Determining the Impact of Workplace Discrimination at Morrisons

This research report investigates the impact of workplace discrimination on employee relations within Morrisons, a major UK supermarket chain. The study aims to determine the effects of discrimination on employees and overall business performance. The research employs thematic analysis, examining themes derived from questionnaire responses. Key findings reveal that workplace discrimination negatively impacts employee relations, leading to challenges such as increased employee turnover, reduced productivity, and decreased morale. The report identifies strategies like equal opportunity, employee training, and policy implementation as crucial for mitigating discrimination. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of managing discrimination to foster positive employee relations and improve business operations. Recommendations include providing equal opportunities and implementing robust anti-discrimination policies.

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Table of Content
 Research Title
 Introduction
 Research Aim and Objectives
 Research Questions
 Thematic Analysis
 Conclusion
 References

Research Title
“To determine the impact of workplace discrimination on
employee relation at workplace.” A study on Morrisons.

Introduction
The present study initiates to determine the impact of workplace
discrimination on employee relation at workplace, therefore,
discrimination is a major issue which mainly affects the relation of
employees at workplace and it affects the overall progression of the
business. In this particular project Morrison’s is the chosen organisation as
it is a largest supermarket chain in the United Kingdom. The key intention
of the business is to developing business performance with the support of
decreasing the issue of workplace discrimination.

Research Aim
The key aim of this particular research is “To determine the impact
of workplace discrimination on employee relation at workplace.”
A study on Morrisons.

Research and Objectives
The potential objectives of this particular research that in-consist over this specific
area of study are described as below:
• To investigate the influence of workplace discrimination in an organisation.
• To determine different strategies applied by company to manage workplace
discrimination within the organisation.
• To identify the challenges faced by employees due to workplace discrimination.

Research Questions
The appropriate questions that are interconnected with the specified aim
and objectives of the research are described as under:
 What is the influence of workplace discrimination in an organisation?
 What kind of different strategies applied by company to manage
workplace discrimination within the organisation?
 To identify the challenges faced by workers due to workplace
discrimination?

Data Analysis
In the present investigation work based on determining the impact of
workplace discrimination on employee relation at workplace,
thematic analysis has been applied by the researcher as it is most
suitable tool for evaluating justified outcome. Although, in this
themes are developed over the questions of questionnaire which
covers the aim and objectives of the research.

Theme 1) The individual having an appropriate recognition in
regards to the concept of discrimination in the context of a business.
Q1) Do you have an appropriate recognition in regards to the concept of
discrimination in the context of a business?
Frequency
Yes 29
No 1

Theme 2) The discrimination at workplace affects the relation of
employees at workplace.
Q2) According to your view, discrimination at workplace affects the relation of
employees at workplace?
Frequency
Yes 28
No 2

Theme 3) Discrimination mainly has negative impact over the
operations of Morrison.
Q3) As per your view, which kind of influence does work place discrimination has
over the operations of Morrison?
Frequency
Positive 3
Negative 22
Neutral 5

There are assorted challenges that are faced by the employees due to
discrimination at workplace.
Q6) According to you, what major challenges are faced by the employees due to
discrimination at workplace?
Frequency
Increase employee turnover 5
Reduce productivity of business organisation 6
Decrease in employee morale 4
Lack of employee motivation 15