Discrimination at the work place

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would take this opportunity to thank my research supervisor, family and friends for their support and guidance without which this research would not have been possible.

DECLARATION

I, [type your full first names and surname here], declare that the contents of this dissertation/thesis represent my own unaided work, and that the dissertation/thesis has not previously been submitted for academic examination towards any qualification. Furthermore, it represents my own opinions and not necessarily those of the University.

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ABSTRACT

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Discrimination” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Discrimination” and its relation with “workplace environment”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “discrimination” and tries to gauge its effect on “organizational development”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “discrimination occurring at the work place” and tries to describe the overall effect on “the overall acceleration and growth of the organization”.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

OBJECTIVES1

Introduction1

Personal Statement1

Background of the Research2

Problem Statement2

Research Aim2

Significance of the Study2

Limitations of the Research3

Ethical Considerations3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY4

Research Design4

Research Ethics4

Literature selection criteria4

Search technique5

Keywords used5

Theoretical framework5

Research instruments5

LITERATURE REVIEW6

Defining Discrimination6

Discrimination in the workplace7

Gender Discrimination10

Salary Segregation12

Women in London Economy13

Gender & Pay Gap14

RESEARCH FINDINGS21

ANALYSIS OF THE RESEARCH24

CONCLUSIONS26

RECOMMENDATIONS AND FURTHER RESEARCH32

REFERENCES33

APPENDIX36

OBJECTIVES

Introduction

Once the research aim has been finalized in terms of initiating the research study, it shall trickle down to smaller, more achievable targets, which could actually make way towards the development and understanding of the research, which shall contribute immensely for a funnel, specific and coherent research study. The research objectives identified with reference to the research are discussed below:

How has discrimination influenced our workforce today?

How significant is the impact of discrimination in our workplace environment?

What factors are responsible for employees to attempt and perform acts of discrimination?

What impact discrimination has upon workplace development and targets?

How can discrimination be, if not completely removed, reduced to a certain extent, which could aid the establishment of a better workforce and a healthier working environment in the organization?

Personal Statement

The option of choosing discrimination was never a difficult one. Being an experienced individual, corporate world, serving in the industry, I have come across several facets and ideas, where individuals tend to make way for opting and practicing discrimination as part of their daily routine. While it may become to them as something very normal and part of their practice; however, it must be understood that what impacts and consequences are associated with discrimination being practiced in the workplace.

Discrimination has always been a major bone of contention for all workplaces across the globe. Since the beginning and inception of differences that have hit our mind, be it be caste, creed, race, religion, religious practices or even the basic colour of our skin, discrimination has been involved in all facets, all aspects and all areas of life as we know it.

Many a times it has been deliberated and discussed that whatever practices, rules, regulations and environments that have been done in the past have been done for the ...