Talent Management Implementation at Farmfoods: A Detailed Case Study

This research project explores the concept of talent management and its implementation within Farmfoods through a case study approach. The objectives include assessing the importance of talent management within the company, evaluating different talent management strategies currently in use, and recommending new approaches for talent management. The research questions focus on explaining the importance of talent management, discussing the strategies used at Farmfoods, and suggesting innovative improvements. The methodology involves a mixed-method approach, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data collected through surveys from 50 Farmfoods managers selected via probability sampling. The project also adheres to ethical guidelines, ensuring participant consent and data protection, and includes a literature review that considers various authors' viewpoints on talent management strategies. The expected outcomes involve providing insights into effective talent management practices and offering actionable recommendations for Farmfoods to enhance employee engagement and organizational growth.

Research Proposal Form
Section One: Research title, aim, objectives, questions
Title or working title of research project
( in the form of a research aim, objectives and/or questions)
Title:
“To understand the concept of talent management and different ways of implementing them at
workplace. A case study of Farmfoods.”
Research project objectives
 To assess the importance of talent management within company
 To evaluate different talent management strategies used in Farmfoods.
 To recommend new way of talent management within Farmfoods.
Research Project questions
 Explain the importance of talent management within company
 Discuss different talent management strategies used in Farmfoods.
 To recommend new ways of talent management within Farmfoods.
(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?):
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 reason behind conducting this project is to increase knowledge about various talent
management strategies used in companies.
 Current research will also help in improvising my research skills and conduct more effective
researches in future.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Literature review is the approach used in research in which viewpoint of different authors is taken into
consideration for completing the research. Talent management strategies are assessed in this literature review
and meaning of this topic in context of Farmfoods is focused upon :
The importance of talent management within company
According to the views of ….., Talent management is known as anticipation of required employees within

company in order to meet these requirements. One of the main consideration is human resource and it
demonstrates that knowledge resources are used as tool in order to attain competitive advantage. Talent
management is a series of interconnected HR processes used by companies to recruit, grow, inspire, and
maintain active, committed workers. The aim of talent acquisition is to establish a high-performing, long-
lasting company that achieves its strategic and organizational goals. The Human Resource Management
department has developed a system to assist members of companies in understanding the connections between
the different HR systems that our office supports. The vendor worked hard to simplify the system and make it
easier to use. In addition to the visual updates, the former system's independent Public Profile and Employee
Profile have been merged.
Different talent management strategies used in Farmfoods.
As per the views of …, Talent management strategies are used within various organisations for managing and
retaining employees. There are lot of strategies which are used within Farmfoods for talent retention and
management. Some of these are mentioned below -
 Goal Setting–A growth strategy is used by the companies in such a way that employees are able to
promote target accomplishment. Farmfood managers initiate meetings with employees in which they
are provided guidance about goal setting.
 Quarterly Consultation Sessions – Feedbacks are taken from employees at regular basis for managing
the employee and boss will review the employee's success in achieving his or her goals, as well as any
further assistance that might be needed.
 Last Meeting: Annual Review – These meetings are conducted for managing collaboration between
employees and employers.
Recommend innovation in talent management within Farmfoods.
As stated by ….., Talent management will help companies to enhance growth and development. There are
various priorities and schedules developed in context of talent planning. These are associated with employee’s
personal goals, job planning, and future succession planning. There is need of innovating different ways of
talent management as they help to improvise employee engagement.
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:
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Milestone one: Literature review
Target date (set by tutor): 25-01-2021
Milestone two: Data Collection
Target date (set by tutor): 24-02-2021
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:
Research methodology – This is known as the way of gathering and collecting data for the research.
Research Philosophy: In this research, positivism type of research philosophy is used as it saves time and
cost.
Research approach: This is known as process used for conducting the research study. In this research,
deductive approach is used because this is useful for analysing quantitative data as well as information in
minimum cost and time.
Research strategy: Survey is chosen for completing this research.
Research choice: In this research, mixed method is used. Both qualitative and quantitative method is used in
this research analysis.
Data collection: Primary and secondary data collection method is sued in this research.
Sampling: 50 managers of Farm foods will be selected randomly under probability sampling in this resaerch.
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: (date)
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Appendix
Research Ethics Approval Form
All students conducting research activity that involves human participants or the use of data
collected from 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 understand the concept of talent management and different ways of implementing
them at workplace. A case study of Farmfoods
Student name: ...................................................................................
Student ID number: ...................................................................................
Programme: ...................................................................................
College: ...................................................................................
Intended research start date: 08-1-2021...........................................
Intended research end date: ............25-05-2021.................................
Section 2: Project Summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as part of your project:
Interviews:  Questionnaires:  Observations:  Use of Personal Records: 
• Data Analysis:  Case Study:  Survey:  Narrative Enquiry: 
• Other (please specify):
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Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants? Adults: 
How will participants be recruited (identified and approached)?
By using random sampling method, 50 staff members of company will be recruited.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
Through e-mail or questionnaire
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?
Through questionnaire instrument investigator can obtain consent from selected
participant in easy manner. As it will be written in the form.
Studies involving questionnaires / interviews: Will participants be given the option of omitting
questions they 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: 
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Section 4: Data Storage and Security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with Data Protection Act
(2018) Yes:  No: 
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
Research
During the research: Where will the data be stored?
Research
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?
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format? Will data be kept for use by other
researchers? Yes:  No: 
If yes, please provide further details:
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 as a result
of your research. Please consider/address all issues that may apply. Ethical concerns may
include, but are not limited to the following:
• Informed consent.
• Potentially vulnerable participants.
• Sensitive topics.
• Risks 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).
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• Reporting.
• Dissemination and use of your findings.
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