BMS501 Project Proposal: Performance Management Impact at Sainsbury

This project proposal aims to determine the impact of performance management on the retention of talented employees, focusing on Sainsbury, a major UK supermarket chain. The research objectives include understanding the concept of performance management, analyzing its impact on talent retention within Sainsbury's working environment, and examining the challenges faced during the implementation of performance management programs. The proposal outlines the significance of the research in identifying the impact of performance management, enhancing researcher skills, and contributing to organizational culture development. It details the research methods to be employed, including a deductive research approach, literature review, survey with questionnaires, and quantitative data analysis. The data collection methods involve both primary research through questionnaire surveys and secondary research using books and articles. The sample size will consist of 40 Sainsbury employees, selected using probabilistic random sampling. The proposal also includes an ethics approval form to ensure compliance with ethical guidelines.

Project Proposal
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Table of Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................3
Research aim....................................................................................................................................3
Research objectives..........................................................................................................................3
Research questions...........................................................................................................................3
Significance of the research.............................................................................................................3
Research methods............................................................................................................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
References .......................................................................................................................................6
Books and journals......................................................................................................................6
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Introduction
Performance management is refer to the performance management tool which helps
managers in evaluating and monitoring the performance of employees. The main objective of
this is to make such type of working environment in which employees can perform best and their
abilities are well used (Samuel, 2021). This consist of certain methods like performance
appraisal programmes and 360 degree feedback etc. these helps in enhancing employees
performance and developing their skills as well. This report is based on Sainsbury which is the
largest chain of supermarket in UK and founded in the year 1922. this proposal covers researches
aim, objectives, research methodology and conclusion.
Research aim
“To determine the impact of performance management on retention of talented
employees.” A study on Sainsbury.
Research objectives
 To understand the concept of performance management within business organisation.
 To analyse the impact of performance management on talent retention in working
environment of Sainsbury.
 To examine the challenges faced at a time of implementing performance management
programmes in Sainsbury working environment.
Research questions
 What is the concept of performance management within business organisation?
 What is the impact of performance management on talent retention in working
environment of Sainsbury?
 What are the challenges faced at a time of implementing performance management
programmes in Sainsbury working environment?
Significance of the research
The significance of this research is to identify the impact of performance management on
the retention of talented employees within an organisation. It is important to retain employees for
longer durations and this is done through analysing performance through the programmes which
helps in analysing the employees efficiency and provides reward and recognition on that basis of
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ranks (Mendy, 2021). Further, this research is important for the researcher in enhancing their
some of the skills like communication skills, research skill and time management skills. This will
be helping in development of the organisational culture and their performance. Further, it helps
in development of the organisational goals and their personal goals as well. Further, they are
using Gantt chart in order to complete this project on time and developing true information.
Research methods
Research approach : Research approaches brings two kinds of methods. These are
inductive and deductive method of approaches of research. Further, within this research,
deductive method is used for collection and analysing the data and information in most effective
manner. It helps in achieving researches aim and objectives and it is dependent on quantitative
research. This approach helps in collecting numerical data and information.
Research strategy : Research strategy is the method of collecting and gathering the data
and information in most effective manner. Further it includes certain strategies like experimental
research, interview, survey, action research etc. this will be helpful in gathering data and
information. Within this study, researcher is using literature review and survey to complete this
research (Inuaesiet, Okon, and Akpan, 2021). Literature review is made for analysing diverse
books and articles and present it in effective manner. It is presented through different methods.
Also survey includes questionnaire which is needed for this study. In this close ended questions
are made for filling it with respondents.
Research method : Research method is used for developing the informational and
gathering true interpretation. This includes qualitative and quantitative research method.
Qualitative method is the one which helps in collecting theoretical informational and this helps in
collecting better information. Further, quantitative information is the one which brings numerical
data and information. Within this study, investigator is using quantitative method which brings
numerical information about the topic and also there is a use of questionnaire survey. This helps
in bringing true and valid information. Also it helps in collecting data through use of charts and
tables.
Data collection method : Data collection is done through primary and secondary
method. Primary method brings primary information which collects directly from respondents
and uses graphs and statistical information (Zhao, Cooke, and Wang, 2021). On the next had,
secondary data is collected through analysing different books and articles and it brings true and
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reliable information as compared to any other method. This will helps in generating true
information. Within this study, primary research is helpful in achievement of the organisational
gaols and this is collected through questionnaire survey which includes close ended questions. It
will be developing more information and this provide charts and graphs to calculate data. Also,
secondary data is bringing theoretical data and informational and it is developing information
through books and articles and developing true and reliable information (MANN, 2021).
Sampling : Sample size selected within this is 40 members and these are the employees
of Sainsbury and in this probabilistic random sampling method is used because it helps in
providing equal opportunity to every respondents to be select in sample.
Conclusion
From the above, it is concluded that performance management is the most essential term
within the organisation in order to enhance organisational productivity and employees
productivity as well. It will helps in development of the organisational goals and objectives.
Further, performance management brings certain programmes like 360 feedback, performance
appraisal programmes etc. which helps in analysing employees performance in the organisation.
Also, while implementing this employers should have to face certain challenges and this should
be well managed.
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References
Books and journals
Guglielmo, M., Edwards, S., DiBernardino, F. and Coughlin, M., 2021. Using diversity, equity
and inclusion to drive outcomes at CareerStaff unlimited. The Case For Women.
Inuaesiet, V.U., Okon, E.E. and Akpan, J.J., 2021. Effect of Covid-19 on Human Resource
Development and Management for Socioeconomic Sustainability of Organizations.
International Journal of Public Administration and Management Research, 6(1), pp.88-
97.
MANN, G.K., 2021. Recent Reforms in the HR 4.0 Industry. Financial Intelligence in Human
Resources Management: New Directions and Applications for Industry 4.0.
Mendy, J., 2021. Beyond HRM’s Performance Management: Towards Strategic Workforce
Resilience.
Samuel, A.P., 2021. Reward Management And Organizational Performance Of Workers In Delta
State.
Zhao, C., Cooke, F.L. and Wang, Z., 2021. Human resource management in China: what are the
key issues confronting organizations and how can research help?. Asia Pacific Journal
of Human Resources.
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Research Ethics approval form – complete ethis form, fill ALL the relevant sections
All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or the use of data
collected form human participants are required to gain ethical approval before commencing their
research. Please answer all relevant questions and note that your form may be returned if
incomplete.
For further support and guidance please see your respective Unit Tutor:
Before completing this form, we advise that you discuss your proposed research fully with your
unit tutor. Please complete this form in good time before your research project is due to
commence.
Section 1: Basic details:
Project title: Impact of performance management on retention of talented employees
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date: 27/09/21
Intended research end date: 04/03/22
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
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: Young people aged: 17-18 Adults: 18>
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
Participants will be recruited through the process of random and probability sampling.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
Through e-mail and texts.
How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How will it be made clear to
participants that they may withdraw consent to participate at any time?
Consent will be taken through consent format.
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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?
Students, researchers and professionals.
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
It will be stored in personal computer.
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?
USB and laptop
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
Data will be stored for 12 months and kept in the format of soft copy.
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.
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 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:
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