Workplace Discrimination and Employee Performance Analysis

This report, titled "To identify impacts of workplace discrimination on working performance of employees," explores the effects of discrimination on employee performance within a workplace context, specifically using Sainsbury's as a case study. The study aims to identify the effects of discrimination, assess current equality practices, discuss the benefits of diversity, and recommend strategies to reduce discrimination. The research employs a qualitative approach, utilizing an inductive research approach and interpretivism as the philosophical stance. Data collection methods include primary data through questionnaires and secondary data from literature reviews. The study will use random sampling, targeting 30 employees. The report reviews existing literature on the impact of workplace discrimination on employee morale, productivity, and turnover, as well as Sainsbury's current diversity practices. It also discusses the positive effects of equality and diversity, such as improved employee motivation and company image. The methodology includes qualitative data analysis and references key sources like BAI et al. (2019) and Hebson & Rubery (2017) to support its findings and recommendations for promoting equality and reducing discrimination in the workplace.

RESEARCH PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
Title: Title: To identify impacts of workplace discrimination on
working performance of employees
Aim :
The aim of this project is to explore effects of discrimination on workplace and
performance of employees: A study on Sainsbury’s
Objectives:
 To identify effects of workplace discrimination on performance of
employees.
 To assess the current practices used by Sainsbury’s to promote
equality at workplace.
 To discuss some positive effects of equality and diversity at
workplace for employees and employers.
 To be able to recommend better strategies for decreasing workplace
discrimination and promoting
(A)Rationale:
(B)Research
Questions
There are several reasons of selecting this topic and one of the main reasons among them
to make aware to all companies about importance of workplace equality. By conducting this
report and discussing negative effects of workplace discrimination, gender based
discrimination; employers can be made aware that how it can affects their overall performan
productivity and image. This study will discuss issues of workplace discrimination along wi
strategies for reducing them which can help companies in accomplishing their business goal
So, helping people and organizations is one of the main reasons.
 What are some effects of workplace discrimination on performance of employees?
 What are some current practices of Sainsbury’s for promotion of diversity
workplace?
 How employers and employees can make themselves beneficial by promoting equa
at workplace?
 What are some ways by which Sainsbury’s can make their workplace effective

(C)
Significance
of the
research;
D)Literature
review:
promoting equality and diversity?
Discrimination at workplace affects employees and employers in a negative manner which
directly affects productivity. So, for making all retailers able to understand importance of
workplace diversity and equality and how by promoting it they can improve their image in t
market this topic is being selected. This is one of the main effectiveness of this topic that it h
wider scope as it can be beneficial at academic and commercial level. Managing equality is
important for all people and institutes whether they are organization, school and families. So
by discussing ways of diversity management, this study can help boost confidence of
employees.
Theme 1: Effects of workplace discrimination on performance of employees
Workplace discrimination or unfair and unequal treatment at workplace with employe
have several negative effects on performance of employees. According to the BAI,
GHANBARPOUR and Soleymani, (2019) When employers discriminate their employees
especially on the basis of gender then it reduces morale and de-motivate employees. It affec
their concentration ability on work which increases errors and become reason of poor quality
products. De-motivated employees are less likely to stay with the company which increases
staff turnover rate and affect image of the company.
Theme 2: Current practices of Sainsbury’s for promotion of diversity at workplace
It is stated that Sainsbury’s follows all rules and acts and implement appropriate polici
regarding discrimination. As per the Tamzid and Parves, (2017) anti discrimination act, it
allows all of their employees to treat with each others in a fair and effective manner. It is als
found that it provides incentives and rewards scheme for motivating them and making them
able to adapt changes and do not resist to workplace diversity and equality at workplace. Th
both strategies and current practices allow Sainsbury’s to promote diversity and employ
different cultures of people without resistance.
Theme 3: Positive effects of equality and diversity at workplace for employees and
employers.
Equality and diversity at workplace or fair treatment with all employees have benefits
both employees and employers Hebson and Rubery, (2017) stated that when employers treat
their employees in a fair manner then it motivates and make employees feel valued. Motivat
employees are more likely to support their company in accomplishing goals and bring

innovation which improves overall productivity. It is beneficial for employers. In addition,
motivated employees focus on their work which reduces errors and provide them opportunit
of promotion and boost confidence which is beneficial for employees.
Theme 4: Strategies for decreasing workplace discrimination and promoting
It is stated that equality have several positive effects so, Sainsbury’s require adopting some
ways of promoting it. One of the best strategies is implementation of equality and diversity
policy at workplace. By implementing this policy, employers can make sure that all employe
are following rules and are not discriminating employees on the basis of gender, age and
disability. In addition, company can provide diversity and inclusion training to employees an
make them aware about reasons of promoting it. It can help companies in reducing resistanc
employees in equality promotion at workplace Bogićević-Milikić, (2019) .
Main task :
Methodology
How are you
going to
conduct your
research?
Research type: Qualitative and quantitative are 2 types of research. When
researcher gather information in non numerical form then it is known as
qualitative and information gathered in numerical form is known as
quantitative. For this study, researcher will use qualitative research.
Research approaches: Inductive and deductive are 2 research approaches
which consist of steps of broad assumptions of details method of data
collection and analysis. In inductive approach, researcher generates brand
new theory and in deductive it develops an existing theory and collects
information. Inductive approach will be used for this study.
Research philosophies: It can be defined as a belief about methods in which
data are being collected such as: interpretivism and positivism. Positivism
believes that society is the main factor which shapes human behaviors. In
interpretivism, researcher focuses on observing human by taking their
interest into study and gather information. Interpretivism will be used in this
study.
Data collection: Primary and secondary data collection are main 2 methods.
When researcher collects all new data then it is known primary data and all
second hand data are known as secondary data. Researcher will make use of
both as for secondary, he uses literature and internet and for primary he will

use questionnaire.
Data analysis: Selection of data analysis tools depend upon the main
research type as type of research is qualitative then researcher uses
qualitative data analysis tools. For quantitative they use quantitative data
analysis tools for analyzing all gathered data effective. Qualitative data
analysis tools will be used for this study.
Sampling: A process of selecting people or target as a participants is
known as sampling. In random sampling, all members are being selected
randomly and in non random, scholar target people non-randomly. Random
sampling will be used and 30 employees of Sainsbury’s will be selected as a
sample.
Sources of
Information:
References used so far:
BAI, N., GHANBARPOUR, N.A. and Soleymani, M.R., 2019. The Role of
Workplace Discrimination on Mental Health and Job Performance in
Employees of Sport and Youth Offices in Kermanshah Province.
Bogićević-Milikić, B., 2019. Promoting gender-responsive talent management
in police organizations through strategic HRM measuring. Strategic
Management, 24(1), pp.19-29.
Hebson, G. and Rubery, J., 2017. Employment relations and gender
equality. Routledge Companion of Employment Relations.
Tamzid, M. and Parves, M.T., 2017. Human Resource Management Policies and
Diversity Management (A Case Study on Sainsbury’s). Human
Resource Management, 8(4).
Ylöstalo, H., 2016. Traces of equality policy and diversity management in
Finnish work organizations. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An
International Journal.