Business Culture and Responsibilities: A Comprehensive Report on TESCO

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of TESCO's business culture and responsibilities, covering key areas such as waste management, diversity, and security. The report begins with an introduction to business culture and its impact on organizational strategy, using TESCO as a case study. Task 1 focuses on waste minimization, outlining the benefits, procedures for recycling, and methods for reducing waste. Task 2 delves into diversity within the workplace, defining diversity, identifying its benefits, comparing diversity promotion strategies of various companies, and suggesting ways to promote diversity within TESCO. The report also summarizes organizational and legal guidelines governing diversity. Task 3 examines the importance of confidentiality and security, identifying potential consequences of breaches. Finally, Task 4 explores risk management within the workplace, assessing risk likelihood and impact, and suggesting ways to minimize risk. The report concludes with a summary of findings and a list of references.

Business culture and
responsibilities

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
Identify the benefits of keeping waste to a minimum............................................................3
Follow agreed procedures for recycling, maintaining equipment and disposing of waste.. . .4
Suggest methods for reducing wastage from the business environment................................4
Implementation of suggestions...............................................................................................4
Evaluation of the impact of change........................................................................................4
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................5
Define what is “Diversity” in the context of business organisation.......................................5
Identify the benefits gain with the help of diverse workforce................................................5
Compare how a range of business entity promote diversity...................................................6
Define how diversity can be promoted within the business organisation..............................7
Summarise organisational and legal guidelines which govern diversity within organisation.7
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................9
Identify the importance of confidentiality and security within business environment..........9
Candidate need to ensure that property and information is kept secure with legal requirements
and organisational procedures................................................................................................9
Identify possible consequences of failing in order to maintain confidentiality and security.10
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................10
Examine risk arise within their workplace...........................................................................10
Sources of risk......................................................................................................................11
Assess the likelihood and impact of risk..............................................................................11
Examine different ways in order to minimise the impact of risk. .......................................11
CONCLUSIONS............................................................................................................................12
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Culture refers to an essential component within business organisation which directly
affect the strategic directions of the company. It has been analysed that business culture
determines how effectively staff members of different level communicate well with each other. It
has been said that business culture is associated with the ethics, norms, behaviour, etiquettes and
many more. Along with the culture of an organisation it is essential to have some responsibilities
which assist in accomplishing goals and objectives effectively. TESCO is chosen as the base
company which is a British multinational company(Ahmad and Khan, 2016)
. It is a public limited company founded by Jack Cohen in the year 1919. TESCO mainly
diversify its business functionality in different areas which includes clothing, furniture, books,
retailing and many more. In this report, various topics are going to be discussed which includes
procedures for recycling, maintaining equipment and disposing of waste. Apart from this, the
present report includes significance of workforce diversity along with waste minimization within
the organisation. In addition to this, it involves importance of maintaining confidentiality and
security along with managing risk.
TASK 1
Identify the benefits of keeping waste to a minimum.
Minimising waste within the workplace assist in reducing the cost of business
organisation and help in preserving the external as well as internal environment. It has been
identified that waste reduction is not costly and time consuming. It is very important for every
business entity that they manage and control the scrap and wastage and make sure that the
environment will remain clean and safe(Anwar, Sjoraida and Rahman, 2019). In the present
context of TESCO, management team of the company recognise the significance and benefits of
minimising waste. With the help of waste minimization, organisation will be able to protect the
environment, reduce cost of the company and savings the space. This as a result assist in creating
positive brand image of the organisation at the competitive marketplace. Along with this, it
motivates the current staff members in order to protect and secure both internal as well as
external environment. This will assist in attracting large number of customers towards their
organisation. Reducing waste within the organisation leads to establish good brand image of the
company in the mind of customer's and grab various opportunities at the marketplace.

Follow agreed procedures for recycling, maintaining equipment and disposing of waste.
In today's scenario, waste management is a topic which has become very important to be
discussed and taken care of both by individuals and corporations. There is lot of generation of
waste which has a very negative impact on environment, in form of paper waste and other
different materials. TESCO has taken various initiatives in this regard such as they are
emphasizing on recycling of paper and disposal of waste(Bucur and Miroiu, 2018). Also,
company is focussing on maintaining proper management of waste.
Suggest methods for reducing wastage from the business environment.
There are many ways through which wastage can be reduced in external environment of
TESCO:
 Usage of plastic in overall business process must be minimized.
 sustainable initiatives for agriculture should be done.
 Minimum discharge of hazardous chemicals must be done.
 carbon emissions must be reduced by high percentage.
efforts must be done so that all products consist of pal oil which is sustainable and does not
harms overall environment.
Implementation of suggestions.
Above mentioned suggestions are some changes which can be taken by TESCO in their
overall process which could help them in protecting overall external environment. External
environment is providing all resources to a company, so it is sole responsibility of company also
to pay back to our environment in form of minimizing overall wastage. Government is also
taking strict action against those companies which are emitting huge waste and this is proving
very harmful as this is leading to degradation of environment(Dagli and Averbek, 2017). Natural
resources are very important assets and they have to be protected by companies, there must be
minimum pollution standards being set by companies so that they can control and monitor if
there is something which is causing unintentional harm to environment.
Evaluation of the impact of change.
After implementation of these changes in TESCO. It is carefully observed that emission
of wastage has been reduced to a great extent. There must be proper systematic waste
management system has been installed in company. Disposal of different types of wastes is now

done in an very effective manner. Such that there is no harm to environment and at same time
there is management of waste in a better way. Various stakeholders of company such as
employees, managers, have become more concern for environment as company is taking
initiatives(Dhingra, Gupta and Jain, 2017). All operations of company now are done in concern
with making them more environment friendly and this has positively impacted them as a
company. From society's point of view also this gives company a very positive response, they are
able to build their brand image for their customers.
TASK 2
Define what is “Diversity” in the context of business organisation.
Define what is “Diversity” in the context of business organisation.
Diversity refers to the range of different things. In other words, diverse workforce consist
of different types of people with different various characteristics, traits, capabilities,
ability,personality. Thus, Diversity in workplace is defined as the company's workforce which
includes numbers of people which are different from age, gender, religion, language, race,
ethnicity, cultural background, family background, sexual orientation, education, abilities and
many more factors. As it is most important and essential for employees as well as business
organization. In context to TESCO, the management focuses on analysing their each and every
employees of their organization with their skills, capabilities, knowledge, experience and many
characteristics of individual(Glastris, Sweetland and Monthly, 2015). Thus, it helps management
in examining their workforce in effective and efficient manner.
Identify the benefits gain with the help of diverse workforce.
Diverse workforce has so many different benefits to each employee and to business
organization. As the workplace diversity has too many high-level goals which helps in
development of organization and workforce. Here some of benefits of diversity in the workplace
are listed below:
 Management of TESCO will get variety of employees perspective on single thing.
 TESCO Management can get innovative employees.
 Diversity in workplace will encourage the workforce in doing creativity and also
increases the productivity.
 It also helps TESCO in enhancing and improving the talent of workforce.

 It also helps management of TESCO in improving employee performance and
productivity as this is beneficial for both employees as well as to TESCO.
 It also helps management of TESCO in problem solving and better decision making.
 Its main benefit to TESCO, business organization is that it helps in boosting brand
reputation of company(Hanzi, 2015).
 The Staff members of TESCO will have a better appreciation, understanding and respect
for difference
 Retention of employees will be reinforced, as will employee progression in TESCO
organization.
 The diverse workforce also be beneficial for employees of TESCO as management can
engage more and more employees in their operations as well as it reduces employee
turnover.
Compare how a range of business entity promote diversity.
There are number of organization which is focusing promoting diversity. Such
organizations are Sodexo, Johnson & Johnson, MasterCard, Accenture, Kaiser Permanente,
Disney, Coca-Cola, Marriott International, Novartis and many more companies. Here
comparison of some companies is conducted which promote diversity(Harper, 2015).
Coca-Cola
In Coca-Cola company diversity is noticed more than the policies and practices.
According to management of coca-cola, diversity is an important and integral
part, and they focuses on analysing the employees as “who they are for a
company and how they operate their work as well as how they see their and
companies future.” along with this, management of coca-cola also conduct
diversity education programmes which includes Diversity Training, Diversity
Speaker Series and last Diversity Library. In addition to this, In 2017, the
management of Coca-Cola has introduced and implemented a new parental
benefits policy in their company. whereby they give 6 weeks of paid leave to all
new mothers and fathers.
By promoting Diversity the management of MasterCard has made their position
in the top 10 in list of DiversityInc’s 50 Best Companies for Diversity. As they
believe that diversity is what which influence the better insights, healthier

MasterCard product and services, effective decisions making. As diversity is known as the
backbone of innovation. A unique project introduces by MasterCard has executed
few years back, involves older employees of company and make them more
active and effective as they have to work on social media platform.
Define how diversity can be promoted within the business organisation.
Promoting diversity within the workplace is best and innovative way and tool in order to
identify and foster an open-minded individual and global company culture. It also helps
management of TESCO company in understanding their employees, guest, colleagues, clients as
well as their customer all around world. Thus, it also helps management in developing and
making their workplace more interesting & effective. As they are personally enriching and
involved in the business environment for each and everyone( Lakshminarayanan, Tiwary and
Jadhav, 2015).
Here some ways to improve and promote diversity in workplace are described below.
 The business organization, can promote diversity in workforce by empowering and
educating managers.
 Along with this, management of TESCO can also create and develop Diversity-Friendly
Workforce Policies and culture in their business organization.
 Diversity can also promoted by effective and clear communication with Employee of
TESCO.
 Also by Offering Diverse Opportunities for Employee Engagement in effective manner.
 By organizing and creating mentorship programs.
 It also be promoted by acknowledging differences.
The management of TESCO also promoted by encouraging and analysing personal individual.
Summarise organisational and legal guidelines which govern diversity within organisation.
The overview of the law and legislation guidelines which are concern about the diversity
as well as discrimination in country UK are illustrated below. The government of UK has
introduced some various legislation, guidance and some legal alert for the benefit and for
concern of diversity are effectively adopted and follows by management of TESCO(LIFE, 2016).

Thus its very important and essential for development and growth of an individual and business
organization.
Equality Act 2010: This Act came into force on 1 October 2010.this act basically
focuses on prohibition of discrimination done in work places by employers. There are many
basis on which this can be done such as sex, status, position in company or any other factor. No
form of discrimination whether direct or indirect can be done by the employer. Employees are
always free to raise their voice and file a complaint in the concern tribunal if they feel there is
any kind of injustice being done to them.
Industrial Cases Reports Express (ICLR): This law is consist such law reports,
assisted search, employment law, discrimination and many other subjects. This is very important
for keeping records related to development. From future prospective this ICLR is very important
as this provides vast collection of official reports of law, clear overview of cases and any other
assisted research work.
Diversity Data Collection (ICAEW): This summarize the employers' statutory duties
along with framework of diversity questionnaire. Companies have realised the benefits of
having a diverse workforce(Mabunga and Mabunga, 2019). There are certain duties which have
to be compulsorily followed by employer which are covered under this. Diversity survey has
become a regulatory requirement for companies today. It is used for understanding present
profile of teams and also plan their future recruitments and also in discovering various
opportunities.
Employers Preventing discrimination: In this, law, all information of employers are
included, regarding their roles & responsibilities, covering recruitment, pay and discrimination
during employment and many more factors. There are many basis on which discrimination can
be done such as gender, race, religion, disability and many more. Also, there can be
discriminatory practises such as being biased in compensation, termination, job hiring, retaliation
and various others. United states constitution provides protection to employees, in those cases
where employer is a governmental body.
The Equality Act: employers' guidance (EHRC): Under Equality Act 2010,
government of UK a introduced this guidelines which is a collection of rules and guides of
Equality and Human Rights Commission on employers' rights and duties(Martins, 2015). If

employees feel that there is some kind of differential treatment is done then they can easily make
a complain as a violation being done under this act.
TASK 3
Identify the importance of confidentiality and security within business environment.
The Workplace confidentiality is defined as maintaining and keeping the employees,
customers and clients information private and secure from any theft and breach. Thus, its is very
important for management of TESCO to keep secure their confidential data form any loss. The
Confidentiality of data is paramount importance. However, Its responsibility of employee's to
treat and keep all important information of workplace with care, safe and secure. An
management and employee should not disclose any crucial information about their organization
that considers sensitive and confidential data to other or third party, thus, its a illegal activity.
Although, until and unless employee has proper and has permission form top management to
share these information(Melloy, 201). Furthermore, It’s important for top level management of
TESCO to take an necessary action as well as some steps in order to ensure that confidential
important information is kept safe and secure. Along with this, introduce some consequences for
breaching of confidentiality of organization.
Candidate need to ensure that property and information is kept secure with legal requirements
and organisational procedures.
Its very essential for TESCO employee to ensure that their property and business
essential information is kept safe and secure in their business organisation. Here some steps and
way are are illustrated in brief which will help management of TESCO to keep their data non-
public. TESCO top level management can identify and prioritize confidential information of
company. Next step which TESCO can adopt is determining the appropriate access and uses of
important information according to designation of employees like customer information,
executive communication, employees records, intellectual property rights and many more info.
In addition to this, management of TESCO can also implement effective and proper monitoring
and enforcement system in their business for securing essential information. Along with this,
management of TESCO can also conduct timely review their system, strategies, policies, training
secession by adopting effective training programs, expand de-employment, systematic
elimination and many more ways.

Identify possible consequences of failing in order to maintain confidentiality and security.
Its is important for employees of TESCO, not to disclose and expose important
proprietary information and data regarding their business organization to other party without
consent of top level management(Sharma, 2017). However, if any of staff member express or
implied their agreement, then they have to pay the penalty charge for breaching of confidentiality
information. Here some of the possible consequences which employees of TESCO has to face
for failing to maintain secure and confidentiality of informations listed under below.
 The top level management of TESCO can terminate that employee form workplace as
punishment of breaching of law.
 Along with this, employees of TESCO Organization can also be punished and susceptible
to a civil suit for breaching of confidentiality of important information of their business.
 Another best possible and effective consequences for TESCO for breaching of
confidentiality of data is defending their employee's against criminal charges.
 The breach of confidentiality of TESCO represent theft or stealing of employer's
proprietary information and data or the intellectual property done by any member of their
organization.
 The main consequences of breaching of confidentiality data will leads to a long-term
perspective which can permanently tarnish and discolouration of an reputation of that
employee of TESCO.
TASK 4
Examine risk arise within their workplace.
It has been identified that there are various types of risk which is associated with the
business organisation. One of the biggest risk which is encountered in context of organisation is
leaking of important and confidential information(Smith, 2016). There are various types of risk
which is associated with the workplace might affect the overall performance as well as
profitability at competitive marketplace. It has also been identified that risk which is associated
with the organisation might cause huge loss to the brand image. In the present context of
TESCO, it has been said that it is one of the biggest risk if information of the company is used in
illegal and unethical manner. Apart from this, there are financial risk which might arise within

the company which affect the overall profitability in a negative manner. There might arise some
kind of issues which as a result reduce the brand image of the organisation at the competitive
marketplace.
Sources of risk.
There are ample number of risk which is associated with the workplace. In the present
context of TESCO, there are various risk such as marketing, production, financial, human and
legal risk. All these risk highly affect the overall performance of the company at the competitive
marketplace. It has been identified that risk is not completely eliminated and reduced from the
workplace but it can be managed if employees or top authorities work together in an effective
manner. Along with this, decision is taken by the top management team of the company in order
to reduce risk which is related with financial risk(Ahmad and Khan, 2016). It is very essential for
the management team to maintain effective relationship with their staff members so that they can
perform each and every task within specific time frame. There are sources of risk which is
associated with the business entity such as risk from market, risk related with employees as well
as financial risk.
Assess the likelihood and impact of risk.
These are risks which can be very harmful for overall image of the organisation as this is
an illegal activity and companies can be found guilty for this(Springer, 2015). It can lead to
imposing of heavy penalties and also public prosecution in some cases. These are some strict
actions which can be taken against company if there are serious issues involved. Hence it
becomes important for companies that they take measures beforehand so that they do not have to
face any such situation in future.
Examine different ways in order to minimise the impact of risk.
Risks are very common in every business and without risks no business can be done as
risk taking leads to earning of higher profits. There is always scope to minimize such risks so
that overall negative effects can be reduced. Such measure to reduce risk include safe keeping of
all documents and important records of company, as leakage of this information can posses
threats to company's position in the external environment. Locker must be used for storage of
these important documents and security guard should also be appointed so that in his custody
everything is safe and secure. Confidentiality of such documents must be taken care of by the

company. This can be done by sharing this information to only staff members and employees of
company. Risks are common in every business, but companies should always try that overall
objectives are achieved with less risks so that there are no adverse effects on company and it
smooth functioning.
CONCLUSIONS
As per the above stated report, it has been concluded that business culture plays very
essential role in the attainment of organisational goals and objectives. With the help of business
culture managers will be able to perform their task and communicate well with each other. Legal
requirements are also something which every organisation have to compulsorily follow as it any
lead to negative impact on company's brand image and goodwill in market. Importance of
confidentiality for companies is discussed that why it is necessary for survival of a company in
their external environment. Also, diversity is very important for every company, as this is factor
which leads to integration of new ideas and thoughts, which helps them in having a competitive
advantage as compared to their competitors. In this part importance of diversity is observed, like
if professors are from different cultural backgrounds then it will lead to imparting of knowledge
from such diverse backgrounds. Further, it is being seen that there are numerous types of risks
involved in every business which they have to cope up and maintain their profitability. Hence,
sources of risks are analysed, their overall impact is observed and then measures are discussed
with the help of which possibility of occurrence of such risks can be reduced.