Business Project Report: Strategies for Diverse Workforce at Asics

This report provides a detailed analysis of Asics' project on managing a successful and diverse workforce. The executive summary highlights the importance of diverse manpower in the global industry, emphasizing the need for HR policy changes. The report covers various aspects of project management, including aims, objectives, and the Project Management Plan (PMP), with discussions on time, scope, cost, communication, quality, and resources. It also includes Gantt charts and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for effective task management. The research utilizes both qualitative and quantitative approaches, supported by primary data collection methods like questionnaires, to gather and analyze information. The findings are presented with suitable tools, leading to actionable suggestions and reflections on the project's outcomes. The report also addresses the challenges and advantages associated with implementing a diverse and inclusive workforce within Asics, offering insights into strategies and initiatives to foster such an environment. The conclusion summarizes the key findings and recommendations, providing a comprehensive overview of the project's scope and objectives.

Managing a
Successful Business
Project

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In order to cope up with the rival in the global industry. This is important to introduce
diverse manpower culture in the workplace. It can be done by hiring deserving candidates from
different regional area. HR of the organisation need to change their policies in order to mange
diverse culture in the firm for longer time duration. Asics is a leading Japanese multinational
corporation located in Hyogo, Japan. Primary data collection method has been used so as to
collect fresh and reliable information for the project. Qualitative and quantitative approaches are
used by researcher in their findings so as to provide reader with quality information with the
support of graph and diagrams. Gantt Chart and Work break down structure have been briefly
illustrated so as to accomplish the assigned task in the set deadline.

Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
LO 1.................................................................................................................................................1
P1) Design aims and objectives..................................................................................................1
P2) Brief explanation of PMP by including time, scope, cost, communication, time, quality
and resources...............................................................................................................................2
P3) Discuss Gantt Chart and WBS..............................................................................................4
LO 2.................................................................................................................................................5
P4) By using qualitative and quantitative approaches suitable for accomplishing set standards
small scale research is conducted ...............................................................................................5
LO 3.................................................................................................................................................8
P5) Explain gathered information with the support of suitable tools..........................................8
P6) Suitable suggestion as a result of information and investigation examine........................16
LO 4...............................................................................................................................................16
P7) Reflection............................................................................................................................16
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................17
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................18

INTRODUCTION
In today's era business can survive and sustain in the market when they are having
inclusive and diverse manpower in the workplace (Anita and Swamy, 2018). The raising
competition among the companies is a big threat for every companies operating in the global
market. Diverse culture make business strong enough to compete with competitors prevailing in
the open market place because people with varied culture perform similar task in unique way. As
well as they come up with more innovative idea which is a positive side for the business. Asics is
undertaken for the completion of the project. This is a leading Japansese multinational
corporation that produces footwear and sports equipments. This leading business is located in
Hyogo, Japan and was founded in the year 21 July, 1977. There are 8,823 employees working
effectively and efficiently so as to full-fill the expectation level of the client on priority level.
This report includes aims and objectives of the study. Project management plan is deeply
examined in order to make improved in the weak area. In order to assemble relevant and
authentic data primary data collection method is utilized by investigator in their work. Apart
from this Gantt Chart and WBS is explained in order to break down the complicated work into
small aspects (Araten-Bergman, 2016).
LO 1
P1) Design aims and objectives
AIM:
“To understand kind of scheme and initiatives followed by organization in order to
introduce a diverse and inclusive manpower in the working premises. A study report on Asics.
Research Objectives
 To study the phenomena of diverse and inclusive manpower within administration.
 To identify the challenges that occurs due to execution of diverse and inclusive
workforce in Asics.
 To understand the type of plan of action and initiatives adopted by Asics in order to
introduce diverse and inclusive workforce at workplce.
 To evaluate advantages that can be attained by Asics by introducing diverse and
inclusive workforce in the working area.
Research questions
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 Do you have basic knowledge about diverse and inclusive workforce within
organization?
 Which types of challenges occurs due to execution of diverse and inclusive workforce in
Asics?
 Which type of plan of action and initiatives adopted by Asics in order to introduce
diverse and inclusive workforce in the working premises?
 What type of advantages that can be attained by Asics by introducing diverse and
inclusive workforce in the working area?
P2) Brief explanation of PMP by including time, scope, cost, communication, time, quality and
resources.
PMP can be discussed as one of the formal document which explains about the different
information, resourced required to complete any of the specific project (Barak, 2016). The main
impact of Project management plans is that it enables to take effective decision which can easily
allow to meet out the requirement of project. In context of the research study different aspects of
PMP has been included and they are:
Objective: It is the most crucial aspects because it directly or indirectly gives opportunity
to decided that on what ground work is required to be done for attaining the goals. Talking about
Ascis, the main objective behind conducting the research is to find out the appropriate way to
built inclusive and diverse environment.
Scope: In present scenario, formation of new rules and regulation to built inclusive and
diverse environment within the business organisation always allows the organisation to bring out
the best from employees. When it comes to Ascis, building the diverse environment will allow
them to perform each and e3very activity in a systematic manner. This types of environment will
boost the productivity of an organisation which will allow them to perform better within the
market position. Also, working condition will become favourable with this respective way.
Purpose: The main purpose behind conducting this respective research is very simple as
it will allow to resolve the problem which is being faced by the organisation which is related
with diversified working environments (Bezerra, 2019). If this problem will be resolved then
chances of obtaining the positive result will increase automatically. Not, only this but company
will get the opportunity to built strong brand image within the market.
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Cost: In any of the research, it is essential to understand that cost is one of the most
important factor which is needed to be considered for effective result. For the purpose of
implementing new plan of action and initiatives for introducing a diversified manpower, there is
the requirement of huge amount of capital where support of investor can play the crucial role.
To deal with this respective factor, it will be essential for develop a proper budget which can
allow to determine the different charges. The proper sample of this types of budget has been
prepared as under:
Estimated cost
Elements Amount(£)
Execution strategies 7000
Advertisements cost 5000
Booklet 1800
Training fees 2700
Complete amount £ 16500
Time: While performing any of the activity, the management of time plays the most
crucial role as it helps to perform any of the work on the basis of time specified for any task. In
context of the respective project, it is essential for the Asics to ensure that they will use all of the
necessary information as per the specified time period. In order to complete this respective
research in respective time period there will be the requirement of at least 2 months in which all
of the work related to managing diversified workforce can be established easily.
Quality: While conducting the research, it is necessary to understand that quality of the
project is one of the essential factor which can improve the overall quality. Implementation of
better quality of plans and policies for diversified working environment will allow to improve the
overall quality. Also, training and guidelines can be provided to employees that how they can
maintain the diversified workforce environment within the organisation (Brown, 2017).
Risk and issue : In any of the research, risk and issues are the factor which are always
included and clearly identify that it can occur in that respective situation where knowledge and
proper support from employees lacks within the organisation. While introducing the new
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diversified workforce, it will be necessary for management to guide each and every employees
regarding the new rules and their remedies so that chances of risk and issues can reduced.
P3) Discuss Gantt Chart and WBS
Gantt Chart: This is a graphical tool which elaborates various activities performed
against time. Gantt Chart other name is visual presentation of the study. Here, tasks are displayed
on chart because by doing so it tasks can be easily understood and interpret (Déroche and
Penzenstadler, 2018). Gantt Chart is mostly used to track project schedules. However, activities
are highlighted on vertical axis, time spend is laid out on horizontal axis and the bar depicts time
needed for the completion of each project.
WBS: This is explained as method of managing and completing work in a project. Here,
WBS is a key project deliverables which manages group task into manageable task The primary
goal of work break down structure is to cut down complicated work into small elements so that
they can be full-filled in the framed time duration. There are numerous benefits of WBS which
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are, allot work to particular person, avoiding ambiguities, perform task in described order and so
on.
LO 2
P4) By using qualitative and quantitative approaches suitable for accomplishing set standards
small scale research is conducted
Primary data collection method: It includes, interview, official reports, questionnaire,
survey, polls, censuses and many more by that primary data can be gathered from the
communicator. Acculturated information are completely fresh so it helps researcher to come up
with accurate conclusion. Although it is time consuming process but it helps in gathering wider
knowledge on the topic.
Secondary data collection method: As compare to primary information accumulation
method it is cost effective method to collect relevant information on the assigned topic. This is
because information and data are collected from journals, articles, newspaper and so on
(Dijkshoorn 2018). In this case, investigator is unable to provide proper conclusion because
information is not directly collected from respondents. Additionally, chances of error raises
because gathered knowledge and data are used by many researcher in their past study. This
consumes less time.
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To accumulate relevant and accurate data and data on the given topic Asics is using
primary data collection method. By adopting this completely fresh data from the respondents are
gathered easily. Through this researcher is able to come up with proper findings.
Qualitative approach: It more focus on quality of the findings. In this case, there is no
use of graph and statistical figures in the report. Readers are provides with high quality
information regarding the research topic. Also, complete and in-depth understanding is provided
through qualitative approach.
Quantitative approach: Researcher in their study use more graph,images, pie charts,
numerical numbers and so on. This is because through pictures readers are able to grab the
information easily in short time duration. It also make the presentation more attractive and client
are attracted to overlook the study. Quantitative approach provides relevant and authentic
information because numbers does not fake in any manner (Englund and Graham, 2019).
Asics is using both qualitative and quantitative approaches this is because through theses
approaches researcher of the firm is able to assemble relevant information for their study.
Sampling: Probabilistic sampling is selected out of two sampling method which are
probabilistic and non-probabilistic sampling. Equal opportunity of being chosen is provided in
probabilistic sampling method. Sample size of 40 communicator are seized for the questionnaire
Ethics: It refers to as branches of knowledge which directly indirectly deals with moral
principles. Business is able to compete with rivalry prevailing in the open market because of
following their ethics properly.
Reliability and validity: It is widely adopted by investigator in order to examine quality
of research. Through this how good or well techniques, test or method measures something can
be identified easily. Through this less mistake will take place to large extent (Erickson and et.
al., 2014).
Questionnaire
Quantitative questions
Q1) Are you aware about diverse and inclusive workforce within organization
a) May be
b) May not be
Q2) According to you Asics will be benefited by introducing diverse and inclusive workforce
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at the working premises?
a) Will be benefited
b) Will not be benefited
Q3) What type of benefited can be enjoyed by Asics by introducing diverse and inclusive
workforce within the working atmosphere?
a) Huge profitability
b) Gain competitive advantages
c) Goodwill raises
Q4) Which type of strategies can be used by Asics in order to build a diverse and inclusive
manpower?
a) Aware employees
b) Promote flexibility
c) Frame policies related to diversity
Q5) Do you think diversity in working area is important for Asics ?
a) To some extent
b) No not at all
Q6) Can the set goals and objective can be achieved if Asics introduces diverse culture at the
workplace?
a) Agree
b)Dis-agree
Q7) Do HR play any role in introducing diverse and inclusive manpower in Asics?
a) Play role
b) Do not play role
Qualitative questions
Q8) Mention various ways through which diverse and inclusive work force can be introduced
in Asics?
a) Conduct diversity and inclusion training
b) Provide holiday of all culture
c) Through recruitment
Q9) What type of drawbacks are faced by Asics by not introducing inclusive workforce in the
working area?
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a) High employee turnover
b) Low sales
c) Less growth opportunities
Q10) Provide appropriate recommendation regarding type of scheme and initiatives do
organisation put in place to introduce a diverse and inclusive workforce?
LO 3
P5) Explain gathered information with the support of suitable tools
Q1) Are you aware about diverse and inclusive workforce within
organization
Frequency
a) May be 27
b) May not be 13
Q2) According to you Asics will be benefited by introducing
diverse and inclusive workforce at the working premises?
Frequency
a) Will be benefited 22
b) Will not be benefited 18
Q3) What type of benefited can be enjoyed by Asics by
introducing diverse and inclusive workforce within the working
atmosphere?
Frequency
a) Huge profitability 10
b) Gain competitive advantages 15
c) Goodwill raises 15
Q4) Which type of strategies can be followed by Asics in order to
build a diverse and inclusive workforce?
Frequency
a) Aware employees 26
b) Promote flexibility 10
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c) Frame policies related to diversity 4
Q5) Do you think diversity in working area is important for Asics
?
Frequency
a) To some extent 14
b) No not at all 26
Q6) Can the set goals and objective can be achieved if Asics
introduces diverse culture at the workplace?
Frequency
a) Agree 12
b) Dis-agree 28
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Q7) Do HR play any role in introducing diverse and inclusive
workforce in Asics?
Frequency
a) Play role 20
b) Do not play role 20
Theme 1: Are you aware about diverse and inclusive workforce within organization.
Q1) Are you aware about regarding diverse and inclusive
workforce within organization?
Frequency
a) May be 27
b) May not be 13
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