Research Proposal: Analyzing Talent Management as a Strategic Priority

This research proposal investigates talent management as a strategic priority, exploring its impact on business functions and operations, with a specific focus on how Amazon utilizes talent management to meet customer demands. The proposal outlines the research objectives, which include analyzing talent management as a strategic priority, examining its impact on business, and exploring Amazon's approach. The student details their reasons for choosing the project, emphasizing its potential to improve knowledge, skills, and research abilities. The proposal also lists key literature sources and activities, including data analysis and research methods, such as random sampling, along with a timeline and ethical considerations. The student confirms adherence to ethical guidelines and data protection measures, providing details on data storage, access, and security.

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)
Research Topic: “Talent management as a strategic priority”
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 analyse talent management as strategic priority.
 To examine impact of talent management on business functions and operations.
 To explore how Amazon uses talent management in order to fulfil customer demand
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):
Main reason for choosing the project is that it will improve my level of knowledge and skills.
Also, this will enhance my motivation level towards talent management. Further, to improve my
research skills and time management skills, this project is beneficial for me.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Use of key literature sources to support your research question, objective or hypothesis:
 Collings, D.G., Mellahi, K. and Cascio, W.F. eds., 2017. The Oxford handbook of talent
management. Oxford University Press.
 Vaiman, V., Sparrow, P., Schuler, R. and Collings, D.G. eds., 2018. Macro talent
management in emerging and emergent markets: A global perspective. Routledge.
 Horner, S. ed., 2017. Talent management in hospitality and tourism. Oxford: Goodfellow
Publishers Limited.
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):
Activities which have been carried out are analysis of ideas, research,
and evaluation.
How long this will
take:
This will take around
7 weeks
Milestone one: Gathering information and analysis
Target date (set by tutor): ____________________
Milestone two: Accessing to research methods and evaluation
Target date (set by tutor): ______________________
Gantt Chart
Done
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:
Sampling strategy
Once data has been gathered, sampling strategies are used which is done through
sample or selecting of individual from population. It is essential to use sampling strategy so
that analysis is made accordingly of collected data. In this conducted report, surveyor uses
random sampling which is to be considered as probabilistic approach. With help of this
strategy, it is easy for researcher to compare data in specific way
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:
“Talent management as a strategic priority”
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?
No
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)?
Participants will be recruited through accessing to organisations place and training sessions.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
Campaigns and telephonic interviews
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?
The consent will be in written and everything will be clear to 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?
The researcher
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
Data will be stored in pen drives and Gmail’s.
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No
If Yes, please provide further details:
Laptops
After the research:
Where will the data be stored?
Laptops
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
Data will be kept till the consent of participants.
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:
No
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:
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