Analyzing Equality and Diversity Issues at Unilever: Project Report

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of equality and diversity issues within Unilever, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by a diverse workforce. The research aims to identify issues arising from equality and diversity in the workplace, and propose solutions to address them. The report includes a project management plan, quantitative and qualitative data analysis derived from employee feedback, and a reflection on the research process. The findings reveal insights into employee perceptions of equality, the impact of diversity on organizational culture, and recommendations for improving Unilever's approach to diversity and inclusion. The report concludes with actionable strategies for fostering a more equitable and inclusive workplace environment, supported by relevant references.

MANAGING A
SUCCESSFUL
BUSINESS
PROJECT

Content
 Title of Research Project
 Aims and Objectives of Research
 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 study on Unilever Plc.
Topic

Aim of Research
The aim of research is “to identify various issues and challenges
faced by the company due to equality and diversity at the
workplace.”

Objectives of Research
• To develop an understanding about the concept of equality and diversity at the workplace.
• To identify various issues and challenges which can be faced by the company due to
workplace diversity and equality.
• To determine the level to which it can affect the culture of the organisation.
• To identify various measures and solutions to the considered by the Unilever while meeting
up with the challenges and the issues related to equality and diversity.

Project management plan
It defined as a process of various phases which involves the initiation,
designing, implementing as well as performing and controlling
along with the closing phase of project activities. It considered as
most significant tool for insuring a specific plan as well as
directions towards the attainment of strategic objectives and targets.

Quantitative data analysis
It is an interpretation of numerical data into meaningful manner so that
every individual who is connected with the research can be easily
understood and make decision accordingly.

Theme 1 : Time span for which the employee
has been working for the company
0-3 years 3-7 years 7-11 years More than 11 years
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
9
6
10
15
Frequency

Theme 2 : Opinions for the facilities provided by
the company
Satisfied Dissatisfied Neutral
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
18
7
15
Frequency

Theme 3 : Employees are treated equal or not
Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
32
8
Frequency

Qualitative Data analysis
Q) According to you, what are the advantages of the diversity at the
workplace ?
Interpretation: On the basis of the responses of the employees it is
identified that diversity has various advantages such as the persons
belong to different backgrounds which is why other can learns
various ways top deal with the things. It will make employees
comfortable with each other which helps ion resolving the issues
easily.

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Q8) How can workplace diversity affect the organisational culture?
Interpretation: As per the responses it is identified that the employee
diversity can increase the chances of conflict among the employees
as their views and opinions may vary also it can lead to
discrimination among employees on grounds of their culture and
values.