A Research Proposal: Importance of HR & Strategies in South Africa

This research proposal investigates the significance of Human Resources and Strategies Development in South Africa, specifically within Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). Employing an interpretivism paradigm and qualitative methods, the research aims to understand the underlying meaning of HR practices and strategic development through interviews with SETA managers. The study uses an exploratory research design, incorporating both primary data from interviews and secondary data from literature reviews and SETA reports. The research activities include defining the scope, reviewing existing literature, collecting data through interviews and secondary sources, and analyzing the data to develop conclusions and recommendations for effective human resource management strategies. Ethical considerations, such as participant consent and data confidentiality, are prioritized throughout the research process. The research seeks to provide insights into the role of HR in organizational success and inform future strategies for human resource development within South African SETAs. This document is available on Desklib, a platform offering a wide range of academic resources for students.

Research methodology

TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. Research paradigm.................................................................................................................3
4. Scope of research...................................................................................................................4
5. the sequence of research activities for collecting information/data.......................................4
6. Time frame.............................................................................................................................5
7. Research participants.............................................................................................................5
8. List the resources....................................................................................................................7

3. RESEARCH PARADIGM
The present investigation has been done on the basis of interpretivism paradigm, the same
will be applied in order to describe the underlying meaning of (Importance of Human
resources and Strategies Development in South Africa and Seta’s). The rationale of using this
paradigm is to interpret the reality, through qualitative method, in form of interview with the
managers of Seta’a. The reason behind using this design is to facilitate better comprehension
of the existing situation.
The current investigation has considered the exploratory research design, because the
research problems are to be addressed in form of interview and with the help of secondary
data analysis obtained from the literature review. The exploratory research design is best
suitable with the qualitative and inductive reasoning (Alvesson and Sköldberg, 2017). The
interpretivism paradigm emphasizes on qualitative study over quantitative study. Further, it
assists in developing theories, as the existing theories are insufficient to analyze the intricacy
of the situation being examined.
The study will take inductive approach, to develop an ideal data base and behavior of
research participants will assessed to reach at a valid conclusion. For this task, range of
observation is approached from specific to general.
The research will be purely based on qualitative methods, qualitative interview will be
conducted to obtain relevant data, and the same will be observed with the identification of
themes. The research method will emphasize on specific information and data, as it is a pure
observational study conducted to assess the importance of HR and strategies development.
The qualitative data will be taken into account; sine the main purpose of the study is to
describe the phenomena on the basis of the perception of managers in a given situation
(Taylor, Bogdan and DeVault, 2015).
Following to this, purposive sampling will be given more significance; it is because the
investigation will be primarily conducted to fulfil the cited purpose. This sampling type is
employed as it is highly appropriate to answer the research questions (Walliman, 2017). The
data will be collected through primary as well as secondary data collection method. For the
secondary sources, books, journals, Seta’s annual reports will be considered. On the other
hand, the primary data will be collected through interview held from the managers of Seta.

Ethics will be significantly considered in the present investigation, only valid and reliable
sources will be takes plus honesty, integrity, confidentiality and security will be given first
priority. The research participants will be fully made aware of the research purpose and
objectives (Kumar, 2019). They will not be forced to join or leave the research.
4. SCOPE OF RESEARCH
The scope of the research lies in the aspects to assess the importance of Human resources and
Strategies Development in South Africa and Seta’s. With the continuous investigation on the
human resources and development of strategies in the South Africa, firms will be able to have
better understanding on overall HRM, HRD, training and development and other influences
of significant factors in an organizational setting. Adding to this, the scope of study enables
the Seta to consider strategies for human resource and development in future, so that they can
work out their best efforts and stage of HRM can be improved. It is evidenced that, human
resources have been playing a significant role in the operations and success of organization.
Thereby developing appropriate strategies for them is highly crucial, and researching on the
same topic is proved to be very significant, lending better scope to the study.
5. THE SEQUENCE OF RESEARCH ACTIVITIES FOR
COLLECTING INFORMATION/DATA
Initially, I will identify the scope of the study through determining research questions and
objectives. Thereafter; I will explore previous studies and research topics and prepare the
draft of literature review for better understanding on the subject matter. Based on the
information attained, I will obtain primary data from interviewing the managers of Seta, and
asking them relevant questions. Side by side, I will acquire valid and reliable secondary
information relevant published textbooks, articles and internet sources. Following to this,
data analysis and interpretation will be conducted, wherein I will rigorously interpret and
analyse the data to reach justified solutions. On the basis of data, final conclusion and
recommendations will be made to assist the firm in developing effective strategies for the
better management of human resources, and this will thereof help in realizing the underlying
importance and relation of Human resources and Strategies Development.

6. TIME FRAME
Steps Description Week
1 Introductory Stage
Identification of the area of interest 1
Topic will be selected and approved from tutor 2
Topic will be refined for the development of dissertation 3
Proposal will be made and submission will be done 4
2 Chapters 1-3 finished
Draft will be completed for introduction 5
Literature review draft will be completed 6
Draft on research methodology will be completed 7
3 Data collection
Data analysis and Interpretation 8
Completion of Data Analysis and Discussion 8
Conclusions and recommendations 8
4 Final Writing up
Structure, presentation and proof reading 9
5 Final Stage
Final proof reading and checking 9
6 Project Submission 10
7. RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS
The research participants of the study will be the managers of SETA; they are selected by
considering their eligibility and knowledge. As they would be able to provide authentic,
viable and reliable information, related to the main topic. This will help in gaining better

insights and empathy on Human resources and Strategies Development in the organization.
The reason behind selecting these participants is that they are best aware of the strategies and
human resources of the SETA, and will provide optimal answers to the asked questions.

8. LIST THE RESOURCES
Alvesson, M. and Sköldberg, K., 2017. Reflexive methodology: New vistas for qualitative
research. Sage.
Kumar, R., 2019. Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners. Sage
Publications Limited.
Taylor, S.J., Bogdan, R. and DeVault, M., 2015. Introduction to qualitative research methods:
A guidebook and resource. John Wiley & Sons.
Walliman, N., 2017. Research methods: The basics. Routledge.