Analyzing Issues of Equality and Diversity in the Workplace

This report analyzes the issues and challenges arising from equality and diversity in the workplace, using Marks and Spencer as a case study. The research defines its aim and objectives, including studying the root causes of issues, understanding resolution methods, evaluating limitations, and determining benefits. The report utilizes both quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods to gather and interpret information, including surveys, questionnaires, and detailed explanations within the context of the company. Recommendations are provided, such as hiring experts and recruiting diverse employees. The report concludes with a reflection on the importance of equality and diversity in attracting employees and increasing organizational productivity. The document includes a Gantt chart, work breakdown structure, data analysis, conclusion, recommendations, and references.

MANAGING A
SUCCESSFUL
BUSINESS
PROJECT (LO3, P6)

Content
 Title of Research Project
 Research Aim
 Research Objectives
 Gantt Chart and Work break down structure
 Data analysis and interpretation
 Conclusion
 Recommendations
• Reflection
 References

“What issues and challenges may arise out of equality and diversity in the
workplace and what measures could be taken to resolve them”. A case
study on Marks and Spencer.
Topic

Research Aim
“To determine the issues and challenges emerged due to
implementation of equality and diversity in workplace and to
investigate numerous ways to solve them”. A case study on Marks
and Spencer.

Gantt Chart

Work Break Down Structure

Research Objectives
• To study the root cause of issues and challenges emerged due to
implementation of equality and diversity in Marks and Spencer.
• To understand the ways through which problems associated with
building equality and diversity in workplace can be resolved.
• To evaluate the limitations of implementing diversity in working
premises.
• To determine the benefits of building equality and diversity in
Marks and Spencer.

Quantitative data analysis
Here, pools, surveys and questionnaire are used effectively in order to
gather data. Quantitative approach is complex in nature as compare
to qualitative approach because it involves more of statistical data
by using computational techniques. In this case also, correct and
relevant data is provide to the readers with the help of diagrams, pie
chart, mathematical numbers in their findings.

Theme1: Understanding regarding equality
and diversity in working premises
25
15
a) I have understanding
b) I don't have understanding

Theme 2: Is it mandatory to build equality and
diversity in Marks and Spencer working
premises
20 20 a) It is mandatory
b) It is not mandatory

Theme 3: For M&S is it easy and smooth to
build equality and diversity at their workplace
22
18
a) Easy
b) Not easy

Theme 4: Issues and challenges faced by Marks
and Spencer by introducing equality and diversity
in working premises.
15
10
15
a) Sexual orientation
b) Bullying
c) Generation gap