Impact of Equality and Diversity Practices: Airdri Group Case Study

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of equality and diversity practices within Airdri Group, a technology house. It begins with an introduction highlighting the importance of an inclusive workforce and the aims and objectives of the research, focusing on the Equality Act 2010 and its impact on the gender pay gap. The report includes a literature review exploring the importance of the Equality Act, different policies for managing equality, benefits of implementing diversity practices, and strategies to address the gender pay gap. A project management plan outlines costs, scope, time, quality, communication, and resources. The report also includes a work breakdown structure and Gantt chart for managing project activities. The research methodology will involve both qualitative and quantitative research methods to gather data and analyze the impact of equality and diversity initiatives.

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Introduction
In every organisation it is very essential to create a inclusive and a diverse workforce which can
help in development of a positive working environment. It is important for the management of
every organisation to the individual of each employee related to their Organisation in a direct and
indirect manner. Execution of all the equality and diversity in organisation which help in
accomplishment of the goals and objective. Present research report is based on Airdri group
technology house having presence in Oxfordshire in UK. It was founded in the year 1974 peter
Phillips and Peter Allen who are the entrepreneur entrepreneurial engineers leading this
organisation (Romani and et.al, 2017). Present research report is based on the different types of
aims and objective that are related with the practices prevailing in a organisation and how
organisations can make use of different practices in maximizing the contribution of their
employees. Quality and Diversity is basically a concept that is related with the equality act 2010
making a good business sense in helping development of a organisation to improve the job
opportunities and overall fairness for employees in every organisation. It is related with the
prevent discrimination against people in a workplace and there are basically different areas that
are part of this overall. Present search is based on aim to develop a balance workforce so that
there can be equality and diversity in the organisation.
TASK 1
P1) Aims and objectives of the research
Overview of the research:
The present research is based on the organisation Airdri that is dealing into different type of
equipment across different locations in UK. The present research is based on development of
different Strategies and policies that has to be adopted by this organisation. Based on the will be
new policy development and Strategies for the recommended for this organisation according to
the equality act 2010. Apart from this there are certain recommendations to solve all the issues
related with equality and Diversity practices prevailing in this organisation.
Aim of the research:
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The aim of the report is "To determine the role played by equality and Diversity practices in
reducing the overall impact of gender pay gap in a organisation" a case study on Airdri.
Objectives of the research:
The present search is based on certain objective as discussed below:
 To understand the importance of equality act 2010 in managing overall issues related to
gender pay gap in organisation
 For identification of different policies to be used byAirdri for the purpose of managing
equality and diversity
 To understand the benefits implementation of equality and Diversity practices in Airdri.
 To determine different strategies that can be used by the organisation for managing overall
impact of gender pay gap
Questions:
 What is the importance of equality act 2010 in understanding issues of gender pay gap?
 Determine various policies to be used for managing equality & diversity in organisation?
 What are some of the benefits associated with equality & diversity practises in Airdri?
 Determine different strategies that can be adopted by organisation for management of the
impact of gender pay gap?
LITERATURE REVIEW
To understand the importance of equality act 2010 in managing overall issues related to gender
pay gap in organisation
According to the point of view of Grey, it can be said that for every organisation it is very
important to consider different issues that are related with equality and Diversity such as gender
pay gap is one of the major issues that have to be taken in consideration by the top management
(Vickers, 2017). Equality act 2010 specifies different types of regulations that have to be
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implemented compulsory by organisation so that they are able to avoid any type of legal
proceeding by the government. It is also very helpful in positive contribution by every employee
as there is high satisfaction such equal practices (Unequal pay still a problem, 2020).
For identification of different policies to be used byAirdri for the purpose of managing equality
and diversity
According to the point of view of Deborah Ashton, there are different policies and strategies that
has to be adopted by every organisation to ensure that there is proper equality and Diversity
among all of their workforce. It is a tool related with policies employees that have to be defined
clearly so that there are no possibilities of any types of conflicts. Many policies related with
better recruitment is also need to be focused by organisation so that they are able to enhance the
and potential level of their overall staff. It is also very helpful in focusing of the impact related
with equality among their workforce (Curran, 2017).
To understand the benefits implementation of equality and Diversity practices in Airdri.
According to the views of Louise Petty, the aim of equality and Diversity practices in every
organisation is to ensure that every employee has equal access to all the opportunities and they
are having fair treatment (Nardi, 2018). It is also related with incorporation of different concepts
that are offering advantages for company so that they are able to recruit the most competent
talent and there can be empowerment for the existing staff. It will also help in ensuring that cost
effectiveness in training for receipt of organisation and deduction of the overall employee
turnover so that there can be increasing the positive culture in the organisation that will help in
making employees more comfortable (Equality & Diversity Improves Your Workplace, 2016).
To determine different strategies that can be used by the organisation for managing overall
impact of gender pay gap
According to the views of Hira Ali, different qualities that have to be incorporated by
organisation so that they are able to factory manage all the issues that are related with gender pay
gap. Several policies have to be adopted by organisation related with better pattern leaves,
medical leaves so that employees can given proper time to take care of their family also. There
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was no not be prevalence of any type of biasness and there must be positivity in the overall
culture of organisation (Five Strategies For Narrowing The Gender Pay Gap, 2020).
P2) Project management plan for the research
Project management plan is basically a plant that is helping organisations to understand different
phases of a project. It helps a researcher in dieting and determination of different controlling
activities related with the project. There are different components that are part of our project
management plan and it consists of cost communication quality resources and much other such
type of aspects (Hillson, 201) . This plan is based on the different value proposition of the whole
project that have to be identified with the project. These activities have to be compulsorily
performed in order to ascertain the roles and responsibilities that have to be allocated to different
individuals helping in development of research finding. The project management plan for the
present research is discussed below:
Cost: The cost signifies the value of conducting whole research in an effective manner.
Thus, it is necessary for investigator to maintain an appropriate budget in order to assess
the whole cost need to finish the research in better way. In reference of Airdri, the investigator
focuses on making effective strategy for expanding business organisation. For this purpose the
appropriate research is need to be organised which requires 50000 pounds to generate favourable
results.
Task to perform Expenditure (Pound)
Issue Examination cost 5000
Development of Plans 6000
Analysis of Research 11000
Researcher Salary 14000
Other expenses 9000
Cost of Execution 5000
Total 50000
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Scope: There is a wider scope of current research in relation to Equality as well as
diversity. In assistance of this it is assessed that this kind of research helps in providing
opportunities which is available in the market for increasing sales in future period of time.
Time: The researcher focuses on time taken for finishing the entire project in an
appropriate manner. In addition to this, it is important for researcher to assess the duration of
period in completing the entire project. Therefore for finishing the current research in an
effective manner they need around 3 months to gain favourable results. In context of Airdri, their
focus is on completing their project in timely manner.
Quality: The quality is considered as an essential factor which must be considered by
investigator in order to conduct research in an effective manner. Therefore the investigator
focuses on maintaining the quality of data collected by them in order to gain favourable results.
Apart from this it is necessary for investigator to assess the entire external environment factor in
order to gather needed data for completing their project in an effective manner and also helps
them in achieving favourable outcomes. In reference of Airdri, they maintain quality of
information collected in order to complete their project in an effective manner.
Communication: Communication plays an important role in order to communicate the
data which is needed in order to conduct effective research to its team member during the period
of time (Curran, 2017). Through appropriate communication the investigator provide guidance to
its subordinate in order to execute their work in an effective manner. In context of Airdri, there
are various sources which are adopted by investigator for communication such as face-to-face
emails as well as phone calls and so on.
Risk: It is necessary for organisation to consider the risk in order to conduct the research
in an appropriate manner. In current research it is assessed that the risk is related to the
confidentiality of information. It is necessary for research to make sure the confidentiality related
to information for gaining positive outcome for completing research.
Resources: There is need of various resources in order to complete the research in an
appropriate manner. There are various resources needed for finishing the complete research in an
effective manner such as funds, human resource, and land and so on. Therefore, it is necessary
to have enough resources for completing research in an effective manner.
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P3 Work breakdown Structure and Gantt chart
WBS can be regarded as a technique that helps investigator of a particular research in
dividing the whole project into smaller activity so that each activity can become more
manageable. It is very helpful in determination of the activities that have to be performed in the
course of performing the research. The overall sequence of the activities that is to be determined
along with the roles that are associated with each activity. It is very helpful in understanding the
project activities the time specified so that there is no duplication of activities and all all the work
of research according to a specified sequence. It is also helpful in identification of the activities
so that take place according to set objectives and there can be efficient utilisation of the overall
time frame that has been allocated for whole project.
Gantt chart is also a technique that has been developed by Henry gantt and this technique is
focusing on the whole time aspect that has been allocated to the investigator of the research for
the purpose of completing the research activities and achievement of the letdown objective.
According to gantt chart this helps in graphical representation with the help of x axis and vertical
axis. In this there is specification of each activity according to the time of the activities with the
special mention of the starting date and ending date with the overall duration of time. It is helpful
in facilitation of the responsible person to ensure that all activities are completed before the
specified deadline and only after one has been successfully completed there can be starting of
another activity. Project managers help in facilitating the determine status of each activity by
helping in completion of the project according to the specified time frame.
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TASK 2
P4) Small scale research with the help of qualitative and quantitative research
Research can be defined as a detailed study that is related with identification of issues by
researcher by use of different sources or may be from first time use sources. Research
methodology helps in understanding Different techniques and tools that helps in facilitation of
collection and analysis of the information that has been authored by the investigator. The data
can be collected from the research by use of both primary and secondary sources as mentioned
below.
Primary data is the is that which is collected by the researcher according to the requirements of
research. This is the first hand information and is never used before as there are diverse
techniques of collecting personal information so as to use it according to the suitability and
viability of the research. The result that have been obtained from primary sources are very
authentic and reliable at the same time because they have been collected first time by the
researcher and involves adequate research in collecting such information (Ashe and Nazroo,
2017).
Secondary data is the collection of data from existing sources and there is no involvement of
first hand information in case of secondary data. This secondary data there is analysis and
interpretation that is being done by usage of available sources such as journals online available
information various articles examples from where secondary data can be obtained.
In the present research report there is usage of primary information and secondary
information both as a source for the purpose of collecting data.
Qualitative method:
Qualitative method of the research is related with data that has to be expressed by use of
certain qualitative information.. Is basically denotes that there is no use of any kind of numerical
information in such type of data. Different types of questions that have to be asked to the target
segment of respondents and based on the responses given there are certain conclusions that are
drawn by the researcher. There are different types of, that can be used for the purpose of
collecting qualitative form of information such as focus groups Interview method case study
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method depending on the suitability and the of researcher of a particular method there has to be
selection of a particular method and further there is collection of such qualitative type of
information.
Quantitative method is also used for the purpose of collection of Information and in this there is
usage of numerical type of information that is expressed in the form of graphs and charts. This is
a method that helps in collection of exact information in the numerical form.n, there are different
types of methods that are part of quantitative methods such as questionnaire method survey are
different examples that can be used for the purpose of collecting quantitative form of
information.
In the present research there is use of questionnaire as a method for the purpose of collecting
information from various respondents. There is a 40 sample size that has been selected from the
entire population by the researcher to understand the responses given by this respondent. Also
there is a discussion of the questionnaire that has been adopted in the research which is
mentioned below:
Questionnaire
1) Do you recognize the concept of equality act 2010?
a) Yes
b) No
2) Do you believe that it quality at is very important to be considered by the management of your
organisation for managing different issues related with gender pay gap?
a) Yes
b) No
3) Do you understand by the basic meaning of term equality?
a) Equality in respect of monetary pay
b) No discriminatory practices in the organisation
c) Respect to all individual irrespective of their gender caste Creed or colour
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4) Do you believe that Airdri is facing any issues related to gender pay gap?
a) Yes
b) No
5) As an employees of the organisation felt any issue that is related with equality and diversity?
a) Yes
b) No
6) Do you believe that your organisation is following all the policies for the purpose of managing
any kind of issues related with gender pay gap?
a) Yes
b) No
7) According to present belief what can be major impact of issues related with gender pay gap in
your organisation?
a) Higher internal conflicts
b) Low motivation of the employees
c) Reduction of understanding level among employees
8) According to your view what are some of the possible reasons for emerging issues of gender
pay gap?
a) Lower rules for women employees
b) Appraisals and promotions not based on performance
c) Any other type of issues
Qualitative:
9) out of below mentioned strategy which can be most suitable for organisation to manage the
issues that are having relation with gender pay gap?
a) Development of a diverse workforce
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b) Developing a inclusive environment in the workplace
c) Providing liberty to all the leaders and managers in the organisation
10) What can be one of the major benefits for implementation of the concept of equality and
diversity in your organisation?
a) It will help in creation of innovative better and more creative culture
b) It will help in the process of decision making
c) help in minimization of the conflict
11) suggest some of the measures that can help your organisation in treating their overall
workforce in a more equal and fair manage so that there can be effective nursing management of
all the issues related with
TASK 3
P5) Analysis of the by a variety of tools & techniques
Theme 1: Basic concept of equality act 2010
1) Do you recognize the concept of equality act 2010? Frequency
a) Yes 35
b) No 5
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Interpretation: It is interpreted from above discuss graph that when it is asked to 40
respondents about the concept of equality at that has been mentioned in the equality act 2010, 35
employees said yes and negative response was by 5 employees.
Theme 2: Managing different issues related with gender pay gap
2) Do you believe that it equality at is very important to be considered by the
management of your organisation for managing different issues related with
gender pay gap?
Frequency
a) Yes 20
b) No 20
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Interpretation: It is interpreted that out of 40 respondents when it was questioned related to
concept of equality for managing various issues in organizations related with gender pay gap
there was a equal response as 20 employees were in favour and other 20 disagree to this view.
Theme 3: Basic meaning of term equality
3) Do you identify with by the basic meaning of term equality? Frequency
a) Equality in respect of monetary pay 17
b) No discriminatory practices in the organisation 12
c) Respect to all individual irrespective of their gender caste Creed or colour 10
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Interpretation: From above discussed graph it was asked to 40 respondents related to basic
meaning of equality 17 respondents had a view that equality means equal monetary pay, 12
employees means no discriminatory policies and life had a belief related with respect to all based
on equal respect to all irrespective of caste Creed and gender.
Theme 4: Facing any issues of gender pay gap
4) Do you believe that Airdri is facing any issues of gender pay gap? Frequency
a) Yes 30
b) No 10
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Interpretation: From the above discussed graph when respondents were asked about any issues
that they are facing with gender pay gap 30 employees were having a view that yes they are
facing certain issues and 10 employees disagreed as they are not facing any such issues.
Theme 5: Issue that is related to equality & diversity
5) As a employees of the organisation felt any issue that is related with
equality and diversity?
Frequency
a) Yes 25
b) No 15
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Interpretation: From the above presented graph when employees work question related with
issues of equality and Diversity 25 employees respondent that yes they are facing certain issues
and 15 employees responded that no they are not facing any type of issues.
Theme 6: Managing any kind of issues related with gender pay gap
6) Do you believe that your organisation is following all the policies for the
purpose of managing any kind of issues related with gender pay gap?
Frequency
a) Yes 25
b) No 15
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Interpretation: It can be said that when it was asked to 40 respondents about their organisation
implementing all policies for the purpose of managing issues with gender pay gap 25 employees
felt that following and 15 respondents felt that no there is no proper following of all the policies.
Theme 7: Major impact of issues related with gender pay gap in your organisation
7) According to present belief what can be major impact of issues related with
gender pay gap in your organisation?
Frequency
a) Higher internal conflicts 15
b) Low motivation of the employees 15
c) Reduction of understanding level among employees 10
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Interpretation: From graph it is observed that the major impact of issues with gender pay gap
there were 15 respondents who said that it can lead to internal conflicts other 15 felt that it can
have impact in form of low motivation and that it will help in reduction of the understanding
level between employees.
Theme 8: some of the possible reasons for emerging issues of gender pay gap
8) According to your view what are some of the possible reasons for emerging
issues of gender pay gap?
Frequency
a) Lower rules for women employees 20
b) Appraisals and promotions based on performance 10
c) Any other type of issues 10
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Interpretation: From the above graph when it was questioned about the possible reasons for
understanding different emerging issues related with gender pay gap 20 respondents felt that
there must be lower number of rules for women employees. 10 felt that they must be appraisal
based on performance and 10 believe that any other different issues.
Qualitative Questions
Theme 9: Most suitable for organisation to manage the issues Airdri
9) Out of below mentioned strategy which can be
most suitable for organisation to manage the
issues that are having relation with gender pay
gap?
Explanation
a) Development of a diverse workforce With some better suggestions can be
gathered with diverse employees
b) Developing a inclusive environment in the
workplace
With this will help in encouragement
of employees
c) Providing liberty to all the leaders and
managers in the organisation
employees were in favour as they
believe that leaders play a very
crucial role in implementation of
every policy and strategy in a
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organisation.
Theme 10 : Major benefits for implementation overall concept of equality &
diversity in Airdri
10) What can be one of the major benefits for
implementation of concept of equality & diversity
in your organisation?
Explanation
a) It will help in creation of innovative better and
more creative culture
Employees felt that yes diversity is
important for creating a innovative
culture in a organisation.
b) It will help in decision making process Yes, diversity is very important in
case of decision making.
c) help in minimization of the conflict Employees believed that if there
will be equality then there will be
better understanding among overall
workforce.
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P6) Recommendations
There are certain recommendations for the organisation based on above discuss method:
1) There must be proper consideration of the equality act that has to be complied by the
organisation in order to improve the overall satisfaction level of the employees.
2) Training techniques must be adopted so that there can be regular individual development of
employees and such opportunities must be provided to all employees irrespective of the
background culture ka they belong.
3) Different types of mentoring programs must also be adopted specially for the female
employees that will help them in performing their assigned job duties in a more effective
manner.
4) If is there any type of negotiating policies then it must be always equal for both men and
women employees.
5) In the overall process of decision making there must be no discrimination for the employees
related with their compensation appraisal and are the policies have to be equal and special in case
of promotion related decisions there must be no biased decision made by the top management.
TASK 4
P7) Reflection on the values for the research
For the purpose of conducting this research in a more efficient manner I have collected different
types of data from available sources that is both primary & secondary sources of data have been
used to make the research for scientific and reliable. There has been proper resource that I have
made and for this purpose I have also adopted primary sources of information with the help of
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questionnaire that has actually lead to collection of the most authentic type of data from the
actual survey area. With the help of present research report I have been able to make a self
analysis and understand what are different kind of strength and weakness that are associated with
me as a individual while I was working for the different activities in the research work. I realise
that I have effective communication skills, used for the purpose of asking several questions to the
respondents and understanding their response according to which I have developed some of the
results and recommendations for the present organisation. This was something positive that I
realise about my skills but apart from this I also felt several issues such as I was not very
confident related to my analytical skills such as I collected all the details information from the
respondents but I was lot of difficulty when it came to analyse the collected data. So I felt that I
have to work towards the potential impact of my analytical skills so that if in future I am going to
work on such type of research it will help me in making more detailed and appropriate analysis
of the collected information. Also I felt that there are different types of strategies that are related
with management of every organisation that they are adopting and the course of their working
and that is helping in effective management. Further I belt that all the strategies are individual
level and a different view point for the organisation when it comes to making decisions related to
management. This research has made by understand basic manner in which organisations are
managing their overall workforce and issues related with equality and diversity in a very broad
perspective in the corporate culture.
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CONCLUSION
It can be said from the above discussed points and collection of information that equality is
very important Concept for every organisation and it has to be adopted in order to have a
satisfied workforce. Irritation of conducting the research in a more effective manner there is
development of a management plan that helps in understanding the different activities associated
with the overall research work. Gantt chart & the WBS that helps a researcher in understanding
the time period associated with each activity that has to be performed in the course of research
work. It can be said that both quantitative and qualitative type of data is very helpful in
understanding the overall outcomes of research and primary data is most crucial for collecting
the authentic sources of information. So there are different types of analysis tool that can be used
for interpreting the data and development of Conclusion and Recommendation that has to be
according to the collected information by the respondent which helps in formation of for the
strategies related with concept of equality & Diversity in every organisation and helping them in
solving all the issues that have been arrived in the course of their business management
technique.
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APPENDIX I
Template for evidence collection to be attached with the report by the learner:
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APPENDIX II
Template for Performance Review to be attached with the report by the
learner:
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