Research Report: Employee Training and Engagement at Apple Inc.

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the need for employee training in enhancing employee engagement at Apple Inc. It begins with a project plan outlining the research aim, objectives, scope, and limitations. The research investigates the concept of employee training in a business context, explores the potential need for training to boost employee engagement within Apple Inc., determines the impact of training on the company's growth and success, and identifies measures to improve employee engagement. The report includes a literature review that examines existing research on employee training and its effects. The methodology details the research approach, and the results section presents the findings of the analysis. Finally, the report concludes with recommendations for Apple Inc. and a reflection on the research process, providing valuable insights into the importance of employee training for organizational success.

Research Plan
and Research
Report

Table of Contents
Task 1: Project Plan.........................................................................................................................1
Title of the Research........................................................................................................................1
Overview of the Research................................................................................................................1
Research Aim and Objectives..........................................................................................................1
The scope and limitation of the Research........................................................................................2
Resources and cost consideration....................................................................................................2
A Project Plan..................................................................................................................................2
Research Risk...................................................................................................................................4
Task 2: Research Project..................................................................................................................5
Title:.................................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................................................................5
Overview of the Research......................................................................................................5
Rationale of the Research.......................................................................................................5
Research Aim.........................................................................................................................6
Research Objectives...............................................................................................................6
Research Questions................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2: Literature Review...........................................................................................................7
Chapter 3: Research Methodology.................................................................................................10
Chapter 4: Results..........................................................................................................................13
Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendation................................................................................21
Conclusion............................................................................................................................21
Recommendation..................................................................................................................22
Chapter 6: Reflection.....................................................................................................................23
References......................................................................................................................................25
Appendix........................................................................................................................................27

Task 1: Project Plan
Title of the Research
To analyse the need of employee training in increasing the engagement of employees at
work place. A case study on Apple Inc.
Overview of the Research
The chosen study aim to determine the need of employee training in increasing the
engagement of employees at workplace,. thus in this investigation is executed with the support of
Apple Inc. as it is the chosen organisation (Anitha, 2014). Therefore, it is a wide area of
investigation which is significant in providing appropriate idea and knowledge in regards to the
significant need of providing training to employees and how it will be effective for the
employees to get more engaged with the business operations. This area is mainly selected
because it is a most common issue which is being faced by the small as well as large business
enterprises. Therefore, the execution of study will supportive in addressing the issue of training
via exploring the need of training within workplace. The another key reason for conducting this
study is the individual interest area of researcher as it is effective in developing academic and
business skills which in turns in creating value in attaining growth in their future perspectives.
Research Aim and Objectives
These recognised to be the most imperative area of an investigation as the aim is
presented in a single statement which explores the intention of conducting the research (Barnes
and et. al., 2013). Thus the suitable aim and objectives of this investigation area associated as
under:
Research Aim
To analyse the need of employee training in increasing the engagement of employees at
work place. A case study on Apple Inc.
Research Objectives
 To understand the concept of employee training in the context of business.
 To explore the potential need of employees training in increasing the engagement of
employees within Apple Inc.
 To determine the impact of training over the growth and success of Apple Inc.
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 To ascertain the measures that can be opt by Apple Inc in increasing the engagement of
employees at work place.
The scope and limitation of the Research
The key scope of this study is that it is effective in exploring knowledge regarding
determining the potential need of providing training in the context of enhancing the engagement
of employees in the operations and functions of the business. The scope of study is wide as it
efficacious in developing academic knowledge which would be beneficial for an individual
learner and researcher to attempt their future projects in effective manner (Barquet and et. al.,
2013). The key limitation of this study is that, it is only significant for the businesses and give
direction to providing training to their organisational employees. The another limitation of this
investigation is the given time for completion of the work as the prescribed time for the
evaluation is less and it is not possible to conduct all the activities within less time duration.
Resources and cost consideration
Resources and cost are recognised to be the major concern of an investigation as it is
important for the researcher to consider resources and appropriate cost to assist the overall work
in right manner to reaching at the key outcome (Belleflamme and Peitz, 2015). The required
resources for this exploration are the computer system, suitable sources like internet, website
access to gather information, pan drive, hard disk of keeping the data safe, mobile phones,
human capital and so on. Thus these resources are required to execute an investigation. On the
other side, research also needs to manage appropriate funds and capital for the purpose of
maintaining the suitable flow of investigation activities. In the beginning of the research it is
necessary for the investigator to manage cost as few activities are cost consuming in nature and
needs appropriate funds to be executed.
A Project Plan
An effective project management plan is effective in providing a systemic direction to the
exploration to execute, monitored and controlled the overall investigation (Bhatia, 2017). Thus,
an appropriate project management plan is efficacious in systematically execute all the work
with their prescribed time in which task is needs to be completed. This mainly helps the overall
investigation to drawn valid and reliable outcome.
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Research Risk
In the suitable execution of a research, it is important for the investigator to analyse all
the risk related with time, safety and security of personal data, cost risk, performance risk,
suitable implementation of plan etc. in respect to proper management of a project (Bui and
Muñoz Martinez, 2019). The key obligation of an investigator is to manage all the risk for
drawing valid and reliable outcome. In addition to this, investigator needs to follow the research
ethics and maintain the confidentiality of their personal information, Thus in this present
investigation context primary investigation will be the base to gather suitable data and it is
important for the researcher to ensure them about the safety of their private information.
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Task 2: Research Project
Title:
To analyse the need of employee training in increasing the engagement of employees at
work place. A case study on Apple Inc.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview of the Research
The study initiate to analyse the need of employee training in increasing the engagement
of employees at work place, therefore, training is recognised to be the key aspect which is being
considered by the business in respect to providing higher opportunities to the employees to attain
growth and success (Carrion Cortes and Caceres Tercero, 2012). In today's modern business
environment competition within market is so high and the potential motive of each small as well
as large business enterprises is to attaining higher growth and success at market place.
Businesses are concern over providing training to their employees for the intention of enhancing
the engagement of employees at workplace, therefore, it is efficacious in enhancing the
operations and functions of the business. Apple Inc is the chosen organisation for this particular
project, thus it is a large American multinational technology company, which has its operations
all around the globe. The base office of Apple Inc is in Cupertino, California. The company
mainly designs, develops and sells consumer electronic computer software's and online services.
Rationale of the Research
The investigation into recognition is encompasses over determining the need of employee
training in increasing the engagement of employees at work place. Therefore, the scope of study
is so wide as it is effective for business as well as academic purpose, thus this study is effective
for an individual and learner in the developing their core skills that would be effective for them
in gaining professional as well as personal development (Chan and et. al., 2016). The potential
reason for executing this study is to addressing the issue of employee training and increasing the
engagement of employees at work place. However, employee training is recognised to be the key
issue in today's modern business environment, so this study explores the significance of
providing training to their employees to gain growth and success. In addition to this, the present
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study is mainly conducted for the personal interest of the researcher as the investigator wants to
develop their academic and business ability in regards to the area of training.
Research Aim
To analyse the need of employee training in increasing the engagement of employees at
work place. A case study on Apple Inc.
Research Objectives
 To understand the concept of employee training in the context of business.
 To explore the potential need of employees training in increasing the engagement of
employees within Apple Inc.
 To determine the impact of training over the growth and success of Apple Inc.
 To ascertain the measures that can be opt by Apple Inc in increasing the engagement of
employees at work place.
Research Questions
 What is the concept of employee training in the context of business?
 What are the potential need of employees training in increasing the engagement of
employees within Apple Inc?
 Which kind of impact does training have over the growth and success of Apple Inc?
 What essentials measures can be opt by Apple Inc in increasing the engagement of
employees at work place?
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Chapter 2: Literature Review
Literature review is mainly defined as the comprehensive summary of a past investigation
on a specific study area. This is the most important area of an investigation as it is effective in
providing significant direction to the researcher to better execute the work through analysing the
past gathered information (Deshmukh and Mohan, 2016). Thus, this section is mainly executed
to develop theoretical perspective via the opinion and views analysis of others. However, in this
information is being gathered through books, journals, non published and published articles etc.
In this present research context literature review is significant for exploring the area of the
potential need of employee training in increasing the engagement of employees at work place.
The concept of employee training in the context of business.
As per the views analysis of Josh Brown, 2019, employee training is mainly defined as
the program which is mainly designed to develop the technical skills, knowledge, efficiency and
value creation to do any specific job in a much effective manner. In addition to this employee
training also refers as the educational preparation for performing a job which is mainly rendered
to an individual employee by the business which has recently recruited them before they have
start to taking participation in the service of the business. Employee training is significantly
essential to guide the workforce in applying modern tools, strategies, materials and techniques in
their specific job profiles. According to the opinion analysis of Smriti Chand, 2019, training is
basically constituted as a basic concept in human resources development. It is mainly focuses
with enhancing a particular skill to a chosen standard through instruction and practice. In the
context of business, training is an effectively applied tool which can bring an employee into a
position where they can do their job effectively, conscientiously and efficiently (Domingo,
2013). In today's business scenario, organisations are concern over enhancing the operations of
business and for this they are providing effective training sessions to their old as well as new
employees for the purpose of developing their skills and capabilities to effectively handle the job
roles.
The potential need of employees training in increasing the engagement of employees within
Apple Inc.
According to the opinion analysis of Ashley Casey, 2015, in an organisation training
plays a prime role to expand the knowledge base of all employees, but the employer find the
development opportunities expensive. Although, training is defined as an organized process of
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developing the skills of employees to enable them to do a specific job in more better way. In
addition to this, training is significant in providing the employees with the facility to attain
technical or professional skills and to learn new abilities that are connected with a specific area
of work (Elnaga and Imran, 2013). Apple Inc. is a large American multinational technology
which has its major concern over increasing the engagement of employees at work place for
attaining higher growth and success at market place. Training is needed for Apple Inc. in
increasing the production, industrial safety, reduction of turnover and absenteeism, addressing
employees weakness, enhance operational efficiency, exceed industrial standard, ensuring
workers satisfaction and so on, thus for these reasons training is significant for Apple Inc. to
support growth and development. Apple Inc. is already operated at international level and mainly
focuses over enhancing their production and operations, thus training is significant for the firm to
providing significant direction to the old and new employees to better execution of operations.
However, the Human resource management of Apple Inc. is mainly focused over hiring well
skilled and talented employees and training is valuable for them in adding effective skills that
might be beneficial for the suitable attempt of organisational operations.
The impact of training over the growth and success of Apple Inc.
As per the views analysis of Stephanie Vozza, 2017, In today's modern business
environment, businesses are mainly facing extensive competition and for this, businesses are
providing training to their employees for the purpose of attaining higher growth and success via
developing the skills and knowledge of people. Organisational training has direct positive impact
over the success of Apple Inc. thus as a well reputed brand which is based on innovation and for
this it is quite important for the firm or its management to execute appropriate training program
for their employees in respect to enhancing their engagement among the operations and functions
of the business (Gujarathi, 2015). Apple Inc. is an effective technology company where training
is significant for providing appropriate direction in regards to the operations of the firm,
therefore, Apple Inc. is providing training to their new and old both employees in regards to their
profile and the changes that are held in the technology, thus it is effective for the employees to
conduct operations in appropriate manner and attaining higher competitive advantage.
The measures that can be opt by Apple Inc in increasing the engagement of employees at work
place.
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According to the opinion analysis of Tim Eisenhauer, 2015, employees are recognised to
be the most important asset of a business, as they are liable in developing organisational
operations and functions at market place. In the context of a business, employee engagement is
an effective aspect which is mainly encompasses over the employer as it is the key obligation of
a manager or employer to making their employees passionate about the work and making them
engaged with the organisational operations and function. Apple Inc. is operating at international
level and for better attaining of profitability it is required for the business to making their
employees more engaged with the organisational operations and function. Thus people with
higher engagement are liable in attempting business operations with more coordination and
collaboration (Harmon and Kapatsinski, 2017). There are various measures like encourage
flexibility, be transparent, employees engagement training, worker involvement program,
recognise proudly and loudly, always be authentic and so on, thus these are the effective
measures which are effective for Apple Inc. in increasing the engagement of employees at
workplace. However, it is important for a business to implement effective training process for the
intention of increasing their productivity and gain higher growth and success.
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