Managing A Successful Business Project

This report focuses on the influence of Gender pay gap on productivity of employees in an organisational premises. It includes the project management plan, WBS, Gantt chart, small-scale research methods, data interpretation, and recommendations. The case study is based on Sainsbury's.

UNIT 6 Managing A
Successful Business
Project

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
LO1..................................................................................................................................................1
P1 Aim and objectives................................................................................................................1
P2 Project Management Plan......................................................................................................2
P3 WBS and Gantt chart ...........................................................................................................4
P4 Carry out small-scale research applying primary and secondary methods appropriate for
meeting project aims and objectives...........................................................................................5
LO3..................................................................................................................................................8
P5 Data Interpretation.................................................................................................................8
P6 Recommendations................................................................................................................14
LO4................................................................................................................................................15
P7 Reflection.............................................................................................................................15
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................16
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................17

INTRODUCTION
Equality assures equal rights and opportunities to every individual irrespective of their
culture, race, colour, religion and any other characteristics. While if it is talked about diversity, it
is defined as a concept in which workplace of an organisation have employees of different
attributes, age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and more (Hassandoust and Díaz Andrade,
2020). Implementing equality and diversity practice lead an organisation to have positive and
healthy workplace environment for all. It further increases productivity productivity and
performance of employees at great extent.
Present report has been conducted on Sainsbury's, entity is operating their business
services in retail industrial sector and was founded in the year 1869. With having more than
116,400 employees respective organisation is operationg their business functioning in different
geographical locations. This makes entity to effectively embrace equality and diversity principles
in their workplace structure as to gain more competitive advancements and employees loyalty. In
this report formative discussions has been conducted on project aims and objectives, project
management plan and research methods. In addition to this report also include analysis of
findings, reflection and conclusion and recommendations.
LO1
P1 Aim and objectives
Research Aim: “ To identify the influence of Gender pay gap on productivity of employees in an
organisational premises.” A case study of Sainsbury's.
Research Objectives:
 To explore the notion of equality and diversity at organisational workplace.
 To determine the effects of gender pay gap on staff productivity. To identify the different measures through which the issue of gender pay gap can be
addressed.
Research Questions:
 What is meant by the notion of equality and diversity at organisational workplace?
 What are the effects of gender pay gap on staff productivity?
 Which measures can be taken through which the issue of gender pay gap can be
addressed?
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Literature Review
Notion of equality and diversity at organisational workplace
According to the view point of Elia, Margherita and Secundo, 2020, equality and
diversity aid an organisation to ensure that each and every employee is getting equal treatment
and opportunities in workplace without facing any form of discrimination on the basis of caste,
religion, colour, age, race and more. By practising and enforcing equality and diversity with
organisational workplace structure entity can maximise employees satisfaction level,
performance rate and growth.
Effects of gender pay gap on staff productivity
As per the view of Einhorn, Meredith and Marnewick, 2020, gender pay is a practice in
which there is average difference among wages or remuneration of male and female staff
working on same position. In this, women employees are mainly considered to be paid
comparatively less than male employees. Organisations those who are facing this issue face
different adverse impacts upon performance of employees productivity of organisation, dis-
satisfaction among workers and more. In addition to this, it also reduces brand image of
company in market segment that also lower down perception of consumers towards company.
Measures through which the issue of gender pay gap can be addressed
According to the view point of Sońta-Drączkowska and Mrożewski, 2020, gender pay
gap will lead entity to face many negative issues in their workplace structure that further affects
productivity and performance of employees at great extent. Along with this, it also impact
adversely upon brand image of company among consumers which affects profit generating
capability of entity. Thus, it is essential for company management to have transparency and
assure that all the legal compliances are being followed properly in organisation in order to make
sure that women and male employees are getting equal treatment and opportunities. This will
ensure long term sustainability and profitability of company in organisational workplace
structure.
P2 Project Management Plan
Project management plan acts as a formal document in which all the guidelines is being
mentioned that are required to be undertaken in order to execute project activities in systematic
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manner within given frame of time. Mentioned below there are different elements of project
management plan is being defined:
Cost :-
It is defined as an estimated value of money which is going to be spent on project completion. It
is an important aspect of project management plan which assure execution of all the activities in
given framework of time (Ireland and Statsenko, 2020). As to fulfil present project requirements,
£60,000 is being estimated.
Scope :-
This factor or project planning include determination and documentation of list of
particular project functions, goals, tasks, deliverables, features, deadlines and ultimate costs
(Trewin, 2020). All these elements are being effectively considered by project manager of
present research in order to fulfil project requirements while assuring maximum success.
Quality :-
It is one of the most important aspect for any project as it strengthen quality of a project
in effective manner. In terms with present project, if has been evaluated that project manager of
research effectively make sure that all the related stake-holders group of project is satisfied
(Edwards, Vaz Serra and Edwards, 2020). Along with this, unnecessary activities of project is
being eliminated in order to ensure effectiveness and quality of research.
Communication :-
It is an essential component which is required to be strong in order to accomplish project
with higher efficiency (Michalak and Rysavy, 2020). It has been determined that, as to fulfil
present research requirements Sainsbury's will undertake use of telephone, social media and
advertisements measures for communication.
Risk:
Risk is a major factor which is having maximum impact on research outcomes. In context
with present research, project manager evaluate every associated risks such as sources of funds,
informations from authorised resources and more and undertake precautionary strategies as to
eliminate these risks and increase project efficiency (Muhsin, 2020).
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P3 WBS and Gantt chart
Work Break down structure:
It is mainly a deliverable-oriented breakdown in which project get divided into smaller
parts. With the help of this project activities can become manageable in estimated period of time.
With the help of WBS, complexity of projects can manageable into simpler manner (Graves and
Anderson, 2020).
Gantt chart:
It is a form of bar chat and defined as visual view of tasks which is being used to plan and
schedule projects of all size (Stephenson, 2020). With the help of this researcher can undertake
resource planning, team communication, project progress in effective manner.
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P4 Carry out small-scale research applying primary and secondary methods appropriate for
meeting project aims and objectives
Primary research-
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It is a type of research which is the original work of the researcher. There is an in depth
study of the information and facts which he himself collects by going to direct sources like
customers. The data collected for primary research is collected from raw data where the
researcher is involved deeply to explore the topic (Willemsen, Pollack and Algeo, 2020). As the
information is collected directly from scratch, it involves huge cost and is time consuming. The
methods for primary research can be observations, interviews or online surveys.
Secondary research-
In this kind of research, the researcher collects the second hand information from the data
already collected, analysed and interpreted. To earn a good understanding of the topic, the
researcher takes an easy process for acquiring the information which is already being collected
through primary research. It is generally cost efficient and takes less time because the
information is already available at different sources. The researcher relies on the information
already available but has to be very careful for ensuring its validity as it can have adverse effect
on the research outcome (Moschko, Blazevic and Piller, 2020). The methods of collecting the
secondary research is internet, libraries, data of government agencies, etc.
In order to conduct present research both primary and secondary method is being
considered as to undertake research with great efficiency.
Quantitative research-
This type of research is used to analyse the data in terms of numbers or statistics. To
highlight important data or information, graphical representation of information is given through
quantitative research. It may be used to confirm the hypothesis of a research as it involves
number based research. It is a valid and reliable form of research which is more generalized than
any other research (McGrath and Whitty, 2020). This research is more structured than the
qualitative research as it provides direct numbers which gives direct results of the research. The
methods of this research include surveys, interviews or observations.
Qualitative research-
This research is much detailed and rich as it involves the understanding of concepts and
experiences. It is an exploratory research as it uncovers the thoughts and jump intensely to the
problem (HOONSOPON and PURIWAT, 2020). It involves unstructured or semi structured
techniques for collecting the data as it is a text based research. The methods of collecting the
qualitative research are group discussions, interviews with open ended questions, observations or
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literature review. The validity of the data depends upon the skill of the researcher as it is the
ability of the researcher to gather the information from its valid source.
To fulfil present research objectives of Sainsbury's, qualitative research method is being
selected in order to determine preferences and attitudes of consumers as to fulfil present research
goals in effective manner.
Questionnaire :
A survey is a report including a progression of inquiries to accumulate the data about
respondents. It is a costly and down to earth technique for information assortment. Poll is a
successful strategy for understanding the conduct and assessments of clients. Here 30
respondents are considered by the analyst for noting the survey.
Questionnaire
Q1) Are you acquainted with the notion of equality & diversity in
organisational premises?
Frequency
a) Yes 20
b) No 10
Q2) As per your opinion does equality & diversity practices assist a
company in accomplishing the goals and objectives?
Frequency
a) Agree 25
b) Disagree 5
Q3) Are you aware of the importance of addressing gender pay gap in
organisational workplace?
Frequency
a) Yes 15
b) No 15
Q4) What is the best way to address the issue of gender pay gap in a
company?
Frequency
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a) Equal job and Equal pay 10
b) Enforcement of equality policies 10
c) Render support women into more senior roles 10
Q5) As per your view can the organisational productivity be maximised
with the elimination of gender pay gap?
Frequency
a) Yes 20
b) No 10
Q6) Underline issues that may arise as a result of gender pay gap in the
workforce of Sainsbury's?
Frequency
a) Anxiousness mental state at work 18
b) Demoralisation 6
c) Improper guidance by higher authorities 6
LO3
P5 Data Interpretation
Theme 1:
Q1) Are you acquainted with the notion of equality & diversity in
organisational premises?
Frequency
a) Yes 20
b) No 10
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Interpretation:
Equality and diversity is defined as a practice in which every employee have rights to
access equal rights as well as opportunities. Further it has been evaluated that equality and
diversity is most important legal obligation which is required to be enforced by an organisation
in their workplace (McGrath and Whitty, 2020). It will allow them to provide discrimination free
environment to their employees in which each and every employee is having equal rights as well
as opportunities. According to the above mentioned graph it has been evaluated that, 30 out of 20
respondents are agreed with the fact that they are well aware with the concept of equality and
diversity within company premises. As they believe that it is the best practice through which
overall productivity and performance of employees can be maximised. While on the other hand,
remaining 10 respondents did not have any knowledge of the equality and diversity concept.
Theme 2:
Q2) As per your opinion does equality & diversity practices assist a
company in accomplishing the goals and objectives?
Frequency
a) Agree 25
b) Disagree 5
9
20
10
a) Yes
b) No

Interpretation:
Equality and diversity is playing essential role for an organisation through which they can
increase productivity and performance of employees. According to the above mentioned graph, it
has been determined that by undertaking advantage of equality and diversity practices
organisation can effectively allow themselves to fulfil objectives and goals of organisation with
great efficiency (Moschko, Blazevic and Piller, 2020). Further it has been underlined that it also
help entity to motivate their employees and increase their productivity an satisfaction towards
company. According to the above mentioned graph, it has been evaluated that 25 out of 30
respondents said that with the help of equality and diversity practices entity can achieve their
objectives in an effective manner. While on the other hand, it has been determined that
remaining 5 respondents are not with this fact as they do have proper understanding of this
concept.
Theme 3:
Q3) Are you aware of the importance of addressing gender pay gap in
organisational workplace?
Frequency
a) Yes 15
b) No 15
10
25
5
a) Agree
b) Disagree

Interpretation:
Gender pay gap is having critical significance in development and improvement of
an organization. Similarly as with the assistance of this association can viably guarantee that
all the workers are paid on equivalent premise. Also, by dispensing with gender pay element
can establish a climate where ladies and men are esteemed similarly. Further it has been
assessed that organization can likewise create positive culture in which each representative
contributed their efficiency through which substance can guarantee higher development just
as progress. As per the previously mentioned diagram, this has been resolved that 15
respondents out of 30 said that they are completely mindful with the significance of tending
to gender pay inside working environment premises. As by tending to this substance can
approach of positive brand picture among shoppers that will additionally lead them towards
having higher productivity. While then again, staying 15 respondents didn't mindful with the
significance of tending to gender pay inside premises of organization.
Theme 4:
Q4) What is the best way to address the issue of gender pay gap in a
company?
Frequency
a) Equal job and Equal pay 10
b) Enforcement of equality policies 10
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15 15 a) Yes
b) No

c) Render support women into more senior roles 10
Interpretation:
It has been underline that, by embracing practices of equality and diversity entity can
develop positive brand image among consumers that will further lead entity to assure their higher
profitability. Further it has been resolved that it is fundamental for an association to address the
issue of gender pay gap as it is influencing execution and profitability of representatives.
According to the above given chart, it has been underlined that 10 out of 30 respondents
expresses that with the assistance of same work and same compensation element can defeat the
issue of gender pay gap. While other 10 respondents out of 30 said that company can address the
issue of gender pay gap with the help of implementing equality policies (HOONSOPON and
PURIWAT, 2020). While at last, remaining 10 respondents said that by providing support to
female employees at senior roles entity can overcome this issue in effective manner.
Theme 5:
Q5) As per your view can the organisational productivity be maximised
with the elimination of gender pay gap?
Frequency
a) Yes 20
12
10
10
10
a) Same job and
same pay
b) Implementation
of equality
policies
c) Provide
support women
into more senior
roles

b) No 10
Interpretation:
Gender pay gap have tendency to affect overall performance and productivity of
employees which will also have adverse impact upon growth and profitability of an organisation.
This issue not only lower down job satisfaction level of employees towards company but also
create bad image of entity in marketplace which would decrease company overall base of
customers. Thus, it becomes essential for an organisation to effectively overcome this issue of
gender pay gap from their organisational premise (Muhsin, 2020). As with the help of this entity
can assure their higher growth and development at great extent. As per the above graph, this is
being underlined that 30 out of 20 respondents concurred with the way that, by making disposal
of sex pay hole issue organization can fundamentally boost their efficiency. While then again
staying 10 respondents disagreed with this, as they imagine that substance should likewise zero
in on different elements to expand efficiency.
Theme 6:
Q6) Underline issues that may arise as a result of gender pay gap in the
workforce of Sainsbury's?
Frequency
a) Anxiousness mental state at work 18
b) Demoralisation 6
13
20
10
a) Yes
b) No

c) Improper guidance by higher authorities 6
Interpretation:
Gender pay gap will lead an entity to face different types of issues that not only affect
their profitability but also negatively impact upon their brand image in market segment. Further
this has been underlined that, issues that may arise as a result of gender pay gap also decrease
performance of employees that automatically lead organisation towards lower level of growth as
well as development. According to the above mentioned graph, it has been identified that 18 out
of 30 respondents said anxiety at work is the major issue which is a result of gender pay gap in
workplace among workers. While on the other hand, 6 out of 30 respondents said that employees
can also face low level of motivation as major issue of gender pay gap. Lastly, remaining 6
employees believes that lower level of performance is a major issue that can be faced by an
organisation if gender gap issue prevails within entity workplace premises.
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a) Anxiety at work
b)Low level of
motivation
c) Decrease in
performance

P6 Recommendations
The equality and diversity at workplace not only provide job satisfaction to the
employees but also helps the companies in attracting customers from across the globe due to
diverse workforce. Sainsbury's company has customers across the globe so a diversified
workforce will help in retaining the customers across the world. Gender pay gap has been a
major issue in terms of equality which not affects the employees but also the organisation
because the company will be unable to retain an employee with great talent if there is inequality
in workforce (Kauria, 2020). When a woman worker feels that there is no scope for advancement
in the organisation the company tends to lose a hard working and talented employees. More
females in leadership results in better decision-making and rise in the productivity level of
sainsbury's.
The following recommendations are provided to Sainsbury's for eliminating the gender pay gaps
in the organisation-
 The HR management must ensure equal pay for equal work in the organisation to attract
more talent and ideas so that organisational goals can be achieved in efficient manner.
This equal pay technique will motivate the employee to work hard and justify this
technique to the employers so that they ensure equal pay to all.
 As the government has already complied with the equal pay and enacted a strict law for
gender pay gap, The Legal department of sainsbury's must comply with all laws of Equal
pay to prohibit the legal liabilities against the organisation.
 The HRM should promote more female leaders in the company so that there can be
attractive opinions in the organisation for fulfilling the needs of the customers. A female
is a multitasker and can handle any crisis situation emphatically.
 Sainsbury's have customers from across the globe which need employees from diversified
culture to break the language barrier for customers so that no potential customer is under
looked due to language blockade (Helo and Shamsuzzoha, 2020). So an organisation with
equal pay will attract more potential employees who can handle diversified customers.
 Discriminatory treatment lowers the morale of the employees which affects the
organisational productivity as the workforce lacks in confidence to deliver the best
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outcome for the company so sainsbury's must comply with Equality Act to ensure fair
and equal treatment to all irrespective of their gender.
 The HRM must make equality policies for the organisation so that every leader or
employer must comply with it so that fruitful ideas can be flooded in the company for
achieving organisational goals more effectively.
 The HRM must take all necessary steps to eliminate any kind of indirect discrimination
like rule to be 'clean cut' may be discriminatory for the one who has long hairs for
religious purpose.
 The sainsbury's must organise 'Diversity Training Programs' to train the managers for
managing diversity because it can be challenging for employers to understand workforce
diversity.
All these recommendations can help the sainsbury's company to attract more efficient
employees in the organisation which will result in more productivity. A diversified workforce is
a profitable workforce because it helps in attracting the customers from all over the world
because there is no language barrier for customers to deal with diversified organisation.
LO4
P7 Reflection
The research for the project “gender pay gap” was one of a trial for me. The experience
was quite good because it helped me to understand the topic more deeply. At the time of starting
the research, there were many obstacles as to from where to start. Then I initially began with
secondary data available on the internet and other sources and then went to to primary research
where I got to know about the reality behind the gender pay gap and how people are affected
with this pay gap after having requisite talent. Then I went on to sort the articles by most recent
date and from there I got my first result for the research. I learned a lot during this research
process because I got to know how to find relevant articles when there are too many to look for
and learned a fact that best articles are the one which are peer reviewed because they are
legitimate as well as precise. The biggest hurdle while researching was to find the people who
can openly share their stories regarding pay gaps which would have affected my research
outcome but the end result was good because I got to know the reality behind this problem after
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many struggle. This research has helped me in enhancing my knowledge and contributed to my
professional growth.
CONCLUSION
As by enforcing equality and diversity practice within workplace entity can provide equal
and fair treatment to employees of different race, culture and more. It has been evaluated that
gender pay gap is a major issue which is affecting employees in different ways. It not only
affects their performance but also decrease their productivity level. To overcome these issues in
effective manner it is important for an entity to take advantage of strategies, policies and other
measures in order to maximise satisfaction level among workers. It will aid organisation to
maximise performance, productivity and growth of both entity and employees at great extent.
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Project Logbook for the chosen organisation
Name of the learner: Name of the Supervisor:
Project Title: Date:
Update of weekly research/ tasks achieved (Account
for a minimum of six weeks with dates)
· What have you completed?
· Did you fulfil Task requirements?
· Are you on track and within deadlines set?
· Did you need to make any changes to your
project management plan?
I have completed this project on “To identify the
influence of Gender pay gap on productivity of
employees in an organisational premises.” case
study of Sainsbury's.
Yes
Yes
No
Any risks and / or issues identified.
· Did you identify risks/issues with a lack of
skills required for undertaking research tasks?
· Did you identify any additional risks/issues
that have an impact on the project management
plan?
Risk associated with effective management of
resources and time.
No
Problems encountered
· What barriers did you face?
Lack of time and other assets
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· How did you overcome them Use of WBS and Gantt chart was made to overcome
New Ideas and change of project direction
What Have I learnt about myself this week?
· How did I feel when I had to deal with
Tasks/problems?
· Did I find it useful to complete the tasks?
· How well have I performed? What did I
Contribute?
· What can I improve on next week?
· How might this learning apply in the future?
That I have ineffective time management and
communication skill and team management skill.
Felt frustrated.
Yes
Up to best of my skills
With the help of improving time management, team
management and communication skill.
Maximise future research work and knowledge.
Project plan status to date (on, ahead, behind)
Signature of the Supervisor and date:
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