Analysing Training and Development Practices at ASDA for Performance

This dissertation proposal examines the impact of training and development practices on employee performance within ASDA, a major UK retail sector company. The study aims to understand the concept of training and development, evaluate factors affecting these practices, identify challenges in implementation, and recommend strategies for improvement. The research will employ a qualitative approach, utilizing thematic analysis to analyze data collected through employee surveys and secondary sources such as journals, articles, and books. The literature review explores existing research on the topic, citing articles that analyze the impact of training on employee performance, the importance of training programs, and the challenges faced in implementing them. The methodology includes a detailed description of the research type, data collection methods (primary and secondary), data analysis techniques (thematic analysis), and sampling strategy. The proposal also outlines alternative research methods if the primary methods are unsuccessful. The study is expected to provide valuable insights into how ASDA can enhance its training and development programs to improve employee performance, contributing to the broader understanding of this topic within the retail sector.

CW1 Dissertation Proposal

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................1
Background of the study.........................................................................................................1
Aim and objectives.................................................................................................................1
Research question...................................................................................................................1
Rationale.................................................................................................................................2
Significance of study..............................................................................................................2
LITERATURE REVIEW...........................................................................................................2
Article – 1...............................................................................................................................2
Article – 2...............................................................................................................................2
Article – 3...............................................................................................................................3
Article – 4...............................................................................................................................3
Article – 5...............................................................................................................................3
Article – 6...............................................................................................................................4
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY...............................................................................................4
Research type..........................................................................................................................4
Data collection method...........................................................................................................4
Data analysis method..............................................................................................................4
Sampling.................................................................................................................................5
Alternative research methods.................................................................................................5
REFERENCES...........................................................................................................................6

Topic: To analyse the impact of training and development practices on improving
employee performance with UK retail sector: A study on ASDA
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study
Retail sector in UK is facing the growth & development in UK which is offering the
number of employment opportunities that is helping to get positive impact on economy. The
contribution of retail sector in UK GDP is 5.2% which shows that it is growing effectively.
Training & development is one of the crucial strategies that helps organization to gain the
significant ability to identify the lacking areas of employees so that suitable action for
improvement can be taken (Kozhakhmet and et.al., 2022). It plays important role in
influencing the performance of employees by offering them effective solution for
accomplishing their roles & responsibilities. The current study is based on ASDA which
operates as supermarket chain that offers different form of products. The current study will
pay attention on assessing impact of training & development practices on improving
employee’s performance. It will focus on having utilization of qualitative research type and
thematic analysis technique so that depth understanding can be attained.
Aim and objectives
Aim:
The main aim of the current report is to ascertain the impact of training and
development practices on improving employee performance of ASDA
Objectives:
 To understand concept of training & development practices and its significance
 To evaluate the factors affecting the training & development practices in improving
employee’s performance within retail sectors
 To identify the challenges faced in implementing training & development practices in
improving employee’s performance by ASDA
 To recommend the strategies which can favourably influence training & development
practices in improving ASDA’s employee’s performance.
Research question
 What is concept of training & development practices and its significance?
 Which are the factors affecting the training & development practices in improving
employee’s performance within retail sectors?
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 What are the challenges faced in implementing training & development practices in
improving employee’s performance by ASDA?
 Which are recommended the strategies that can favourably influence training &
development practices in improving ASDA’s employee’s performance?
Rationale
The main reason behind the particular research regarding the impact of training &
development in improving employee performance of ASDA. The current study will provide
assistance in assessing the crucial information about factors affecting, challenges faced, etc so
that significant action for improving employee’s performance can be exerted. For this
purpose, report will shed light on thematic analysis technique for gaining depth
understanding about highlighter subject matter.
Significance of study
Training & development play important role in gaining the proper ability by
organization so that effective traits, skills and attributes can be developed for improving
employee performance (Noe, 2020). The current study is study will pay attention on offering
the crucial information to ASDA about factors affecting the T&D practices and challenges so
that significant can be taken for improved. The similar organization operating in retail sector
used this information. This can be beneficial for scholars & students conducting research on
similar subject matter.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Article – 1
In this article the authors Karim, Choudhury and Latif (2019) have emphasized on
analysing the impact of training and development on the performance of the workers through
making use of quantitative data. The literature review in this article is being focussed on
employee training and development and thrown light on the ways training and development
is the crucial factors of enlightening the employee performance in most of the firms. This part
will be going to support one of the objectives of the current research work. The findings of
this paper suggests that employees feel motivated and encouraged from training and this
results in higher level of performance.
Article – 2
In this research paper the authors Jain and Sharma (2019), have utilized secondary
data evaluation method for determining the influence of training and development on the
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employee performance in the retail sector. The authors have focused on the importance of
training and development programmes for the workers in the literature review section and has
found out that training and development makes an important contribution in regards with the
enhancing the performance on whole in all the facets of the retail firms encompassing
customer relationship management and customer survey. This article will help in this current
work by offering insight about the importance and factors affecting training and
development.
Article – 3
According to the author Mubarok and Darmawan (2019), the main aim of this article
is to determine the impact of training, work ethics as well as motivation on the internal
communication and how they influence the performance of the workers. The researcher has
utilized the concept of training, motivation and work ethics in the review section and this will
help in adding insight to satisfy the aim of the present research study undertaken by the
researcher. The findings of the article reveal that training has an important influence on the
communication however it does not have significant impact on performance.
Article – 4
This research paper by Mosha and Milanzi (2018) have highlighted the challenges on
the execution of training and development program in the public service of the government of
Tanzania. The study has used the theory of training along with the benefits of training and
development which will be helpful for the literature review in this present research work. The
findings of this paper suggests that training and development is good for the employees
however some of the challenges is being faced in its implementation such as financial issue,
training need assessment and lack of understanding of training programs.
Article – 5
In this article the authors Hajjar and Alkhanaizi (2018), have focused on exploring the
factors that might impact the effectiveness of the training and development programs in the
Kingdom of Bahrain. The concept in relation with training effectiveness and factors
impacting the training effectiveness will be helpful for the literature review in this present
research work. The findings of this research paper reveal that five factors such as training
contents, training environment, facilities and materials, training plan schedule, and
presentation style have positive linear correlation with training effectiveness.
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Article – 6
This is the research paper being written by Abogsesa and Kaushik (2017) and has
focused on investigating the influence of training and development on the performance as
well as productivity of the workers in Jumhuria bank. The theories and concepts related to
training and development will support the development of literature review of the present
research work effectively. The findings of the paper suggests that training helps in making
improvement in the attitude, behaviour and knowledge of the staff members. However, it
does not have any influence in the innovation, turnover and absenteeism.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research type
There are two types of research which involves qualitative and quantitative that helps
in accomplishing the objectives in effective manner. Qualitative research consists of non-
numerical information for example opinions and literatures. On the other hand, quantitative
research majorly relies on the numerical data, for example statistics and measurements
(Bajpai, 2016). For the current research purpose, the researcher will adopt qualitative
research for completing the study as the present research study involves observation in which
there will be involvement of selection and recoding of behaviours of people in their
environment.
Data collection method
There are mainly two types of data collection methods that is primary and secondary
data collection methods. Primary data collection method involves collecting the data for the
first time by the researcher based on the topic understudy. On contrary, secondary data
collection method involves exploring the already existing data concerning the topic
(Creswell, 2018). In the present work, the researcher will make use of both primary and
secondary data collection methods. Primary data will be gathered by conducting survey of the
employees working in ASDA with the help of questionnaire. On the other hand, secondary
data will be gathered through exploring different journals, articles, books and online sources
pertaining to the training and development and their impacts.
Data analysis method
Data analysis is again one of the crucial sections of the whole research work. It
involves analysis of the collected information both from the primary and secondary sources.
There are mainly two important methods of evaluating the accumulated information that is
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qualitative and quantitative analysis (Bryman and Bell, 2015). Qualitative analysis is based
on the classifications of the participants as per the attributes as well as properties whereas
quantitative analysis is based on classification of the information on the basis of computable
values. In the present study, the researcher will make use of qualitative data analysis wherein
thematic analysis tool will be utilized for evaluating the collected data for having rich
description of the data set.
Sampling
A sample of 20 employees of ASDA will be selected seeking help from the simple
random sampling method.
Alternative research methods
If the suggested research methods do not work then this will be back up plan for
completing the whole research work effectively:
 Research type – The researcher will make use of quantitative analysis for having more
reliable and valid results.
 Data analysis method – The researcher will make use of quantitative analysis for the
purpose of evaluating the data. In this method, the researcher will adopt SPSS tool for
having statistical analysis of the accumulated information.
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REFERENCES
Books and journals
Abogsesa, S. and Kaushik, G., 2017. Impact of Training and Development on Employee
Performance: A Study of Libyan Bank. International Journal of Civic Engagement and
Social Change (IJCESC). 4(3). pp.1-16.
Bajpai, N., 2016. Business Research Methods. Pearson Education India.
Bryman, A. and Bell, E., 2015. Business Research Method. 4thed. New York: Oxford
University Press.
Creswell, J.W., 2018. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
Approaches. SAGE Publications.
Hajjar, S.T. and Alkhanaizi, M.S., 2018. Exploring the Factors That Affect Employee
Training Effectiveness: A Case Study in Bahrain, SAGE Journals. 8(2).
Jain, T.K. and Sharma, A., 2019. Impact of Training and development on Employee
Performance in Retail Sector: A Review paper. SSRN Electronic Journal. pp.1-12.
Karim, M.M., Choudhury, M.M. and Latif, W.B., 2019. The impact of training and
development on employees’ performance: an analysis of quantitative data. Noble
International Journal of Business and Management Research. 3(2). pp.25-33.
Kozhakhmet and et.al., 2022. Short and Medium-term Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on
the Work Outcomes of Men and Women: Empirical Evidence from Central Asia.
Journal of Asian and African Studies.
Mosha, S.S. and Milanzi, B., 2018. The challenges on the implementation of employees
training program in Tanzania. Fourth Covenant International Conference on African
Development Issues.
Mubarok, E.S. and Darmawan, J., 2019. The Influence of Training, Motivation, and Work
Ethics on the Internal Communication and Their Impact on the Employee Performance.
European Journal of Business and Management. 11(24). pp.86-93.
Noe, R.A., 2022. Employee training and development. McGrawHill Education.
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