Transparency in Corporate Governance Structure: A Tesco Case Study

This research proposal outlines a study on the impact of transparency on the corporate governance structure and profitability of Tesco. It aims to evaluate the concept of corporate governance, identify the effects of lacking transparency, determine challenges in implementing effective governance strategies, and evaluate potential strategies for Tesco to improve transparency, profitability, and corporate governance. The research will employ a positivism research philosophy and a deductive approach, using surveys for primary data collection and literature reviews for secondary data. The study will sample 45 Tesco employees and addresses anticipated research problems and target audience. It also highlights the significance of the research in identifying the effects of transparency on business operations and adopting effective corporate governance structures.

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Research Area: Corporate Governance
Title of the proposed research:
Transparency on the overall corporate governance structure of the company: A case study on Tesco
Background of the Study/Reason for study:
Corporate governance is the term used to describe the balance among participants in the
corporate structure who have an interest in the way in which the corporation is run, such as
executive staff, shareholders and members of the community (Lund and Pollman, 2021). In order to
conduct this study, researcher will mainly focus on the transparency on the corporate governance
structure of the selected organisation so that company can effectively solve the transparency related
problem and improve the effectiveness of the organisation.
Problem Statement
The primary motive of this study is to identify the impact of lack of transparency on the overall
corporate governance structure and profitability of the chosen organization. It is analysed that lack
of transparency is containing as the main issue which is mainly facing by the organisation so it is
necessary for the company to take care about their corporate governance activities and implement
the effective corporate governance structure so that company can effectively solve the problem of
the company.

Overall research aims:
The main aim of the study is to determine the impact of lack of transparency on the overall corporate
governance structure and profitability of the company. A study on TESCO.
Specific research objectives:
The research objectives in the context of this study are as follows:
 To evaluate the concept of corporate governance.
 To identify the impact of lack of transparency on the overall corporate governance structure
and profitability of Tesco
 To determine the challenges that TESCO can face in the process of implementing corporate
governance structure strategies.
 To evaluate potential strategies that TESCO can implement to overcome the issue of lack of
transparency for higher profitability and a strong corporate governance structure.
The key questions of research related to this study are as follows –
 What is the concept of corporate governance?
 What is the impact of lack of transparency on the overall corporate governance structure and
profitability of the company?
 What are the challenges that TESCO can face in the process of implementing corporate
governance structure strategies?
 What are the potential strategies that TESCO can implement to overcome the issue of lack of
transparency for higher profitability and a strong corporate governance structure?

Significance of the Research
The importance of this study is more because it can helpful to identify the effect of the transparency
on the business operations so that company can adopt the effective corporate governance structure to
improve the productivity of the organisation. The major goal of this research is to determine the
influence of lack of transparency upon that chosen organisation‘s corporate governance structure and
profitability. It has been determined that level of disclosure is the primary issue that the organisation
faces. As a result, the firm must pay close attention to its corporate governance processes and
establish an important corporate governance framework in order to successfully resolve the
company's problems.
SUMMARY OF RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY: e.g. what primary research
will be conducted? Sampling procedures etc. (This section focuses on the research methods to be
used and sources of data and availability. Be as specific as possible, but don’t reflect on any
theoretical issues here, nor include any secondary data collections.)
Research philosophy:
This is mainly defined as values that researcher undertakes to collect information related to
the topic. In present research investigation research will take use of positivism research philosophy.
The justification behind taking this method is that it is related with quantitative research methods
and helps in accumulating information and data inaccurate manner.
Research approach:
In context with this investigator will collect information and data selectively with the help of
taking use of deductive approach to execute research in a quantitative research manner.
Research strategies:
Research strategy is mainly an action plan which researchers undertaken order to fulfill
overall research objectives. There are various forms of research strategies out of which researcher
will take advantage of survey in order to collect data and information efficiently.
Research choices:
This aspect of research methodology important role in conducting research in effective
manner.Quantitative and qualitative two types of research philosophy from which researcher will

take use of quantitative research methods (Kyere and Ausloos, 2021).The main justification behind
taking advantage of this method is that it helps researcher to collect data in a statistical and
numerical barrier and further present it with the help of bar in charts to assure higher level of
accuracy.
Data collection
In order to collect data researcher will take use of primary and secondary data collection
method in which in terms of primary research take use of questionnaire method While in terms with
secondary research investigator focus upon conducting literature review with the help of generals,
books, articles. etc.
Sampling:
In terms with sampling researcher will collect sample size from the whole population of the
workforce of TESCO. In this the help of random sampling size method researcher will collect
sample size of 45 respondents. Research collected the data for the managers.
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Relevant Literature/secondary source:
Concept of corporate governance
According to the viewpoint ofKhatib and Nour, 2021corporate governance is defined as a system in
which organisations are controlled and directed in a systematic manner.Board of directors of an
organization are having responsibility for companies.This is collection of process mechanism and
relations that are used by various parties in order to operate and control an organization.Discipline,
transparency, independence, accountability responsibility fairness and social responsibility are some
of the principles of corporate governance.This is an important aspect for any organization and allow
them to have transparency topwards community employees and stakeholders along with having a
code of conduct for workers and conduct organization roles and responsibility in a responsible way.

Impact of lack of transparency on the overall corporate governance structure and profitability of
the company
According to the viewpoint ofTibiletti, Furlotti and Medioli,2021 corporate governance is an
important aspect for organization is it allowed them to operate in a systematic manner while
adhering laws and principles as well as policies. Lack of transparency is a major issue in corporate
governance structure of an organization which led them to face challenges in terms of lack of trust of
employees and also have impact on organization image. It is essential for an organization to have
transparent nature towards employees community and other stakeholders in order provide clear
information to shareholders and other stakeholders. Negligence of transparency organization to face
but image of company in market segment which directly impacts on their profitability.
Challenges that TESCO can face in the process of implementing corporate governance structure
strategies
According to Naciti, Cesaroni and Pulejo, 2021corporate governance plays essential role for
organization that allow them to have a direction to operate in responsible manner.In terms of Tesco
there are number of challenges that they can face in the process of implementing corporate
governance structure strategies which include risk management, conflicts of interest, evaluation of
directors, selection procedure and term of board and liability towards stakeholders.
Potential strategies that TESCO can implement to overcome the issue of lack of transparency for
higher profitability and a strong corporate governance structure
As per the viewpoint of SLund and Pollman, 2021it is essential for an organization to have
transparent nature towards shareholders another stakeholders as it allows them to operate in a
responsible way.In order to overcome the challenges implementing corporate governance strategy to
overcome the issue of lack of transparency to generate high profitability and have a strong corporate
governance structure Tesco can take advantage of various strategies such as fair communication.
Tesco can also take use of sharing information strategy to improve transparency companies also
required to focus upon embedding the culture which promote the importance of strong corporate
governance.Company can also overcome lack of transparency issue with the help of treating
employees in fair manner etc. These strategies help company to overcome the issue of lack of
transparency and have a strong corporate governance structure.
References
Khatib, S.F. and Nour, A.N.I., 2021. The impact of corporate governance on firm performance
during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from Malaysia. Journal of Asian Finance,

Economics and Business, 8(2), pp.0943-0952.
Kyere, M. and Ausloos, M., 2021. Corporate governance and firms financial performance in the
United Kingdom. International Journal of Finance & Economics, 26(2), pp.1871-1885.
Lund, D.S. and Pollman, E., 2021. The corporate governance machine. Columbia Law
Review, 121(8), pp.2563-2634.
Naciti, V., Cesaroni, F. and Pulejo, L., 2021. Corporate governance and sustainability: A review of
the existing literature. Journal of Management and Governance, pp.1-20.
Tibiletti, V., Marchini, P.L., Furlotti, K. and Medioli, A., 2021. Does corporate governance matter in
corporate social responsibility disclosure? Evidence from Italy in the “era of
sustainability”. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 28(2),
pp.896-907.
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Anticipated research problems:
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Target audience/users of this research:
In terms with sampling researcher will collect sample size from the whole population of the
workforce of TESCO. In this the help of random sampling size method researcher will collect
sample size of 45 respondents.

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