Exploring Talent Management and HR's Impact: Research Proposal

This research proposal explores the concept of talent management and the crucial role of Human Resources (HR) in enhancing employee productivity and organizational performance, specifically within the context of HSBC. The study aims to examine the notion of talent management, identify HR's role in presenting strong talent management strategies, and recognize the challenges HR faces in managing talent management practices. The research will employ a deductive approach with a quantitative strategy, utilizing questionnaires to gather data from 30 respondents. The research methodology includes a literature review, data collection, and analysis, using a Gantt chart for project management. The research will utilize a research onion framework, incorporating research philosophies, approaches, strategies, choices, time horizons, and data collection methods. The study will also adhere to ethical guidelines, ensuring participant consent and data protection. This proposal offers a comprehensive plan to investigate the impact of talent management on organizational success.

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID: ____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date: ___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: ______________________________________________
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis)
"To explore the concept of Talent Management and role of HR in determining effectively increasing
the productivity of employees and organisational performance." As study on HSBC
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?):
1. To examine the notion of Talent Management.
2. To identify the role of HR in presenting strong talent management strategies.
3. To recognise the challenges faced by HR in managing talent management practices within HSBC.
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 topic is being selected in order to carry out research is related with examining role of HR within
talent management. The major reason of selecting this topic is to recognise dual perception of
personal and professional. In the context of personal aspect effective development within nature can
be exerted. With the help of this research I am able to develop my own skills due to which I can
enhance knowledge in various fields. The other personal benefit associated with this research is that
this would help in examining functioning of HR in respect of talent-management. In the context of
professional benefits this research is related with determining HR role in which differentiated
activities can be executed
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
Notion of Talent Management
According to the view point of Ghosh P (2019), talent management is defined as one of the crucial
aspect in which business objectives can be attained by the organisation. In current time this aspect is
one of the significant tool used by businesses in which skills and capabilities of employees are
enlightened and managed in prominent manner.
Role of HR in presenting strong talent management strategies
According to Starner T (2015) in an organisation talent-management strategies are executed by HR.
In this manner HR is having role to analyse talent-management management strategies in such a way
that business objectives can be attained. Besides this HR of business is planning to make transparent

recruitment process. Challenges faced by HR in managing talent management practiceAccording
to Erickson T( 2008), there are various challenges which are faced by HR while implementation of
talent-management policies such as managing change, organisational effectiveness, staffing and
many more. These are giving barrier to HR in examining talent-management strategies and aligning
the same to meet business objectives.
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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):
Aim and objectives
Literature review
Research Methodology
Data Collection
Data analysis
Conclusion and recommendations
Submission of the final project
How long this will
take:
3
7
6
10
4
2
2
Milestone one: _________________
Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Gantt Chart
Gantt chart is defined as the type of bar chart which is outlining all those activities which are to be
conducted within a research so that efficacy can be attained within research. By taking assistance of
Gantt chart all the activities can be finished in appropriate time frame so researcher may receive
benefits over conducting the research. Besides this this is also helpful for researcher to avoid
overlapping of various activities. The model was developed by Henry Gantt in year 1910 – 1915. For
this research Gantt chart is mentioned as under:
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Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why? What your
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areas of research will cover:
Research methodologies are defined as the tools and techniques which are used within research in
order to get authentic information and to gather reliable data as well. For a researcher this is
imperative that they use the most suitable research methodologies so that to gather relevant
information within research. Under this research, research onion framework will be used which is
helpful in providing authentic information associated with the given topic. The elaboration of this
framework is as under:
 Research philosophies: This is the aspect under which various information can be gathered.
There are two types of research philosophies which can be used by researcher such as
interpretivism and positivism. Under this research researcher will use positivism philosophy
as this is one of the effective method which could be helpful in analysing differential
situation. Similarly this will additional help in measuring quantitative data in appropriate
manner. Within this research positivism is considered as this is a scientific method and not
based over subjective aspects.
 Research Approaches: This is regarded as the process which can be adopted by researcher
so that to perform overall research in appropriate manner. For conducting the research in
significant manner this is imperative for researcher that they select proper research approach.
There are two types of research approaches such as inductive and deductive. For undertaking
present research researcher will use deductive approach which is prominently supports nature
of research. In addition to this, deductive approach is focused over numeric data information
so this will be easier for researcher to draw out conclusion.
 Research strategies: This is defined as the method in which data will be collected by
researcher in order to accumulate data on related topic. Strategies are of two types qualitative
and quantitative. Under this research quantitative strategy will be used by researcher under
which questionnaire will be prepared. The major reason of selecting questionnaire is that this
will help in gathering response from various respondents.
 Research Choice: This is defined as the aspect with which aims and objectives of research.
For conducting research in appropriate manner researcher is required to use this aspect
wisely. There are two types of research choice such as qualitative and quantitative. Under this
research quantitative choice will be used as data is gathered through questionnaire and in
numerical manner conclusion will be drawn.
 Time horizon: This is defined as the duration of time which is required by researcher in
order to finish the project in timely manner. There are two types of time horizon such as
cross-sectional and longitudinal. In the context of above research cross-sectional time horizon
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will be used which is helpful for researcher to analyse and collect data in appropriate time
frame. The major reason for selecting this horizon is that this will help in calculating
completion time of each activity in such a way that issues within research can be minimised.
 Data collection: This is defined as the aspect in which information is collected by researcher
in order to draw appropriate conclusion out of research. For a researcher this is imperative
that an appropriate cycle is followed for data collection so that conclusion can be exerted in
significant manner. There are two types of data collection sources such as primary and
secondary. In this research primary and secondary sources of data collection are used. 30
respondents are selected out of whole population. Besides this in terms of secondary sources
literature review is used in which information is gathered through books, journals and
publications. The major reason behind choosing these method is to gain appropriate insight
over attaining aims and objectives in proper manner.
 Sampling: This is defined as the process under which small samples are selected out of
whole population. There are two types of sampling such as probabilistic sampling and non-
probabilistic sampling. In the present research probabilistic sampling is used in which 30
sample size is undertaken. This will help the researcher to take out conclusion in significant
manner.
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
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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 explore the concept of Talent Management and role of HR in determining effectively
increasing the productivity of employees and organisational performance." As study on HSBC
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 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:
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
With the help of random sampling respondents will be recruited.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
email, meeting and notice board will be used to inform respondents.
How will you obtain consent from participants? Will this be written? How will it be made clear to participants that
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they may withdraw consent to participate at any time?
Written consent will be taken from participants and at any point of time consent may be withdrawn by participants.
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?
Senior authority and researcher will have access to information
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
In personal computer data will be stored.
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No
If Yes, please provide further details:
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After the research:
Where will the data be stored?
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
For 6 months data will be stored =.
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.
 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:
Please submit your completed form to your supervisor and also attach to the Research Proposal when
submitting to Similarity.
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References
books and journal
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.
Sheehan, M., Grant, K. and Garavan, T., 2018. Strategic talent management. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes.
Zhang, K., Jia, X. and Chen, J., 2019. Talent management under a big data induced revolution. Management Decision.
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