Research Proposal: Talent Management Impact on HR at Sheraton Hotel

This research proposal outlines a study examining the impact of talent management on human resources and their performance within the hospitality sector, specifically using the Sheraton Hotel as a case study. The proposal includes an introduction defining talent management and its significance, followed by the research aim, objectives, and questions. It details the rationale for choosing the research topic, supported by literature reviews on talent management, the role of human resources, and their performance. The proposal further describes the research methodology, including the use of quantitative methods, inductive research approach, and descriptive research design. It also covers data collection methods such as questionnaires and secondary data sources, along with ethical considerations and a timeline for the research activities. The proposal concludes with an ethical approval form, demonstrating the student's awareness of potential risks and commitment to ethical research practices.

Research Proposal Form

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: “To analyse the influence of talent management on the role human
resource and their performance in hospitality sector. A case study on Sheraton Hotel.”
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities

Introduction
Talent Management refers as the commitment of an organization to recruit, select,
develop and retain the most talented workforce available in job market. In current
competitive market, it is very necessary for organizations to manage talent at workplace in
order to gain competitive edge over competitors.
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis)
Aim :-
The aim for this research is “To analyze the influence of talent management on the role
human resource and their performance in hospitality sector. A case study on Sheraton
Hotel.”
Research objectives (e.g what is the question you want to answer? What do you want to learn how to do?
What do you want to find out?):
Objectives
 To understand the concept of talent management and its importance in hospitality
organisation.
 To identify the role of human resource in hospitality organisation.
 To analyse the impact of talent management on role of human resource and their
performance in Sheraton Hotel.
Research questions
 What is the concept of talent management and its importance in hospitality
organisation?
 What is the role of human resource in hospitality organisation?
 What is the impact of talent management on role of human resource and their
performance in Sheraton Hotel?
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
Reasons for choosing the project (e.g links to other subjects you are studying, personal interest, future
plans, knowledge/skills you want to improve, why the topic is important):
The main reason of choosing this research project is to explore the impact that talent
management have on human resources and their performance. It helps in gaining
understanding about the concept of talent management and its importance in an

organization along with the role of human resource in firm.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
Talent management and its significance in hospitality firm:
What Is Talent Management?, 2019. [Online]. Available through:
<https://www.feedough.com/talent-management-definition-importance/>
Role of human resource in hospitality organisation:
The Role of the Human Resource in a Hospitality Organization, 2018. [Online]. Available
through: <https://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/role-human-resource-department-
hospitality-organization-8084.html>
Influence of talent management on the role of human resource and their performance:
Impact of talent management on employee performance, 2013. [Online]. Available through:
<https://www.researchgate.net/publication/287075916_Impact_of_talent_manage
ment_on_employee_performance_and_organistional_effeciency_in_itsp's-
_with_reference_to_chennai_city>
References
Al Ariss, A., Cascio, W.F. and Paauwe, J., 2014. Talent management: Current theories and
future research directions. Journal of World Business, 49(2), pp.173-179.
Gupta, V., 2019. Talent management dimensions and their relationship with retention of
Generation-Y employees in the hospitality industry. International Journal of
Contemporary Hospitality Management.
Kichuk, A., Horner, S. and Ladkin, A., 2014. Understanding talent management in
hospitality: developing the conceptual framework. In 32nd EuroCHRIE
conference" Hospitality and Tourism Futures", Dubai 6-9 October 2014.
EuroCHRIE.
Section Four: Activities and timescales
Activities to be carried out during the research project (e.g research,
development and analysis of ideas, writing, data collection, numerical analysis,
tutor meetings, production of final outcome, evaluation, writing the report):
How long this will take:

Milestone one: Completion of Literature Review & Research Methodology
Target date (Set by tutor): Tues, 21-01-2020
Milestone two: Data Collection, Analysis and Results
Target date (set by tutor): Tues, 17-03-2020
Milestone Three: Evaluation and Recommendation
Target Date: Tues, 07-04-2020
Gantt Chart
It is the graphical representation of the activities to be performed by researcher in the
investigation.

Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why? What your areas of
research will cover:
In this research, quantitative research method will use as it helps researcher in gathering
appropriate information or data on topic so that valid conclusion can be drawn. Apart from
this, inductive research approach will use as it provides insights to researcher on topic.
Descriptive research design is used in the research. Both primary and secondary data
collection methods will use in investigation for gathering appropriate data on topic. For
collecting primary data, questionnaire will use and secondary data will be collected with the
help of previously published books, journals, articles, newspapers etc. For selecting
sampling size, simple random sampling method will use and 30 respondents will be
selected who are the stakeholders of company.
Comments and agreement from tutor
Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for another qualification and is
appropriate.
Agreed: ________________ (name)_______________ Date ______________
Comments and agreement form project proposal checker( IV sampling)
Comments (Optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.
Agreed /Disagree: (Name of the IV) Date

Research Ethics approval form
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:
“To analyse the influence of talent management on the role human resource and their
performance in hospitality sector. A case study on Sheraton Hotel.”
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date:
Intended research end date:
Section 2 Project summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your project:
 Interviews Yes
 Questionnaires Yes
 Observations Yes
 Use of personal records Yes No
 Data Analysis Yes
 Action Research Yes No
 Focus Groups No
 Others (Please specify) : n/a
Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants?
Yes
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: No Young people aged: 17-18 No Adults: Yes
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
The participants will be recruited by using random sampling method.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:

To inform participants about research, questionnaire will be provided to them and
their consent will taken.
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?
Written consent will be taken from participants with the aid of Email.
Studies involving questionnaires: will participants be given the option of omitting questions that do not wish
to answer?
Yes
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
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a brief explanation of the study)?
Yes
Will participants be given information about the findings of your study?(This could be a brief summary of
your findings in general)
Yes
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
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Researcher/Supervisor
During the research:
Reseacher/Supervisor
Where will the data be stored?
USB and Laptop
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes
If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research: Safely dispose of data

Where will the data be stored?:
USB/Laptop
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
Approx one year
Will data be kept for use by other researchers? 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: N/A
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. Yes
 Potentially vulnerable participants. n/a
 Sensitive topics n/a
 Risk to participants and /or researchers: n/a
 Confidentiality/anonymity: Yes
 Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality: Yes
 Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including transfer, sharing,
encryption, protection). Yes
 Reporting: Yes
 Dissemination and use of your findings: Yes
Section 6: Declaration
I have read, understood and will abide by the institution’s Research and Ethics Policy: Yes
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor:
Yes
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:
Please submit your completed form to your tutor and also attach to the Research Proposal when
submitting to Turnitin.