Analyzing HR Management Practices and Employee Commitment in IBM, UK

This research proposal focuses on the critical role of HR management practices in fostering employee commitment within IBM, UK. The study aims to analyze how various HR activities, such as those related to creating a positive working environment, providing job security, and fostering social relations, influence employee attitudes and commitment levels. The research seeks to understand the impact of HR practices on employee engagement and organizational performance, particularly in light of challenges such as increased work pressure and job insecurity. The project will involve a comprehensive review of relevant literature, data collection through methods such as surveys or interviews, and a rigorous analysis to determine the relationship between HR practices and employee commitment, ultimately offering insights into how IBM can enhance its HR strategies to achieve its organizational objectives. The project includes an informed consent form for participants, detailing the voluntary nature of their involvement and ensuring confidentiality of the data collected.

INFORMED CONSENT FORM:
[RESEARCH TITLE]
You are invited to take part in this research study for the purpose of collecting data on analysing the role of HR
in engaging employees and gaining employee commitment to the company IBM, UK.
Before you decide to take part, you must read the accompanying Participant Information Sheet.
Please do not hesitate to ask questions if anything is unclear or if you would like more information about any
aspect of this research. It is important that you feel able to take the necessary time to decide whether or not you
wish to take part.
If you are happy to participate, please confirm your consent by circling YES against each of the below
statements and then signing and dating the form as participant.
1 I confirm that I have read and understood the Participant Information Sheet for
the above study and have had the opportunity to ask questions YES NO
2 I understand my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw my
data, without giving a reason, by contacting the lead researcher and the Faculty
Research Support Office at any time until the date specified in the Participant
Information Sheet
YES NO
3 I have noted down my participant number (top left of this Consent Form) which
may be required by the lead researcher if I wish to withdraw from the study YES NO
4 I understand that all the information I provide will be held securely and treated
confidentially YES NO
5 I am happy for the information I provide to be used (anonymously) in academic
papers and other formal research outputs YES NO
6 I am happy for the interview to be audio recorded YES NO
7 I agree to take part in the above study YES NO
Thank you for your participation in this study. Your help is very much appreciated.
Participant’s Name Date Signature
Researcher Date Signature
Consent form
Participant No.