Research Report: Men's Physical Attributes and Earnings Relationship

This research report investigates the relationship between men's physical attributes and their earnings in the workplace. It begins with an introduction highlighting the importance of physical appearance and its impact on social interactions and professional settings. The report outlines the objectives, scope, and relevant literature, including the concept of physical attributes, their importance, and key attributes such as intelligence, leadership, and communication skills. The research employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including the use of secondary data and questionnaires to gather insights from male employees aged 18-40 in Australian companies. The study aims to answer primary and secondary research questions, such as how physical attributes impact earnings and the relevance of these attributes in the workplace. The report also addresses limitations, including the sample size and exclusion of women, and concludes by summarizing the findings and implications of the research.

Running head: INVESTIGATION ON PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES OF MEN AND EARNING
Investigation on Physical Attributes of Men and Earning
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................2
2. Objective of the Project...................................................................................................2
3. Scope of the Project.........................................................................................................3
4. Relevant Literature..........................................................................................................3
4.1. Concept of Physical Attributes.................................................................................3
4.2. Importance of Physical Attributes for Men in Workplace........................................4
4.3. Important Attributes of Men in Workplace..............................................................4
5. Research Questions..........................................................................................................5
5.1. Primary Question......................................................................................................5
5.2. Secondary Questions................................................................................................5
6. Research Design/ Methodology.......................................................................................6
6.1. Qualitative Research.................................................................................................6
6.2. Quantitative Research...............................................................................................7
7. Limitations of Reaserch...................................................................................................8
8. Research Timeline...........................................................................................................9
9. Conclusion.....................................................................................................................10
References..........................................................................................................................11

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1. Introduction
The physical appearance is deemed to be a vital factor of life and the individual that has
better physical appearance intends to be highly sociable that have the capability to carry out
something and attain a friendly behavior (Shrestha 2017). It is further indicates that the
individual that does not have social norms, social appearance along with knowing the since of
grooming that is observed to be less energetic, unwilling to work on anything and is not that
competent. Appearance is deemed to be the best license for the employees for the reason that the
employers also make decisions on hiring based such attribute. The employees are focused on
knowing whether the employees attain the knowledge related with dressing or grooming
(Thomas, Silverman and Nelson 2015). Considering the same, the research is focused on
realizing the relationship between the physical attributes of men and their earnings.
2. Objective of the Project
Appearance of men is deemed to have great significance within the society and the
people those understand the relevance of attractiveness knows the ways in which looks and
appearance can be enhanced (Taylor, Bogdan and DeVault 2015). Focusing on the same, the
current research has several objectives to be attained after its accomplishment and is explained
under:
 To investigate the concept and relevance of physical attributes
 To reveal the reason for which physical attributes are important for men in workplace
 To investigate the vital attributes of men within workplace

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 To indicate the relationship between physical appearance of men associated with their
earnings
3. Scope of the Project
The scope of this current research is focused on the physical attributes of men and the
ways in which their appearance has facilitated them in attaining increased earnings. The research
is also focused on explaining the physical attributes of women to make sure that this
investigation is not focused on women and is confined to analyze the attributes of men. The
research also facilitates in addressing the research gap that is one of the vital scope of this
investigation. It will also elaborate that the employers measure distinct attributes of their
employees including height, age, looks and the way in which the individual is dressed along with
way of communication. Having good attributes for employees is anticipated to make an
exceptional impression on the behalf of employees.
4. Relevant Literature
4.1. Concept of Physical Attributes
Bonilla, Kiraly and Wildman (2017) explained physical attributes as vital characteristics
of an individual and this can only be recognized by others and is deemed to be instantly
attainable. Physical attributes of an individual can be elaborated in several manner for the reason
that different people have distinct age, height, body and shape. Bonilla and Wildman (2017)
indicated that people have their own way of grooming and dressing styles, color, manners and
the way of talking. Different people is deemed to have diversified viewpoints as their thinking
pattern is distinct from one another for few people might have black hair and other have blonde

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ones. Bryman (2015) stated that few people might be tall and others dwarf or having average
height and these days’ people are turning out to concerned reading judgment. They want to
indicate their behavior that is quite relating with the matters of physical appearance. It is
gathered that the misjudgment of other people are done and all the individuals within their
lifetime is misjudged by people. Gielen, Holmes and Myers (2016) revealed that individuals
often get misjudged based on their physical appearance and the people who misjudges other
individuals does not bother whether they get hurt or take them on a serious note. For instance, if
an individual is short heighted others might refer hi as dwarf or misjudge them in an appropriate
manner.
4.2. Importance of Physical Attributes for Men in Workplace
According to Goldin (2014) workplace is deemed as a location in which an employees
works within a professional background. While referring to professionalism, the most vital
aspect that is considered is impression as it is said “first impression is last impression”. In a
situation where an employee shows professionalism attribute towards the boss the individual is
deemed to be highly impressed with their work. Grijalva et al. (2015) stated that impression of
an employee is of great importance for his employer as it does not matter how good an individual
is and the only thing matters is his impression. The most vital factor is the dress code of an
employee that must be followed within the workplace for making better impression towards
consumers or employers. King (2016) revealed that personal grooming is also an important
factor within the workplace and when an employee works in an organization the individual must
take care of his/her personal hygiene as it might seem as a small aspect but it is deemed to be an
important one. Moreover, positive body language also reveals positive information to employees
and negative body language can be annoying within the workplace.

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4.3. Important Attributes of Men in Workplace
Lindlof and Taylor (2017) stated that there are several attributes that is expected by
employers to attain from their employees. These attributes of employees includes intelligence,
leadership, courageous, competence along with effective communication skills. These
researchers also indicated that within the workplace, the employees require having effective
communication skills with the employees along with the boss. McDowell (2018) indicates that
employees require communicating with the employers for attaining huge success. Another
attribute of men that facilitates them in attaining high earnings is their courageous nature.
Employers always measures ability of the employees in accepting new challenges and
accomplish task through accepting risks. Mutz and Meier (2016) evidenced that competence is
another attribute within which the employees indicate their competence to accomplish assigned
task. The individual must beware of its priorities and standards and needs to be confident to
consider job role seriously along with having mental willpower to accept risks in case of several
uncertainties. According to Scholz and Sicinski (2015) leadership quality of men also has an
important role to attain success within the workplace and the employer also looks for such
attribute in its employees.
5. Research Questions
5.1. Primary Question
The primary question that is set within this research and is to be answered is:
 How the physical attributes of men impact their earnings in workplace?

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5.2. Secondary Questions
The secondary questions that are developed to be answered through attainment of this
research are explained under:
 What is the relevance of physical attributes?
 What is the reason for which physical attributes are important for men in workplace?
 What are the vital attributes of men within workplace
 What is the relationship between physical appearances of men associated with their
earnings?
6. Research Design/ Methodology
6.1. Qualitative Research
Approach of Qualitative Research is employed in investigating the impact of attributes of
men on their earnings. This technique of research is employed for the reason that it can serve as
exploratory study. It can also facilitate in attaining a detailed understanding on the underlying
opinions, reasons along with motivations. Qualitative research approach also offers insights
within the research problem and facilitates in developing potential hypotheses regarding
appearance of men in attaining increased earnings (Thomas, Silverman and Nelson 2015).
Reliability and Validity of the secondary data gathered for the qualitative research will be
ensured through using websites and journals those have recently updated information and data on
the appearance characteristics of men and its impact on attaining high earnings. Moreover,
reliability of such secondary sources can also be measured through ensuring that the data that
will be gathered will be analyzed in a better manner for attaining suitable research outcomes.

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Simple random sampling will be used in this exploration for the reason that the
participants have an equal chance of getting selected for the research. All the participants can get
selected from a huge sample population in a simple manner (Thomas, Silverman and Nelson
2015). Sampling Size that will be selected in analyzing the impact of appearance of employees
on their earnings, 51 male employees will be selected from Australian companies belonging to
the age group of 18 to 40 years.
Process of data collection will be through employing secondary sources. These sources
will include peer reviewed journals and articles on the different appearances of men and their
earnings over the past years (Thomas, Silverman and Nelson 2015). Moreover, other relevant
information can be gathered from website sources those are recognized and contain recent data
of emerging trends of appearances among men to ensure high earnings in workplace.
Variables those are selected in this research include both the dependent and the
independent ones. The dependent variable is earnings of men and the independent variables are
employee appearances based on intelligence, leadership, competence, courageousness and good
communication skills.
6.2. Quantitative Research
Approach Quantitative Research will be employed in analyzing the specific appearances
focused on which employees can attain better earnings. This approach is used in this research for
the reason that it serves as a structured way of evaluating and gathering relevant data gathered on
the impact of appearances of employees and their earnings (Yount et al. 2016). This can also
facilitate in attaining reliable data through transforming them to usable statistics in evacuating
opinions, behaviors and attitudes of selected survey respondents.

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Questionnaire research instrument will be used in this research for the reason that it
serves as the best measure of attaining suitable viewpoints from target respondents on their
attributes on their earnings.
Process of Data Analysis will include carrying out correlation and regression analysis
through employing MS excels application. This is deemed to be suitable to use as it ca facilitate
in analyzing whether the dependent and independent research variables are statistically
significant (Taylor, Bogdan and DeVault 2015).
Simple random sampling will be used in this exploration for the reason that the
participants have an equal chance of getting selected for the research. All the participants can get
selected from a huge sample population in a simple manner. Sampling Size that will be selected
in analyzing the impact of appearance of employees on their earnings, 51 male employees will be
selected from Australian companies belonging to the age group of 18 to 40 years.
Interviewing and Questionnaire Design will be selected in was that the questionnaire
contains both the close and open ended questionnaire for the respondents to answer (Taylor,
Bogdan and DeVault 2015). Questionnaire will be segmented into three parts that will include
questions on demographic profile, attributes that are incorporated in them and the ways in which
such aspects facilitate them in attaining better earnings.
Data Reliability and Validity of the research can be measured through employing Pearson
correlation test. This will ensure that the statistical data is highly significant in gathering the
suitable outcomes of the research.

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7. Limitations of Reaserch
Despite having several implications, the current research has certain limitations in
explaining the impact of physical attributes of men and its impact on their earnings. One of the
limitations is that as the research carried out primary research and it did not consider obtaining
large sample that can facilitate in obtaining significant research outcomes (Shilling 2017).
Moreover, another research limitation is that only one respondent segment that is men is
considered and women is excluded in this research for analyzing impact of appearance on
women. Considering this, the research has limitations in indicating difference within gender
equality that will be addressed in future research.
8. Research Timeline
Task Week
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Selection of topic
and search for
justification
Constructing
literature
Selecting
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representation
Reviewing the
outcomes
Conclusions and
recommendations
Submitting draft
of the project
Printing and final
submission
9. Conclusion
The research was focused on realizing the relationship between the physical attributes of
men and their earnings. It was gathered from the paper that the employers measure distinct
attributes of their employees including height, age, looks and the way in which the individual is
dressed along with way of communication. Having good attributes for employees is anticipated
to make an exceptional impression on the behalf of employees. Moreover, it is further indicated
that the individual that does not have social norms, social appearance along with knowing the
sense of grooming that is observed to be less energetic, unwilling to work on anything and is not
that competent.

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