Project Report: Strategies for Inclusive Workforce at Tesco

This report examines the strategies and initiatives used by organizations, particularly Tesco, to build an inclusive and diverse workforce. It begins by outlining the aims and objectives of such projects, emphasizing the importance of diversity in a globalized market. The report includes a project management plan detailing cost, time, resources, scope, risk, communication, and quality considerations. It also incorporates a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Gantt chart for effective project scheduling. Furthermore, the report discusses both qualitative and quantitative approaches to achieving organizational goals, employing primary and secondary data collection methods, including a questionnaire. The data analysis section presents findings related to diversity awareness, the impact of positive and negative approaches, and the benefits of mentorship programs and diversity strategies within Tesco. The report concludes by reflecting on the value of the project in meeting stated objectives and enhancing learning and performance.

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Contents
TITLE:.............................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
P1 Aims and objectives..........................................................................................................3
P2 Project management plan..................................................................................................4
P3 WBS and Gantt chart.........................................................................................................6
P4 Quantitative and qualitative approach to attain organisational objectives and goals........7
P5 Explain data analysis with help of appropriate tools and techniques................................9
P6 Conclusion from the findings..........................................................................................16
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the project to meet stated objectives and own learning
and performance...................................................................................................................17
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................17
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................18

TITLE:
“To determine the strategies and initiatives that will help an organisation in building an
inclusive and diverse workforce”. A study report on Tesco.
INTRODUCTION
According to the existing market conditions it is identified that most of the current
organisation are performing their work at global level. This also refers that most large business
houses are performing large number of operations and functions through engaging large number
of individuals which belongs to different background and culture. It is mandatory for each
organisation to generate or formulate effective equality and diversity policies at workplace to
frame right strategy for organisational operations and functions. This report is composed from
point view of Tesco which operates there business in retail industry (Al-Jenaibi, 2017). Tesco
operates large number of retail stores, supermarket and convenience shops among international
level. Moreover, this report highlights on objectives as well as aims of organisation. An effective
project management plan will also be included in this report for utilising all resources of
organisation accurately. In the last, Gantt structure and WBS will also be studied in research for
completing all tasks easily.
P1 Aims and objectives
The term globalisation generates a market among which local and international organisation
both are competing with each other. This determines that businesses are performing their work
beyond local boundaries so to reduce human resources expenses. Management prefer to work
with local force of employees due to which there is difference among workforce that is engage in
organisational work and operations. This also brings some challenges for organisation that
impacts on company operations (Bardach and Patashnik, 2019). So to retain employees
management projects and its task are mention as follow:
Project first- The term project refers to set of activities that are managed by an organisation
for performing all work in an organised manner. All projects are accomplished by team members
who are provided specific roles to perform task in specified time period through using existing
resources.

Project management- It is defined as the management that assist to complete the whole
projects through utilising skills, knowledge, techniques etc. for accomplishing the target within
decided time period.
AIM
“To determine various strategies and initiatives which are used by the organisation for
developing diverse and inclusive workforce for accomplishing competitive advantage in
international market.” A study report on Tesco.
Objectives
 To increase in the knowledge about diversity in Tesco.
 To understand how the overall workforce is influence by management to examine
concept of diversity.
 To identify all advantages that is formulated under organisational premises of Tesco.
To study strategies, theories and model by which diversity factor is elucidatethat are achieved
can help in gaining the project goals and objectives in an efficient manner. It is important that
data must be collected from reliable and accurate sources so that high quality of project can be
ensured thereby making the project highly effective.
P2 Project management plan
A project management plan is a written document in which details regarding the project as
to how will it be initiated, executed, monitored and controlled so that it can be completed on time
and help in achieving the desired objectives. This plan helps the researcher in determining the
deliverables of the project so that the essential components which are required in the completion
of project can be gathered and used effectively in order to achieve the desired objectives of
research project. Following are the essential components of project management plan so that the
project can b completed in a desired manner:
 Cost: It is the most important component of a project as it helps in determining the budget
of project which will be required to conduct all the activities related to the project in an
efficient manner. This component help in setting aside appropriate amount of sum for
each and every activity that will be conducted during the project so that the aims of
project can be completed on time. The total cost required to complete this project is £100.
 Estimated Budget
Particulars Amount (£)

Cash cost of diversity £30
Opportunity costs of diversity £15
Costs of legal compliance £25
Business risks of diversity £30
Total Cost £100
 Time: It is the component which helps in determining the time which will be required to
complete the project in an efficient manner. It is important that sufficient time is allocated
to each activity so that they can be completed efficiently which is important in
completing the project in a desired manner. It also help in setting deadlines to complete
the activities in project so that the project is saved from getting delayed. The total time
which will be required to complete the project in an efficient manner is 3 months.
 Resources: It is important that sufficient amount of resources is available during the
project which can help in carrying out the activities in an efficient manner by utilising the
resources. The resources which will be required to complete this project are computers,
mobile phones, research team, printer and an office. These resources then can be used
effectively by researcher so that the objectives of project are achieved.
 Scope: It is related with determining and documenting a list of project goals, deliverables,
features, functions, deadlines etc. related with the project so that the project can be
completed effectively. It also help in determining the objectives which will be achieved
through the project so that its worth can be determined.
 Risk: It is related with all the uncertain events which might occur during the project
which can affect the quality of the project and can also lead to its delay. It is therefore
important that these risks are determined in advance so that appropriate steps can be
taken in order to mitigate these risks so that quality of project can be maintained.
 Communication: It is related with establishing effective communication throughout the
project so that the flow of information among team members can be smoothly done so

that project can be efficiently completed. Tools such as e-mails, video conferencing can
be used so as to circulate information in the research team.
Quality: It is related with maintaining high quality of the project so that the results that are
achieved can help in gaining the project goals and objectives in an efficient manner (Fletcher,
2017) It is important that data must be collected from reliable and accurate sources so that high
quality of project can be ensured thereby making the project highly effective.
P3 WBS and Gantt chart
Gantt chart- The tool Gantt chart work as a bar which is utilised for making an illustration
about the schedule of a project. This is also used by management for defining the relationship
between different activities and work schedule process. It determines that Gantt chart is used by
management as well as project manager that show information about all task and phase of the
project. Moreover, it also show the manner by which each and every action of organisation and
there project is utilised.
Work break down structure- WBS is an effective tool for project management by which
an organisation divide its whole task into smaller components (Ferenczi, 2018). The main motive
to implement WBS in the organisation is to break down the project for execute it in simple
manner. This also helps companies for organising all project in adequate manner by assigning all
responsibilities into project. Moreover, with the use of work break down structure researches
identifies time, risk and cost that is utilised for completing the project in effective manner.

P4 Quantitative and qualitative approach to attain organisational objectives and goals
Qualitative approach- In an organisation investigator implement the qualitative approach
among their findings because it focus on quality work that helps to develop a meaningful
conclusion and information by using various mathematical figures.
Quantitative approach- The term quantitative approach refers to understand report with
the help of graphs, Pie chart, bar, diagram and so on (Gurung and Prater, 2017). This is majorly
concerned about implement those methods which attracts the research work to show relevant
information in effective manner.
In the context of Tesco both methods of research are adopted by organisation to identify right
findings. This also leads the company to increase there customer base through formulating
research in proper manner. It also helps that management are able to gain positive results from
selecting right research methods.
Primary data collection method- The primary method for collecting data is a time-
consuming and complex process that gathers information for organisation to complete all work
by collecting fresh data form respondents and market. Survey, Sampling, Questionnaire and
many more are some effective methods for organisation which leads company to identify right
results which generates accurate and authentic results from project.
Secondary data collection method- It is a simple process for data collection that is used
by company to work with informative data (Hajro, Gibson and Pudelko, 2017). This works and
makes a simple result because most of the data is already collected. The sources of secondary

data are magazine, newsletter, journals and many more which are already collected by
organisation. There are different methods are also present that is used to complete research in
proper manner and most of them are utilised by management through implement secondary
methods for research. Books and journals are most effective method for secondary research and
on other side past data records stored in computer system is utilised by management for
managing research in appropriately.
From the perspective of Tesco primary data collection method is used by organisation for
accumulating information that is related with findings. Researchers must utilise fresh data for
completing all work according to future aspects (Ibarra and Kitsuse, 2017). Moreover, primary
methods lead company to generate meaningful information which are ensure sustainability of
organisation in competitive world.
Questionnaire
Q1) Are you aware about the knowledge and phenomena that relates with equality and diversity
concepts?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2) According to present market conditions is it compulsory to build diverse workforce in
Tesco?
a) Yes
b) No
Q3) Which approach is more beneficial positive or negative for influencing diversity in the
workplace of Tesco?
a) Positive approach
b) Negative approach
Q4) Which strategies is more beneficial for Tesco to implement diverse workforce in the
organisation?
a) By generating mentorship programs
b) Through implement diversity strategies
c) Training the top managers
Q5) Does the efficiency of employees is impacted through implementing diversity in workplace?
a) Yes

b) No
Q6) Is equality and diversity policies are beneficial for achieving desired outcomes?
a) Yes
b) No
Q7) Which level is more impacted by making and applying diversity policies?
A) Top
B) Middle
C) Low
Q8) Who are responsible for the organisation to implement the diversity policies in Tesco?
a) HR manager
b) Supervisor
c) Manager
Q9) Which strategies help the organisation to overcomes from the impact of diversity?
Q10) Provide recommendation for improving the diversity in internal premises of Tesco?
P5 Explain data analysis with help of appropriate tools and techniques
Questionnaire
Q1) Are you aware about the knowledge and phenomena that relates with
equality and diversity concepts?
Frequency
A) Yes 15
B) No 15
Q2) According to present market conditions is it compulsory to build
diverse workforce in Tesco?
Frequency
A) Yes 21
B) No 9
Q3) Which approach is more beneficial positive or negative for influencing
diversity in the workplace of Tesco?
Frequency
A) Positive approach 18
B) Negative approach 12

Q4) Which strategies is more beneficial for Tesco to implement diverse
workforce in the organisation?
Frequency
A) By generating mentorship programs 9
B) Through implement diversity strategies 10
C) Training the top managers 11
Q5) Does the efficiency of employees is impacted through implementing
diversity in workplace?
Frequency
A) Yes 14
B) No 16
Q6) Is equality and diversity policies are beneficial for achieving desired
outcomes?
Frequency
A) Yes 10
B) No 20
Q7) Which level is more impacted by making and applying diversity
policies?
Frequency
A) Top 11
B) Middle 7
C) Low 12
Q8) Who are responsible for the organisation to implement the diversity
policies in Tesco?
Frequency
A) HR manager 8
B) Supervisor 8
C) Manager 14
Q9) Which strategies help the organisation to overcome from the impact of
diversity?
Q10) Provide recommendation for improving the diversity in internal
premises of Tesco?
Q1) Are you aware about the knowledge and phenomena that relates with
equality and diversity concepts?
Frequency
A) Yes 15

B) No 15
Interpretation- By collecting the data from the from all respondents it is identified that equal
level of the individuals are aware about the organisation and the concept that are related with
equality and diversity concepts. This refers that it is mandatory for Tesco to explain the concept
to all persons.
Q2) According to present market conditions is it compulsory to build
diverse workforce in Tesco?
Frequency
A) Yes 21
B) No 9

Interpretation- With the above responses which is related with diverse workforce demonstrate
that there are various task are performed and managed by Tesco at global level. Along with this
there is international competition are present in market so most of the respondents are in favour
to implement and understand diverse workforce.
Q3) Which approach is more beneficial positive or negative for influencing
diversity in the workplace of Tesco?
Frequency
A) Positive approach 18
B) Negative approach 12