Research Proposal: Talent Management at Morrison's

This research proposal investigates the significance of talent management strategies in enhancing organizational growth, using Morrison's as a case study. The proposal outlines the research objectives, questions, and the reasons for choosing this topic, emphasizing its personal and professional relevance. It explores key literature sources, including Ready, Hill, and Thomas (2014) and Scullion, H. and Mullholland, M (2020), to define talent management and its strategic importance. The proposal also addresses challenges of ineffective talent management, such as attracting and retaining talent, and identifies specific strategies Morrison's can employ, including government standards and appreciation programs. Furthermore, it highlights the benefits of talent management, such as improved hiring techniques and employee development, and emphasizes the crucial role of talent management in achieving organizational objectives and sustainable growth. The proposal includes a list of references and outlines the activities and timescales for the research.

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 examine significance of distinct talent management strategies within enhancement of organisational
growth”. A study on Morrison’s London UK.
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?):
 To inspect concept of talent management in organisational context
 To examine challenges faced by organisation due to the ineffective talent management
 To determine distinct talent management strategies used via Morrison’s for retention of talent within
working premises
 To identify benefits Morrison’s can attain from management of talent within the organisation
 To identify the role of talent management strategies in enhancement of organisational growth
Research questions
 What is concept of talent management in organisational context?
 What challenges are faced by organisation due to the ineffective talent management?
 What are distinct talent management strategies used via Morrison’s for retention of talent within
working premises
 What benefits Morrison’s can attain from management of talent within the organisation?
 What is the role of talent management strategies in enhancement of organisational growth?
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 selected for conducting research is importance of talent management strategies in enhancing the

growth of organisation. The primary reason for selecting this topic for research is as it helps in
accomplishment of dual perspective which is personal and professional. In context of personal it helps in
outlining the activities which provides effective results that is development of talent in individuals. Moreover,
another personal benefit I would get by conducting this research in identifying the impact of talent
management activities on operations of HR department with the motive to make use of various characteristics
of HR functions for both personal and professional growth. In respect of professional perspective, it will help
in providing easy access of HR jobs in different organisations where activities of HR are handled in effective
and efficient manner. Furthermore, it will help in development of sound professional career where I would
able to work on my personality and able to solve employees issues in effective manner.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
Strategic priority of talent management as concept
According to Ready, Hill, and Thomas (2014), Talent management is the process which is related with human
resources of an organization. It is important to state here that this process has become a priority for
management in today’s competitive environment. Game-changing leaders not only excel at articulating the
vital importance of talent management but also are heavily engaged in their companies’ actual practices. They
demand that their line leaders be accountable for spotting, developing, and retaining the next generation of
leaders. Committed leader and HR managers will focus on this process as it acts a magnet for success in
business venture. They are continuously formulating policies which are under-review and ensure that
organization is responding strongly to dynamic external environment.
Concept of talent management in the organizational context
As per Scullion, H. and Mullholland, M (2020), talent management is regarded as strategic along with
methodological procedure for having relevant talent within the organisation as this will aid them within
attainment of growth. For carrying out talent management, organisation have to carry out different aspects like
rendering training to the employees, formulation of clear as well as adequate goals, hiring talented employees
and various others (Scullion, H. and Mullholland, M., 2020). Along with this, for carrying out proper as well
as effectual talent management, organisation must conduct precise analysis and accordingly formulate
efficacious strategies. Furthermore, execution of efficacious talent management activities will aid firm within
carrying out their activities in proper manner that will lead to achieve organisational goals in successful
manner. Talent comprises of individuals that leads to make difference within the performance either via an
immediate contribution or within the longer time frame for demonstration of higher levels of the potential. In
addition to this, it is systematic attraction, determination, developing, engaging, retaining along with deploying
individuals that possess significant value for the organisation. This will furnish them with higher potential with
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reference to the fulfilment of operations of the business.
Talent management is strategic process for having relevant talent on the board that will aid within growing
optimised capabilities by ensuring capabilities. This process involves identification of talent gaps, vacating
positions along with sourcing and on boarding relevant candidates, develops needed skills and growing them
by emphasising on training with future. This term comprises of string of entities along with sub-processes that
must work within unison for ensuring success of the firm. For an instance Morrison’s can examine adequate
talent gaps for presenting along with future by identification of relevant talent pools as well as best-fit
candidate by optimisation of the strengths that will lead to grow touch points that are important.
Challenges faced by organisation due to the ineffective talent management
According to Maqueira, Bruque and Uhrin, (2019), adequate talent management system not only comprises of
having adequate person at right instance of time. This involves simplification of hiring processes along with
streamlining business functionalities. If appropriate person is not hired for carrying out job, then this will lead
organisation to suffer various losses. But by having relevant talent firm can attain significant benefits that will
lead to generation of significant profits (6 CHALLENGES OF TALENT MANAGEMENT. 2020). But when
adequate strategies will not be used then performance levels will also be impacted. The different challenges
associated with this are illustrated below:
 Encouragement of passion: Talented individuals must work on the organisation within the
environment that will suit within their attitudes, expectations and values. The attitudes that are being
possessed by average employee will not attract real talent. The individuals who are experienced and
talented might not be satisfied with what is being offered to them.
 Embracing new interests: The altering needs, behaviour along with nature will drive younger
recruiters that are digital natives. They are accountable for interacting with world via technology in the
initial instinct. The talent those are under 30 are referred to talent pool that is out within the market for
working in the organisation. They anticipate be valuing as well as developing out for having interest
with satisfaction along with challenging activities.
 Offering impressive salaries: The organisation need to make sure that they pay on the basis of
liabilities that are being rendered by individuals. This can be best within the industry. The organisation
will not be able to sell their firm when they will not pay to the employees as per the anticipations or the
capabilities that are being possessed by them.
Talent management strategies used via Morrison’s for retention of talent within working premises
According to Glaister (2018), talent management deals with attracting, retaining as well as development of
best candidates and employees within the market. The different strategies that can be utilised by Morrison’s
are specified beneath:
Government standards: It is important to make sure that organisation comply with benchmarks that been
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formulated by regulatory bodies or the national laws. This is critical for organisation that they consider certain
standards like working hours have been specified by the regulatory bodies and in case if that time frame is
crossed then the respective firm have to make payments accordingly. This means that this standard will have
affirmative impact on the way in which services are being delivered by the Morrison’s in the marketplace.
Appreciation: This is the way through which employees of the organisation can be inspired to give their best
while delivering their liabilities within the marketplace. This involves giving rewards either monetary or non-
monetary as per their performance. This will lead to creation of affirmative impact on the ways in which they
work. Morrison’s can have enhanced results in terms of productivity along with profitability. In addition to
this, firm can attain significant results within the given frame of time. In fact by involving people within the
process of decision making there will be overall development of the firm as this will lead them to have
innovative results.
Benefits Morrison’s can attain from management of talent within the organisation
According to Crane and Hartwell, (2019), talent management is crucial activity that will assist within
sustainable development with reference to the future perspectives of the organisation. Through the usage of
appropriate strategies, Morrison’s will be able to retain the employees for longer duration of time. For this
training has to be delivered so that their knowledge levels will also enhanced and this will lead firm to have
relevant levels of productivity (Crane, B. and Hartwell, C.J., 2019). When employees will be satisfied with
organisation and then they will give their best. The benefits that can be attained via talent management
strategies are specified beneath:
 Improvised hiring techniques: When educated, engaged and better employees are hired then it will
make them productive as well as lead them to attain better outcomes. There is different software that
can be utilised by Morrison’s that will aid them within enhancing activities associated with sourcing
along with recruitment. It is liable for streamlining hiring processes that will render individual with
adequate time to emphasise on candidates rather than keeping track associated with information.
 Development of employees: When top talent will be there within the organisation then it will become
easy for them to deliver their liabilities in an appropriate manner. Through this, they can have a
competitive edge in the marketplace. This will enable employees within development of skills as well
as basic training will also be delivered for the same. Having a talent management system in place to
capture all of this data allow you to easily analyse, monitor and report on which employees need more
developing.
Role of talent management strategies in enhancement of organisational growth
According to McLaughlin (2016), human capital is an important asset to the organisation. Talent management
plays a crucial role for achieving organisational objectives. Highly skilled and talented workforce helps to
achieve future growth and sustainability. In the context of Morrison’s, human resource recruits the candidates
who are highly skilled as per the job requirement. Highly skilled and efficient workforce implies the efficiency
of achieving organisational objectives. Human resource renders training and development to the employees for
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enhancing the skills and knowledge for the specific job assigned. Workforce acts as bricks that build up the
organisation. Efficient workforce indicates accuracy of corrective task assigned at the given period of time. In
Morrison’s, human capital management is stable and effective which helps the carrying out the functioning of
the business, maintaining future sustainability and making the company grow in the market.
References
Glaister, A.J. and et. al., 2018. HRM and performance—The role of talent management as a transmission
mechanism in an emerging market context. Human Resource Management Journal, 28(1), pp.148-166.
Scullion, H. and Mullholland, M., 2020. Global Talent Management. The SAGE Handbook of Contemporary
Cross-Cultural Management, p.212.
Crane, B. and Hartwell, C.J., 2019. Global talent management: A life cycle view of the interaction between
human and social capital. Journal of World Business, 54(2), pp.82-92.
Maqueira, J. M., Bruque, S. and Uhrin, Á., 2019. Talent management: two pathways to glory? Lessons from
the sports arena. Employee Relations.
Online
6 CHALLENGES OF TALENT MANAGEMENT. 2020. [Online]. Available through:<
https://babington.co.uk/blog/leadership-management/6-challenges-of-talent-management/>.
Ready, Hill, and Thomas. Talent management. 2014. [Online]. Available through: <
https://hbr.org/2014/01/building-a-game-changing-talent-strategy >
McLaughlin. Strategic Human Resource Management. 2016. [Online]. Available through:<
https://www.grin.com/document/336023 >
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
Submission of proposal
Approval on proposal
Data Collection
Data analysis
Conclusion and recommendations
Submission of final project
How long this will
take:
4
2
9
26
16
40
20
2
2
Milestone one: _________________
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Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: _______________________
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Gantt Chart
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:
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Research methodologies is a systematic process in which various tools and techniques are used by the
researcher for collecting authentic and reliable information on the topic. Research onion is formulated via
Saunders and this specifies different stages within developing research work. This style focus on number of
different methodologies similar to different layers in onion. These stages provide the in-depth analysis about
research process stage that will aid within having precise conclusion. This will enable researcher to have
enhanced progression through which research methodology can be efficaciously designed. The reason for
selecting this method is that it helps in the effective progress in the research project and it is easily applicable
in variety of contexts. The different layers associated with research onion are specified below:
Research philosophy
It implies the term that is associated with development of knowledge along with its nature. There are two
philosophies, interpretivism and positivism. The term positivism research is dependent on figures and facts.
On the other hand, interpretivism research is being utilised via a researcher in interpretation of study entities.
In this case, positivism will be used as this is based on peculiar evidence for revealing true nature. This is
generally dependent on quantitative research method along with furnishing peculiar information associated
with specific research area. The another reason for selecting this philosophy is that it is an effective and well
organised method which helps in analysing various aspects properly. Furthermore, it is a scientific method in
which results are based on subjective approach and is not influenced by the feelings or emotions of people.
Furthermore this philosophy helps in measuring the quantitative data which has existence in the investigation
in subjective form. With the use of this methodology primary motive of investigator is to achieve research
objective in a transparent and precise manner. Thus, it is a best method which will help in the process of
research where effective and clear decisions will be taken on the bases of real time situation.
Research approaches
This is associated with overall formulation of decisions with reference to peculiar subject area. This has to be
carried out with reference to philosophical assumptions that will be considered by the researcher. Here, there is
two type of research approach which are deductive and inductive approaches. According to the topic and
situation researcher uses type of research approach which will able to meet the expectation and help in
accomplishing the research objective.
Within the present investigation, deductive research approach has to be utilised with formulation of hypothesis
as well as attain relevant end outcomes. Deductive research approach in context of this research topic strongly
supports the objectives nature of the researcher and effectively coordinates with positivism research
philosophy. Moreover, another reason for selecting this method is that it is mainly based on facts which helps
in effective evaluation of numeric data. This is accountable for rendering enhanced exploration associated with
particular subject. Hence, deductive approach is based on facts and figures and not on assumptions hence
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provided accurate information on the topic. This approach helps in providing clear explanation of the casual
relationship which takes place between concepts and variables. Its benefits can be seen in future where
according to data analyse, by researcher most appropriate decisions can be taken.
Research strategy
Research strategy is defining as the different strategic which are used by the researcher in collecting data and
evaluating solid components related to the topic. This is identified like a technique or method that is being
adopted via researcher with intent to accumulate reliable along with authenticated information about the topic.
The outcome of research is dependent on the strategies that have been opted by researcher for collection of the
information associated with the topic. Hence, with the use of effective research strategy, researcher would able
to conduct the research in most systematic and qualitative way.
With reference to the research, the survey strategy is adopted and here questionnaire will be utilised which will
help in collecting reliable and accurate information. This will also aid respective researcher within attainment
of results in the successful way. With the use of questionnaire, the authentic and reliable information is
collected which help in identifying the week points so that corrective steps can be taken. The primary reason
behind choosing this method is that first-hand information is collected which helps in finding appropriate
solutions to the problem. The appropriate and effective information will be collected from the selected
respondents and information gathered from respondents could help in future decisions.
Research choice
There are two type of research choice which are quantitative along with qualitative research choices and this is
relevant for the researcher to make use of effectual research choices in order to attain affirmative results.
With reference to this research, quantitative research choice is used by investigator as this will furnish
adequate figures as well as facts associated with the talent management. Quantitative research adopted by
researcher will help in gathering authentic and real time information. Selection of research method is reliable
and helps in successful accomplishment of research objective. This method helps in conducting numerical and
statistics related topics in most effective and efficient manner. Furthermore, it provides great support to the
investigator in achieving the objective of research with effective results. The true results can be accomplished
within the set time frame with reliable data. This method is cost effective and investigator has the choice to
select the respondents from large sample size hence, process becomes easy and activities are completed within
the set time duration. Another reason for choosing this method is it aids in effective presentation of the
collected facts and figures with the help of tables and graphs.
Data collection methods
Basically there are two type of data collection methods that is primary and secondary. This is related with
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gathering of primary along with secondary data accumulation of the methods. With reference to primary
method, information is fresh and is gathered for the first time only. Here, distinct sources will be utilised for
gathering data that includes interviews, surveys, questionnaires, etc. In case of secondary research, the work
that is being done by other researchers will be considered like internet sources, books and many more.
In this research, primary data collection will be utilised where questionnaire will be created. The benefit that
can be attained by making use of this method is that it renders specific information associated with the subject
area. The main reason behind selecting both the research method is that most effective and appropriate results
are obtained which helps in successful completion of the research project. With the help of primary research
method, the first-hand information is collected which helps in taking appropriate corrective steps hence, fast
results are obtained. Whereas with the help of secondary research method, researcher take information from
different sources such as articles, journals, magazines, etc. It helps in better understanding of the topics.
Sampling
This is associated with collection of sample size by making use of effectual sampling method. There are two
sampling methods, they are: probabilistic as well as non-probabilistic.
In this research, probabilistic sampling will be utilised and here random sampling will be used. In context of
this research topic, the researcher has used probabilistic sampling as sample is drawn without any specific
criteria. For conducting this research the sample size of 40 respondents (employees) is selected with the
motive to accomplish the objective of research. These respondents are the employees of the organisation and
the reason behind selecting employees is that they have deep and proper knowledge of the work process and
the way in which operations are carried in the organisation. Another reason for selecting employees is that
they belong to different culture and will able to provide effective suggestion for improvement in the work
process and also help in analysing effectiveness of talent management activities and its impact on HR
operations.
Time horizon
This is associated with examination of time period that is involved within completing the research. There are
mainly two types of time horizon that is longitudinal and cross sectional time horizon. With reference to this,
cross-sectional time horizon will be used that will render adequate time frame for accomplishment of
investigation within relevant way. The researcher has used this method in conducting this research because it
helps in carrying the work in effective and efficient manner in the given time duration. The aim of the
researcher by choosing this method is to complete the research project on time by maintaining its accuracy and
effectiveness.
Comments and agreement from tutor
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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 examine significance of distinct talent management strategies within
enhancement of organisational growth.
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)?
Probabilistic sampling technique will be used
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
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Oral presentation and online mediums will be utilised
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?
Adequate information will be furnished related with research to the selected participants by
having informed consent in the written form.
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?
During the research:
Researcher
Where will the data be stored?
Within the computer system
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No
If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research:
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