University Project Report: Managing Tesco Business Project

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of a business project focused on equality and diversity within Tesco. It begins with an introduction outlining the project's aims and objectives, followed by a literature review that examines current issues related to workplace diversity, strategies for addressing these issues, and relevant policies. The report then details a project management plan, including cost, scope, time, quality, communication, risk, and resource management, alongside a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart for project scheduling. Furthermore, the report explores both qualitative and quantitative research methods employed to meet project objectives. The analysis of the research and data using appropriate tools and techniques is also included, along with recommendations for improvement. Finally, a reflection on the learning experience and a conclusion summarizing the key findings are presented.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
TASK1.............................................................................................................................................3
Aims and objective of the project...........................................................................................3
Literature review....................................................................................................................4
Project Management Plan.......................................................................................................4
Work Breakdown structure and Gantt chart...........................................................................6
TASK2.............................................................................................................................................8
Qualitative and Quantitative research methods for meeting project aims and objectives......8
TASK3...........................................................................................................................................11
Analyse your research and data using appropriate tools and techniques.............................11
Recommendations................................................................................................................17
TASK4...........................................................................................................................................18
Reflection.............................................................................................................................18
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................19
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................20
Books and journals...............................................................................................................20

INTRODUCTION
Equality at workplace can be defined as a system which is adopted by the organisation to
promoting the opportunities for all through the diversity and giving each individual chance to
achieve their potential free from discrimination. In relation to the current report The chosen
organisation is Tesco. It is a British multinational retail organisation selling its product in retail
industry. Tesco was founded by jack Cohan in 1919. The aim of this research report is to identify
that how the company can respond to the current issue of equality and diversity in the workplace.
This report is consisting of aims and objectives of the report according to the children scenario as
well as description of management plan which cover aims and main deliverables within the
report. A proper work breakdown structure and chart are also provided within the report. There is
also a discussion on a small-scale research by applying the primary and secondary methods of
data collection. In second task of this report there is use of tools and techniques for findings and
some recommendation regarding the research report. In the end, there is reflection undertaking
some objectives of own learning.
MAIN BODY
TASK1
Aims and objective of the project
Research aim: "To identify that how the company will respond to the current issues
of equality and Diversity at workplace" A case study of Tesco.
Research objective:
 To determine the current issues related to equality and Diversity at workplace.
 To determine the strategies that can be used by the organisation to solve these issues
related to equality and Diversity at workplace.
 To determine use of different policies related to equality and Diversity concept at
workplace.
Research questions
 What the current issues related to equality and Diversity at workplace?
 What are the strategies which can be used by the organisation to solve these issues related
to equality and Diversity at workplace?
 Elaborate different policies related to equality and Diversity concept at workplace?

Literature review
The current issues related to equality and Diversity at workplace
According to the viewpoint of (Hawkins, 2017), There are various factors which are
related to the current issues of equality and Diversity at workplace. The major issue in relation to
workplace diversity is communication problem. According to author, due to diversity at
workplace there will be communication between employees because of different culture and
background. this directly impact on the performance of the firm is reduced the productivity
because of improper communication. Increase in conflict is also an issue which is faced by the
organisation in relation to equality and Diversity. This is because organisational change policy
according to requirement differences in culture and background of employees and trees conflict
between them. Gender difference, changing working environment and many other are also
factors and issues which are related to diversity and work place.
The strategies that can be used by the organisation to solve these issues related to equality
and Diversity at workplace
According to the viewpoint of (Turk, 2016), There are various ways which can be
adopted by the organisation in relation to solving the issues in the current environment and
managing the functioning diversity. In relation to this, management staff within an organisation
can adopt strict rules and regulations which help in managing issues. Organisation can also use
help of cultural programs and better orientation programs which help in identifying equality is of
different individuals and managing good relationships.
Use of different policies related to equality and Diversity concept at workplace
According to the viewpoint of (Sharma, 2016), There are different kind of strategies
which can be used by the organisation to implement the policies related to solving the issues in
organisation regarding equality and Diversity practices. According to author, first organisation
can identify the available resources and the nature of workforce in which it is working. In
relation to Tesco, it is performing its function at global level where organisation has to recruit
different kind of employees related to different genders, culture background and other factors.
Here, organisation can use policy where individual performance roles and responsibility but
forming informal and formal groups and managing the work of each and every individual the
coordinating with them.

Project Management Plan
Project Management Plan
A Project Management plan is a document which is used to describe every phase of
project. The components including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing. It
outlines scopes, goals, budgets, timeline and deliverable of projects. Project management plan is
proper document which describe every phase of project. It involves planning, executing,
monitoring, controlling and closing. It is necessary to follow all the step for successful
completion of project. The main purpose of project management plan is determine projects
outcomes in order to successful outcome will achieved. It plays vital role because it helps to
achieving goal and objective of company with the help of these company developing blue print.
It is a document which must be completed in proper time as well as increasing positive results. In
the project completion is fixed time decide to submit a report in which included care about
deadlines, proper listing of projects, proper way communicate the deadline and learn from
mistake. In context of Tesco, Project management plan adds a structure in order to all the
important parts are involved in plan. The main purpose of the project successfully achieved a
goal. Organisation properly plan the project problem is identified and solve them. It consider
various measures which are uses a Tesco in Projects so discuss below:
Cost-: Cost is the important aspect in the construction of projects. Invest cost in project in
that way they must be generated return on investment. Project must be completed on timely so
easily identifying the cost for different aspects on different functions which are related to
business. In the context of Tesco, Prediction of cost is proper way will developed a business
plan for the actual implementation of plan. The cost of project is around 5000 euro.
Scope-: Scope can be defined as a area in which proper planning in concerned with
definition of all the work needed to successfully meet a project objective. The whole idea here
when it starts the project, need to have clear picture of all the work that come as under project
report. In relevance of firm, It includes to identifies opportunity which is associated with the
project concept in the future duration time period and also help to increase their scope they
need to analyse the impact of various factors related to globalisation which enables the firm
to offer better quality of products and services to their customers.
Time-: Time component always considered as an calculated as a important factor in every
project. Conducting any activities or task must be allocated a specific period so according a

allotted a time period to finish the task and activity in effective and efficient manner. It is an
approach to utilise a specific duration in effective manner. Tesco consider time as a significant
factor to complete any project report. Time management is the how much time spend on
research. In context of present report, the actual time allotted to the report is of 6 month to
complete entire activities and reach desired outcomes
Quality-: Project manager must be maintained proper quality of particular project report
so, so that effectiveness of outcomes can be achieved. The main purpose of developing the
project in that way to provide best services and products in order to fulfil the need of
different customers and requirements and also maintains high standard of quality products.
In relevance of Tesco, The quality standards must be maintain by the manager and that measured
which is used to determine the successful outcomes for the deliverables. The effective quality of
the respective company will also helps in gaining competitive advantage as well as help in
gaining higher income and profitability in better manner.
Communication-: Communication is a skill which is essential to each and every project
report. . It is a tool which is help to communicate effectively on a project with team members and
other stakeholders. In context with present report, each team-member has to ensure that all have
possessed information about their roles and way to perform the same. For this purpose, different
communication techniques will be implemented such as developing written documentation,
increasing visibility of project report, providing opportunity for feedback to be shared, boosting
the productivity and increasing the revenue.
Risk-: It involves various kind of risk which is must be important for the researcher to
concern because any kind of issues will impact directly on project outcomes. The risk arises
when not properly plan a project or improper documentation. In relevance of organisation, under
the risk various factors are involved cost, time, quality and so more. Company should identify
various types of risks such as economical. Ethical and cultural which have a major effect on
business functions and activities.
Resources-: Resources as a count valuable asset of the entity. Resources can be collected
from various source and it is a important for research report. In the concern of firm, resources are
people, equipment, place, and money, technology and financial resources which are planned in
that way to making a effective research report. With the help of such resources company can
easily gain higher position and helps to earn profitability in a better manner. Arrange

resources in proper and effective manner which are required to carried the business and achieve
the goal of organisation.
Work Breakdown structure and Gantt chart
Work breakdown structure-: Work breakdown structure is the tool that utilizes this
technique which project is divided into small parts and which could be easily managed. Tesco
also used this method, it provides smoothness in the work as well as help a organisation in
defining the proper structure for the work of different individual within a project report.
Organisation used this model so the report is completed effective and efficient manner. It is the
timeline which illustrates how long the project will run. Approximately 6 months are provide din
the timeline so that all the activities can be completed successfully by the reseracher.
Gantt chart-: Gantt chart can be described as a type of bar chart which will help in
determination of a project schedule. This method is developed by named as Henry Gantt. The
moderate level of these charts will also show the dependency, relationship between different
activities and current schedule or a status. In context of company, It is useful for planning and
scheduling projects and also assess how long a project should take and determine the
resources needed and plan the order to complete the tasks. It also helps in managing the
dependencies between the tasks. These model is useful for an organisation in order to
includes various component such as timeline, cost and resources so which are mentioned
below.
 It is first component of work break down structure which organisation, department or
individual is responsible for specific work piece.
 Proper scheduling start and end dates are mentioned.
 Listing of resources which are required to completing projects.
 Proper estimation cost of the projects.
 Contract details, requirement and milestones set by manger.
 Managed in that way to quality control, fulfil requirements and set standard which are
essential to accomplished.
 Proper flow of communication in order to technical information and resources which
are necessary to achieved desired results.

TASK2
Qualitative and Quantitative research methods for meeting project aims and objectives
Qualitative and Quantitative research methods for accomplishment op project goals:
Qualitative and Quantitative research are the techniques of research that is used to
analyse the data collected by a researcher. These tools of research help to draw necessary inputs
as well as information from available data. It aids the researcher to draw conclusion and achieve
objectives of projects in an efficient manner. The methods are elaborated below:
 Qualitative research: It provide detailed information on a particular topic rather than
emphasis on numbers (Willie-LeBreton, 2020). This method is used to gather detailed
information and insights on a particular topic. The techniques which are used in
qualitative research are interview, focus group, group discussions and many more. Main
aim of using this method is to get elaborative information and to make necessary
interpretation. Researcher is required to make essentials recommendations through
research data and meet the objectives of research in an stipulated period of time. Under
this research, there is use of 50 respondent for cunducting reserch in effective way. This
all are existing employee of organtion so that quality data can be use to achive objectives
of this research.
 Quantitative research: This research method is based on numerics data. Under this
techniques inferences are drawn through statistical and mathematical measurements

(Cobb, Newsinger and Nwonka, 2020). Data has been collected through surveys,
questionnaire and other methods. Quantitative research is used when the data is numeric
and sample size is large. The results are expressed in numbers and graphs and various
experiments, observational methods, statistical techniques are used in this method.
Above stated two techniques of data collection depict that quantitative method deals with
number and graphs. The inferences drawn from this method are authentic and reliable. Whereas
the other technique is good to use when researcher is looking forward to get detailed information
about a predefined topic.
Methods Of data collection:
To make necessary suggestions as well as recommendations it is essential to gather the
data. There are various methods to collect information from respondents, they are given below:
 Primary: In this method of data collection raw data as well as information is collected by
researcher. It is a way to get the required data directly from the respondents rather rely on
other sources. It is a method of data collection that require more time and resources.
There are some methods such as observation, survey, interview, telephonic conversation
used by a researcher to collect data. The information gather through primary research is
more authentic. The data collected by this method is reliable as it is gather by the person
who is conducting research. Raw data as well as information is collected by this method
(de Haan, Dowie and Mariara,, 2020).
 Secondary: It refers to use the data which has been already collected by other researcher.
There are various sources are available to gather secondary data such as newspaper,
websites, books, journals and many more (Diana, 2020). In this method researcher
depend on other sources to get the information rather than to collect the data directly
from the respondents. There is no face to face interaction between both the parties of
research due to this researcher is not able to gather extra information. This method is time
and cost effective in comparison of primary research. It involves using already existing
data. It consist already published data in various journals, research reports that is used by
researcher to fulfil the purpose in an efficient manner.
Questionnaire
Q1) Concept of equality and diversity is vast, do you have any knowledge about it?
a) Yes

b) No
Q2) What is your opinion about implementation of concept related equity and diversity will be
helpful to organisation?
a) Yes
b) No
Q3) In your opinion, what are the different benefits which can be achieve by organisation while
implementing concept of equality and diversity?
a) Reduction in employee dissatisfaction
b) Improvement in working environment
c) Increase in innovation and development
d) Attaining new market with increase market share
Q4) there are various impacts of equality and diversity practices on organisation, Accordiang to
you, in which direction these will impact?
a) Positive direction
b) Negative direction
c) Neutral direction
Q5) According to your point of view, what are the different factors which are related to
implementation of concept of equality and diversity at work place?a) Positive direction
a) Developing and performing cultural events
b) Collection of feedbacks in regular manner
c) Training and development of employees
Q6) According top your view point, what are the factors which can impact on organisation
policy related to managing equality and diversity at work place?
a) Ethnic and Cultural Differences
b) Language and Communication
c) Gender Equality
Q7) What are the strategies which are available in front of management of Tesco to improver its
functioning and implementation of concept related to equality and diversity?
a) Provide training
b) Mange employees behaviour
c) Motivation

TASK3
Analyse your research and data using appropriate tools and techniques
Sampling can be define as an process under which research has to dived the total
population in small groups so that data can be collected for conducting research in appropriate
manner. Under sampling, there are various methods which can be used to identify samples from
overall population. In relation to present report sampling can be classified under to methods
which are probability and non-probability sampling. In relation to current report, there is also use
of functions related to sampling to identify the concept of equality and diversity on organisation.
In relation to this, there is use of 50 respondents from Tesco. These are used to full fill the
requirement of questionnaire where all information related to different questions is provided by
respondents.a) Positive direction
Theme: “Concept of equality and diversity” frequen
cy
Q1) Concept of equality and diversity is vast, do you have any knowledge about
it?
Yes 40
No 10
Interpretation: It can be interpreted from the above mention graph that after asking from 50
respondents. It is evaluated that, 40 out of total responded in favour of the concept related to
equality and diversity. Only 10 out of total number of respondents responded in negative manner.
Concept of equality and diversity”
Yes
No