Role of Polish migrants in UK hospitality industry

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY1

Introduction1

Overview of Research Approach1

Role of the Researcher2

Overview Quantitative Research Approach3

Rationale for Employing a Quantitative Study5

Research Method and Design Appropriateness5

Data Analysis6

Quantitative Analysis6

Justification of Research Tools6

Data collection Method7

Primary Data7

Secondary Data8

Population and Sampling10

Population10

Access to Participants11

Participants of the Study11

Survey Participants11

Informed Consent12

Confidentiality12

Validity12

Reliability14

Ethical Concerns15

Conclusion16

CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS17

Questionnaire analysis17

CHAPTER 5: DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION40

UK hospitality industry42

Industry Background44

Outlook of UK hotel industry45

Role of migrants in UK Hospitality Industry45

Themes48

Good start48

People and the atmosphere49

Flexibility50

Income51

Easy money with fewer efforts51

Negative perception of working in the hospitality industry51

Long work hours52

Low income53

Discrimination53

Management poor behavior54

Poor quality service55

Temporary experience56

REFERENCES58

APPENDICES64

QUESTIONNAIRE64

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY

Introduction

This chapter of the research study furnishes a comprehensive sketch of the design of the research of the research study. In this chapter of the dissertation, the researcher elaborates the different components of the design of the research, particularly, the approach that has been adopted for this particular research. In the determination of the appropriate methodology for conducting this research study a mixed methodology has been adopted (Kumar, 2007, pp. 34). This is an exploratory research; therefore, quantitative approaches have been used in order to answer the research questions in an appropriate manner. This section provides a detailed outline of the research design of the proposed research study.

Overview of Research Approach

In this research study, the dissertation has adopted mixed approach. The proper formulation of the theoretical framework, real theoretical basis of the study focuses on how we can approach the study from the consultation of a history of how this type has been treated problem in other studies, what type of information collected, what designs were used, and so on (Kumar, 2007, pp. 34). For studying such topics like role of the Polish employees in the UK hospitality Industry, the usage of both primary and secondary research method was deemed beneficial.

When conducting quantitative research it refers to empirical data gathering about researched phenomena. This is basically done through a statistical or mathematical method. The primary aim of this type of research is to develop methodical theories that coincide with realistic developments of that phenomenon. The final outcome of such research could be formula, graph, diagrams which could assist to analyze and find out how that phenomenon changes when the time and other variables change. (White 2002, p. 112) Quantitative research allows making general judgment about similar phenomenon in general.

Whereas qualitative research is non numerical way of collecting and interpreting the information and can produce information about a particular case. Here the primary input is qualitative data, statements, observations, descriptions, etc (White 2002, p. 108).

For this research the author plans to use a quantitative research. The quantitative research methodology relates to scientific investigation of quantifiable properties and their relationships. It uses mathematical models and theories to measure the empirical associations found in natural phenomena (Caruth, 2008, 14). Characteristically, quantitative methods use large, random samples from which to gather data. Data are often numerical in nature, collected using reliable and valid tools and methods, and analyzed using statistical techniques. The researcher will use statistical procedures to ...