The Impact of Training and Development on New Staff: A Case Study

This research proposal investigates the effects of training and development on new staff within the hotel industry, using Hilton as a case study. The study aims to understand the importance of training and development, particularly for new hires, and analyzes existing literature on the subject. The proposal outlines specific objectives, including evaluating training plans, analyzing development processes, determining the impact of training on employee performance, and recommending effective training strategies. The methodology includes a qualitative research approach with an inductive research approach and interpretivism research philosophy. Data collection methods involve questionnaires and secondary data from books and journals. Thematic data analysis will be used to interpret the results. The proposal also includes a detailed timeline, ethical considerations, and a Gantt chart to illustrate the research process. The research seeks to enhance knowledge of training and development practices and their influence on employee performance and company success.

RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Table of Contents
Research Proposal Form........................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES....................................................................................................................................10
APPENDIX.........................................................................................................................................11
Research Ethics approval form........................................................................................................11

Research Proposal Form
Student Name: ______________________ Student ID: ____________
Centre Name: _____________________
Tutor: ________________ Date: ___________________
Unit: ____________________
Proposed Title: “Effects of training and Development of new staff in the Hotel a case study”
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
Title or working title of the research project (in the form of a question, objective or
hypothesis)
INTRODUCTION
In the era of competitive market, every company is trying to implement new strategy which in turn
help the company to meet the define aim. In the same way, present study also aim is to determine the
importance of training and development (T&D) within a company. So, the proposal help to understand
the role of T&D when a new staff will come. For that study perform literature review section in which
secondary data sources are used that helps to meet the define aim. Further, with the help of research
methodology, scholar uses methods which in turn leads to answer the research question.
Aim and objectives:
Aim: To study the effect of training and development of new staff: A study on Hilton
Objectives:
 To evaluate the training plans for new staff.
 To analyze the development process for new staff.
 The determine the impact of training and development upon new employee’s performance.
 To recommend the best training and development strategy used by Hilton for new staff.
Research objectives (e.g what is the question you want to answer? What do you want to
learn how to do? What do you want to find out?):
Research Question
 What are the training plans for new staff?
 What are the development process for new staff?
 What is the impact of training and development upon employee’s performance?
 What are the ways through which company implement best training and development

strategy into its working place?
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research 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 the topic is important):
Rationale: the reason for conducting the study on this topic is such that it will assist researcher to
enhance the knowledge which in turn assist in the future planning. On the other side, conducting study
in this topic will further help to analyze different ways of training and development which can be used
in their own future. As, researcher have their own personal interest to and that is why, it will help to
study on this topic which in turn assist to meet the gain knowledge as well. Through this study,
researcher also generate an opportunity which in turn help to meet their future plan.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
In accordance to Noe and Kodwani (2018) training and development are the best practice
which help the employees to make themselves comfortable. Such that for provide training,
company may use onboarding schedule which includes lot of information about a company,
industry and new tools which help them to determine the exact environment of the company.
Adekiya and Ibrahim (2016) also stated that company’s culture and norms are highly
important for new hires which must be learn in the training and development session.
Bell and et.al., (2017) present their views that for effective development plan for new
employees, company have to develop a plan which contain four stage I,e, specify the needs,
focus on individual, offer them right opportunities and track the results. In this way, company
will determine whether the new hire is beneficial for the company and assist team member to
meet the define aim or not.
In addition to this, Armstrong and Landers (2018) specify that both training and development
creates direct impact upon the company success as well as increase the employee
performance. Such that it help to attract talented applicants, increase worker engagement and
motivation which in turn make them comfortable within the business. Apart from this,
company also improve the employee retention and satisfaction level of the company which in

turn aid to make future plan in better manner. These training and development session assist
employees to develop their personal as well as professional skills which in turn assist the hotel
industry to improve their performance level in positive manner as well.
Adekiya and Ibrahim, (2016) explain in their study that providing online training classes to
new student is consider one of the best way that attract range of employees because this
classes are attend by anywhere and anytime. Therefore, it can be state that through effective
training session, company provide positive working environment within the company so that
new employees put their extra efforts in order to meet the define aim of the company (Impact
of training and development upon new employee performance, 2020).
Section Four: Activities and timescales
Activities to be carried out during the research project (e.g research,
development and analysis of ideas, writing, data collection, numerical analysis,
tutor meetings, production of final outcome, evaluation, writing the report):
Task
Mode Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors
1 Selecting topic 5 days Tue 3/17/20 Mon 3/23/20
2 Developing aim and
objectives 9 days Tue 3/24/20 Fri 4/3/20 1
3 Outlining 34 days Mon 4/6/20 Thu 5/21/20 1,2
4 Literature review 11 days Fri 5/22/20 Fri 6/5/20 1,3
5 Research methodology 10 days Mon 6/8/20 Fri 6/19/20 1,3,4
6 Preparing for proposal 8 days Mon 6/22/20 Wed 7/1/20 5
7 Submitting the proposal 3 days Thu 7/2/20 Mon 7/6/20 6
Task
Mode Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors
How
long
this
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1 Aim and objectives 8 days Mon 9/21/20 Wed 9/30/20
2 Literature review 9 days Thu 10/1/20 Tue 10/13/20 1
3 Research methods
selection 7 days Wed 10/14/20 Thu 10/22/20 2,1
4 Review of collected sources 9 days Fri 10/23/20 Wed 11/4/20 2,3
5 Formulation of
questionnaire 7 days Thu 11/5/20 Fri 11/13/20 4
6 Sending questionnaire for
data collection 8 days Mon 11/16/20 Wed 11/25/20 5
7 Data interpretation 15 days Thu 11/26/20 Wed 12/16/20 6
8 Conclusion and
Recommendation 7 days Thu 12/17/20 Fri 12/25/20 7
9 Formatting 8 days Thu 12/17/20 Mon 12/28/20 7
10 Taking feedback 5 days Mon 12/28/20 Fri 1/1/21 8
11 Doing changes as per the
feedback provided 10 days Tue 12/29/20 Mon 1/11/21 9
12 Final submission 3 days Mon 1/4/21 Wed 1/6/21 10
Milestone one: __________Literature Review _______
Target date (set by tutor): ________5/22/20_____________
Milestone two: _______________Research Methodology
Target date (set by tutor): _______6/19/20_______________
Gantt Chart

Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
What type of research approach and methodologies are you likely to use and why? What
your areas of research will cover:
Research types: In order to meet the aim and objectives, researcher will chooses qualitative
study over quantitative. It is so because this method will further assist to interpret the results
which in turn help to meet the define aim and analyze the impact of training and development
upon new staff
Research approach: In this current study, researcher will chooses inductive research approach
among all the approaches. It is so because it start with observation and by applying theories in
order to develop accurate results (Fletcher, 2017). Also, through this method, researcher will
able to conduct the method in more precise manner and meet the define aim as well.
Research philosophy: As per the study aim, researcher will select interpretivism research
philosophy among other. The reason behind this is such that this type help to interpret the
element of a study which help to meet the define aim and objectives and also conduct the
study in more precise manner by answering research questions.
Data collection: There are two types of data collection methods will be used by researcher.
Such that under primary research, questionnaire under survey method is used. While on the
other side, under secondary data collection method, researcher select relevant books and
journals which are published in recent years with regards to training and development and its

impact upon new staff.
Sampling: Simple random sampling method will be used under probability sampling method
which in turn assist to determine the selected respondent’s views. Therefore, around 20
employees of Hotel are selected in order to determine their perception of training and
development method.
Data analysis: Thematic data analysis method will use by the researcher in order to meet the
define aim. This also help to interpret the results in a presentable format such that by
presenting graphs, data and tables which help to meet the define aim and objectives such that
to analyze the impact of training and development upon new staff (Kumar, 2019).
Ethical consideration: Researcher has to make sure that there is a proper communication
between the sample and researcher so that it will help to determine exact results. On the other
side, researcher has to comply with data protection act which assist to protect the personal
information to third party.
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: ________________ (name)_______________ Date ______________
Comments and agreement form project proposal checker( IV sampling)
Comments (Optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.
Agreed /Disagree: (Name of the IV) Date

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Achievement based on Gantt chart (Part of formative assessment)
Week Milestones and Activities to be Carried Out Tutor’s feedback and date
W3 Problem formulation and Project Planning
Research Problem/issues identification and research
rationale
Research Topic and title
Research aims and objectives
W7 Literature Review
Identify and collect relevant literature
Review of key
W11 Methodology
Identification and selection of methodologies
Evaluation and choice of methodology
Select data collection methods and sampling
Choice of data analytical techniques
W16 Data Collection and Data Analysis
Data collection
Data Analysis
Data presentation and Interpretation
W20 Analysis and Discussion

Analysis and discussion of the findings
Reflection on the outcomes and methods used
Recommendations for improvement
W23 Report writing
Writing-up the report in appropriate format
Presentation in right media
W24 Presentation of the project outcomes to the intended
audience

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Adekiya, A. A. and Ibrahim, F., 2016. Entrepreneurship intention among students. The
antecedent role of culture and entrepreneurship training and development. The
International Journal of Management Education.14(2). pp.116-132.
Armstrong, M. B. and Landers, R. N., 2018. Gamification of employee training and
development. International Journal of Training and Development. 22(2). pp.162-169.
Bell, B. S. and et.al., 2017. 100 years of training and development research: What we know
and where we should go. Journal of Applied Psychology.102(3). p.305.
Fletcher, A.J., 2017. Applying critical realism in qualitative research: methodology meets
method. International journal of social research methodology. 20(2). pp.181-194.
Kumar, R., 2019. Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners. Sage
Publications Limited.
Noe, R.A. and Kodwani, A.D., 2018. Employee Training and Development, 7e. McGraw-Hill
Education.
Online
Impact of training and development upon new employee performance. 2020. [Online].
Available through: <
https://hrmars.com/hrmars_papers/The_Impact_of_Training_and_Development_on_Employe
es_Performance_and_Productivity.pdf >.