A Case Study of Tesco Plc: Identifying Talent Management Strategies

This research project presents a case study of Tesco Plc, aiming to identify effective talent management strategies for organizational success. It begins by defining the concept and importance of talent management, followed by an analysis of the specific strategies employed by Tesco. The research employs both qualitative research with an inductive approach and interpretivism philosophies, utilizing primary data collected through surveys from 30 Tesco employees and secondary data from websites, books, journals, and articles. Thematic data analysis reveals insights into employee tenure, awareness of talent management, transparency in decision-making, adopted strategies (rewards, training, coaching), and the perceived impact on employee performance and satisfaction. Key challenges identified include ineffective leadership, inexperience with technology, and poor hiring strategies. Recommendations focus on improving training programs, promoting experienced employees to leadership roles, and ensuring compliance with policies and laws. The study concludes with a list of references used in the research.

Research project

Table of Content
 Aim and objectives
 Research methodology
 Data analysis
 Recommendations
 References

Aim and objectives
Aim: To identify effective talent management strategies for successful
organizations. A Case study of Tesco Plc.
Objectives:
 To understand the concept and importance of talent management.
 To analyse the different effective talent management strategies uses by Tesco
for their organization success.
 To determine the challenges faced by HR manager while implementing
talent management strategy.
 To recommend actions that help the HR manager to solve the challenges
regarding TM strategy implementation.

Research methodology
Methodologies Description
Research type Qualitative Research
Approach and Philosophies Inductive approach and Interpretivism philosophies
Data collection Both Primary and Secondary data
Primary = Survey method
Secondary = Websites, books, Journals, articles etc
Data analysis Thematic data analysis method
Sampling Sample size of 30 employees of Tesco Plc

Data analysis
Theme 1: Majority of the
employees are working so long
within a firm
Theme 2: Most of the employees are aware
with the concept of talent management
from last 1
year
From last 2-3
years
From last 3-5
years
More than 5
years.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
2
5
15
8
How long you are working in the
company?
24
4 2
Are you aware with the concept of
talent management?
Yes No Don’t know

Continued….
Theme 3: No, there is not an
enough transparency while making
decision making process
Theme 4: Different talent
management strategies adopt by
Tesco
Yes
No
Don’t know
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
14
15
1
Do you feel there is an enough
transparency while making decision
making process?
Rewards and
recognition
Effective training
and
development
opportunities
Coaching All of these
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
Which of the following talent
management strategies are adopt by
Tesco?

Continued….
Theme 5: yes, employees agreed
that implementing talent
management strategies assist to
improve performance of
employees
Theme 6: Yes, employees are
satisfied with the strategies
implemented by the company
14
6
4
2
4
Do you agree that implementing talent
management strategies assist to
improve performance of employees?
Strongly agreed Agreed Neutral
Disagreed Strongly disagreed
Highly
satisfied
satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied High
dissatisfied
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
8 9
2
6 5
Are you satisfied with the strategies
implemented by the company?

Continued….
Theme 7: Different challenges
faced by company while
implement talent management
strategies
Theme 8: Policies and laws is the
top areas your organization should
consider to improve the talent
management initiatives
Ineffective
leadership
Inexperience
with
technology
Poor hiring
strategy
All of these
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
5 5 6
14
What are the challenges faced by
company while implement talent
management strategies?
A s s e s s i n g c a n d i d a t e ’ s s k i l l s b e f o r e h i r i n g
p r o c e s s
C u l t u r e
p o l i c i e s a n d l a w s
R e w a r d i n g
5
9
15
1
What are the top areas your
organization should consider to
improve the talent management
initiatives?

Recommendations
On the basis of above information regarding the challenges faced by Tesco
while implementing talent management strategies, the following actions are
recommended to the organization so that they can easily deal with the
challenges are as follows:
 Proper training and development program regarding technology and
innovation
 Promote experienced and loyal employee as a leaders of organization
 Complying with policies and law.

References
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