Role of Talent Management Framework and its Future Implications for Increasing Performance of Employees within an Organization - A Case Study on TESCO

This research project explores the role of talent management framework and its future implications for increasing performance of employees within an organization, with a case study on TESCO. It examines the importance of talent management, its influence on business performance, future growth and development, and the challenges faced by TESCO in managing talent at the workplace.

Research Project

Contents
PART 1.....................................................................................................................................3
Research Proposal Form...........................................................................................................3
Research Ethics approval form...............................................................................................13
Questionnaire..........................................................................................................................17
PART 2...................................................................................................................................19
Background of the study................................................................................................19
Methodology...........................................................................................................................20
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION....................................................................23
Data Interpretation.........................................................................................................25
Research outcomes.................................................................................................................34
Conclusion and Recommendations........................................................................................35
Reflection & Recommendation of alternative research methodology....................................36
APPENDICES........................................................................................................................37
REFERENCES.......................................................................................................................42

PART 1
RESEARCH PROPOSAL FORM
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID: ____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date: ___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: ______________________________________________
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or
hypothesis)
Research Title: To examine the role of talent management framework and its future
implications for increasing performance of employees within an organization. A case
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?):
 To analyse the role of talent management in an organisation.
 To identify the talent management frameworks and their importance in enhancing of
business performance.
 To examine the influence of talent-management on future growth and development of
TESCO.
 To determine the challenges faced by TESCO while managing talent at workplace.
Research Question:
 What is the role of talent management in an organisation?
 How talent management framework enhancing business performance of TESCO?
 What is the the influence of talent-management on future growth and development of
TESCO?
 What are the challenges faced by TESCO while managing talent at workplace?
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 reason of choosing this research is t o examine the role of talent management
framework and its future implications for increasing performance of employees within an
organization. This study help in both on personal and professional perspective. In context
to professional, the advantage of this investigation is about talent management strategies
that help researcher in dealing with the organizational issues effectively. In relation to
personal, it help in improving skills that is time management, communication and,
research skills, data analysis many more. Moreover, it also assist researcher to gain
knowledge about the steps used in research which in turn help in conducting future
investigation in a proper manner. Moreover, it help me in development of sound
professional career in future along with development of effective personality which will
assist company's personnel in future to deal with employee associated problems easily.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
Literature review is the procedure of collecting information from various sources that is
journals, articles, books and so on. All these sources are useful as well as beneficial for the
researcher in attaining positive and reliable outcome that will leads to achievement of
objectives. The main purpose of literature review is to analyse the research gaps within the
present research. In the current investigation, the major gap is the role of talent-management
frameworks but there is lack of data about the future implications of talent-management at
workplace. In order to overcome with this gap, research questions will be applied, which are as
follows:
What is the role of talent management in an organisation?
As per the view point of Gabriele Giorgi, 2018, talent management plays an important role as it
is effective for an organisation in attaining objectives and long term retention of employees
(Gupta, 2019). Some of the major roles of talent-management within the TESCO are given
below:

Drives innovation: with the help of talent-management process, an organisation is able to
acquire and retain talented employees who are creative and perform activities in a proper
manner. Talented staff members assist other employees by raising motivation as well as
satisfaction between them. It is beneficial as it help in bringing out innovation at workplace
and also supports company in attaining long term objectives (The Role of Talent Management,
2018). Moreover, bringing innovation help respective organisation to achieve competitive
advantage at marketplace which in turn leads to enhancement and growth of business
performance.
Improves business performance: It is one of the important role of talent-management within
the workplace of TESCO. It is stated that talent management help organisation in retaining
highly talented and skilled employees who perform activities in an appropriate and accurate
manner. All this help in improving the business performance effectively and appropriately.
According to JOSHBERSIEN (2017), Compensation has a great role in managing the talent in
the organisation by getting reward on the basis of the performance of each and every
individual. In context to TESCO, organisation is using this compensation which is through the
reward system (Talent Management Framework 2017). This also help in motivating the
employees of TESCO to retain with the organisation. There can also use of incentives which
are there can help in managing the talent in the organisation.
How talent management framework enhancing business performance of TESCO?
According to Joes, 2018, talent management framework consist of various steps like alignment
with strategic business objectives, attracting and acquiring talent, employee performance
management, onboarding, training and development, succession planning, recognition and
many more. All this are the main stages of talent-management framework which will be
important for enhancing the performance of TESCO. It is stated that there are some
implications of talent-management framework on performance of business of TESCO, which
are as follows:
Boost staff performance: It is one of the benefit of talent-management framework which is
advantageous for TESCO in order to enhance the performance (Sheehan, Grant and Garavan,
2018). In addition to this, it is stated that effective performance of staff members supports an
organisation to deal with international clients which leads to achievement of positive outcome
and enhancement of business performance.
Effectively acquire and encourage customers: It is one of the positive influence of talent-
management framework which assist organisation in enhancing the performance and
productivity level. In addition to this, it is stated that motivated staff members put their efforts

in order to attain target goals and achieve objectives in a timely and effective manner.
What is the influence of talent-management on future growth and development of TESCO.
As per the view point of Mona Momtazian, 2019, it is stated that talent management has direct
influence on the development and growth of TESCO. Some of the point which shows its
impact is discussed below:
Success over rivals: It is one of the significance of talent-management on the growth and
success of TESCO. The talented staff members have the ability to attract large number of
customers and deal with them in a proper manner which results in declining the problems of
rivals and also help in attaining competitive advantage at marketplace (Why talent management
important, 2019). This also assist company to strengthen its market performance and gain
higher profit as well.
Raise customer satisfaction: Talented staff members within the organisation assist in raising
satisfaction to customer which in turn aid organisation In future development and growth as
well. Along with this, It also help in enhancing brand image at marketplace that leads to
increase in market performance and share as well.
What are the challenges faced by TESCO while managing talent at workplace.
As per the view point of Mauraya and Agarwal, 2019, it is stated that organisation face many
challenges as well as issues while managing talent at workplace and for this it is significant for
a company to develop effective strategies and plans in order to resolve it. The issues that are
facing are given below:
Increased employee turnover: It is undertaken as one of the important issue faced by
organisation at the time of managing talent. For instance, a company will pay approx one-fifth
of employee's wages on the cost of recruitment in order to ascertain a specific replacement.
Moreover, it would influence on the productivity and success level of organisation negatively.
Lack of leadership: It is consider as another issue faced by company at the time of managing
and retain talent within the organisation (Taylor, 2018). For instance, the upper level
authorities are facing the high level of employee turnover. This arise a problem for HR
manager of respective organisation and affect negatively on performance of company.
REFERENCES
Taylor, S., 2018. Resourcing and talent management. Kogan Page Publishers.

Psychol., F., 2019. The Role of Talent Management. [Online], Available through;
<https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01750/full>
Mona Matazian, 2019. Why talent management important, [Online], Available through;
<https://expert360.com/resources/articles/talent-management-important>
JOSHBERSIN, 2017. Talent Management Framework, [online] Available through:
<https://joshbersin.com/2010/05/a-new-talent-management-framework/>
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):
Aim and objectives
Literature Review
Research methodology
Submission of proposal
Approval of proposal
Data collection
Data analysis
Conclusion and Recommendations
Submission of final project
How long
this will take:
4
2
9
26
16
40
20
2
2
Milestone one: _____Literature review ____________

Target date (set by tutor): __24/12/20__________________
Milestone two: ______Data Collection_________________
Target date (set by tutor): _____02/03/21_________________
Gantt Chart
It is considered as one of the important tool of time frame as it facilitates researcher in
analysing the time needed for completing the activities of investigation in a proper and timely
manner. Gantt chart of the present research is given below:

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 an important procedure of an investigation as it assist researcher in
collecting data and information in a proper manner. Research onion framework is adopted in
order to explain the research methods used in the research. It consists of various layers which
are given below:
Research philosophy: it is the procedure which will be adopted in order to collect and
evaluate information about the particular topic. The main two philosophies are interpretivism
and pragmatism. Both these forms of research philosophies are appropriate but as per the topic,
pragmatism philosophy is effective and valuable. In addition to this, it takes less time and
resources and also help in attaining valid and positive results. Moreover, the reason for choose

this method is it based upon subjective approaches, not on emotions or feelings. So, it can be
said that it is one of the best method which helps in getting more accurate and appropriate
decision or step in real time situation. The reason behind choosing this combination of
methodologies is it helps in associating the research with the qualitative side of the story and
realte it with the actual life problems, making the overall research more relatable and reliable.
Research approach: it is the procedure which will be following in an investigation with the
objective to evaluate information regarding particular topic. Deductive and inductive are two
main research approaches and in the present investigation, using of deductive approach is
effective. This help in evaluating the quantitative data in less cost and time period. Adding to
this, there is another justification for selecting the deductive approach which is mainly based
on the fact that there is better testing of numeric data along with information. There is also
other reason behind the choosing the deductive approach is that it is able to help in provide the
better explanation of casual relationship which is among variables and concepts. This also
helps in generalising the finding of research in accurate manner. Benefit of this will be in
future as it help in taking appropriate decisions by the researcher.
Research strategy: The main research strategies are action research, experiment, case study,
survey and many more. According to the research topic, Survey research strategy is useful and
appropriate as well. This strategy will assist investigator in gathering data that help in gaining
reliable and valid outcome of the investigation. The reason of choosing this method is it help in
collecting appropriate and first hand information from the respondents.
Research choice: It is an important form of research methodology which is mainly involve
two choices that is quantitative and qualitative. Both are effective form of research choices but
as per the research title, quantitative research choice is useful as it provide reliable and
numerical information in less time and cost as well. The selected method will assist
investigator to collect reliable and effective information within set time period. Moreover,
utilisation of quantitative method is justifiable as it help in gathering facts systematically and
properly. Furthermore, the main objective of selecting quantitative research is it gives more

effective and generalized results.
Time horizon: Time is one of the important source of an investigation as without it, an
investigator cannot finish the project successfully and timely as well. The two main approaches
of time horizon is longitudinal and cross-sectional. In the present investigation, cross-sectional
approach is taken into consideration as it assist in achieving work in best manner within set
time frame. Moreover, it help researcher in completion of activities within adequate and
allocated time frame without any issues.
Data collection: it is the procedure adopt in order to collect primary as well as secondary data
by effective and reliable sources. In order to complete the research, both primary as well as
secondary method will be used. In order to collect primary data, questionnaire will be used by
researcher as it assist in getting reliable and positive outcome within less time frame and for
this investigator choose 40 respondents (employees of TESCO, Lockerbie branch). On the
other side, the secondary data will be collected from articles, books, journal papers and many
more. Both the primary and secondary data collection are important and valuable for researcher
in achieving objectives. The main reason with the use of primary source is able to collect first-
hand information that is effective in order to gain reliable, unbiased and accurate information.
Moreover, use of secondary sources help in gaining in-depth knowledge on research topic from
the reliable resources.
Sampling: it is basically the procedure of selecting the sample within the total population by
two methods that is non-probability and probability sampling method. For the present
investigation, probability sampling is taken into consideration. The main reason to select
probability sampling is it help researcher to select large base of sample in less time period.
There is use of 40 respondents (40 employees) in order to gather data and to attain objectives.
The main purpose of choosing employees as participants is they have the idea about ground
workings . In addition to this, the diversified staff members belonging from various culture
assist in identifying the effectiveness of talent management strategies on the productivity of
employees.
Research instruments: It is an important part of methodology which have various research

instrument involving interview, observation, questionnaire and many more. All this are the
main instruments of investigation but as per the topic of research, questionnaire is more
effective and valuable instrument. The main reason of choosing questionnaire as a research
instrument is it consume less time and assist in gathering numerical data.
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.
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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: To examine the role of talent management framework and its future
implications for increasing performance of employees within an organization. A case
study on TESCO
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date: 01-12-20
Intended research end date: 03-05-21
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) :
Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: Young people aged: 17-18 Adults:
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
The two approaches of recruitment that is non-probability and probability. As per the
report, probability sampling will be applied for recruiting 40 staff of TESCO.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
E-mail, written and oral presentation will be chosen.
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?
For obtaining consent from recruited respondents, all data about the investigation will
be given effectively which is in written form.
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting questions
that do not wish to answer?
Yes No
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 No
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a brief
explanation of the study)?
Yes No
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?(This could be a brief
summary of your findings in general)
Yes No
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 No
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No
If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research:

Where will the data be stored?
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
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 how you will deal with these:
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.
 Sensitive topics
 Risk to participants and /or researchers
 Confidentiality/anonymity
 Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality
 Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including transfer,
sharing, encryption, protection).
 Reporting
 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 No
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor:
Yes No
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 supervisor and also attach to the Research

Proposal when submitting to Turnitin.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Q1.) Are you aware with the talent management procedures that are used by the human resource
department in TESCO?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Somewhat
Q2 What are the major strategies that are part of talent management in TESCO?
a) Employee training and development
b) Use of motivation techniques
c) Use of participative leadership style of management
d) All of above
Q3. According to you, what is main aim of effective talent management strategies in TESCO?
a) Maximization of employee performance level
b) Improving overall productivity of TESCO
c) Achievement of competitive advantage
d) Enhancement of present market share and brand image of TESCO
Q4 Do you agree with the point that effective talent management strategies can help in future
growth and development of TESCO?
a) Yes
b) No
c) May be
Q5,Do you believe that proper talent management practices are helping in the process of
maximization of present level of employee performance in TESCO?
a)Yes
b) No

c) In some instances
Q6. Does effective implementation of talent management strategies can help TESCO in getting a
competitive advantage?
a) Yes
b) No
c) May be
Q7 )What are some of the factors that have a direct impact on increasing effectiveness of present
talent management strategies in TESCO?
a)Availability of resources
b) Learning competence of employees
c) Effective implementation of talent management process
Q8 What are those factors, which has a direct impact on the effectiveness of talent management
process in TESCO?
a) Focus on core business value
b) Development of qualitative workforce
c) use of appropriate training strategy
d) Present motivation level of employees
Q9. What can be some of the challenges that are affecting the present talent management
strategies at TESCO?
a) Outbreak of COVID-19
b) Limited availability of resources
c) No proper communication channels
d) Diverse nature of workforce
Q10. Do you believe that effective talent management process is necessary for the purpose of
managing of operations at TESCO?

PART 2
Background of the study
Talent management is defined as the ability, power and competency of staff members
working in organization. In addition to this, it is the biggest concept which is not restricted to
hiring but also to transition, exploration and development as per the culture of organization.
Talent management is a systematic and continuous procedure which includes recruiting,
sourcing, developing, promoting, retaining staff members towards attainment of organizational
objectives (Hughes, 2018). For the present report, TESCO is chosen as a beast company. It is a
multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer that was established in year 1919 and
headquartered in UK. It is third largest retailer in the world and has more than 7000 shops
globally. The report will cover research aim and objectives, research methodology, data
collection and analysis methods. In addition to this, reflection is developed on the basis
experience gain by investigator while conducting the study. In the last, some of the
recommendation is given to respective organization in order to manage talent and enhance
performance.

METHODOLOGY
It determines the activity which is used by organization for analyzing requirement that is
useful in performing various functions in proper way. There are different types of research
method that is used by researcher for conducting research in an appropriate manner. It is a
significant process of investigation as it helps investigator in gathering significant information in
proper way. Thus, the research onion framework is used for explaining research methods
adopted in research. It defines different layers that are going to be mentioned below:
Research Design
It determine the procedure depend on choosing structure connected to search. This is used
by researcher for achieving objectives related to research in proper way. There are different types
of research design that is used by researcher for organizing & conducting research in more
appropriate manner. In this study, they use descriptive research for organizing research in more
proper way. It helps in collecting qualitative data for conducting research during the period of
time.
Research philosophy
It is determined as function that is used for collecting information and implementing
research in more appropriate way. This kind of research philosophy is used by researcher for
conducting research in an effective manner. It includes positivism and interpretative approach. In
present study, they adopt both approaches that assist in taking proper decision as per real time
condition. They use both philosophies because it helps in taking less time as well as resources
that assists in achieving positive outcomes in future time period. In addition to this, the reason
behind choosing this research method is depend upon subjective approaches, feelings and so on
(Cappelli and Keller, 2017).
Research approach
It determines part of research that is followed by researcher. And, it is related to use
practical and theoretical research through which investigator can implement various tasks in an
appropriate manner. The kind of approaches of research is inductive as well as deductive. In
current study, the deductive approach is chosen in order to collect data which aids assistance in a
accomplishing objective in pre-decided period of time.
Research strategy

It determines strategy which is used by researcher for implementing research in more
appropriate manner ( Mahmoudsalehi and Amiri, 2017). They use survey method in order to
organize survey and researcher emphasize on using questionnaire as primary method which
assists in collecting authentic information in order to conduct research in more appropriate way.
Research choice
It determine alternative which is prevailed to researcher for organizing research in proper
way. They use various types of approaches for collecting data in proper way. There are two kinds
of approaches which are prevailing to company like quantitative and qualitative approach. In
Quantitative approach, the researcher focuses on collecting data and information in quantitative
way for organizing research in an appropriate manner (Elegbe, 2016).
Data collection
This is the method which is used by researcher for gathering data and implements research
in proper way. There are two kinds of method used in data collection like primary as well as
secondary. For gathering primary data, questionnaire is adopted by investigator as it helps in
getting favorable outcomes in less time period. In current study, they use both methods for
organizing or gathering data in proper way. There are different source of collection of data that is
given below:
Primary data collection method is used for gathering important information which is
useful in conducting research in proper way (Taylor, 2018). There are different kind of method
of data collection like survey, observation, questionnaire and many more that is useful in
gathering pure data but it is time consuming and create cost that is determined as a major
limitation or drawback of this method.
Secondary data collection method is important in reference of gathering data and
information within less time. This method helps in collecting proper information in respect of
subject which is related to investigation. In reference of research analysis, the investigator
focuses on adopting various articles, magazines for gathering information that assist in providing
appropriate content during particular phase of time period. The cost, access and ethical issues is
going to be mentioned below:

Cost is important element without cost it is not possible for researcher to collect data
through primary as well as secondary source. It is significant to have appropriate fund that aids
assistance in conducting research in more proper manner.
Access signifies other tools which are considered for conducting research in appropriate
manner. The researcher focuses on gathering data or information from person which will be
useful in completing particular research in better way.
Ethical issue is important for researcher to make sure that ethical principle is determined
while conducting research in an appropriate manner (Clarke and Scurry, 2020). It is important to
organize or conduct a survey for collecting information which will be useful in conducting
research.
Data analysis
Data analysis determines the function connected to research methodology which is used by
researcher for collecting information in respect of numerical data for accomplishing objective in
pre-decided period of time. The researcher focuses on using frequency, table and graph to
analyze data and conclude it in an appropriate manner for achieving proper result (Taylor, 2018).
Sampling
It is a process that is used in statistical analysis by which there are various numbers is taken
from whole population. The method of sampling that is used by researcher named as
probabilistic and non-probabilistic. The study includes 40 subordinates of Tesco is selected. The
reason for choosing probabilistic sampling is it aids assistance to researcher in choosing sample
in less period of time. The primary purpose of choose subordinates as participants because they
possess an idea regarding ground working (Iii, 2016). In assistance of this, the subordinate
belonging from diverse culture aids assistance in assessing appropriateness of talent
administration strategy on productivity of subordinate.
Research instrument
It is significant part related to methodology that possess different research instrument that
include interview, questionnaire, observation and so on. This entire instrument related to
investigation is chosen according to research topic determined as a more appropriate instrument.
The primal reason of selecting questionnaire as research in instrument is it takes less time and
help in collecting numerical data (Alias and et. al.,2017. ).

DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
Questionnaire
It signifies document in which different kind of question is asked from respondent for
gathering reviews and feedback in context of retaining talented subordinate within company
during the period of time.
Frequency table:
Q1.) Are you aware with the talent management procedures that are used
by the human resource department in TESCO?
Frequency
a) Yes 30
b) No 6
c) Somewhat 4
Q2 What are the major strategies that are part of talent management in
TESCO?
Frequency
a) Employee training and development 10
b) Use of motivation techniques 10
c) Use of participative leadership style of management 10
d) All of above 10
Q3. According to you, what is main aim of effective talent management
strategies in TESCO?
Frequency
a) Maximization of employee performance level 12
b) Improving overall productivity of TESCO 13
c) Achievement of competitive advantage 12
d) Enhancement of present market share and brand image of TESCO 14
Q4 Do you agree with the point that effective talent management strategies
can help in future growth and development of TESCO?
Frequency
a) Yes 32
b) No 5
c) May be 3
Q5,Do you believe that proper talent management practices are helping in Frequency

the process of maximization of present level of employee performance in
TESCO?
a)Yes 34
b) No 4
c) In some instances 2
Q6. Does effective implementation of talent management strategies can
help TESCO in getting a competitive advantage?
Frequency
a) Yes 35
b) No 3
c) May be 2
Q7 )What are some of the factors that have a direct impact on increasing
effectiveness of present talent management strategies in TESCO?
Frequency
a)Availability of resources 12
b) Learning competence of employees 13
c) Effective implementation of talent management process 15
Q8 What are those factors, which has a direct impact on the effectiveness
of talent management process in TESCO?
Frequency
a) Focus on core business value 10
b) Development of qualitative workforce 13
c) use of appropriate training strategy 7
d) Present motivation level of employees 10
Q9. What can be some of the challenges that are affecting the present talent
management strategies at TESCO?
Frequency
a) Outbreak of COVID-19 15
b) Limited availability of resources 7
c) No proper communication channels 8
d) Diverse nature of workforce 10

Data Interpretation
Theme 1: Knowledge about talent management concept
Q1.) Are you aware with the talent management procedures that are used
by the human resource department in TESCO?
Frequency
a) Yes 30
b) No 6
c) Somewhat 4
Interpretation: From the above graph, it is interpreted that out of total 40 participants, 30
respondents is having awareness about talent management procedures that are used by the human
resource department. 6 participants have no knowledge about such process whereas remaining
4respondents have little knowledge about it.
Theme 2: Strategies of talent management
Q2 What are the major strategies that are part of talent management in
TESCO?
Frequency
a) Employee training and development 10
b) Use of motivation techniques 10
c) Use of participative leadership style of management 10
d) All of above 10

Interpretation: It is analyzed from the about the above that training & development and
motivation techniques are the effective strategy of talent management, which is said by 10
respondents respectively. The remaining perceive that using of participative leadership style and
all others is strategies that are part of talent management in TESCO.
Theme 3: Aim of talent management strategies
Q3. According to you, what is main aim of effective talent management
strategies in TESCO?
Frequency
a) Maximization of employee performance level 12
b) Improving overall productivity of TESCO 13
c) Achievement of competitive advantage 12
d) Enhancement of present market share and brand image of TESCO 14

Interpretation: By analyzing the above graph, Maximization of employee performance level
main aim of effective talent management strategies, which is said by 12 respondents. The 13
participants said that improve productivity and 12 respondents state achievement of competitive
advantage is main aim of effective talent management strategies. The remaining 14 respondents
perceive that Enhancement of present market share and brand image of TESCO is main aim of
effective talent management strategies.
Theme 4: Impact of talent management on future growth
Q4 Do you agree with the point that effective talent management strategies
can help in future growth and development of TESCO?
Frequency
a) Yes 32
b) No 5
c) May be 3

Interpretation: It is interpreted from the above graph that 32 participants said that that effective
talent management strategies can help in future growth and development of an organization
whereas the remaining participants is not agree with the point.
Theme 5: Impact of talent management practices in maximization of employee
performance
Q5,Do you believe that proper talent management practices are helping in
the process of maximization of present level of employee performance in
TESCO?
Frequency
a)Yes 34
b) No 4
c) In some instances 2

Interpretation: By analyzing the above graph, it is determined that out of total 40 respondents,
13 participants said that talent management practices are helping in the process of maximization
of present level of employee performance. Along with this, 4 respondents said that there is no
impact of talent management practices and 2 participants state that there may be talent
management practices are helping in the process of maximization of present level of employee
performance.
Theme 6: Implementation of talent management strategies
Q6. Does effective implementation of talent management strategies can
help TESCO in getting a competitive advantage?
Frequency
a) Yes 35
b) No 3
c) May be 2

Interpretation: It is interpreted from the above graph that 35 participants said that effective
implementation of talent management strategies can help organization in getting a competitive
advantage. On the other hand, 3 respondents is not agree with the point.
Theme 7: Impact of talent management strategies on increasing effectiveness
Q7 )What are some of the factors that have a direct impact on increasing
effectiveness of present talent management strategies in TESCO?
Frequency
a)Availability of resources 12
b) Learning competence of employees 13
c) Effective implementation of talent management process 15

Interpretation: By analyzing the above graph, Availability of resources, Learning competence
of employees and Effective implementation of talent management process are of the factors that
have a direct impact on increasing effectiveness of present talent management strategies which is
said by 12, 13 and 13 participants respectively.
Theme 8:
Q8 What are those factors, which has a direct impact on the effectiveness
of talent management process in TESCO?
Frequency
a) Focus on core business value 10
b) Development of qualitative workforce 13
c) use of appropriate training strategy 7
d) Present motivation level of employees 10

Interpretation: By analyzing the above graph, it is stated that Focus on core business value,
Development of qualitative workforce, use of appropriate training strategy and Present
motivation level of employees are factors which has a direct impact on the effectiveness of talent
management process
Theme 9:
Q9. What can be some of the challenges that are affecting the present talent
management strategies at TESCO?
Frequency
a) Outbreak of COVID-19 15
b) Limited availability of resources 7
c) No proper communication channels 8
d) Diverse nature of workforce 10

Interpretation: From the above graph, it is interpreted from the above graph that Outbreak of
COVID-19, Limited availability of resources ,No proper communication channels and Diverse
nature of workforce are some of the challenges that are affecting the present talent management
strategies.

RESEARCH OUTCOMES
If it is analyzed or discussed, then it can be easily said that organization that talent
management frameworks help them to attract, acquire and retain talented employees at
workplace. It is important for a business entity to make use of talent management strategies and
frameworks so that it can improve its performance and profitability (Altememi and
Almashhadain, 2020). Moreover, it is required to satisfy employees timely and properly in order
to maintain staff members for longer time period.
On the other side, one of the major challenge faced by company while implementing
talent management frameworks is non- acceptance by employees, lack of resources, lack of
communication, ineffective employee participation and many more. It can be improved by
providing training and development session, rewards and compensation and so on. Another thing
that can be done by company is to motivate staff members in front of all the employees as it
makes them feel valued and important at workplace. Offering monetary and non-monetary
rewards is one of the crucial method that is used by company in order to retain talent and
enhance efficiency as well as profitability in an appropriate manner.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
From the above discussion, it has been concluded that talent management is significant
for an organization in order acquire and retain talented employees that has positive impact on
productivity and profitability of company. It is analyzed that various talent management
strategies is used by companies for managing talented staff members such as providing training
and development, employee participation in decision making, compensation and rewards and
many more. Moreover, it is determined that there are many challenges faced by business entity
while executing talent management strategies such as ineffective employee participation, lack of
resources, lack of communication and so on. Furthermore, it is vital for investigator to make use
of appropriate data collection methods in order to conduct study as it help in attaining reliable
and valid conclusion. By the assistance of Questionnaire, researcher is able to gain in-depth
knowledge about particular topic due to which objectives are attained timely and properly.
Recommendations
By analyzing the above discussion, some of the recommendations is given below to
higher authorities of TESCO in order to retain and attract talent within the organization.
 It is suggested to respective organization to consider opinions and thoughts of employees
while making decisions as it make employees feel valued and important at marketplace
because of which they take interest in implementing activities and ensure attainment of
objectives.
 In addition to this, it is recommended to company to focus on satisfying the requirement
of employees and develop policies which is beneficial for them (Wiblen, 2020). This
motivate and encourage employees in an effective and proper manner.
 Furthermore, it is suggested to higher authorities to continuously monitor and check
performance of employees and provide them feedback. This will lead to growth of both
organization and employees as well.

REFLECTION & RECOMMENDATION OF ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
While conducting the research, I have been going through various situations where I got
confused to select which kind of methods is used for collecting data. In addition to this, I also
faced issues associated to the topic as talent management is a wider concept that is not being
investigated within short time period. It is determined that there are various skills that I gained
such as data analysis, data interpretations, time management, communication skill and many
more. One of the major issues faced is collection of data as people are not taking interest in order
to respond to the questions due to which appropriate and valid conclusion cannot be drawn.
With the help of my effective interaction skills and convince skills, I am able to make people
give answers and fill questionnaire in a proper manner. During the research, I have issue about
the time management and how to complete the research on given time. However, with the help of
Gantt chart, each and every activity is scheduled properly and study is completed on time.
Whenever I get into issue, I reach my mentors and tutors so that I can clarify my own queries on
time. All this help me in developing out favorable outcome and finished this investigation
according to the given timeframe. It will also help me to conduct future research in a systematic
and proper manner.
Alternative Research Methodology
For every investigator, it is complex to choose one appropriate resource methods in order
to get favorable outcomes. It is determined that there are various data collection methods that can
be used by researcher for collecting detailed information from participants. Survey can be
considered as an alternative research methodology for the present research as it would assist in
collecting as well as analyzing information within short span time period. However,
questionnaire research method is effective and the reason for choosing this is it help in gaining
understanding about viewpoints of others on particular topic and also take less time of
researcher. Survey is a kind of similar to questionnaire and is also consume less time so that it
can be consider as an alternative research methodology.

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