Ethical Processing in HRM Project Analysis: Marks & Spencer Case Study

This presentation analyzes the ethical processing project undertaken by Marks & Spencer to improve its HRM practices. The project aimed to implement the company's ethical code of conduct and revise guidelines to ensure ethical processing. The presentation details the project objectives, data requirements (surveys and questionnaires using a quantitative research method), and the timeline of activities, including data collection, processing, summarization, and implementation. The project's positive outcome involved employee support for new ethical policies, leading to enhanced productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. The presentation concludes that ethical processing in HRM is crucial for organizational progress and achieving goals. Key references include studies on ethical HRM, leadership, and sustainable manufacturing processes. This analysis is available on Desklib, a platform offering AI-based study tools and past assignments for students.

Ethical Processing
in HRM

 Introduction
 Main Body
 Conclusion
 References
Table of Conents

Ethical Processing in Human Resource Management refers to
HR department making the use of different types of ethics in a
highly effective manner so that the organizations are able to
provide a good working atmosphere to the employees. This
presentation is based on Marks & Spencer. It is a British
Multinational Retailer which has headquarters in London,
United Kingdom. In this presentation, discussion will be made
on the way a project is completed.
Introduction

Ethical processing in HRM is an issue which is being faced in
Marks & Spencer because the company has been facing a lot
of problems and issues related to implementation of ethics.
Thus the company has decided to invest in a project so that the
HRM department can effectively implement the ethical
policies of the company in the right manner.
MAIN BODY

 According to Adla and Gallego-Roqueleaure, 2019, Ethical
processing in HRM is a critical issue which needs attention
because by implementing ethics an organization will be able to
deal with its employees in a much better manner.
 Caldwell and Peters, 2018 state that Ethical processing in
HRM is an important issue because by putting a concentration
on this issue the HR department will be able to make the
environment of the company better for employees.
Continued…

The project objectives for this
particular project are as follows-
 To ensure that the implementation
of Ethics in Marks & Spencer can
be done in a better way by making
the use of Ethical Code of
Conduct set in the organization.
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 To make sure that the Ethical
processing in HRM is done in
the right way in Marks &
Spencer by making revised
guidelines which has to be
followed by everyone.
Continued…

The data requirements for this project will be Survey and
Questionnaire so that the employees of the company can be
questioned on the company’s ethical policies and identify if
they require any improvement. Thus Quantitative Research
Method will be used for collecting data.
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Activities Start Date End Date
Collection of data 15/07/2020 20/07/2020
Processing of data 21/07/2020 26/07/2020
Summarizing data 27/07/2020 05/08/2020
Implementation 06/08/2020 14/08/2020
Continued….

The Result of the project was that the employees voted largely in
the favor of implementation of new ethical policies in the
companies. Thus in this way Ethical processing in HRM was
approved and the HR department of Marks & Spencer was
allowed to carry out the relevant changes. This will have a
positive impact on the business because if the employees work
in a positive environment then they will contribute their best
leading towards enhanced efficiency, effectiveness and
productivity.
Continued…

From the above presentation, it can be concluded that the
Ethical processing in HRM is an important issue which has to
be considered by the organizations. If the companies consider
it then they can make sure that relevant progress is made by
them to achieve their particular goals and objectives
effectively and efficiently in the right manner.
Conclusion

 Adla, L. and Gallego-Roquelaure, V., 2019. The gift in shared
HRM ethics in SMEs. Employee Relations: The International
Journal.
 Ahmad, I. and Umrani, W. A., 2019. The impact of ethical
leadership style on job satisfaction. Leadership &
Organization Development Journal.
References