Unit 6 - Managing a Successful Business Project

Note:- please cover all p from p1 to p7 and sure be full report no answer for p. don't use the Tesco company ,you can use some car company

MANAGING A
SUCESSFUL
BUISNESS
PROJECT

Table of Contents
Topic:- “How are policies of a Company on practises of equality & diversity translating in to
employee's day to day activities”.....................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
P1 Project aims and obstructives............................................................................................3
P2 Project management plan covering aspects such as scope, time, quality, risk,
communication and resources................................................................................................5
P3 Work break down structure & Gantt chart for providing various stages of project
completion..............................................................................................................................6
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................9
P4 Application of qualitative and quantitative methods of project aims and objectives........9
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................13
P5 Analysis of research using techniques and tools.............................................................13
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................22
P7 Reflection .......................................................................................................................22
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................23
REFERNCES.................................................................................................................................24

Topic:- “How are policies of a Company on practises of equality & diversity
translating in to employee's day to day activities”
INTRODUCTION
Equality & diversity practises are very essential element of a organisation they are
helpful for a individual in developing a potential for completion of their assigned role sin a more
effective manner. With relation to equality in a organisation employees must be treated equally
for achievement of their objectives (Williamson, Carson and Foley, , 2019). In the present report
Jaguar has been considered as organisation dealing in luxury cars. It was founded in year 1922
and its headquarter are present in Whitley, Coventry UK. This report deals with aims &
objectives, project management plan and a discussion related work break down structure & Gantt
chart. Further there is application of quantitative and qualitative methods and analysis of research
tools & techniques. At last, there are findings and recommendation followed by reflection of
overall research.
TASK 1
P1 Project aims and obstructives
Research aims & objectives
“To analyse influence of company's policies on practises of equality & diversity translating in
employee's day to day activities” A case study on Jaguar”
Research objectives:
 To understand basic concept of equality & diversity practices in organisation.
 To determine different factors which are translating employees performance in Jaguar.
 To ascertain importance of equality & diversity practises policies in employees
performance.
Research Questions:
 What do you understand by term Equality & Diversity ?
 What various factors that are translation performance of employee in Jaguar?
 Importance of equality and diversity practises in maintaining performance of employees?

LITERATUER REVIEW
Concept of equality & diversity
According to view points of (Tardos, and Paksi, 2018). equality & diversity is a concept
playing a major role in enhancement of productivity of employees. If there are no discriminatory
practises being followed in a organisation then it will have a positive impact on employees
performance level. Workplaces are becoming very competitive day by day and to meet various
objectives. A diverse workforce is very helpful in promotion of a diverse & positive culture. In
jaguar such type of culture leads to enhancement of overall brand image in external market.
Different factors which are translating employees performance in Jaguar
According to view points of (Syed, Ali and Hennekam, 2018), equality & diversity
practises have a critical impact on employee performance. Equality & diversity practises has a
major impact on translation of employee performance in a positive manner. There are various
policies made with regards to equality and diversity in areas such as training of employees. In
various decision such as promotion as a motivational tool if there are no discrimination done
based on caste, race creed or colour then it results in increasing overall satisfaction level of
employees. There are no probability of internal conflicts between employees. In case of jaguar,
this organisation is responding to demographics & working patters. Employers are being more
flexible so that they are able to retain their competent employees according to their specific
requirements.
Importance of equality & diversity practises & policies in enhancing employees performance
According to views of (Nordqvist, and Röjd, 2018). When there are equality diversity
practises prevailing in a workplace then it leads to creation of equal opportunity of development
to all employees that results in increasing their performance level. There is growing importance
of equality & diversity practises at workplace such as it leads to drawing of ideas from different
experiences, skills, talent and resources. All this helps in gaining of a competitive advantage. In
Jaguar, this concept is applied by top management that helps them in reaping of market benefits
in a more better manner. There is gaining of knowledge from various areas of community that
helps in increasing of team productivity & raising organisation profitability.

P2 Project management plan with details of various aspects such as scope, time, quality, risk,
communication and resources
Project management plan is a document or can be related as a blue print that consist of
detailed description of different activities that has to be performed by a researcher in achieving
their overall objectives (Syed and Ozbilgin, 2019). There are various policies & plans that have
to be considered by management of a company. Various elements such as size, risk, cost, time,
communication & equality. All such element are discussed below:
Cost: Cost is the total monetary amount requited by research to perform various
objectives for accomplishment of research. In present case for completion of the research Jaguar
will require a amount of $ 70,000.
Scope: It is being analysed that this research as a wide scope as it will helps organisation
on performing various functions of business in a more better manner (Zanoni, and Janssens,
2018). In case of jaguar, there will be better understanding of how equality and diversity
practises are affecting overall objectives of organisation.
Time: This is a very essential aspect of every research as it is to be considered by
researcher in completion of all functions in given time frame. In case of Jaguar researcher has
been allotted a time period of six months for completion of research and achievement of various
objectives (Nachmias, Aravopoulou and Caven, , 2019).
Quality: it is not enough to complete a research but maintenance of overall quality is also
very important. Overall quality oaf a research can be maintained of data is collected from
authentic sources only. It leads to achievement of reliable objectives that is further applied by
management of Jaguar in strategy formulation.
Risk: One of major risk associated with research is maintaining confidentiality of
collected information by a researcher (Mahlangu, 2019). It is responsibility of researcher that
they have to provide assurance to respondent that all collected information will be used only for
the purpose of achievement of research objectives and will not be leaked or used for any other
purpose.
Resources: There are various types of resources that are critical for achievement of
research objectives and without without which a research cannot be successfully completed. In
case of Jaguar, researcher will also require resources such as human resources, financial

resources, technological resource in form of internet etc. so that there is effectiveness in
achievement of overall laid objectives (Kelan and Wratil, 2018).
P3 Work break down structure & Gantt chart to understand stages of project completion
Work break down structure: It is a process being implemented by various project
volunteers fir attainment of specific business goals (Iganski and Mason, 2018). Fundamental
concept of this structure is broken down in smaller tasks and then further subdivide in other tasks
for achieving team work. It is related with better understanding and a detail description of a
project (Green, 2019). His structure is used in case of larger projects further divided in smaller
parts. This framework is used in execution of project and all related aspect in a more systematic
manner.

Gantt chart: Gantt chart is referred to a graphical presentation of different tasks that are
being performed in course of a project (Fujimoto, and Härtel, , 201). It is presented by use of a
bar chart that is used for defining date of function to be performed with a specific assigned time
period. This was invented by Henry Gantt and is used in form of horizontal and vertical lines. In
this chart each activity is depend in earlier performed task as next step is only started if previous
one is completed in due course of time. Gantt chart is very useful in providing a basic idea of
how much time will be required in completion of each step of a research project.

TASK 2
P4 Application of qualitative & quantitative methods related to project aims & objectives
Qualitative research:
This type of research involves use of quantified data that is collected with help og
surveys, interviewer or questionnaire (Fejerskov, 2017). Quantitative research is used for
collecting information from present customers with help of samples created as whole population
cannot be approached for purpose of information collection. Basically there are four varieties of
quantitative research correlation, experimental, descriptive and quasi experimental.
Qualitative Research:
This type of research is used by researcher to focus on behavioural approach of
respondents and use it as a base for carrying on of research (Booysen, , Bendl and Pringle,eds.,
2018). This type of research involves bot interpretive research and naturalistic research that is
used for making meaningful interpretations. Major motive is to conduct qualitative research in
gaining understanding of culture, individuals with reference to a particular topic.
In present research, there is use of qualitative method of collecting data.
Data collection:
Data collection is a process used for gathering of data and information by researcher with
context of a particular topic that has to be further used for making analysis. Data is usually
collected by two basic methods such as secondary or primary form of collecting data as
mentioned underneath:
Primary Research:
This is a form of research where first hand information is collected by researcher with
hep of various mediums such as surveys, interviews or questionnaire (Baliamoune‐Lutz, 2016).
In vase of primary research, information is collected first time and is more authentic and
relevant at same time. Reason behind this is data is not extracted from a already exiting sources
that increase its level of reliability and authenticity.
In the present research there is use of primary research and information is gathered
through questionnaire. There are 50 respondents that have been considered by researcher for the
purpose of collected information.

Secondary Research:
This is a research method where data is collected with help of journals, websites,
newspaper, online availability of applications, government publication and etc. it is less reliable
source as compared to primary method of collecting data as it is taken form a exiting source and
there is no first hand information that is being used (Antoniades, 2016).
There is use of both primary & secondary approach of collecting data. In primary
research questionnaire is considered for the purpose of collecting data and in secondary sources,
online available sources have been used for collecting of information.

Questionnaire
Q1) Do you have basic awareness regarding concept of Equality
& Diversity?
Frequency
a) Yes 45
b) No 5
Q2) Do you feel that Equality & diversity practises posses
impact on employee performance?
Frequency
a) Agree 35
b) Disagree 15
Q3) Do you believe that practises of Equality & Diversity can
help in achievement of overall business objectives?
Frequency
a) Yes 30
b) No 20
Q4) According to your belief, what can be major advantages of
Equality and diversity practises for Jaguar which can prove
beneficial for this organisation?
Frequency
a) Increase in satisfaction of overall workforce 15
b) Timely achievement of overall goals & objectives 15
c) Positive environment at workplace 20
Q5) According to your belief, what can be most useful strategy
for Jaguar, that can be effective for implementation of practises
of equality & diversity?
Frequency
a) Effective use of leadership skills 10
b) Educating workers about equality practises 25
c) Dealing with complaints related to discriminatory practises 15

Q6) According to you, what can be major impact if there are no
appropriate practises of Equality and diversity in Jaguar?
Frequency
a) Reduction in employee productivity 35
b) creation of negative environment 10
c) Internal conflict among employees 5
Q 7) Do you that workplace discrimination can posses impact
on operations of Jaguar?
Frequency
a) Agree 40
b) Disagree 10
Q 8) According to your viewpoint, what are some major policies
related to equality & diversity that has a impact on employee
daily activities?
Frequency
a) No Discrimination based while recruiting of employees 15
b) No discrimination while forming policies related to
compensation and appraisal
15
c) Giving equal treatment to all employees irrespective of their
caste, religion, disability or any other basis.
20

TASK 3
P5 Analysis of research using techniques and tools
Theme 1: Concept of Equality & diversity
Q1) Do you have basic awareness regarding concept of Equality &
Diversity?
Frequency
a) Yes 45
b) No 5
Interpretation: From above discussed graph it can be said that employees in Jaguar posses basic
knowledge about overall concept of equality & diversity at workplace. As majority of respondent
that is 45 out of 50 had a positive response to this question.
45
5
a) Yes
b) No

Theme 2: Impact of Equality & diversity practises on employee performance
Q2) Do you feel that fair Equality & diversity practises posses positive
impact on employee performance?
Frequency
a) Agree 48
b) Disagree 2
Interpretation: From the graph, it can be said that when it was asked to 50 respondent whether
equality and diversity practises will lead to positivity in the organisation there was a positive
response of 48 out of 50 respondent. It means that employees feel that there is a requirement of
fair practises on Jaguar as it will lead to positive impact on employee performance level.
48
2
a) Agree
b) Disagree

Theme 3: Practises of Equality & Diversity can help in achievement of overall business
objective
Q3) Do you believe that practises of Equality & Diversity can help in
achievement of overall business objectives?
Frequency
a) Yes 30
b) No 20
Interpretation: From above presented graph, it can be said that there was a majority positive
response on question of equality and diversity practise on achievement of organisation's
objectives. 30 respondent felt that it is going to help in achievement of objectives and rest 20
denied to this view.
30
20
a) Yes
b) No

Theme 4: Major benefits of Equality and diversity practises for Jaguar:
Q4) According to your belief, what can be major advantages of
Equality and diversity practises for Jaguar which can prove beneficial
for this organisation?
Frequency
a) Increase in satisfaction of overall workforce 15
b) Timely achievement of overall goals & objectives 15
c) Positive environment at workplace 20
Interpretation: From the graph, it is analysed that on asking about major advantages of equality
and diversity practise for Jaguar there was a mixed responses as 15 respondent felt that it will
help in enhancing overall satisfaction level, 15 were of view that is helpful in timely achieving
objectives and remain 20 believed that is will help in bringing positivity in workplace.
15
15
20 a) Increase in satisfaction of
overall workforce
b) Timely achievement of
overall goals & objectives
c) Positive environment at
workplace

Theme 5: Most appropriate strategy for Jaguar:
Q5) According to your belief, what can be most useful strategy for
Jaguar, that can be effective for implementation of practises of
equality & diversity?
Frequency
a) Effective use of leadership skills 10
b) Educating workers about equality practises 25
c) Dealing with complaints related to discriminatory practises 15
Interpretation: From above mentioned graph, it can be said that on asking to employees about
most appropriate way for having practises of equality & diversity, there was a majority response
to option that workers must be educated about such practises. 15 respondents felt that
10
25
15
a) Effective use of leadership
skills
b) Educating workers about
equality practises
c) Dealing with complaints
related to discriminatory
practises

management must deal with employees complaints and remaining 10 believed that there must be
effective use of leadership skills.

Theme 6: Major impact if there are no appropriate practises of Equality and diversity in
Jaguar
Q6) According to you, what can be major impact if there are no
appropriate practises of Equality and diversity in Jaguar?
Frequency
a) Reduction in employee productivity 35
b) creation of negative environment 10
c) Internal conflict among employees 5
Interpretation: By analysis of above discussed graph it can be said that what can be major
impact of non adoption of equality practices in organisation most of the employees were of view
35
10
5
a) Reduction in employee
productivity
b) creation of negative
environment
c) Internal conflict among
employees

that it is going to reduce employee productivity. 10 employees felt it will lead to creation of
negative environment and 5 said that it may also lead to internal conflicts among employees.

Theme 7: Workplace discrimination can posses impact on operations of Jaguar
Q 7) Do you that workplace discrimination can posses impact on daily
operations of Jaguar?
Frequency
a) Agree 40
b) Disagree 10
Interpretation: By making analysis of above mentioned graph, it is clear that on asking about
impact of equality and diversity practises on daily operations of Jaguar 40 respondent agreed to
this view and other 10 respondents denied to this question.
40
10
a) Agree
b) Disagree

Theme 8: Policies related to equality & diversity and its impact on employee daily
activities
Q 8) According to your viewpoint, what are some major policies
related to equality & diversity that has a impact on employee daily
activities?
Frequency
a) No Discrimination based while recruiting of employees 15
b) No discrimination while forming policies related to compensation and
appraisal
15
c) Giving equal treatment to all employees irrespective of their caste,
religion, disability or any other basis.
20
Interpretation: Major policies related top equality & diversity practises 20 employees were in
favour of view that there must be equal treatment to employees irrespective of their caste, colour,
sex etc. 15 felt that there should be no discrimination while employees are being recruited and
15
15
20
a) No Discrimination based
while recruiting of employees
b) No discrimination while
forming policies related to
compensation and appraisal
c) Giving equal treatment to all
employees irrespective of their
caste, religion, disability or any
other basis.

remaining 15 were of opinion that there must be no discrimination when policies related to
appraisal and compensation are bing made by Jaguar.
P6 Recommendations forwarding conclusions
After above analysis there are some below mentioned recommendation as given by
researcher:
 Majority of employees in Jaguar posses knowledge about overall concept of equality and
diversity that leads to concern for management in Jaguar that they must have fair
practises for all employees (Ali, and Konrad, 2017). Employees should be given equal
changes for their growth and development which should be free from any kind of
prejudice or discrimination.
 Jaguar has to keep its focus on maintained of employees productivity. In case of negative
impact of discriminatory practises most of employees had a view that it is going to reduce
their productivity and satisfaction level. Ultimately all this will posses a effect on
achievement of organisational objectives.
 Equality and diversity must be implemented with respect to policies of recruitment and
selection of employees, policies related with motivation of employees etc. all these
practises will posses a impact on daily functioning of a employee.
 It is also recommended that management of Jaguar must focus on maintenance of
satisfaction level of employees is very helpful in creation of positive brand image in
competitive market. This is a essential requirement for attracting of competent and skilled
candidates in situation of vacancies arising in the organisation.
 Jaguar must realise overall importance of having a diverse workforce in terms of access
to additional segment of markets sectors, a wider talent pool while organisation is making
recruitment, staff will posses better understanding of differences.

TASK 4
P7 Reflection
While performing above research it is observed that there are some factors that created
difficulty in completion of overall research. Such as convening employees to provide a unbiased
reviews to some of questions was very difficult and a long procedure. On other hand, there was
lack of time as sample area was quiet large. I also felt that there were lack of some resources
such as financial resources that had a effect on increase in overall expense of research. Part from
this I also believe that this research has helped me a lot in enhancement of my knowledge and
increasing my communication skills.

CONCLUSION
From above report is concluded that equality and diversity practises are very helpful for
every organisations. Especially these practises and policies posses a very critical impact on
employees daily activities at workplace. Managers in organisations should make attempts to
make suer that all employees are given equal treatment in terms of fair wages, promotions, equal
opportunities for growth etc. all such initiates will help in creation of a satisfied workforce,
positive brand image in market, increasing productivity and employee contribution in
achievement of overall laid objectives,

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