Gender Pay Gap Impact and Mitigation Strategies for Asda - Report

This report investigates the gender pay gap within Asda, a British supermarket retailer. It begins with an introduction outlining the aim to identify the impact of gender pay gaps on a global level. The project management plan details the scope, cost, quality, time, and risks associated with the research. The methodology section describes qualitative research, interpretivism philosophy, and an inductive approach to data collection, utilizing both primary (questionnaires) and secondary data sources. The data analysis, using thematic analysis, reveals key findings. The survey results indicate that most participants are familiar with the gender pay gap concept, with mental health being the most impacted aspect. Lower confidence is identified as a significant impact on employees. The report concludes that gender pay gaps impact the work environment, with communication barriers being a major challenge. The best way to overcome the gender pay gap is clarity in terms of pay. The report includes recommendations for mitigating the impact of the gender pay gap within Asda, focusing on clarity and policy changes. The report ends with references.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Brief introduction........................................................................................................................3
Aim and Objectives.....................................................................................................................3
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN...............................................................................................3
WBS.................................................................................................................................................4
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.....................................................................................................6
DATA ANALYSIS..........................................................................................................................8
EVALUATION..............................................................................................................................14
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS..........................................................................15
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................16

INTRODUCTION
Brief introduction
In the current scenario it is very difficult to manage good human resource for any
organization. One of the reason behind the same is Gender pay gap at the workplace as all the
employee always desire a good sort of equality (Graf, Brown and Patten, 2018). Asda Stores
Ltd. trading as Asda, is a British supermarket retailer, headquartered in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
This report highlights the study on the same topic as this is the issue which is faced by the Client
Asda as well. This presentation highlights the Aim and objective, Project management plan,
different type of methodology and Data analysis which was collected to carry out research.
Aim and Objectives
Aim
“To identify impact of incorporating Gender pay gap in Booths store while operating business
on a global level.
Objectives
 To identify the concept of Gender pay gap at work place.
 To analyses the importance reducing gender pay gap in workforce while operating
business on a global level
 To analyses the variant way through which Gender pay gap can be reduced with regard
to equality and diversity in the Quoted firm
 To recommend variant strategies of reducing Gender pay gap in an Quoted firm.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Scope:Conducting this research for the Asda will open up a good sort of the scope for the
company in the long run. As it will crucial support the Asda in getting idea of the current
position of the company and the way gender pay gap can impact the Quoted firm in long run.
This study in the Quoted firm will also crucial support the company in getting the basis so that
on the basis of the same variant policy can be formed in the long run (Bairagi and Munot, 2019).
Cost: Cost regarded as a element which describe the amount of the investment which
has to be done by Asda in long run. Current study will ask the Asda to make the investment of
500 pounds.

Quality: Quality regarded as a efficiency of variant project activity which has been
performed. Scholar has make it sure that good quality is maintain through out the project. For the
same reason Scholar has decided to use benchmark tool in which variant standard are set and on
the basis of the same variant activity are generally performed in the project to make sure that
good quality has been maintain through out the project.
Time: Element defines the period of the time which will be taken by the Scholar to
complete the project for the client. For the current project it will take 6 weeks for the scholar to
present the outcome of the study.
Risk: There are many risk which may occur in the project due to various future
uncertainty which may occur in the Quoted firm (Bourque and Bourdon, 2017)vvv. Risk can be
selection of the wrong source to collect the variant information. Also wrong interoperation of
data due to not using correct data analysis tool.
Resources: Asda will require the variety of the variant kind of the resources to carry out
the study. Resources will be financial resources, to procure the variety of the variant kind of
resources, technical tool to improve the efficiency of variety of the activity carried out and
Human resources to perform the variety of the variant kind of the activity in the Quoted firm.
WBS AND GANTT CHART
Gantt chart
Gantt chart is a type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule and the deadline into which
different task will be complete in the project.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research kind: Group of activity are performed to find out the solution of the issue
which is being faced by client is known as research. Scholar at the time of conducting the
research consider two research kind. First one is qualitative research, in which in depth research
is conducted on the basis of non numerical data and outcome are presented in the same form
only. Another research is quantitative, as the name suggest this research is based upon the
numerical data. For current study, Qualitative research kind will crucial support the scholar in
accomplishing Aim and Objectives of study .
Research philosophy: Philosophy generally stands for in depth belief in regards of the
variant data which can be collected in the research. Two commonly preferred research
philosophy is interpretivism, the one which looks at gathering the Human interest involved data
related to the study. At the same time positivism the one which looks at Universal truth and
factual data related to study. Current study has been conducted by considering interpretivism
research philosophy as scholar was having point of view that it is important to analysis human
interest as well.
Research approach: Research approach generally looks at making variant assumption
in context of way through which Data can be collected and analysed in the study. Inductive and
deductive approach are two approach which are presented for scholar to be used. Inductive
approach looks at bringing the new theories on basis of outcome of research. Deductive approach
looks at testing already made theories. For this study researcher has gone with the approach of
inductive. As it support the kind of the research selected in the research (Kusters, 2016).
Data collection: outcome of the research will be find out on the basis of the data
collected with the crucial support of variant data collection tool. Primary and secondary are two
data collection tool was used for the current study. Primary data, data which is collected for the
very first time will be collected by organizing a survey which will be conducted on the basis of
Questionnaire. Secondary data, data which is collected from the source who has collected data
in the past for their purpose. In this study, research data will be collected by going through the
article and journal related to topic of research.
Data Analysis: Information which is gather with the crucial support of variant data
collection tool will be presented in a way that it gives good understanding of same to other. For
this project researcher has decided to present and analysis the data with the crucial support of

thematic data analysis tool, in which variant data will be presented in the form of graphs and
tables.
Sampling; Sampling generally means a process in which a pool of respondent are
selected from the large pool of participant. For the current study 50 participant has been selected
as a sample size with the crucial support of probabilistic sampling method in the research.
Ethical Consideration: For conducting the research, scholar has make sure that variant
ethics has been followed in the research. Scholar has make sure that consent of variant scholar
has been taken before collecting the data. Also, scholar has make sure that high level of
confidentiality has been maintain through out the process of carrying out the project (Kusters,
2016).
DATA ANALYSIS
Theme 1: familiar with the concept of Gender pay gap
Particular Number of participant Percentage of participant
Yes 45 90
No 5 10
Total 50 100

Interpretation: Data gather by the crucial support of the questionnaire which was
conducted in the market, has crucial supported in understanding that Asda will be getting good
response at the time they will bring any of the changes in the policy of the Quoted firm in the
long run. As collected data shows that out of participant pool of 50, 45 were having knowledge
about the gender pay gap concept in Quoted firm. Only 5 participant in the survey are not having
the knowledge about the same so it clearly shows that there is good sort of the clarity in term of
gender pay gap at the workplace.
Theme 2: Aspect of employee health is impacted more due to Gender pay gap
Particular Number of participant Percentage of participant
Mental Health 36 72
Emotional Health 9 18
Physical Health 4 8
All of above 1 2
Total 50 100

Interpretation: Mental health is the aspect of the employee which will be impacted the
most due to presence of gender pay gap in the Quoted firm. This may create negative impact on
the attitude of all the employee who are working at the workplace. Reason behind identifying the
same is that looking at 50 participant pool explain that 36 of them were in the favour of the
alternative of Mental health. 9 has gone with the alternative of emotional health as their choice
and remaining 4 and 1 participant has gone with the alternative of physical health and all of the
above option respectively in the study.
Theme 3: Impact which will be seen by employee due to gender pay gap
Particular Number of participant Percentage of participant
Lower in confidence 41 82
Employee Conflict 4 8
Not able to concentrate 3 6
All of above 2 4
Total 50 100

Interpretation: Above presented graph, gives an idea that confidence is one of the impact
which is seen by all the employee due to gender pay gap at the workplace. As survey has
provided four variant option to select from and almost 82 percent of the survey has chosen the
option of lower in confidence. So it is one of the biggest impact which is seen by all the Quoted
firm. Data presented incorporates that 41 participant were with the alternative of Lower in
confidence, 4 were with the employee of employee conflict at the workplace. 3 is having the
thought that it will create the issue for the individual to concentrate and remaining 2 participant
in total has gone with the option of all of above.
Theme 4: Gender pay gap crucial support company in maintaining good working environment
and human base of the company
Particular Number of participant Percentage of participant
Yes 38 76
No 12 24
Total 50 100

Interpretation: Above presented graph gives a clear image that Gender pay gap crucial
support company in maintaining good working environment and human base of the company. As
graph and table shows that 38 participant are in the favour of yes in the question. At the same
time 12 participant in the research were against the same in the study as they have chosen the
option of the no in the survey. So from the question it is very much clear that gender pay gap in
the Quoted firm crucial support the company in managing the good working environment and
human base of the company for the longer period of time.
Theme 5: Challenge faced by Asda due to Gender pay gap
Particular Number of participant Percentage of participant
Employee Resistance 6 12
Communication Barrier 34 68
Efficiency of Activity 5 10
All of Above 5 10
Total 50 100

Interpretation: Collected information as a form of primary data collection tool provide
support in understanding that communication barrier is one of the challenge which generally
occur as challenges for the company in the long run. As 34 participant out of 50 participant pool
has chosen communication barrier is one of the crucial barrier which is faced by them in the long
run. Other than that 6, 5 and 5 participant was having other point of view in the study as they has
gone with the alternative of Employee resistance, Efficiency of activity and all of above option in
the study.
Theme 6: Best way through which impact of Gender pay gap can be overcome
Particular Number of participant Percentage of participant
Clarity in term of pay 39 78
Setting standard of pay 4 8
Policy change 5 10
All of above 2 4
Total 50 100

Interpretation: Above presented data shows that out of pool of 50 participant is having
the thought that 39 respondent has chosen the alternative of clarity in term of the pay is the best
way through which impact of gender pay gap can be reduced at the workplace. As all the
employee generally looks for more clear workplace to work in. Other than this 39 participant, 5
participant were with the opinion of Policy changes and 4 participant were with the opinion of
setting standard pay at the workplace. Remaining 2 participant has selected the alternative of all
of the above in survey.
EVALUATION
There were many variant kind of the option which was available in front of me to select
the variety of variant kind of the method to carry out the research. As there was a option of
selecting quantitative research kind in the research. This research kind would have crucial
supported the researcher in providing the evidence of the research in better way but it was getting
to difficult to present the data in that as a result Qualitative research kind has been used in the
study (O'Neill, 2019).
Another alternative which was available was observation and interview as a primary data
collection, this would have crucial supported the researcher in getting better information about
the participant and would have collected better information. Scholar, has taken crucial support of
survey only reason behind the same is identified that it will crucial support the company in

getting more clear information as compare to the tool which may have been used by the
company.
Scholar was having the option of selecting positivism philosophy as well as it would have
crucial supported the scholar in getting more tested information in the market but scholar has
gone with the interpretivism philosophy only reason behind the same was that human interest
was very important to understand in context of the research topic.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Going through the above study it can be summarized that mental health of the employee
is one of the thing which see the impact of Gender pay gap in the Quoted firm. For the same
reason it has been recommended to the Quoted firm that they pass on the good motivational and
influencing message in the Quoted firm. As this is the best way through which employee in
Quoted firm can overcome the issue related to the mental health impact on the employee of an
Quoted firm (O'Neill, 2019).
Another important thing which has been concluded by carrying out the research in the
Quoted firm is that managing communication is one of the biggest challenge faced by all at the
time of managing impact of gender pay gap at workplace. For the same reason it has been
recommended that Quoted firm has to focus on using variety of the variant kind of the
communication tool, so that on the basis of the same good sort of the clarity is generally
maintained in the Quoted firm this will crucial support in managing the gender pay gap in the
Quoted firm.

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APPENDIX
Logbook

Project Logbook for the chosen organisation:
Name of the learner: Name of the Supervisor:
Project Title: “To determine the strategies and
initiatives which can help an organisation in
developing an inclusive and diverse
workforce.” A case study on Tesco plc.
Date:
Update of weekly research/ tasks achieved
(Account for a minimum of six weeks with
dates)
What have you completed?
Did you fulfil Task requirements?
Are you on track and within deadlines set?
Did you need to make any changes to your
project management plan?
I completed project on topic “To determine
the strategies and initiatives which can help
an organisation in developing an inclusive
and diverse workforce.” A case study on
Tesco plc.
Yes, I fulfilled all the requirement within the
time limit.
Yes
No, I don't think any change is required
Any risks and / or issues identified?
 Did you identify risks/issues with a
lack of skills required for undertaking
research tasks?
Yes, Risk of efficient data collection.

 Did you identify any additional
risks/issues that have an impact on the
project management plan?
Yes, I faced issues of time management and
managing team..
Problems encountered
 What barriers did you face?
 How did you overcome them?
Managing team and gathering data from
respondents
For dealing with this issue I managed the
employees behaviour by developing various
soft skills
New Ideas and change of project direction
What Have I learnt about myself this week?
 How did I feel when I had to deal with
tasks/problems?
 How well have I performed? What did
I contribute?
 What can I improve on next week?
 How might this learning apply in the
future?
I sometimes felt tensed and confused while
progressing with the project.
I put a lot of efforts for getting better results
while performing the tasks.
For improving the skills of next week I can
read books and take various sessions.
In future whenever I had to undertake
research on such topics the understanding
that I developed from will going to help me.
Tasks planned for next week The main tasks for completion of project is
data collection and interpretation in

 Which tasks are priority?
 Have you set aside sufficient time for
completion?
organized manner.
Yes, with the help of Gantt chart I allocated
time among different activities.
Project plan status to date (on, ahead, behind)
Supervisor comments to address
Signature of the Supervisor and date:
Performance review
What was the Project supposed to accomplish?
This project is related with the aim “To determine the strategies and initiatives which can help an
organisation in developing an inclusive and diverse workforce.” A case study on Tesco plc.
Did the project succeed in its aims/ how do you know? Specifically, please outline any evaluation
and assessment undertaken?
Yes, effective results were achieved by using various methods are used such as questionnaire, sampling
method etc.
What things do you think worked well and why? Evaluate all aspects of the project?
My communication skills, research and interpretation skills helped me in conducting the research in an
efficient manner.
What problems emerged during the project and how were they tackled? Was there timely
identification of issues and resolution during the project process?
Various issues that were faced are related with the improper behaviour of the respondents. For dealing
with such issues ethical consideration were focused. For dealing with conflicts among team members i
used soft skills.
What did you learn from undertaking the project?

From undertaking the project, I understood that diverse staff is important for organisation and they must
be included in decision making.
How would you rate your performance as a management consultant leading the project?
According to my performance in research, I rate myself which is 9/10.
What strengths and weakness of your performance did you identify?
Strengths: research skills, effective interpretation
Weaknesses: Time and team management
How will this inform and support your continuous professional development?
This can help in my personal and professional development as i can get future projects so that i can
develop as a researcher.