Assignment Description
1. General Instruction:
A. This assignment contributes 30% of course.
B. Marks allocated: 100.
C. Students must submit a copy (in PDF format) on the due date with the authentic and valid plagiarism report, the similarity should be below and/or equal to 15%.
D. Number all pages.
E. The answer must be in original, i.e. in your own words.
F. An official cover page must be handed in with the written assignment.
G. It should be concise and generally free from spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
H. APA referencing style is required.
I. The assignment should type in the font of Time New Romans ONLY; the font size is 12pt; it should be 1.5 spacing line.
2. Case Study:
CASE ONE
Joanne supervised 36 professionals in 6 city libraries. To cut the costs of unnecessary overtime, she issued this one-sentence memo to her staff:
When workloads increase to a level requiring hours in excess of an employee regular duty assignment, and when such work is estimated to require a full shift of eight (8) hours or more on two (2) or more consecutive days, even though unscheduled days intervene, an employee tour of duty shall be altered so as to include the hours when such work must be done, unless an adverse impact would result from such employee absence from his previously scheduled assignment.
After the 36 copies were sent out, Joanne,s office received 26 phone calls asking what the memo meant. What the 10 people who didn,t call about the memo thought is uncertain. It took a week to clarify the new policy.
CASE TWO
Chris was simultaneously enrolled in a university writing course and working as a co-op student at the Widget Manufacturing plant. As part of his co-op work experience, Chris shadowed his supervisor/mentor on a safety inspection of the plant, and was asked to write up the results of the inspection in a compliance memo. In the same week, Chris,s writing instructor assigned the class to write a narrative essay based on some personal experience. Chris, trying to be efficient, thought that the plant visit experience could provide the basis for his essay assignment as well.
He wrote the essay first, because he was used to writing essays and was pretty good at it. He had never even seen a compliance memo, much less written one, so was not as confident about that task. He began the essay like this:
On June 1, 2018, I conducted a safety audit of the Widget Manufacturing plant in New City. The purpose of the audit was to ensure that all processes and activities in the plant adhere to safety and handling rules and policies outlined in the Workplace Safety Handbook and relevant government regulations. I was escorted on a 3-hour tour of the facility by …
Chris finished the essay and submitted it to his writing instructor. He then revised the essay slightly, keeping the introduction the same, and submitted it to his co-op supervisor. He “aced” the essay, getting an A grade, but his supervisor told him that the report was unacceptable and would have to be rewritten — especially the beginning, which should have clearly indicated whether or not the plant was in compliance with safety regulations. Chris was aghast! He had never heard of putting the “conclusion” at the beginning. He missed the company softball game that Saturday so he could rewrite the report to the satisfaction of his supervisor.
3. Group Analytical Report Requirements:
A. Clearly state the purpose of the report. Define the scope of the analysis, including the specific problem or question being addressed. Outline the objectives of the analysis and what the report aims to achieve.
B. Summarize relevant theories, models, and research studies that provide context to the report. Critically evaluate the existing CASE STUDIES to identify gaps that your report aims to fill.
C. Explain the research design and approach used in gathering and analyzing data. Describe the methods and tools used for data collection, ensuring to justify the choice of methods. Detail the analytical techniques applied to interpret the data.
D. Present the data in a clear and organized manner, using tables, charts, and graphs as needed. Analyze and interpret the data in relation to the research objectives. Compare the findings with existing literature or benchmarks.
E. Provide a concise summary of the key findings from the data analysis. Discuss the implications of these findings for the subject area, including any potential impacts or recommendations.
F. Critically assess the results in the context of the research question or problem. Relate the findings back to the CASE STUDIES review, highlighting how they support or challenge existing theories.
G. Summarize the key points made in the report. Offer any recommendations based on the analysis. Suggest areas for further research or limitations encountered during the study.
H. Appendices: Include any additional material that supports the report but is too detailed for the main body (e.g., raw data, detailed calculations, supplementary information).
I. Approximately 3,000 words, the report words limit cannot be more or/and less than 10%.
4. Group Collaboration Section
A. Roles and Responsibilities: Detail the contributions of each group member.
B. Coordination: Describe how the group coordinated and communicated during the project.
C. Reflection: Include a reflection on the group,s collaborative process, highlighting challenges and successes.