Student Assessment Submission and Declaration
When submitting evidence for assessment, you must sign a declaration confirming that the work is your own.
Student name:
Teodora maria Moromuzu
Assessor name:
Bernard Hot
Issue date:
13.09.2021
Submission date:
21.11.2021
Submitted on:
18.11.2021
Programme:
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business
Unit:
Unit 11: Research Project
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Student declaration
I certify that the assignment submission is entirely my own work. I fully understand the consequences of plagiarism. I understand that making a false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Student signature:
Teodora Maria Moromuzu
Date:
18.11.2021
ANNEXURE “A”:
Research Proposal Form
Student Name
Teodora maria Moromuzu
Student ID
CCL-20-135
Centre Name
Cecos College
Tutor
Bernard Hot
Unit No
11 Research Proposal
Proposed Title
How the pandemic has impacted the workplace transformation on H&M
Section One: Title, objective, responsibilities
The research project’s title or working title (in the form of a question, objective, or hypothesis)
The purpose of this study is to examine how the pandemic has impacted the workplace transformation on H&M.
Research aim: To determine impact of covid 19 pandemic on organizational digital transformation.
The following are the study’s primary objectives:
To determine the role of digital workplace transformation within business environment of H&M.
To analyze the impact of workplace transformation due to covid 19 pandemic on H&M working environment.
To examine the issues faced at a time of using digital workplace transformation within H&M working environment.
Objectives of the research (e.g., what is the question you wish to answer? What do you wish to learn? What are you attempting to determine?)
Research questions:
What is the role of digital workplace transformation within business environment of H&M?
What is the impact of workplace transformation due to covid 19 pandemic on H&M working environment?
What are the issues faced at a time of using digital workplace transformation within H&M working environment?
Section Two: Reasons for choosing this research project
Justifications for selecting the project (e.g., connections to other areas being studied, personal interest, future goals, knowledge/skills you wish to develop, and why the topic is important)
The reason for selecting this project is that workplace transformation is critical for the organization, as it contributes to both organizational and employee productivity (Guerrero, and Urbano, 2021).
Additionally, it Helps researchers in improving their numerous talents, such as research and communication. These will come into in when time is to look for work in the future.
Section Three: Literature sources searched
Utilization of major sources of literature to support your study question, aim, or hypothesis
The digital workplace transformation’s role in H&M’s business environment.
According to H&M, (2021) workplace transformation is a process of improving the workforce’s skills, tools, and capacities that enables the company’s strategy to remain dynamic.
It Helps in the acceptance of the new normal and the evolution of the digital workplace because of the worldwide pandemic.
Digital workplace transformation is critical for an organization’s success since it contributes to the growth of the organization’s culture and maximize employee potential.
Digital workplace transformation is critical for an organization’s success since it contributes to the growth of the organization’s culture and maximize employee potential.
The impact of workplace transformations given about by the covid 19 pandemic on the H&M work environment.
According to Viltz-Emerson, (2021), workplace change is required to improve employee performance and productivity. It will contribute to the growth of an organization’s productivity and profitability. The pandemic of Covid 19 has influenced the organization’s profitability. As a result of H&M’s use of digital services and provision of a flexible work environment for its workers. It will Help in encouraging staff and giving them with adequate time to perform their tasks (Cooke, 2021). It collaborates with employees and encourages communication and creativity in the workplace.
Difficulties with the implementation of digital workplace transformation in the H&M work environment
According to Bhattacharya and Momaya, (2021), several obstacles arise when undertaking workplace change. These are data and security concerns; as businesses have grown more digital, they must safeguard all client data and information. The other issue is productivity—employees are assigned distant tasks, which causes them to become agitated and demotivated. Managers should keep this challenge in mind when they build effective strategies that meet the needs of their organizations and people.
Section Four: Activities and timescales
The following activities will be carried out during the research project writing)
• Tutor meetings; • Final product production; • Assessment; • Report writing.
Conducting a literature search on the relationship between gender diversity and organizational effectiveness.
Questionnaire development
Determining the most appropriate method of data analysis
Following-up with the tutor every two weeks
Analysing the data and responding to the study question
Concluding the research and formulating suggestion
How long this will take: 10 weeks
Milestone one: _____Research Proposal____________
Target date (set by tutor): _____21.11.1021____________
Milestone two: _____Completing Research Project____________
Target date (set by tutor): __April 2022________________
Gantt Chart
Week1
Week2
Week3
Week4
Week5
Week6
Week7
Week8
Week9
Week10
Selecting topic and study
Project aims and Objectives
Literature review
Hypothesis and methodology
Collecting data and analysis
Sampling techniques
Recommendation
Final report submission
Section Five: Research approach and methodologies
Which strategy and methodology are you most likely to utilise in your study, and why?
What your areas of research will cover:
Research approach:
Two methodologies constitute the research methodology.
These are the deductive and inductive approaches, respectively.
The researchers utilized a deductive technique in this study since it helps in the analysis and Assessment of
quantitative data and information.
It contributes to the accomplishment of research goals and objectives (Al jafa Hasan and Várallyai, 2021).
Research philosophy is composed of 2 ideologies.
These are the positivism and interpretivist philosophies.
The researcher is using positivism philosophy to conduct
this study since it helps in the achievement of the research objective and goal.
This results in the collection and analysis of numerical data, as well as the use of quantitative methods.
Research method: Research method consisting of two types of methods.
These are quantitative and qualitative method. Quantitative method includes numerical information
resisting in making use of survey and graphs. On the other hand, qualitative method is the
method which includes non-numerical information and resulting in getting true information.
In this study, investigator is using quantitative method which helps in collecting data through
questionnaire surveys and includes close ended questions which provides valid and reliable information.
Data collection method: Primary and secondary data collection methods are used.
Primary data is collected through surveys and presents primary information in the form of Gant chart
(Olokundun, Ibidunni and Salau, 2021).
The other example of secondary data is theoretical knowledge, which is derived through the analysis of
various books and journals. The investigator is utilizing both strategies in the present investigation.
Primary data are gathered using questionnaire surveys, which Help in the collection of data and information.
This is accomplished using Gant chart. On the other hand, secondary data is gathered via
the examination of books and newspapers and provided as a literature review. This demonstrates an in-depth
understanding of a particular task.
Sampling is the process of choosing random samples from a large population.
The sample size for this study is 40 H&M employees. This is achieved in two ways.
There are two sampling techniques: probabilistic and non-probabilistic (Jackson, and Dunn-Jensen, 2021).
The researcher is conducting the present investigation utilising random probability sampling, which ensures
that each responder has an equal chance of being selected for the sample.
References
Al jafa Hasan, J.F. and Várallyai, L., 2021. The Role of Agile Management in HRM Environment Change.
Journal of Agricultural Informatics (ISSN 2061-862X), 12(2), pp.37-45.
Bhattacharya, S. and Momaya, K.S., 2021. Actionable strategy framework for digital transformation in
AECO industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.
Cooke, P., 2021. Image and reality:‘digital twins’ in smart factory automotive process innovation–critical issues.
Regional Studies, 55(10-11), pp.1630-1641.
H&M, A.B., 2021. 2021 Transparency Report.
Guerrero, M. and Urbano, D., 2021. The entrepreneurial university in the digital era: looking into teaching
challenges and new higher education trends. In A Research Agenda for the Entrepreneurial University.
Edward Elgar Publishing.
Jackson, N.C. and Dunn-Jensen, L.M., 2021. Leadership succession planning for today’s digital transformation
economy: Key factors to build for competency and innovation. Business Horizons, 64(2), pp.273-284.
Olokundun, M., Ibidunni, S., Ogbari, M., Falola, H. and Salau, O., 2021. COVID-19 Pandemic and Antecedents
for Digital Transformation in the Workplace: A Conceptual Framework. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical
Sciences, 9(F), pp.41-46.
Viltz-Emerson, M.A., 2021. Forward solutions in digital learning transformation: a study in navigating
21st-century organizational learning for learning & development professionals.
Comments and agreement from tutor
Comments (optional):
I confirm that the project is not work which has been or will be submitted for another
qualification and is appropriate.
Agreed: ________________ (name)_______________ Date ______________
Comments and agreement form project proposal checker( IV sampling)
Comments (Optional):
I confirm that the project is appropriate.
Agreed /Disagree: (Name of the IV) Date
ANNEXURE “B”:
Research Ethics approval form
Before beginning any research involving human participants or using data collected from human participants, students must get ethical permission. Please complete all questions as your form may be returned incomplete.
Please contact your unit tutor for more Helpance.
Before completing this form, please consult your unit tutor. Please complete this form well before the start of your research study.
Section 1: Basic details:
Project title: The impact of the global pandemic on accelerating workplace transformation
Student name: Teodora Maria Moromuzu
Student ID number: CCL-20-135
Programme: research proposal
College Name: Cecos College
Intended research start date: 16.09.2021
Intended research end date: 15.11.2021
Section 2 Project summary
Please select all research methods that you plan to use as a part of your project:
Interviews Yes No
Questionnaires Yes No
Observations Yes No
Use of personal records Yes No
Data Analysis Yes No
Action Research Yes No
Focus Groups Yes No
Others (Please specify) :
Section 3: Participants
Please answer the following questions completely:
Will your research involve human participants?
Who are the participants? Tick all that apply:
Ages 12-16: Young people aged: 17-18 Adults:
How will participants be recruited (identified an approached)?
By using random sampling method, 50 staff members of company will be recruited.
Describe the processes you will use to inform participants about what you are doing:
Through e-mail or questionnaire
How will you get participants’ consent? Is it written? How will participants be informed that they can revoke their permission at any time?
Through questionnaire instrument investigator can obtain consent from selected participant in easy manner. As it will be written in the form.
Questionnaire studies: will participants be able to skip questions they would not want to answer?
Yes No
If no, please explain why and address any ethical concerns raised by this research using observation: Informed consent to be observed?
Yes No
Will you debrief participants at the end of their participation (i.e give them a brief explanation of the study)?
Yes No
Will participants be informed of the study’s findings?
Yes No
Section 4: Data Storage and Security
Confirm that all personal data will be stored and processed in compliance with the Data Protection Act (1998)
Yes No
Who will have access to the data and personal information?
During the research:
Where will the data be stored?
Will mobile devices such as USB storage and laptops be used
Yes No
If Yes, please provide further details:
After the research:
Where will the data be stored?
How long will the data and records be kept for and in what format?
Will data be kept for use by other researchers? Yes No
Do any aspects of your intended work raise ethical concerns? If yes, please explain your approach to:
It’s essential to show you’re conscious of the risks associated with your study. Please address any possible concerns. Some ethical problems include, but are not limited to:
5: Ethical Issues
Informed consent.
Potentially vulnerable participants.
Sensitive topics
Risk to participants and /or researchers
Confidentiality/anonymity
Disclosures/ limits to confidentiality
Data storage and security, both during and after the research (including transfer, sharing, encryption, protection).
Reporting
Dissemination and use of your findings.
Section 6: Declaration
I have read, understood, and will abide by the institution’s Research and Ethics Policy: Yes No
I have discussed the ethical issues relating to my research with my Unit Tutor:
Yes No
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge:
The above information is correct, and this is a full description of the ethical issues that may arise during my research
Name: Teodora maria Moromuzu Date: 18.11.2021
Please submit your completed form to your supervisor and attach to the Research Proposal when submitting to Turnitin.
