This document is a research ethics application completed by a student at the University of West London. It details a research project focused on the impact of human resources management practices on employee engagement and retention, using secondary data. The application includes sections on project description, methodology, materials, and analysis, specifically qualitative analysis. The student addresses ethical considerations, including data management and confidentiality, as per the university's guidelines. The project utilizes exploratory research design and references relevant literature, such as books and journals, to support the research. The application also includes a completed ethics form, confirming the project's adherence to ethical standards and data management protocols. The research aims to analyze how HR practices influence employee engagement and retention, using secondary data from sources like websites, blogs, and research papers.