Research Methods in Anthropology French Journal of Change Management

Questions: Identify the subject area the study relates to within business and management. Identify one theory with reference that relates to the topic of the research proposal. Methodology Outline the proposed research strategy and research methods to be used. What primary and secondary data would you like to collect and how would you like to collect it? Are there any ethical issues around the data collection and storage to consider? Project Plan Provide a table listing the tasks required to complete the portfolio and the timescales for each. List also any resources needed. Answers: Background of the research topic Leadership takes active participation in helping the employees for achieving a set of objectives. Leaders lead by examples and often build an element of positivity amongst the employees. While adapting to change, leaders have an important role to play for addressing the necessary information to the employees so that they do not lose their confidence (Dawson 2014). The research topic would entail the various roles played by the leaders for managing the employees towards successful intervention of change management in the organization. Research Aims The primary aim of the researcher is to evaluate the elusive of leadership for implementation change management in Opus Recruitment Solutions. Research Objectives To identify the impact of leadership for implementing change management in a small scale business To evaluate the importance of leadership for adapting the employees of Opus solutions in relation to change management To identify the challenges faced by the leaders for implementing change management in Opus Recruitment Solutions To propose suitable recommendations against the rising issues of Opus recruitment solutions in regards to change management Research Questions What is the impact of leadership while implementing change management in a small-scale business like Opus Recruitment Solutions? What is the role of the leaders for adapting the employees of Opus Recruitment Solutions towards change management? What are the challenges faced by the leaders, while implementing change management for Opus Recruitment Solutions? What are the proposed recommendations in contrast to the rising issues faced by the leaders of Opus Recruitment Solutions while implementing change management? Research Problems The major issue faced by the organization is the adaptability of the employees towards implementation of change management. The leaders were unable to convince the employees, as there was an element of fear amongst them for losing the job (Kvalnes 2014). However, the primary intention of the leaders was to enhance the organizational scenario by implementing the change. The employees were reluctant for adapting to changes and the overall scenario created a negative impact on the operations of the organization in the competitive market. Literature Review Concept of leadership and Change Management Leadership is the ability of a person for leading or guiding other individuals, team or an organization towards a change. On the other hand, change management refers to the process of changing the organizational practices for enhancing organizational profitability. Leadership Traits The leadership traits comprise of the key requirements that a leader should possess for attaining organizational success. The traits if of an effective leader are as follows: Emotional Stability Dominance Enthusiasm Conscientiousness Intuition Tough- mindedness Self-assurance Compulsiveness Culture Web Theory This theory emphasize that an organization should identify the organizational culture before implementing organizational strategies. After investigating the internal process of Opus Recruitment Solutions, it can be said that the company has adopted a transparent approach for communicating with the workforce (Welbourne 2014). Moreover, the company is dealing with a diversified workforce and depending on this organizational culture, the company has adopted transformational leadership approach. This leadership approach helps the organization in allowing the workforce in sharing their viewpoint regarding decision-making process. Transformational leadership Style Transformational leadership refers to the leadership trait, which allows a leader to build strong communication with the workforce. Moreover, transformational leaders allow the team members to take active participation in organizational decision-making process. Research Methodology Research Proposition The researcher implemented suitable strategies and techniques outlined in an proper methodology to attain the Objective oriented outcomes in an competent way. The researcher will implement the philosophy of positivism, Deductive approach, descriptive research design, surveys and interviews as the research strategy for successful progression of the study (Bernard 2011). The researcher collected primary and secondary sources of data for penetrating the research topic and enhance the quality of the study in a suitable way. The researcher will conduct the quantitative analysis by spreading survey questionnaires to 50 employees of Opus recruitment Solutions, UK. The qualitative analysis of the study will involve telephonic interviews of three managers in Opus recruitment solutions. The researcher will select probability sampling technique for quantitative analysis and non-probability sampling technique for qualitative analysis of the study. Sources of Data Primary data will collect specific information from the respondents of the survey. The researcher will be able to identify the issues underlying the topic while gathering factual data from the respondents of the research (Green 2011). The secondary data sources will comprise of information gathered from journals, magazines, articles and work of other researchers. The information may be manipulative in nature due to its commercial approach. Data Collection Methods The researcher will aim to enhance the standard of the topic by implementing quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Quantitative analysis will allow the researcher to conduct statistical analysis, thus helping the researcher to identify the research issues in a proactive way (Freshwater 2012). The qualitative analysis will enrich the content of the study through effective gathering of data from the managers of Opus Recruitment Solutions. Analytical procedure For successful understanding of the study, analytical procedure is regarded as one of the decisive aspects of Quantitative research, through which the researcher may classify, review and assess the key objectives in co-relation to the subject matter of the study. The researcher will make effective utilization of statistical analysis in the form of tables, pie charts, Mean, Median and Mode (Cao 2011). The content analysis approach will helpsthe researcher to upgrade the research quality by collecting realistic and needful data. Ethical Considerations Under any circumstances, the researcher will not implement the data for commercial purposes. The respondents will enjoy voluntary participation of data and under no one can exert external pressure on the researcher (Chan et al. 2011). The information and data of the respondents will not be disclosed and therefore, they will take pleasure in full privacy of their personal information. All the rules and regulations of the Data Protection act will be kept into consideration for successful intervention of the study. Research Timetable The time horizon of the research study states the amount of time required for conducting the overall study in a suitable way. Refer to appendix 1 Anticipated Findings of the research study The researcher would identify the researcher issues upon conduction of the statistical analysis. The researcher would mainly look forward to identify the issues faced by the employees for adapting to change and evaluate various ways approached by the leaders to handle crises Identification of the issues will allow the researcher to probe for suitable recommendations for successful adaption of change management in Opus Recruitment Solutions. Reference List Bernard, H. R. 2011 Research Methods in Anthropology: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches 5th ed. Plymouth: Alta Mira Press. Burnes, B., 2014. 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