Analyzing Professional Development Impact on UK Retail Employee Output

This research project investigates the impact of professional development on the productivity and efficiency of employees within the UK retail industry, focusing on Marks and Spencer. It identifies the lack of individualized development plans as a key research problem, emphasizing the importance of professional development for gaining a competitive edge. The study aims to determine the effect of professional development on employee performance, exploring its role in enhancing productivity and efficiency, examining the benefits of improved employee output, and identifying ways to increase professional development opportunities. The methodology includes research philosophy, approach, strategy, choice, time horizon, sampling, data collection, data analysis, and research ethics. The conclusion highlights the significance of professional development in improving employee productivity, efficiency, and overall organizational performance, ultimately leading to a competitive advantage.

RESEARCH PROJECT
(Effect of professional development on productivity and
efficiency of employees within UK retail industry)

Table of content
1. Introduction
2. Literature review
3. Research methodology
4. Conclusion
5. References

Introduction
 In the current age it is very necessary to develop the employee in
professional manner because it helps in enhancing the productivity
and efficiency of the employee in greater sense.
 Professional development is a process of learning various skills and
knowledge which is required in the cooperative sector.
 Under this research the chosen organisation is Marks and spencer.

Research problem
 The major research problem in the current study is lack in
identify the area of an individual development.
 For developing their workforce in professional manner a proper
analysis is made on each and every individual and in this
organisation is lacking behind.
 Professional development is very important for an organisation
because it help them to gain competitive edge.

Research Aim
 “To determine the impact of professional development on
productivity and efficiency of employees within an
organisation” A Study on Marks and Spencer

Research Objective
 To identify the role of professional development in enhancing
the productivity and efficiency of staff within Marks and
Spencer.
 To examine the benefits of improved employee productivity
and efficiency within Marks and Spencer.
 To determine the ways through which professional
development can be increased within Marks and Spencer.

LITERATURE REVIEW
 What is the role of professional development in enhancing the
productivity and efficiency of staff within Marks and Spencer?
 What are the benefits of improved employee productivity and
efficiency within Marks and Spencer?
 what are the ways through which professional development can be
increased within Marks and Spencer?

METHODOLOGY
 Research philosophy
 Research approach
 Research strategy
 Research choice
 Time horizon
 Sampling
 Data collection
 Data analysis
 Research ethics

CONCLUSION
From the above information it is concluded that professional
development is very important in employee because it helps them to
work in more productive manner as well improves efficiency of the
employee towards their work. It is also concluded that professional
development assist the organisation to enhance their overall
performance and gain competitive advantage out of it.

References
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 Afanasiev, V., and et. al, 2018. Directions of Increasing the
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