Impact of Workplace Discrimination on Employee Performance at Tesco

This business research project investigates the effects of workplace discrimination on employee performance, focusing on Tesco plc as a case study. The project begins with a research proposal outlining the background, aims, objectives, and research questions, followed by a literature review that explores the causes of discrimination, including factors such as race, religion, and gender. The methodology section details the research approach, which utilizes interpretivism and an inductive approach, employing a qualitative technique with thematic analysis. Data collection involves primary research through questionnaires distributed to a sample of 30 respondents. The analysis examines themes related to the impact of discrimination on productivity, innovation, and the creation of a positive working environment. The project concludes with recommendations for mitigating workplace discrimination and enhancing employee performance, along with a personal reflective statement on the research methods used and areas for further consideration.

BUSINESS RESEARCH
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Table of Contents
RESEARCH PROPOSAL...............................................................................................................4
Research title-..............................................................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................5
Background of the study..............................................................................................................5
Aims and Objective......................................................................................................................5
Research Questions......................................................................................................................6
Reasons for choosing research project.........................................................................................6
Key literature sources .................................................................................................................6
Activities and timescales..............................................................................................................7
Research approach and Methodologies.......................................................................................8
Research title-............................................................................................................................11
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................11
1.1 Research proposal................................................................................................................11
Research project description......................................................................................................11
Research aims and objectives....................................................................................................11
Reason for choosing research project........................................................................................12
Activities and timescales............................................................................................................12
CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW .......................................................................................14
2.1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................14
2.2 LITERATURE REVIEW....................................................................................................14
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.............................................................................1
3.1 Research approach.................................................................................................................1
3.2 Methodologies-......................................................................................................................1
Sampling......................................................................................................................................1
Data analysis................................................................................................................................1
Cost..............................................................................................................................................2
Ethical consideration....................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 4: DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS .............................................................2
4.1 Data collection.......................................................................................................................2

4.2 Data analysis..........................................................................................................................2
Theme 3: Yes, productivity level of an enterprise can be improved with reduction in workplace
discrimination. ................................................................................................................................6
Theme 4: Reduction within workplace discrimination fosters the process of innovation and
invention. ........................................................................................................................................7
Theme 5: Ignorance about the practices as culture, ethnicity and background are the main caused
to the workplace discrimination. .....................................................................................................8
Theme 6: Mitigating employment discrimination assist to create the positive working
environment. ...................................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS....................................................11
5.1 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................11
5.2 Recommendation.................................................................................................................12
CHAPTER 6 PERSONAL REFLECTIVE STATEMENT...........................................................12
6.1 Reflect on research methods used in project........................................................................12
6.2 Alternative research methods...............................................................................................13
6.3 Areas for further consideration............................................................................................13
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................14

RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Research title-
To identify effects of workplace discrimination on employee performance. A case study
on Tesco plc.
INTRODUCTION
Discrimination termed out as prejudicial treatment within workplace that may affect
hiring, firing, salary, training and job assignment etc. Entities are obliged to offer and facilitate
equal job opportunities to employees of different gender, ethnic groups and religion (Butterby,
and Collins, 2019).
The present research proposal will focuses on to undertake identification on workplace
discrimination on employee performance.
Furthermore, proposal will lay emphasise on activities as to outline the activities as
background of the study, aims and objectives, reason for choosing project and key literature
resources etc.
Background of the study
Workplace discrimination occurs at time when an employee or job applicants treated
unfavourably due to race, skin, gender, disability and religion. Enterprise have a obligation to
offer equal job opportunities to employees of different sex, religion and ethnic groups etc.
Diversity termed out as the range of cultural and ethical differences that exist within the
workplace to bring better competitive advancement (Özbilgin, 2019).
Additionally, equality and diversity termed out as crucial terms as this relevant for
workplace and this also enhance brand recognition. The present research is based on to evaluate
the workplace discrimination that can highly impact the working of employee in huge aspects.
Aims and Objective
Aim:
“ To access the impact of workplace discrimination on employee performance”. A case
study on Tesco plc.
Objectives
1. To find out causes of discrimination in the workplace.
2. To analyse the forms of discrimination in workplace and their effects on job satisfaction.
3. To identify measures that assist to eliminate workplace discrimination.

4. To determine suggestive measures that aids to reduce the effect of discrimination on
employee performance.
Research Questions
 What are causes of discrimination in workplace?
 What kind of measures eliminate workplace discrimination?
 What are the forms of discrimination that affects job level satisfaction of employees?
Reasons for choosing research project
The present research is based on to identify the impact of workplace discrimination on
employee performance. Henceforth, present study will aids to find out the causes of
discrimination and propose solution to cope up with discrimination within enterprise. Thus, job
satisfaction can directly affect business performance and human resource management plays
effective role towards it (Equality & Diversity in the Workplace, 2018).
The main purpose of undertaking this research is to identify the effectiveness of plan of
action that aids to minimize the workplace discrimination. Therefore, research will help to
identify areas that need extensive research and lay foundation for potential research on topic.
Key literature sources
The causes of workplace discrimination are inclusive of factors as race, religion, sex,
colour and disability etc. These are the components that leads to discrimination at time when
used to determine applicant status, disciplinary action and promotion potential. As per the view
of Dennissen, Benschop and van den Brink, (2019) stated that employment discrimination
happens when job applicant is treated unfavourably due common components that are declared
as illegal by law.
In contrary to Butterby, and Collins, (2019) stated that discrimination can be caused by
employers and this is the responsibility of employers, managers and key authorities to monitor,
manage and assist to prevent discrimination within enterprise. According to the view of
stated that to cope with this the entity needs to educate and encourage all workers to respect each
other differences and to deal with the discrimination confidentially and promptly.
As per the view of Özbilgin, (2019) Dennissen, Benschop and van den Brink, (2019)
stated that creation of written policy is first step towards to reducing the discrimination at work.
Thus, policy must outlines the range of potential acts of discriminatory and include a protocol
that outlines that how discrimination can be submitted, handled and resolved. Each employees

within the enterprise must respect the cultural and racial differences. It leads to accomplish
organisational profitability and productivity.
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Research approach and Methodologies
Research philosophy- It is termed out as approach that aids to carry out plan that reflects that
how data to the research needs to be collected and investigated. Thus, research philosophy
mainly classified as interpretivism and positivism. Henceforth, researcher will have the use of

interpretivism philosophy as this aids to interpret the elements of study by integrating human
interest.
Research approach- It is defined as one of crucial components to research. It is framework that
defines that how research must be get done (Özbilgin, 2019). Also, there are two approaches as
inductive and deductive approach. In this, researcher will have the use of inductive approach as
this starts with observation and theories that are proposed towards the end of research.
Research type- This is defined as careful consideration of study that aids to undertake
information on particular topic. Thus, research can be carried out with use of qualitative and
quantitative type. Henceforth, researcher will have the use of qualitative technique with help of
undertaking observation by undertaking depth interview.
Data collection- It is termed out as process that aids to gather and measure information on the
targeted variables within established system. Data can be collected with use of techniques as
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primary and secondary. Herein, researcher will use primary study to conduct the research with
use of framing the questionnaire.
Sampling- This is termed out as process that aids select the target people from population. It is
statistical analysis that has predetermined number of observation. Thus, sampling classified as
simple, stratified and systematic (Dennissen, Benschop and van den Brink, 2019). In this,
researcher will have the use of simple random technique by use of tabular presentation. To carry
out present research, researcher will select the sample size as 30 respondents as employers.
Data analysis- It aids to conduct in manner that aids to inspect, cleansing and transforming data
with aim of discovering information. Therefore, researcher will have the use of thematic
analysis. So, whole investigation can be carried out with use of tabular presentation.

Research title-
To identify effects of workplace discrimination on employee performance. A case study
on Tesco plc.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Discrimination at the workplace is termed out as the major concern within the today's
business community (Perrewé, Daniels and Maher, 2019). Henceforth, increase in culture and
diversity at workplace can obliged employees from different ethnicities and background to work
together to accomplish desired goals. Additionally,employment discrimination can be termed out
as unfair treatment that is based on prejudices.
The present study is based on business activities of Tesco plc. This is leading entity that
deals in supermarket chain at global level. It deals in product and services as clothings,
electronics, furniture, toys, petrol and financial services etc.
Henceforth, report is based to cover brief overview of nature of project. Thus, key
literature review will be conducted to gather the depth information on chosen topic. Also, data
collection will be undertaken to interpret and collect the data in reliable manner. Lastly,
reflection needs to be conducted with help of research methods that used in project.
1.1 Research proposal
Research project description
Discrimination at workplace termed out as to be prejudicial treatment within workplace
that can impact process as hiring, firing, promotion, training that is mainly based on person
gender, sexual orientation and race etc. In addition to this, the laws in relation to discrimination
can protect both as current workers and prospective workers (Graham, McMahon and McMahon,
2019). Therefore, of employers behaves biased at workplace than it can affect the working of the
enterprise in huge context.
The main aim of project is to undertake the depth analysis on discrimination to
investigate the impacts of workplace discrimination on performance of workers. Thus, main
purpose behind undertaking this is to facilitate the effective working condition and to enhance
the brand image of enterprise.
Research aims and objectives
Aim:

“ To access the impact of workplace discrimination on employee performance”. A case
study on Tesco plc.
Objectives
 To find out causes of discrimination in the workplace.
 To analyse the forms of discrimination in workplace and their effects on job satisfaction.
 To identify measures that assist to eliminate workplace discrimination.
 To determine suggestive measures that aids to reduce the effect of discrimination on
employee performance.
Reason for choosing research project
The main reason behind selection of this project is to identify the causes of discrimination
within the workplace and propose solutions that aids to undertake and analyse the findings. Thus,
organisation facing the issue of discrimination that access the suggestion within research. This
also leads to moderate the issues of discrimination within the workplace (Leslie, Rainey and
McMahon 2019). Thus, greater understanding can be significant in terms to explaining the policy
limitations to addressing the workplace discrimination. In addition to this, research will identify
the areas that needs to undertake the extensive research and lay foundation for undertaking
potential research on the topic.
Activities and timescales
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