Leadership Practices and Business Growth: Research Proposal on TESCO

This document presents a comprehensive research proposal investigating the role of leadership practices in the growth of multinational companies, with a specific focus on a case study of TESCO. The proposal outlines the research aim, objectives, and research questions, exploring the concept of leadership practices and their significance in business growth. It examines various leadership styles, such as transformational, autocratic, and democratic, and their impact on business performance. The proposal identifies factors influencing leadership practices within TESCO and their effect on business growth, considering both internal and external environments. The research methodology includes data collection methods, such as questionnaires and literature review, and employs both primary and secondary data sources. The proposal also includes a detailed timeline, Gantt chart, and ethical considerations, covering data storage, participant consent, and potential risks. The student plans to use a random sampling method, with 40 respondents, and includes a research ethics approval form to ensure ethical conduct.

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID: ____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date: ___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: LEADERSHIP
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis)
Title: LEADERSHIP
Aim:
To investigate about the role of leadership practice in the growth of Multinational company. A case study on
TESCO.
Research Questions:
 What is concept of several leadership practices and its importance in business growth?
 What are different leadership practices used by TESCO for improving their business performance?
 What several factors which could influence leadership practice adopted by TESCO and affect its
business growth?
Research objective:
• To determine concept of several leadership practices and its importance in business growth.
• To identify different leadership practices used by TESCO for improving their business performance.
• To analyse several factors which could influence leadership practice adopted by TESCO and affect its
business growth?
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
Reasons for choosing the project (e.g. links to other subjects you are studying, personal interest, future
plans, knowledge/skills you want to improve, why the topic is important):
There are various reason for conducting the research and investigation upon the leadership. These are
mentioned below:
 The first time for conducting this research regarding the leadership is that, researcher have personal
introduction to word this topic which will help him in identifying including the believes and relating it
to its personal life situation for increasing the leadership quality
 Along with this, second motive of the investigator for searching about this project is to improve its own
skills and abilities regarding leadership where it can use the conflict management communication and
analytical techniques in an effective way.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:

Concept of several leadership practices
According to the consideration made by...it can be identified that leadership within the organisation is an
important part of overall functions and performance of the firm this is because it help in reducing and negative
impacts. This will also help mean combining the efforts of the individuals in the organisation to order a
particular direction where the aims and objectives of the organisation can be easily achieved. It is also
identified that import different important functions within the firm can be used for maintaining the
productivity and leadership will help in reducing the productivity with the help of enabling motivation within
the employees.
Leadership practices used by TESCO for improving their business performance
On the basis of opinion of.... There are various leadership styles which can be used by an organisation like
Tesco for improving their business performance and bringing the productivity within the organisation. There
are various leadership style like transformational autocratic democratic and many more which help in
maintaining the productivity as well as increasing the confidence of the employees where they can boost the
productivity because of high level of motivation and effective working within the organisation.
Analyse several factors which could influence leadership practice adopted by TESCO and affect its
business growth
As per the thought,,,,of there are various factors which have their direct influence over the practices of
leadership within the Tesco this will also impact on the business growth of the organisation which must be
considered by the organisation. These factors are directly related to the internal and external environment of
the organisation for which form must be done proper strategy where it can take decisions effectively.
Section Four: Activities and timescales
Activities to be carried out during the research project (e.g. research, development and
analysis of ideas, writing, data collection, numerical analysis, tutor meetings, production of
final outcome, evaluation, writing the report):
Identification of topic
Formulation of aim and objectives
Literature review
Research methodology
Submission of research proposal
Development of budget
Development of standard
Collection of data and information
Analysis of data and information
Results and finding
Evaluation
Conclusion
Recommendation
Submission of final report
Taking feedback
How long
this will
take:
12 days
15 days
20 days
12 days
15 days
28 days
12 days
15 days
20 days
12 days
6 days
5 days
3 days
2 days
3 days

Milestone one: Data collection
Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: Literature review
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Gantt Chart
Gantt chart is a graphical representation of a particular project which consist of information about the project
timelines and time duration which is spender on each topic of the project.it include the starting and ending
time of each activity show that overall research can be finished within the specific time frame.

Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why? What your areas of

research will cover:
Research methodologies always had been an important part of any investigation. This help the investigator in
identifying the proper method and proper technique which will help in identifying the positive outcomes.
Some methods which are used within this research which are mentioned below:
Data collection method: For completing a research researcher can use two types of data which are classified
as primary and secondary data. Primary source of data can be said as those sources where data is collected in
primary form or first time. It includes questionnaire interviews and many more. Secondary source of data
where use of literature and prior findings will be used as a source of data. For gathering the information and
identify each and every aspect about the information this method is used.in this Current report both of the data
will be used.
Types of investigation: all the information is gathered from both of the sources where the use of proper
detective methods will be made for obtaining the accurate data and quick manner.
Sampling: Here the random sampling method will be used where 40 respondents are analysed with a
questionnaire for getting the information.
Comments and agreement from tutor
Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for another qualification and
is appropriate.
Agreed: ________________ (name)_______________ Date ______________
Comments and agreement form project proposal checker( IV sampling)
Comments (Optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.
Agreed /Disagree: (Name of the IV) Date

Research Ethics approval form
All the students who are included in the research and the human participation must take the permission for
getting the approval about the commencement of their research and gaining the ethical approval. For this they
have to answer the questions stated below and it must be noted that your form may be returned if it is
incomplete.
For additional support and direction please see your individual Unit Tutor:
Before implementation this form, we counsel that you discuss your future research fully with your unit tutor.
Please complete this procedure in good time beforehand your investigation project is due to begin.
Section 1: Basic details:
Project heading: LEADERSHIP
Name of Student:
ID number of student :
Name of Programme:
Name of College:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:
Section 2 Project summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your project:
 Interviews Yes No
 Questionnaires Yes No
 Observations Yes No
 Use of personal records Yes No
 Data Analysis Yes No
 Action Research Yes No
 Focus Groups Yes No
 Others (Please specify) :
Section 3: Participants
Answer of this question is necessary for every individual in full detail
Is there any human participant involve in this research?
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: Young people aged: 17-18 Adults
Who are the participants of this research? Pick all the appropriate answers.
Interview method.
How you recruited all the participants (properly identify the approach)? How you recruited all
the participants (properly identify the approach)?
Email

How will you arrange the consent of participants? Will this be in written? How will it be made
clear to participants that they may withdraw consent to participate at any time?
Questionnaire will be used to gather information
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting questions that
do not wish to answer?
Yes No
If no please explain why below and ensure that you cover any ethical issues arising from this
Studies involving observation: Confirm whether participants will be asked for their informed
consent to be observed.
Yes No
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a brief explanation
of the study)?
Yes No
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?(This could be a brief
summary of your findings in general)
Yes No
Section 4: Data Storage and Security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with the Data
Protection Act (1998)
Yes No
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Researcher
During the research:
Researcher
Where will the data be stored?
Laptop
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No

If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research:
Where will the data be stored?
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
The data will be stored for 2 years.
Will data be kept for use by other researchers? Yes No
Section 5 : Ethical Issues
Are there any particular features of your proposed work, which may raise ethical concerns? If
so, please outline how you will deal with these:
It is important that you demonstrate your awareness of potential risks that may arise because of
your research. Please consider/address all issues that may apply. Ethical concerns may include,
but are not limited to the following :
 Informed consent.
 Potentially vulnerable participants.
 Sensitive topics
 Risk to participants and /or researchers
 Confidentiality/anonymity
 Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality
 Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including transfer, sharing,
encryption, protection).
 Reporting
 Dissemination and use of your findings.
Section 6: Declaration
I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and Ethics Policy:
Yes No
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor:
Yes No
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge:
The above information is correct, and this is a full description of the ethical issues that
may arise in the course of my research
Name: Date:
Please submit your completed form to your supervisor and also attach to the Research
Proposal when submitting to Turnitin.