Analysis of Workplace Discrimination and Employee Morale Report

This report examines workplace discrimination, focusing on a case study at Marks & Spencer. It begins with an introduction to the research aim, which is to analyze the impact of workplace discrimination on employee morale, followed by objectives. The research methodology includes the philosophical approach of interpretivism and uses a mixed-methods approach. The report presents data analysis and interpretation, including survey results on employee awareness and experiences of discrimination. The reflection section discusses insights gained from the research. The conclusion highlights the negative effects of workplace discrimination on employee motivation and organizational productivity. Recommendations are provided to reduce discrimination and improve the workplace environment. The report concludes with a list of references.

Workplace Discrimination

Table of Content
 Aim and Objectives
 Research Methodology
 Data Analysis and Interpretation
 Reflection
 Conclusion
 Recommendation
 References

Aim and Objectives of Research
Research aim
"To analyze the impact of Workplace Discrimination on morale of
employees. A case study on Marks & Spencer."
Objectives of research
 To understand the concept of workplace discrimination.
 To assess the influence of workplace discrimination on morale of
employees.
 To identify different strategies that can be use by organisation to reduce
workplace discrimination.

Research Methodology
Research philosophy - Positivism and interpretivism are the two
philosophies from which interpretivism is taken into consideration for
performing this study in systematic manner.
Research approach – In relation to this study, inductive research
approach is considered to be used as it enabled investigator to develop
regiment outcomes emerging from information or data.
Research strategy - To research choices include qualitative and
quantitative research based on which the researcher performs the study
systematically.

Data Analysis and Interpretation
Q 1) Do you have awareness regarding
workplace discrimination concept?
Frequency
A) Yes 25
B) No 5
Interpretation: According to the above graph, it
can be interpreted that among 30 respondents, 25
people are aware from the workplace discrimination
concept and the remaining five respondents are not
fully aware about the concept of workplace
discrimination.

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Q 2) Do you ever face any kind of discrimination in
workplace or your employer discriminate you on any
basis?
Frequency
A) Yes 7
B) No 16
C) Sometimes 7
Interpretation: The above graph depicts that, out of 30
respondents, seven said that yes they face discrimination in
workplace and their employer discriminate them on the basis of
age, gender, religion, culture etc. 16 respondents said that they are
not discriminated by their employer and the remaining seven said
that they sometimes feel to be discriminated at workplace.

Reflection
By doing this research study, so many things I have learnt which
will also support in my growth and development and help me in
future in performing my roles and responsibilities more effectively.
From this research, I was able identified my strengths and
weaknesses due to which I am able to determine my development
areas on which I need to work to improve them. In this research, I
worked in team which helped in improving my team working skills.

Conclusion
As per the above mentioned report, it can be concluded that
workplace discrimination is not at all good for the employees as it
declines their motivation level and morale which ultimately impacts
their productivity and satisfaction level. This declines their
engagement in activities and operations of company that hampers
the growth of organisation.

Recommendations
Discrimination in workplace is a negative aspect that hampers the
productivity of both, employees as well as organisation. The management
of organisation need to emphasize on it and ensure that no discrimination
will takes place in company. In order to reduce discrimination from
workplace, it is required to take appropriate measures.

References
 Ali, S.R., Yamada, T. and Mahmood, A., 2015. Relationships of the
practice of hijab, workplace discrimination, social class, job stress, and
job satisfaction among Muslim American women. Journal of employment
counseling, 52(4), pp.146-157.
 Chavez, L.J., and et. al., 2015. Racial/ethnic workplace discrimination:
Association with tobacco and alcohol use. American journal of preventive
medicine, 48(1), pp.42-49.

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