Managing A Successful Business Project

This study focuses on managing a successful business project and explores topics such as project management plan, work breakdown structure, researcher methodology, data interpretation, and more. It also investigates the significance of equality and diversity issues in the workplace and provides recommendations for reducing the consequences of these issues in organizations. The case study is based on Apple Inc.

Managing A Successful Business Project

Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................3
2. Project management plan...................................................................................................4
3. Work Breakdown Structure and Gantt chart......................................................................5
4. Researcher Methodology....................................................................................................8
5. Data Interpretation............................................................................................................10
7. Reflection.........................................................................................................................20
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................21
REFERENCE.................................................................................................................................22
Appendix........................................................................................................................................24
Log book........................................................................................................................................26
Performance review template..........................................................................................................1

1. INTRODUCTION
Equality and diversity are terms that mainly used within organization, which ensuring
everybody has an equal opportunity so as they can free to do their task. On the other hand,
Diversity is mainly taking account of differences between group of people and give positive
values. In workplaces, it will increase issues of equality and diversity such as gender pay gap
which causes for affecting overall business environment. It also increases conflict between
employees. In this way, it will require for giving equal treatment of employee and give freedom
to share their innovative idea for organization growth.
Apple Inc is based on the multinational technology corporation that deals in designs and
develops electronic computer software and online services. It provides various type of services
in marketplace such as iPhone smartphones, iPad tablet and other mac personal computers. The
organization was established in the 1977 and went achieve success through market in 1980
(Sundstrom and et.al., 2016).
The research will be in context of equality and diversity issues where how company
responds towards and deals within proper manner. It also investigates about the significance
impacts of equality and diversity issues in performance of employee. An effectively accomplish
the company’s futuristic goal and objectives.
Aim: To investigate that how multinational companies responded to the current issue gender pay
gap in equality and diversity at workplace. A case study on Apple Inc.
Objective:
 To analyze the positive and negative aspects of equality or diversity in the workplace.
 To determine the significance impacts of equality and diversity issues in performance of
employee.
 To evaluate the challenges faced by Apple Inc. firm due to sexual harassment, unequal
pay scale.
 To provide recommendation related solution for reducing consequences of equality and
diversity issues in organization.

Research Questions:
 What are different positive and negative aspects of equality and diversity in the
workplace?
 How can determine the significance impact of equality and diversity issues in
performance of employee?
 What are challenges faced by Apple Inc. firm due to sexual harassment, unequal pay
scale?
 How can be recommendation related solution for reducing consequences of equality and
diversity issues in organization?
2. Project management plan
Project management plan is the formally approved document used for proper
management in project execution. The PMP documents define actions, preparation, integration
along with coordination in various planning activities (Adekiya and Ibrahim, 2016). It also
defines about project execution along with monitoring and controlling throughout the course of
project.
 Cost- The amount required by the researcher to accomplish the research project is termed
as cost. In the project management plan, there will be distribution of cost according to
requirement of each activity. There will be requirement of £200 by researcher to
accomplish the project including the cost of labor and material. The cost of £1500 will be
required for implementation of project.
 Scope- The scope in completion of research will be in finding the different ways of
recruitment, selection and training of employee to ascertain their contribution in
adherence of international requirement. The research will help other scholar to
understand the relationship between employee development to cope with challenges in
HRM policies and international requirement. From the project perspective, there will be
development for opportunities to new position within company along with commitment
of lifelong learning and relevant skill and competencies in employees.
 Time- The total time required to achieve the aims and objectives of project is termed as
the time of research. The researcher has estimated a timed period of 8 weeks to
successfully accomplishment of research. With perspective of company project the time
required will be 10 weeks.

 Quality- The quality of the research refers to the authenticity of the research project.
From the perspective of research, there should be proper implementation of project
management plan and quality standard to bring the best outcome from the quality of work
performed. In the views of project, there should be implementation of key performance
indicators and bench marking to ensure the quality of effectiveness and efficiency in
performance of project.
 Communication- In the completion of research, there should be effective
communication among team members. Foe the proper communication from respondent,
questionnaire will be filled (Clarke and Higgs, 2016). Direct email will be used as
communication tool for the effective result. With the perceptive of project, telephonic
tools and emails will be used by HR and employees to have proper training and
development.
 Risk- The risk in completion research will be in theft of data and physical injury to
researcher or team members. The other risk can be lack of financial resources and
technological resources. In the completion of project, there will be financial risk and
human resource risk.
 Resources- There will be requirement of laptops, assistant and technological guidance.
For keeping up the backup laptop will be used along with assistant manager to manage
the work in absence of manager (Galankashi and et.al., 2015). From the perspective of
project, there will be requirement of human resources and financial resources for
completion.
3. Work Breakdown Structure and Gantt chart
Work Breakdown Structure is project management and engineering systems for
breakdown of the project into smaller and simpler components. The structures is basically a key
deliverable for organising the teams works into managerial sections.
Gantt chart -The use of charts and bars for the proper illustration of project schedule. It
is the visual representation of schedule indicating the starting and finishing point.

Task
Mode Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors
Auto
Scheduled
Identification of needs of
training and development 15 days Mon 9/9/19 Fri 9/27/19
Auto
Scheduled create aim and objective 11 days Mon 9/9/19 Mon 9/23/19
Auto
Scheduled
project management plan
for recruitment 8 days Mon 9/30/19 Wed 10/9/19 1
Auto
Scheduled research methodology 6 days Tue 9/24/19 Tue 10/1/19 2
Auto
Scheduled
collection of data from
employees 5 days Thu 10/10/19 Wed
10/16/19 3
Auto
Scheduled
analysis data and
interpretation 4 days Wed 10/2/19 Mon 10/7/19 4
Auto
Scheduled
recommendation and
conclusion 4 days Thu 10/17/19 Tue 10/22/19 5
Mile stone

Network diagram

4. Researcher Methodology
Research Methodology is used to lay down particular procedures as well as techniques in
order to identify, process, select, and then analyse information about the research. There are
various research methods. In order to perform the research, the Qualitative methods are used.
Research Philosophy
It is a way in which the data about the globalisation is gathered, then analysed and at last
the data is used. There two types of research philosophy used for the study, for the Qualitative
research Interpretivism philosophy is used the meaning of which is involving the researchers in
order to interpret the elements of study in which the human interest is integrated to study.
Another philosophy is Positivism in which only the factual knowledge is gained through
observation (Treweek and et.al., 2018). It is used in the Quantitative research. In order to
perform the research Interpretivism philosophy is used because it will help in gaining the in-
depth insights of the recruitment process in the global market in order to gain close interaction
with the other international employees.
Research Approach
It includes the plan as well as procedures in which broad assumptions steps are there for
the data collection, analysing the data and then interpretation of the data using various methods is
done. For the qualitative study the Inductive approach is used in which observation as well as
theories are processed in which patterns, regularities etc. are used to derive result. Another test is
known as Deductive test. The test is quantitative test in which hypothesis is built based on using
the theory which is existing and reasoning of the data is done. In order to perform the research
Inductive test is used because it is more realistic, more accurate and helps in future inquiries
related to outsourcing.
Data collection
It is a process of gathering as well as measuring information which is based on targeted
variables. Primary data collection means the collection of the data from the primary sources via
interview, questionnaire, Delphi technique, Projective techniques, etc. The secondary data
collection means collection of the data from the secondary source (Swider, Zimmerman and
Barrick, 2015). It is much prevalent in the quantitative research. In order to perform the research,
the researcher has used the primary source of data in which questionnaire method is used

because it is cheap and helps in getting fast result from the employees in order to compare the
domestic and international employee’s performance.
Sampling
The meaning of sampling is taking samples in order to do analysis of the samples. For the
qualitative Research random sampling is used in which from the population sample is selected in
order to make the inferences which is about the population, for example exit polls. For the
quantitative research Purposive techniques is used in which researcher is dependent on the his or
her judgement.
With the goal in which useful information is derived the data is inspected, transformed
and then modelled. All this process is known as data analysis (Smith, 2015). Thematic data
analysis is used in the qualitative research in which the patterns of data is identified using the
cluster of methods. SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) is used to do quantitative
research in which the quantitative data is analysed by using software. In order to conduct the
study Thematic data analysis method is used because this method is highly flexible in which the
data related to the international recruitment can be changed as per the requirements of the
international requirements.
Ethical consideration
The ethical consideration is same for the qualitative and quantitative research in which
moral principles are used which governs the behaviour of the researcher in order to conduct the
research. In order to conduct the research, the ethics used in the study are the equality, in which
all employees are considered equal.
5. Data Interpretation
Data Interpretation is a process for implementation of overall procedures through data
which can be reviewed for purpose of arriving at interference. The research will easily analyse
data relevant to the research project.
Theme 1: Gender pay gap impacts on the performance of employee at workplace.
Q1. Do you think that Gender pay gap impacts on the performance of employee at workplace?
Particulars Respondent
Strongly Agree 2
Agree 3

Strongly disagree 2
Disagree 3
Total 10
Table:1
Figure 1
Data Interpretation:
From the above data, it has found that gender pay gap directly impacts on the overall
performance of employee at workplace. Every respondent shows their own view point about the
issues related gender pay gap. It can be identified that 2 respondents strongly agree, 3 agree, 2
strongly disagree, 3 disagree. As per analysis, it has summarized that gender pay gap increase the
changes in work environment, which directly affecting on the performance and reduce attitude of
workers towards business goals and objectives.

Theme 2 Gender pay gap issue increases the challenges in the organization regarding degrade
productivity and profitability.
Q2. Do you think that Gender pay gap issue increases the challenges in the organization
regarding degrade productivity and profitability?
Particulars Respondent
Strongly agree 4
Agree 2
Disagree 3
Strongly Disagree 1
Total 10
Table:2
Figure 2
Data Interpretation
In above discussion, it has summarized about the Gender pay gap issue, which is one of
most common problem arises at workplace. It can be found that increases challenging situation
of Apple Inc. firm related limited production occurs. As per analysis, it can be determined that
most of respondent strongly agree on the statement where 4 respondents are strongly agreed, 2
agree, 3 disagree and 1 strongly disagree. The respondents are providing the detail about the

issues as per their own experience because this type of situation has increases confliction among
employee which directly affect on growth rate of organization.
Theme 3 the enterprises beneficial for increasing diversity which may secured and
accompanied by policies and practices.
Q3. Do you think that enterprises beneficial for increasing diversity which may secured and
accompanied by policies and practices?
Particulars Respondent
Strongly agree 4
Agree 2
Disagree 3
Strongly Disagree 1
Total 10
Table: 3
Figure 3
Data Interpretation
From the above analysis, it has found that maximum respondents agree on the policies
and procedures which help for maintaining diversity within organization. The respondents are
giving the opinion related policies and procedures because they are mainly followed by Apple

Inc. It helps for creating healthy environment and culture. As per analysis, it has found that 4
respondents are agreed, 2 agree, 3 disagree and 1 strongly disagree. In this way, it can be
identified that policies useful in the equality and diversity which useful for minimizing issue of
gender pay equal at workplace.
Theme 4 Positive impact of diversity and Equality at workplace
Q4. Is Positive impact of diversity and Equality at workplace?
Particulars Respondent
Strongly agree 5
Agree 3
Disagree 4
Strongly disagree 1
Total 10
Table:4
Figure 4
Data Interpretation
In above discussion, it has summarized about the positive impact of diversity and equality
within organization. It has required for providing equal right to the employee so they can identify
own priority and value at workplace. In above discussion, it has found that Maximum respondent

agree on the diversity and equality where 5 respondents are strongly agreed, 3 agree, 4 disagree
and 1 strongly disagree. Maximum respondent shows their positive view point towards the
equality and diversity because it directly relates to the business growth and development.
Theme 5 Diverse workforce plan is the need of cross culture adaptability.
Q5. Do you know that Diverse workforce plan is the need of cross culture adaptability?
Particulars Respondent
Strongly agree 4
Agree 1
Disagree 4
Strongly disagree 1
Total 10
Table:5
Figure 5

Data Interpretation
From the above data it can be interpreted that the company should implement the external
strategy for the planning of the diverse workforce. There is the need of the cross-culture
adaptabilities for the diverse workforce along with the expansion of plans and the job satisfaction
among the employees. It can be determined that every respondent share their view opinion about
workforce diversity which needs for adopting the cross-culture adaptability in organization. As
per analysis, it has summarised that 4 respondents strongly agree, 1 agree, 4 disagree and 1
strongly disagree. In this way, it can be identified that culture or environment influence
workforce diversity which improve overall business profitability and productivity in global
marketplace.
Theme:6 At workplace encourage staff members to attend the event related diversity
awareness.
Q6. Do you think that workplace encourage staff members to attend the event related diversity
awareness?
Particulars Respondent
Strongly agree 4
Agree 2
Disagree 2
Strongly disagree 2
Total 10
Table: 6

Figure 6
Data Interpretation:
In above table, it can be analyzed that workplace encourage staff members to attend the
event related diversity awareness. An effective environment or culture influencing the staff
members for building a good relationship between management. As per discussion, it has
summarized that 4 respondents strongly agree, 2 agree, 2 disagree and 2 strongly agree. In this
way, it can be examined the opinion of people towards the diversity events. It become important
for developing coordination between employees within organization.
Theme:7 The organization provide an effective environment for employee to express their own
idea, belief and opinion.
Q7. Do you think that organization provide an effective environment for employee to express
their own idea, belief and opinion?
Particulars Respondent
Strongly agree 4
Agree 2
Disagree 3
Strongly disagree 1
Total 10

Table:7
Figure 7
Data Interpretation:
As per analysis, it has summarized about an effective environment for employee to
express their own idea, belief and opinion. Maximum agreed on the effective environment
because it provide an opportunity to share innovative concept which useful for organizational
growth as well as personal development. In this way, it can be analyzed that 4 employees
strongly agree, 2 agree, 3 disagree and 1 strongly agree.

Theme:8 Reputation for promoting diversity and equality which help for tackle discrimination
at workplace.
Q8. Do you think Reputation for promoting diversity and equality which help for tackle
discrimination at workplace?
Particulars Respondent
Strongly agree 3
Agree 2
Disagree 3
Strongly disagree 2
Total 10
Table:8
Figure 8
Data Interpretation:
As per above analysis, it has summarized that reputation of organization always
promoting the diversity and equality which help for tackle discrimination at workplace. There are
multiple respondents share their own experience and opinion where it can be determined that 3
respondents are strongly agreed, 2 agree, 3 disagree and 2 strongly disagree. Workforce diversity

motivate staff members and enhance organizational reputation as an employer. Staff members
have discriminated against forced out and undervalued. In this way, promoting diversity improve
the values of employee within organization.
6. Recommendation
As a result of research, the scholar has concluded that in order to improve the equality
and diversity process it is must to get externally influenced (Standiford and et.al., 2018). By the
analyzing various successful multinational companies it is concluded that all are externally
influenced. There are various benefits of the Internal culture planning strategies such as cost
cutting, more effective and efficient because of talent hiring which are competitive, Innovative
ideas, getting new ways of doing work, etc. it is also beneficial in the future because it will
increase expansion of the business over international boundaries, increase trade across
boundaries because more the people will know the Apple the more it will become popular, etc.
The researcher in order to implement the concept of strategies which has understands that
how can give value of each employee and also found talent or suitable candidates through
advertising which is digital and Employment Agencies are the best source because they are
competitively cheap and effective (Kannan, 2018). As per the study it is also found by the
researcher the best and effective way to give equal right of staff members so that they can
implement innovative idea in business process through own skills and knowledge. In this way, it
easily achieves the specific goal and objective of organization. For the external training the
culture and the language of the employees must be given a lot of importance in order to make the
employees easily understand what the trainer is willing to say the employees.
The above employee has recommended about the development of the external strategies in
the company regarding the proper meeting of the challenges. The few of the employees have
recommended to have proper understanding of the employees in different organization.
7. Reflection
The research will improve the hiring process by deeply analyzing the data related to
external recruitment. Through this research I have learned the analytical skills by improving the
quality of the data usage. The research will help in expansion of the Nestle in the international
market, which helped me to learn how to expand the business via providing proper training and
development to the employees. Due to the research the trade will increase among the

international boundaries by making more and more interaction between the employees. This
helped me to understand how to increase trade in the international boundaries by outsourcing. As
proper tools and techniques are used in the research, I have learned to increase the Foreign Direct
Investment by giving employment to the foreign workers which will result in building contacts. I
have learned how to increase profit by reducing the cost by hiring cheap employees, because of
the low currency value in their country (Swider, Zimmerman and Barrick, 2015). As per the
research I have learned the importance of training and development in order to build skills
among the employees. All these factors are also necessary in order to achieve the objectives of
Nestle.
As per the research I have chosen the questionnaire method in which specific question are
asked and this will help me in achieving the objective of getting precise answer. If I would have
asked to choose another method, I would have chosen interview method in which I might get
some more information about the applicant. I have learned the various sources of external
recruitment such as digital advertising, Employee Referrals, Telecasting, Educational
instructions etc.
CONCLUSION
As per the research it is concluded that for Equality and diversity useful for organization,
that help for providing an equal opportunity. It has summarized about the issues of equality and
diversity such as gender pay gap which causes for affecting overall business environment. It can
be determined that has increased confliction among staff members at workplace. In this research
project, it is based on the equality and diversity issues where how company responds towards
and deals within proper manner. It also investigates about the significance impacts of equality
and diversity issues in performance of employee. An effectively accomplish the company’s
specific goal and objectives.

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Appendix
Q1. Do you think that Gender pay gap impacts on the performance of employee at workplace?
 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Disagree
 Strong disagree
Q2. Do you think that Gender pay gap issue increases the challenges in the organization
regarding degrade productivity and profitability?
 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Disagree
 Strong disagree
Q3. Do you think that enterprises beneficial for increasing diversity which may secured and
accompanied by policies and practices?
 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Disagree
 Strong disagree
Q4. Is Positive impact of diversity and Equality at workplace?
 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Disagree
 Strong disagree
Q5. Do you know that Diverse workforce plan is the need of cross culture adaptability?
 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Disagree
 Strong disagree
Q6. Do you think that workplace encourage staff members to attend the event related diversity

awareness?
 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Disagree
 Strong disagree
Q7. Do you think that organization provide an effective environment for employee to express
their own idea, belief and opinion?
 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Disagree
 Strong disagree
Q8. Do you think Reputation for promoting diversity and equality which help for tackle
discrimination at workplace?
 Strongly Agree
 Agree
 Disagree
 Strong disagree

Log book

Performance review template
1. What was the Project supposed to accomplish?
multinational companies responded to the current issue gender pay gap in equality and diversity at
workplace
2. Did the project succeed in its aims/ how do you know? Specifically, please outline
any evaluation and assessment undertaken.
Yes, it was successful
3. What things do you think worked well and why? Evaluate all aspects of the project
(e.g initial inception, project activities and project outcomes) from a range of
perspectives.
Initial planning was really helpful
4. What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was there
timely identification of issues and resolution during the project process?
Poor communication with respondents at initial level
5. What did you learn from undertaking the project?
Communication skill, research skill
6. How would you rate your performance as a management consultant leading the
project?
It is good
7. What strengths and weakness of your performance did you identify?
Strong technical skill but poor researching capabilities
8. How will this inform and support your continuous professional development?
Improvement in both these skills will help me in becoming good researcher and
conducting studies in the future in effective manner.
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