07-2022