Investigating Talent Management Strategies: Tesco Organisation Study

This research project investigates the role of effective talent management strategies in achieving organizational success, focusing on a case study of Tesco. The project aims to assess the importance of talent management, determine the specific strategies used by Tesco, and evaluate the challenges faced during implementation. Key literature sources are used to support the project objectives, examining talent management's role in attracting and retaining employees, strategies like Yammer chats and Spark programs used by Tesco to boost employee engagement, and the challenges of aligning individual employee values and expectations with organizational goals. The research employs Saunders' research onion methodology, utilizing an epistemology research philosophy, a deductive approach, survey research strategy, and both primary and secondary data collection methods with random sampling. The project also includes a Gantt chart outlining activities and timescales, along with a research ethics approval form addressing participant consent, data storage, and potential ethical concerns. This project provides insights into the practical application and challenges of talent management within a large organization.

Research

PROJECT PROPOSAL FORM
Student Name xx
ID Number xx
Centre Name xx
Tutor
Proposed Title Copy title
Section One: Title, aims, objectives
Title or working title of project (in the form of a question, objective or hypothesis)
Topic: Role of effective talent management strategies for successful organisation. A research project on
Tesco.
Project aims and objectives (e.g. what do you wish to achieve? What do you want to learn to do? What do
you want to find out?)
Research aim
The aim of current research project is, “The importance of talent management and its contribution in
successful organisation” A research work on Tesco.
Research objectives
 To assess importance of talent management in a company
 To determine strategies of talent management used by Tesco and how they help in success of the
organisation
 To evaluate the challenges faced by Tesco while implementing talent management strategies
Research Questions
 What is the importance of talent management in a company?
 What are the strategies of talent management used by Tesco and how they help in success of the

organisation?
 What are the challenges faced by Tesco while implementing talent management strategies?
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this 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 you feel the topic is important)
This research is conducted for analysing the importance of talent management within an organisation. This
will help to know what are the major factors which have impact on performance of any organisation. This
research will help in personal as well as professional development of the researcher. It will build several
research skills that an individual requires. Presentation skills have also been developed while conducting
this research. Investigator got to know about different methods of research and how they are actually
implemented in a research work.
Section Three: Precedents and sources
Use of key literature sources and precedents to support your project objectives
Importance of talent management in a company
It is concluded from the viewpoint of Ahammad and et.al, (2018), talent management is the constant
process used by companies for attracting and retaining the employees working in the organisation. The
main aim of talent management is to develop and create a motivated workforce which stays for long term.
The main objective of talent management is to improvise business performance. This is most effective
process which comprises of three components including talent allocation, positive employee experience
and strategic HRM. There are new technologies which are used by companies for managing retention of
employees and making them aware about the company policies.
Strategies of talent management used by Tesco and how they help in success of the organisation
According to the viewpoint of Cappelli and Keller, (2017), There are different strategies used by Tesco
for managing talent within the company. One of its strategy is Yammer chat which is conducted in Tesco
on weekly basis. This is a platform used for sharing views and generating discussions where leaders and
managers engage with their colleagues for a one-hour interaction (How Tesco creates opportunities to
boost employee engagement, 2021). Another strategy is Spark which is a first talk series designed for
colleagues. This helps to share knowledge and increase communication. Third strategy is celebration of

events which drives colleague’s engagement. There are several events celebrated within Tesco and the
main aim of all of these is to enhance employee engagement. This is directly associated with success of
the organisation.
Challenges faced by Tesco while implementing talent management strategies.
As per the views of Gallardo-Gallardo, E., Thunnissen and Scullion (2020), there are lot of challenges
faced by Tesco while implementing talent management strategies. The talented individuals always want to
work for an organisation which is suiting value, attitude and expectation. The main objective is to settle
for a job which is paying a good amount and help to attain job requirements. These are attitude which can
be typical for average employee. There are different working styles and patterns for different
professionals. That is why it is not easy to increase motivation among all employees by providing same
training or workshop.
Research methodology
Research onion is a research methodology given by Saunders in the year 2007. Research onion is known
as the best method which includes different layers. These are helpful for managing the research work
properly and attaining aims and objectives effectively. There are several stages of research onion and these
include Research philosophy, Research approach, Research strategies, Research choice and Research time
horizon.
Research philosophy: - Research philosophy is known as the first layer of research onion. This includes
analysing research philosophy adopted by investigator for completing the research work (Johennesse and
Chou, 2017). basically, there are three types of research philosophy including the following –
Ontology – This is associated with research philosophy that consists of various elements including
wellbeing and existence. Different entities are prepared for consulting the research work.
Epistemology – This is known as research philosophy refers to those philosophies which is most used by
researcher in their scientific research. It works as the doubt solving factor in any research.
Axiology – This is known as the type of research philosophy that is used for managing significance of data
as well as information associated with research work.
In this research, epistemology research philosophy is used for analysing data and interpreting it.
 Research approach: - This is known as the research method used for analysing the abilities of
philosophy used above. The different types of research approach used in the research are
mentioned below - defined as research philosophy which provides ability for investigators to
analyse more about aims and objectives as well as limitation of research work. There are following

type of research approaches used in research -
Deductive approach – According to this research approach, the positive ways are used for completing the
work.
Inductive approach - In this approach, a new theory is developed by evaluating and analysing different
old theories.
In the present research, deductive approach because aim and objective of this research is analysed through
the primary data collected by people.
 Research strategy: - Research strategy is defined as the way that is used by investigators for
managing data and collecting it. Various ways used as research strategy are surveys, experiments
and case studies. In the present research, survey method is used as research strategy.
 Research choice: - This is known as the fourth layer of Saunder’s research onion. There are
basically two aspects for research choice including quantitative and qualitative. There are different
methods chosen by the investigator for completing any research which are mentioned below -
Mono method – This is known as method that implies a single way to collect information and it is known
as quantitative or qualitative.
Mixed method – This is known as a method which enables the investigator for using best method that is
used for evaluating data. This includes mixture of research data collection methods.
Multi method – It is known as the research method that includes both quantitative and qualitative data in
the research work.
 Research horizon: - This is known as time period for completing research. Basically there are
two types of research horizon - contains the time period for the completion of project. There are
two types of horizon which is given below.
Cross sectional: This is known as the research in which there is need for taking information at a given
time.
Longitudinal: longitudinal is associated with investigator’s method which is used for gathering data and
information over a specific period of time.
 Data collection: - This includes process used for collecting information and data for completing
the research work. There are two types of research data collection method including primary and
secondary. Primary data collection method includes collecting data from individuals directly. That
is why it is known as first-hand information. On the other hand, secondary data collection method

is journals, articles, newspapers, previous research papers, etc.
 Sampling: - Sampling is defined as phenomenon that indicates number of individuals involved in
completion of research process. In this research, random sampling method is used and number of
respondents are 50.
Gantt chart
Section Four: Activities and timescales

Activities to be carried out during the project How long this will take?
Development and analysis of ideas 1 week
Writing proposal & ethics form 1 week
Writing literature review 2 weeks
Writing methodology 1 week
Data collection and analysis 2 weeks
Writing Discussion and conclusion 2 weeks
Milestone one:
Milestone one target date (set by tutor):
Milestone two:
Milestone two target date (set by tutor):
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 by:
Tutor name: TEACHER NAME Date: XXXX
Research Ethics approval form
Section 1: Basic details:
Project title: The aim of current research project is “The importance of talent management
and its contribution in successful organisation” A research work on Tesco.
Student name:

Student ID number:
Programme:
College Name:
Intended research start date: 1-03-2021
Intended research end date: 1-06-2021
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) : Secondary research
Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions, giving full details where necessary.
Will your research involve human participants? Yes
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)?
25 employees of Tesco are chosen randomly and survey is conducted.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
Oral presentation as well as written presentation is chosen for informing respondents about
the research work.
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?
It will be in 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? In computer system
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No
If Yes, please provide further details:

After the research: Researcher
Where will the data be stored? In computer system
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format? May be 6 months
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 Turnitin.

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Ahammad, M.F and et.al, 2018. Strategic talent management in emerging markets. Thunderbird
International Business Review, 60(1), pp.5-8.
Cappelli, P. and Keller, J.R., 2017. The historical context of talent management. The Oxford
handbook of talent management, pp.23-42.
Gallardo-Gallardo, E., Thunnissen, M. and Scullion, H., 2020. Talent management: context
matters.
Johennesse, L.A.C. and Chou, T.K., 2017. Employee Perceptions of Talent Management
Effectiveness on Retention. Global Business & Management Research, 9(3).
Meyers, M.C., and et.al, 2020. HR managers’ talent philosophies: prevalence and relationships
with perceived talent management practices. The International Journal of Human
Resource Management, 31(4), pp.562-588.
Obeidat, B., Al-Khateeb, A. and Abdallah, A.A., 2019. Reviewing the mediating role of
work/life balance and motivational drivers of employee engagement on the relationship
between talent management and organization performance. Journal of Social Sciences
(COES&RJ-JSS), 8(2), pp.306-326.
Online
How Tesco creates opportunities to boost employee engagement.2021.[Online].Available
through:< https://www.peoplematters.in/article/employee-engagement/how-tesco-creates-
opportunities-to-boost-employee-engagement-16538