UK College Business Research Project: Gender Discrimination Impact

This research project examines the impact of gender discrimination on staff performance within an organization. The study investigates the importance of workplace equality, as gender discrimination affects employees' confidence, morale, and productivity. The research methodology includes a positivism research philosophy, a deductive approach, and a quantitative method using questionnaires and frequency distribution analysis. Key findings reveal that gender inequality leads to lower morale, increased stress, and decreased productivity. Barriers to equality include lack of leadership commitment and unconscious bias. Recommendations include supporting women in senior roles, implementing clear discrimination policies, and promoting workplace equality. The report includes an executive summary, research methodology, results and findings, discussion, conclusion, recommendations, and references, providing a comprehensive analysis of the issue and potential solutions. The data was analyzed using frequency distribution tables and graphs, with the questionnaire responses showing a general understanding of gender discrimination and its negative impacts.

Research Project

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The current report is based on gender discrimination and impact over the performance of
staff member within the organisation. The main aim behind conducting this study is to
investigate about the importance of equality at workplace, as gender discrimination is a practices
which is found at majority of places. This in turn affect the performance of employees to a great
extend by affecting their confidence, morale and motivation. By performing current study it has
been found that gender equality brings up huge impact over employees like Lower down morale,
increases stress and affect their productivity. Despite of this there are certain factors that act as a
barrier for the implementation of equality at workplace such as Lack of commitment from
leaders, Unconscious bias and dominating thoughts. So, it is recommended that an Organisation
must focuses toward Support women at senior role, clear discrimination policy and maintain
equality at work.

Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................................2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.....................................................................................................4
RESULTS AND FINDINGS...........................................................................................................7
DISCUSSION................................................................................................................................15
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................20
RECOMMENDATIONS...............................................................................................................20
REFLCETION...............................................................................................................................21
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................22

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research methodology is significant section of research that will facilitate in gathering
and analysing of information regarding the current investigation (Green, Camilli and Elmore,
2012). There are different approaches, tools and methods that will be used for conducting present
investigation in effective manner. These techniques and methods will be described as below:
Research philosophy: This section has two types are called positivism and
interpretivisim. For conducting current study on gender discrimination, positivism type is more
useful for researcher because this will gives data or information in quantitative manner and also
not takes maximum time (Riedl, Davis and Hevner, 2014). Interpretivisim philosophy is not
useful for carrying out present investigation because it takes more time.
Research approach: This is another part of research methodology that have two
approaches are known as inductive and deductive. For executing this study on gender based
discrimination, deductive approach is more suitable because it will be essential in analysation of
quantitative information within minimum time duration (Kumar, 2019). Inductive approach of
data analysis is not valuable because it consumes maximum time as well as need data in form of
qualitative.
Research choice: There are various choice of research including memo, mixed and
multi-mixed. All these are best choice but within an investigation, memo choice is more valuable
because it helps in gathering of only one type of data which are known qualitative or quantitative
(Mackenzie and et. al., 2012). Quantitative method of memo choice is best for executing current
investigation because it not consume more time and also provide numerical information.
Qualitative method is not valuable in the research because it needs more time as well as
resources. Hence this report is based on quantitative method as it gathers and represent the data
gathered from respondents in quantified manner which make it easier for the researcher to
provide most common response among sample size to represent data in accurate manner. the data
will be presented in the form of frequency table which them further present in graphical manner
using graphs and charts.
Research strategy: There are various strategies which are experimental, action research,
survey, systematic literature review etc. These are effective strategies of data collection but for
executing current study, systematic literature review and survey will be adopted by researcher.
Survey has been adopted by researcher for gathering primary information and systematic

literature review was used for collecting secondary data for literature review (Mackey and Gass,
2015).
Methods of data collection: This section of methodology divided into two parts which
are primary and secondary. In case of primary method, questionnaire is best source or technique
that will be applied by investigator. Questionnaire will facilitate researcher in gathering of valid
or first hand data within limited time duration (McCusker and Gunaydin, 2015). Under
secondary research, there are various sources that was followed by researcher for completing
literature review including articles, books, magazines etc. The questionnaire for this study is
mentioned below:
Research Techniques- The use of Quantitative method of research is made under current
investigation which involve the collection and analysis of objective data in numerical form.
Thus, the research technique that has been used for collection of data is questionnaire which
provides a standardized tool for gathering of information through minimize or control possible
bias in order to collect most adequate and relevant form of data. Implication and use of
questionnaire as research technique for collection of data offers most easiest and simplest form
of data gathering to maintain the authenticity and reliability of collected facts.
Sampling Method- This is mainly associated with the selection of a pre determined
number of observation and units from a given large and complex population in order to perform
and lead out an investigation in most efficient and effective way. With regard to current
investigation on the topic of gender discrimination a sample size of 30 participants has been
selected from the employees of orgnisation to get better insight and understanding about the
concept of workplace discrimination prevails within a company. Use of random technique of
sampling is made as it ensures elimination of biasness in section through offering equal chances
of selection for all participants and observant.
Questionnaire
Q1 Do you have an understanding about the gender discrimination at workplace?
a) Yes
b) No
Q2 Do you think that presence of gender discrimination at workplace is that main reason behind
decreasing efficiency of employees within Organisation?
a) Yes

b) No
Q3 According to your perception, does the lack of equality and old perceptions are the main
reason behind increasing gender discrimination at workplace of Organisation?
a) Yes
b) No
Q4 Do you think that by improving the organisational policies in term of equality among the
employees will help in reducing the gender discrimination in Organisation?
a) Yes
b) No
Q5 As per your perception, does this increasing case of gender discrimination affects the brand
reputation of Organisation at marketplace?
a) Yes
b) No
Q6 Do you think that gender discrimination affects the growth of an individual at workplace?
a) Yes
b) No
Q7 From your view point, does the management of Organisation must focuses toward
supporting women at senior role in order to develop respect and equality toward gender at
working?
a) Yes
b) No
Q8 According to you thinking, does strict implementation of Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and
Equality Act 2010 will support Organisation in avoiding gender discrimination at workplace?
a) Yes
b) No
Q9 According to you, does lack of leader’s commitment toward employees can be the cause
behind gender discrimination within Organisation?
a) Yes
b) No
Q10 From the suggestion of yours, do you think that by having a regular inspection of
employee’s experience would be an effective key to promote equality in Organisation?

a) Yes
b) No
Methods of data analysis: This is a process of data analysis that helps investigator in
evaluating of qualitative or quantitative information. For analysing quantitative gathered data,
frequency distribution analysis as an analytical technique will be adopted by investigator (Miller
and et. al., 2012). In this method, investigator will require in making frequency table and them
distributing table into sub tables according to the research questions. This will support
investigator in evaluating of quantitative information easily and timely. Ms-Excel will also used
by researcher for making effective graphs on the basis of each question.
Cost, access and ethical consideration- The estimated cost for current investigation is
around 350£ which comprises of all expenses made for leading out current investigation like cost
of data collection, transportation and travailing expenses, internet cist and other expenses lead
for current study. The point of providing access for current investigation is related with the
flexibility of reviewing and analysing collected facts. Thus, to maintain the authenticity and
reliability of collected data the access to information is only provided to the researcher and tutor.
Apart from this, to meet the ethical consideration for current study a prior consent and approval
taken from all the participants along with meeting the provisions of BERA code of ethic. Further,
implication of data protection act is also made to ensure the privacy and safety of collected data.
Research ethics: There are various principles of research ethics which are minimising the risk of
harm to the participants of study, avoid using deceptive practices etc. All these are major
principles that must be following by researcher that helps in completion of research project
ethically and systematically (Quinlan and et. al., 2019).
RESULTS AND FINDINGS
This section is consider as a part of data analysis which support investigator in achieving
the reliability and validity of the outcome. Under this the data gathered through questionnaire is
analysed and presented in the for of graphs and charts. In this assignment the frequency
distribution analysis is applied which in turn further support the researcher in determining the

quantitative data in effective manner. The frequency distribution table of this report is mentioned
below:
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Q1 Do you have an understanding about the gender discrimination at
workplace?
Interpretation
a) Yes 25
b) No 5
Q2 Do you think that presence of gender discrimination at workplace
is that main reason behind decreasing efficiency of employees within
Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 26
b) No 4
Q3 According to your perception, does the lack of equality and old
perceptions are the main reason behind increasing gender
discrimination at workplace of Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 28
b) No 2
Q4 Do you think that by improving the organisational policies in term
of equality among the employees will help in reducing the gender
discrimination in Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 22
b) No 8
Q5 As per your perception, does this increasing case of gender
discrimination is affects the brand reputation of Organisation at
marketplace?
Interpretation
a) Yes 25
b) No 5
Q6 Do you think that gender discrimination affects the growth of an
individual at workplace?
Interpretation
a) Yes 27
b) No 3

Q7 From your view point, does the management of Organisation must
focuses toward supporting women at senior role in order to develop
respect and equality toward gender at working?
Interpretation
a) Yes 24
b) No 6
Q8 According to you thinking, does strict implementation of Sex
Discrimination Act 1975 and Equality Act 2010 will support
Organisation in avoiding gender discrimination at workplace?
Interpretation
a) Yes 26
b) No 4
Q9 According to you, does lack of leader’s commitment toward
employees can be the cause behind gender discrimination within
Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 20
b) No 10
Q10 From the suggestion of yours, do you think that by having a
regular inspection of employee’s experience would be an effective key
to promote equality in Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 25
b) No 5
Data presentation
Q1 Do you have an understanding about the gender discrimination at
workplace?
Frequency
a) Yes 25
b) No 5

a) Yes b) No
0
5
10
15
20
25
25
5
Frequency
Q2 Do you think that presence of gender discrimination at workplace is
that main reason behind decreasing efficiency of employees within
Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 26
b) No 4

Q3 According to your perception, does the lack of equality and old
perceptions are the main reason behind increasing gender discrimination
at workplace of Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 28
b) No 2

Q4 Do you think that by improving the organisational policies in term of
equality among the employees will help in reducing the gender
discrimination in Organisation?
Interpretation
a) Yes 22
b) No 8
Q5 As per your perception, does this increasing case of gender
discrimination is affects brand reputation of Organisation at marketplace?
Interpretation
a) Yes 25
b) No 5