This particular research has been conducted in order to compare the employee retention practices of Tesco and Sainsbury in United Kingdom. This particular research has been conducted through triangulation methodology. Qualitative and quantitative data tools have been employed for comparing the employee retention practices of both competitors. Primary data has been collected through a survey which is conducted through a close end questionnaire. A sample of 100 employees has been selected through convenience sampling technique. The survey generated a response rate of 93%. The findings of the research suggest that Tesco has been more effective in its employee retention practices as compared to Sainsbury. Tesco adopts long lasting and effective tools for employee retention whereas Sainsbury looks for short term gains. The research found that in Tesco, management role, high salaries, extra benefits, and good working environment has been created for influencing employees to stay with the organization for a long time. On the other hand, Sainsbury lacks some important practices such as management role, extra benefits, job authority, job empowerment, and communication across departments which make it ineffective in its employee retention practices. In order to retain key employees for a long time period, it is important for Sainsbury to provide extra benefits and management support to the employees. This research has been limited to the Tesco and Sainsbury in United Kingdom. Future researchers can expand the scope of this research by taking a large sample from different stores. They can generalize the results by taking large sample from different organizations.
Table of Contents
- Chapter One: Introduction
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Background of Study
- 1.3 Purpose and Aim of Study
- 1.4 Objectives of Research
- 1.5 Research Question
- 1.6 Organization Overview
- 1.7 Significance of Study
- 1.8 Overview of Chapters
- 1.9 Summary of Chapter
- Chapter Two: Literature Review
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 What is Employee Retention?
- 1.3 The Importance of Human Capital
- 1.4 Why is Employee Retention Important?
- 1.5 Employee Retention Strategies
- 1.6 Summary of Chapter
- Chapter Three: Methodology
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Defining Research
- 3.3 Research Philosophy
- 3.4 Research Approach
- 3.5 Research Method
- 3.6 Data Collection Tools
- 3.7 Population and Sampling
- 3.8 Data analysis method
- 3.9 Ethical Considerations
- 3.10 Summary of Chapter
- Chapter Four: Data Findings and Presentation
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Findings of questionnaire
- 4.3 Summary of Chapter
- Chapter Five: Data Analysis
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Analysis of Results
- 5.3 Summary of Chapter
Objectives and Key Themes
This research aims to compare the employee retention practices of Tesco and Sainsbury in the United Kingdom using a triangulation methodology incorporating qualitative and quantitative data. The study seeks to determine which company is more effective in retaining employees and identify the key factors contributing to their respective success or failure in this area.
- Comparative analysis of employee retention strategies in Tesco and Sainsbury.
- Identification of effective and ineffective employee retention practices.
- Assessment of the impact of various factors (e.g., compensation, management support, work environment) on employee retention.
- Determination of the relative effectiveness of short-term versus long-term retention strategies.
- Recommendations for improving employee retention practices in Sainsbury.
Chapter Summaries
Chapter One: Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the research by introducing the importance of employee retention in human resource management. It provides background information on the competitive landscape and the challenges organizations face in retaining key employees, particularly in the context of a dynamic business environment. The chapter also outlines the research aims, objectives, questions, and significance, along with an overview of the organizational context and a brief summary of the subsequent chapters.
Chapter Two: Literature Review: This chapter explores existing literature on employee retention, defining the concept and highlighting its significance for organizational success. It examines the importance of human capital and explores various employee retention strategies, providing a theoretical framework for understanding the research questions. The chapter synthesizes existing knowledge on employee retention strategies to form a basis for comparison and analysis in later chapters.
Chapter Three: Methodology: This chapter details the research design and methods used in the study. It describes the research philosophy, approach, and methods employed in collecting and analyzing data. This includes a discussion of the sampling technique, data collection tools (specifically a close-ended questionnaire), and the ethical considerations involved in the research. The chapter justifies the methodological choices made and explains how these choices contribute to the reliability and validity of the research findings.
Chapter Four: Data Findings and Presentation: This chapter presents the findings from the survey administered to employees of Tesco and Sainsbury. It lays out the raw data from the questionnaire, providing a descriptive overview of the responses collected from the employee sample. This chapter serves as the basis for the more in-depth analysis in the following chapter.
Chapter Five: Data Analysis: This chapter analyzes the data presented in Chapter Four, focusing on specific factors related to employee retention such as training, promotion opportunities, performance appraisal, salaries, benefits, relationships with colleagues, job security, working environment and management role. It compares Tesco's and Sainsbury's performance in each of these areas and identifies statistically significant differences. This chapter is crucial for understanding the reasons behind the differences in employee retention rates between the two companies.
Keywords
Employee retention, Tesco, Sainsbury, human resource management, quantitative research, qualitative research, employee survey, retention strategies, competitive advantage, UK, comparative study.
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This document provides a comprehensive preview of a research study comparing the employee retention practices of Tesco and Sainsbury in the United Kingdom. It includes a table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords. The study utilizes a mixed-methods approach (both qualitative and quantitative data).
What are the main objectives of the research?
The research aims to compare employee retention strategies at Tesco and Sainsbury, identify effective and ineffective practices, assess the impact of various factors (compensation, management support, work environment) on retention, determine the effectiveness of short-term versus long-term strategies, and offer recommendations for improving Sainsbury's retention practices.
What methodology is used in this research?
The research employs a triangulation methodology, combining qualitative and quantitative data. The quantitative data is collected through a close-ended questionnaire. The research design details are described in Chapter Three, including the research philosophy, approach, method, sampling technique, data collection tools, and ethical considerations.
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Key themes include comparative analysis of employee retention strategies in Tesco and Sainsbury, identification of effective and ineffective practices, the impact of factors like compensation and work environment on retention, and the comparison of short-term and long-term retention strategies.
What data is analyzed in the research?
The research analyzes data collected from a survey administered to employees of Tesco and Sainsbury. Chapter Four presents the raw data, while Chapter Five analyzes the results focusing on factors such as training, promotion, performance appraisal, salaries, benefits, relationships with colleagues, job security, working environment, and management role. The analysis compares Tesco's and Sainsbury's performance in each area and identifies statistically significant differences.
What are the key chapters and their contents?
The study is organized into five chapters: Chapter One (Introduction), Chapter Two (Literature Review), Chapter Three (Methodology), Chapter Four (Data Findings and Presentation), and Chapter Five (Data Analysis). Each chapter summary is provided in the document preview. The introduction sets the stage and outlines the research objectives, the literature review examines existing research on employee retention, the methodology chapter details the research design, the data findings chapter presents the survey results, and the data analysis chapter interprets those results.
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The specific findings are detailed in Chapters Four and Five. Chapter Four presents the raw data from the employee survey, and Chapter Five provides an in-depth analysis comparing Tesco and Sainsbury's employee retention practices across various factors and identifies statistically significant differences.
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Keywords include: Employee retention, Tesco, Sainsbury, human resource management, quantitative research, qualitative research, employee survey, retention strategies, competitive advantage, UK, comparative study.
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- Alex Cole (Author), 2012, The of effectiveness of employee retention policies in Sainsbury and Tesco, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/212292
