Application of Talent Management in Service Industry Research Report

This report presents a research proposal focusing on the application of talent management in the service industry, specifically using the Sheraton Hotel as a case study. The research aims to ascertain the significance and benefits of effective talent management on organizational productivity and business success. The objectives include understanding the concept and role of talent management in the hospitality sector, determining its significance in overall business performance, and identifying the benefits gained by effectively managing talent. The research employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, including literature reviews, questionnaires, and data analysis. The proposal outlines the research methodology, including research philosophy, method, approach, and data sources. The project includes a Gantt chart for timeline management and references relevant literature sources. The ethical considerations are addressed, including participant consent and data storage security.

Research Form

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID:
____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date:
___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: “Application of talent management in service industry as strategic
approach on productivity and enhancing business success”
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or
hypothesis)
Research Aim:
To ascertain the significance and benefits gain by organisation by effectively managing
talent at workplace. A case study of 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?):
Research objectives
 To understand the concept and role of talent management in a hospitality sector.
 To determine the significance of talent management in the overall performance of the
business entity.
 To identity the benefits gain by hospitality sector by managing talent in an effective
manner at workplace.
Research questions
 What is the concept and role of talent management in a hospitality sector?
 What are the significance of talent management in the overall performance of the
business entity?
 What are the benefits gain by hospitality sector by managing talent in an effective
manner at workplace?

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):
It is said that the primary reason behind selecting the topic is researchers self interest towards the
talent management as this is one of the most emerging topic at present across the whole
worldwide. Whereas another purpose for finalising this project is to improve self knowledge,
skills and understanding so that the whole research can be concluded in an effective manner and
assist in attaining opportunities in near future related to the same.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
Concept and role of talent management
As per the opinion of Branson, 2018, it has been said that there are ample number of functions
which needs to be done by HR manager in an organisation so that they can create positive
atmosphere and attain goals and objectives of the company in an effective manner. Talent
management define as a company’s commitment in order to hire, recruit, develop as well as
retain talented staff members within the workplace. It is a procedure of examining skills,
knowledge and capabilities of employees and manages them so that the goals and objectives of
the company can be attained. Therefore, it has been concluded that, talent management is one of
the most beneficial and useful term mainly adopted by each and every HR manager. This is an
ongoing, continuous and systematic process with the help of which organisation can easily retain
their skilled and talented staff members for a longer period of time. Moreover, it has been also
analysed that all goals and objectives are to be achieved properly. This is done by using
considering the appropriate applications of talent management. Also, decision making is to be
done in proper manner during the process of TM.
Significance of talent management in the overall performance
On the basis of views of Landy and Conte, 2016 it has been said that by adopting or
implementing talent management at the workplace, human resources resource manager will be

able to create positive working environment by retaining, hiring and recruiting new talent at the
competitive environment. It is very important for each and every organization to retain their
talented staff members for a longer period of time so that they can effectively produce favourable
outcomes and develop strong reputation at the competitive marketplace. Talent management is a
continuous and systematic process with the help of which human resource manager of a business
entity can easily perform their work at the organization and retain skilled and talented staff
members for longer duration.
Benefits gain by hospitality sector by managing talent in an effective manner at workplace
On the basis of view point of Clark, 2017, it has been said that talent management includes
various challenges along with benefits and advantages. By implementing talent management
practices at the workplace in an effective manner, it has been concluded that managers get
various benefits which leads towards the attainment of organizational goals and objectives in an
appropriate manner. Some of the benefits gain by hospitality industry by effectively managing
talent at their workplace are going to be discussed as follows:
 Employee motivation- With the assistance of effective implementation of talent
management, managers of the organisation motivate their staff members on a regular
basis. It is very essential for employees to feel motivated and encouraged so that they can
produce high quality products and services in an effective manner.
 Attract talent- Another benefit is that effective implementation of talent management
strategies can easily attract large number of new candidates towards the organization.
Along with this, it has also been said that by managing talent at workplace in an effective
manner managers will be able to create awareness at the marketplace which attracts large
number of people towards the company.
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 & objective
How long this will take:

Review of literature
Research methodology
Collection Of data
Data analysis
Conclusion as well as recommendations
Final submission
10 days
20 days
15 days
25-30 days
15 days
20 days
3 days
Milestone one: Literature review
Target date (set by tutor): ________________
Milestone two: Data collection
Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Gantt Chart
It refers to a graphical representation of investigation which is based on activities assist both
team members and the researcher in order to complete the project within given time period.
Gantt chart is a tool consist of both starting as well as ending date of each activity which help in
guiding all the team mates for working together to complete the whole research project in an
effective manner. It is said that for the present research Gantt chart are as follows:

Section Five: Research methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why? What
your areas of research will cover:
Research methodology define as an essential framework which help a researcher to conduct the
whole investigation in an effective and appropriate manner. Some of the methods and tools are
going to be discussed as follows:
Research philosophy- It refers to the set of belief and nature of an investigator which is
usually carried out while performing the whole research in a positive manner. Two types of
research philosophy are there which is positivism & interpretivism. In reference to the present
investigation, interpretivism has been chosen by the researcher with the aim of examining all
collected information which is in the form of quantitative method.
Research method- Qualitative as well as quantitative are two types of research methods
commonly used by each and every investigator so that the whole investigation is concluded in a
positive way. In relation to the current investigation, quantitative research method are used by
researcher for examining the information and data with numeracy. This is a method which helps
in producing positive results with accuracy in an effective manner.
Research approach- In reference to research approach there are two main kind of approaches
such as inductive as well as deductive approach. From this, deductive research approach is
chosen by the researcher for examining numerical information so that favorable outcomes will be
produced by them.
Source of data- There are two main types of data collection methods which includes
primary as well as secondary method with the help of which required data will be collected. In
relation to the current investigation, both primary and secondary data collection method are used
by researcher for collecting information. In reference to primary data, questionnaire is the
approach adopted by investigator and in relation to secondary method, articles, different books,
various published sources, journals adopted by the investigators.
Sample method: Under the probability sampling, researcher adopt random sampling
methodology with the help of which they select sample size. For the present research, 30
respondents are chosen by the investigator.

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
REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Cascio, W.F., 2015. Managing human resources. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Clark, K.R., 2017. Managing multiple generations in the workplace. Radiologic
technology, 88(4), pp.379-396.
Costanza, D.P. and Finkelstein, L.M., 2015. Generationally based differences in the workplace:
Is there a there there?. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 8(3), pp.308-323.
Landy, F.J. and Conte, J.M., 2016. Work in the 21st century: An introduction to industrial and
organizational psychology. John Wiley & Sons.

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 investigate the significance of talent management on the profitability of a business
entity.”
Student name:
Student ID number:
Programme:11
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

 Questionnaires ✓
 Observations
 Use of personal records ✓
 Data Analysis ✓
 Action Research ✓
 Focus Groups
 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)?
Quick interview
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what
you are doing:
Emails, mobile phone etc.,
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?
Consent of participants will be obtained in written format. It will be
cleared to them with face to face communication.
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?
Researcher will have access to data
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
Computer and cloud
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?
Computer and cloud
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
For 2 years
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 :