Introduction
This project is based on Waitrose, an upmarket British supermarket. The research aim is to analyse the effectiveness of supervisor training in South Harrow. The project title was chosen after working at Waitrose myself and seeing how supervisor training has changed over the last 5 years. The following research is being carried out to find out how supervisor training can remain constant within all current and new supervisors.
Background
Waitrose was found in 1904 by Wallace Wait, Arthur Rose and David Taylor. After two years, David Taylor left the business thus resulting in the name ‘Waitrose’ being adopted from the remaining founders’ names. Waitrose joined the John Lewis Partnership in 1937 as a chain of 10 specialist food
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3.0 Methodology
A methodology shows how research questions are articulated with questions asked in the field (Clough, 2004, p. 25).
The definition of research methodology is the study of the research process in all its broadness and complexity. All of the methods and specifications of techniques employed from the limitations to the rationale are taken into account (Marais, 1988).
3.1 Primary Research
Primary research generally refers to research that has involved the collection of original data specific to that particular research project (Gratton & Jones, 2004, p. 8)
For this project, 10 questionnaires will be carried out with current supervisors allowing them to express their point of view on what the pros and cons are. This will make it easier to achieve the research aim and to make recommendations to help Waitrose ensure that all supervisors are receiving the most appropriate and up to date form of training. The sampling method which will be used to guarantee that all supervisors have an equal chance of being selected to fill out the questionnaire is random sampling. Random sampling refers to a variety of selection techniques in which sample members are selected by chance, but with a known probability of selection (Lavrakas, 2008). This method of sampling was chosen as it provides all supervisors with an equal chance of being chosen as well as being highly representative. For the questionnaire, a combination of both open and closed questions will be used.
Primary data is when you collect and gather the data first hand in the form of a questionnaire, survey, telephone or interview. This data is specific to the company and did not exist beforehand. Sometimes referred to as field research.
Research methods are “the various specific tools or ways data can be collected and analysed, e.g. a questionnaire, interview, etc.” (Neville, C, 2007).
As I was reading the journal one thing which really drew my attention was that it talked about the staff training being inconsistent. In some places staff seemed confident and in some places they were not. My self being an early year’s practitioner and working in a private sector I can relate to the problems as staff are expected to go on training in their own time. Working within the Borough of Hounslow I have experienced first-hand cuts that have definitely been made in regards to training.
John Lewis went on the blazes trail in the retail industry acquiring a number of businesses like Jessop & Son, Knight & Lee, Cole Brothers, George Henry Lee, Trewins, Robert Sable and Selfridge Provincial stores to create a conglomerate that would be everything to all customers. The Waitrose brand itself was bought in 1944. All these brands remained true to their original visions and products. Waitrose is still a grocery store, a bigger one with over 350 stores in the UK. The brand name is as recognizable in the UK as Target is in the US.
Primary Research is where you get information by yourself, like getting information from my client, like a person (like a parent, GP Health Professional or Carters Green Medical Centre’s practise manager) is interviewing my client they’ll information from my client’s face to face, which is primary information.
* The company was founded in 1904. Waitrose began as a small grocery store, in London.
Primary research. This has to be gathered first and to answer certain questions that are related to the project; therefore it is more time consuming and expensive. Primary research is considered to be a reliable source of information as it is coming directly from consumers.
INTRODUCTION A research method refers to a way of conducting and executing a research. Researchers frequently use a single or a combination of methods in their studies. The two methods, that is, the Longitudinal study and the Field experiments have different methodologies.
Methodology and methods- This section includes a clear justification for the chosen methodology and research method. The length and depth of the research depends on the objective of the researcher and the information he or she is trying to convey to the readers.
Primary data is the information you collect by conducting your own research i.e. first- hand information, which is direct from the source. An example is an oral interview, which will be conducted where the researcher asks the individual questions. An oral interview is an example of qualitative information which means which means that they allow the researcher to gather people’s opinions and ideas in relation to their hypothesis. In addition, another example of Primary data would be the distribution of a questionnaire where the researcher hands out written questions to the individual, expecting a response. This type of information can be known as a quantitative methodology, which means that this type of methodology allows the researcher to gather numerical or statistical data in relation to their
Waitrose founded in 1904 by Wallace Waite, Arthur Rose and David Taylor. Today its one of the UK's leading food retailers and part of the John Lewis partnership established in 1929. A company held in trust for the benefit of its employees and one of the top ten UK retail businesses, has over 185 Waitrose Supermarkets and 27 John Lewis Department
Waitrose was setup at Acton in 1904; it was founded by Wallace Waite, Arthur Rose & David Taylor. In the year 1906 Taylor left the firm, the first shop named “Waitrose” was formed. The company was later acquired by John Lewis Partnership in the year 1937. At that time it had 10 small service food shops and had a turnover of 150000 GBP. After the acquisition, Waitrose now are specialist Supermarkets, having more than 175 supermarkets all over UK mainly in the south-eastern region. It now boasts a work-force of over 37000 employees and many new stores. They offer fresh produce, poultry, bread & meat. Waitrose is a company known for providing high and good quality
Research methodology is a way how the research is conducted step by step and in order. There are two methods used for data collection which is the primary data and secondary data. These data can be obtained and used many ways. The data is taken and analyzed in advance to produce a result that we can use for research and future reference. This study will relate to the objective we want to achieve and finding the answer to every objective we seek. In order to successfully achieve the objectives we seek, we must know
Research means process of generating and analyzing information. The system of collecting data for research projects is knows as research methodology. The data may be collected for either theoretical or practical research.
The company’s managers need to take part in an extensive training process. The training should include how to establish and communicate clear, realistic