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Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this assignment the student will be able:
1. To develop abilities to gather, analyse, interpret and evaluate information on
Employee Satisfaction and Engagement related process, practice and laws.
2. To strengthen conceptual and analytical skills in the study of Employee
Satisfaction and Engagement.
3. To apply a range of Employee Satisfaction and Engagement principles and
concepts.
4. To build tangible links between the theory and practice of Employee Satisfaction
and Engagement.
5. To heighten awareness and understanding of Employee Satisfaction and
Engagement in action
6. To develop and present thoughts, arguments and informed opinions in a logical
and coherent way.
7. To demonstrate academic and management research, report writing and
composition skills with academic integrity.
8. To consistently apply the APA system of academic referencing.
9. To demonstrate word processing and IT skills
10.To develop project and time management and execution skills.
11.To develop healthy and functional work habits in progressing confidently and
consistently towards a defined submission deadline date.
Individual Written Assignment
Based on the Scenario below, design an employee satisfaction survey and develop a
follow up employee satisfaction strategy and plan to promote employee engagement.
Scenario – Stacey is the vice president of HR at ‘ITFast’, a midsized IT sector company.
She has called for an urgent meeting of HR department staff as nearly 100 employees
had given the notice to leave the company in recent weeks. “This is a long list of
escapees….we’re losing them faster than your people can bring them in,” she said,
turning to John, the head of recruiting. “Our turnover rate is up to 35%.” “We are
growing —in revenue, profitability, and reputation, I just don’t understand why people
are leaving us fast” said Stacey. “I need to present these numbers to Mr. Richard Leo
(CEO) at the end of the week, and I can’t do that without a theory on what’s happening
and a solution to propose. That’s why I called this meeting,” said Stacey. “This is even
surprising given that our work culture is our biggest selling point. We don’t treat our
employees just as a cog in the machine, and our company and its managers — Richard
included — will listen to them. That everyone at ‘ITFast’matters.”
PART A -Task: Stacey has hired you as their HR consultant to create and roll out an
employee satisfaction survey that will help her uncover the reasons behind employee
turnover so that she can put new policies in place. Your task is to carefully design the
questionnaire (15 questions) in the light of theories/concepts/Canadian Laws discussed
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in the class. You can use any rating scale to design your questionnaire (for example
Likert, creating ranges for each question – very satisfied to not satisfied at all – refer to
the image given below). Use your creativity to design the questionnaire. • Keep in mind,
you cannot ask any discriminatory questions prohibited by law, in the survey. • For every
question include a line or two to explain the purpose of this question and how will this
question help you to know the causes of employee dissatisfaction and in turn boost
engagement. Avoid lengthy explanations Include at least 1-2 references for each
question you are asking or to support the question rationale and explanations. • You will
also be marked down for every question that seems irrelevant/off the topic. • Create your
own questions from scratch any copied questions from the internet and other sources
will be marked down. You can check secondary sources only for brainstorming not for
copy-pasting. Follow the best practices in survey design.
PART B -Task: based on areas of improvement (identified through survey questions)
in part A – create an employee engagement/satisfaction strategy and plan for ITFast that
will help them reduce employee turnover and boost employee engagement. • Your plan
should have clearly identified strategies/programs (3 strictly), each
5 Steps to successfully completing this assignment:
1.
Research The Scenario and Underlying Theories, Concepts and Frameworks.
2.
Write up the Assignment using the Suggested Format.
3.
Double check your assignment against the marking and assessment rubrics.
4.
Put assignment through Turnitin with a Similarity Score of 20% Or less and an
AI score of 10% or less
5.
Submit the final assignment online via LMS-Brightspace by the stipulated
deadline.
Step 1.
Research The Scenario and Underlying Theories and Frameworks
Finding relevant information about the Employee Satisfaction and Engagement systems
and practices of an industry and company can be challenging and requires you to utilize
the skills of an investigative business journalist. It is critical to understand the industry
first and the dynamics of the sector. It’s like you cannot under a family member unless
you understand the family unit. Read generally on the topic first starting with your core
textbook and then funnel your research into the specifics and micro-aspects of the
topic(s).
Finding Relevant Information:
There is a significant number of resources to draw from and should include the
following: Note: Google should not be your first port of call. Google, Wikipedia will
not be considered as authentic sources you will be marked
down for using them. You can use company websites, Job Market analysis taken from
Statista and
other reliable sources.
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UCW Library – on shelf and academic online resources should be your first post
of call. UCW library databases
Industry trade magazines and professional body publications
Company website and HR and career portals
Best Place to Work – Canada, website and league tables.
Please explore all the usual sources such as Google Scholar,
-See Core Textbook and Other Texts Books on Employee Satisfaction and
Engagement and Human Resources Management.
On Line and On Shelf Journals, preferably peer reviewed.
Online Databases and Portals which contains many relevant Employee
Satisfaction and Engagement information in peer reviewed journals.
Set up a “Google Alert” or a “Journal Article Alert” Updates” to get information
on a particular topic be mailed to you on a regular basis.
Secondary References: chase up relevant references listed in the Footnotes &
Bibliographies of Journal Articles and at the back of Textbooks.
Also consider YouTube and Social Media searches.
Ask the UCW Librarian, they are the experts in information finding and retrieval
and are there to help.
Attend the various UCW Library workshops on such topics as “Doing Industry
Research” which are held synchronously and asynchronously.
Step 2.
Write up the Assignment using the Suggested Format.
Writing Up the Assignment: The 2 Ss: Style and Substance are both important.
Substance and Body of Assignment:
Ensure all requirements and parts of the assignment are fully addressed and satisfactorily
fulfilled. Infuse your creativity into the assignment especially in designing a
questionnaire that is graphically appealing and has rating scales of some sort. Research
the best practice and tools in survey design. The use of graphics and/or colors will reflect
creativity. Demonstrative robustness of your research by using at least 10 references –
Google, Wikipedia will not be considered as authentic sources you will be marked down
for using them. You can use company websites, Governmental & provincial websites of
Canada, Labour laws both federal and provincial, updated textbooks, and industry
papers, etc., •
Ensure to Include:
Table of Contents (how to automatically create a table of contents in Word – https://youtu.be/0cNJX6HP7c (7 min you tube clip)
Introduction (a short introduction about the aim and purpose of the report and what you
hope to achieve. Signpost what you are going to do in the assignment and so lead and
guide the reader.
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Conclusion
Key takeaways
References/Bibliography (at least 10 references)
Appendices: Will contain any support documentation you wish to include such as
complicated diagrams or tables or visuals, which may impede the flow of reading if they
were in the body of the document.
Style: Assignment Format and Checklist:
Word Count: The assignment should be approx. be 3,000 minimum and 3,500 maximum
words with 10% flexibility on either end.
This excludes any footnotes, references, bibliography or appendices.
Format:
The assignment should be presented in word processed format adhering to the following
guidelines:
Essay style or report style formal structure.
Word only format, not PDF
Table of Contents at front (how to automatically create a table of contents in Word
– https://youtu.be/0cN-JX6HP7c (7 min you tube clip)
Consistent Style of APA Citation Referencing. See the APA Template on the
Library
section
or
watch
this
video
on
APA
guidelines
Clear paragraphing with headings and sub-headings.
Use of plenty of white space, breaking up the text with visual aids, diagrams,
graphs, etc. If too bulky, put in Appendix.
Double line spacing
Numbered paragraphs 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 etc. APA style
Times New Roman 12
Pages Numbered
Minimum of 10 references
Proof Read and Spell Checked
Conclusion (shot conclusion that summarizes your main findings and takeaways from
the assignment – 250 words approx.
References/Bibliography (at least 10 references)
Step 3: Follow and Double Check Your Final Work Against the Assessment and
Rubrics and Marking Scheme Below:
Assessment Rubrics: The rubric contains the criteria upon which the assignment will be marked
against and upon which feedback will be based.
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Specific Rubric:
Marking Rubric: Please read and observe the marking rubric carefully.
Topics
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Comments
Subject Matter
(70%)
Key elements of assignments are covered especially all
parts and sub-parts.
Content is comprehensive, accurate, persuasive.
Displays an understanding of relevant theory, concepts
and frameworks.
Demonstrates an application of theory into practice.
Uses relevant and current examples from best practice.
Research is adequate/timely, and citations
are academically valid
Analysis and
Critical Thinking
(25%)
Present persuasive and research informed arguments
Major points supported by specific references.
Clear and logical line of thought and argument
Give own research informed opinion.
Integrate both the theory and practice to reach
new insight.
Organization and Readability/Style and
Grammar /Punctuation/Spelling and APA (10%)
Max.
Grade
Subject Matter (70%)
70
Analysis & CT (25%)
20
Style/Mechanics
(10%)
10
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The introduction provides a sufficient background
on the topic and previews major points.
Central theme/purpose is immediately clear.
Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow with
proper headings.
Subsequent sections develop/support the central theme.
The conclusion follows logically from the body of the
paper
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Sentences are well-constructed with consistently
strong, varied structure.
Transitions between
sentences/paragraphs/sections help maintain the
flow of thought.
Words used are precise and unambiguous.
The tone is appropriate to the audience,
content, and assignment.
Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation
checked.
Reference page is present and properly formatted.
Grade on 100
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Subtotal
Penalties
100
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General Rubric:
DESCRIPTOR
Exceptional: Normally achieved by a small
minority of students who have
consistently exceeded performance
expectations in all evaluation criteria.
Mangt & Employee Relations – HRMT 625– Individual Assignment Brief
GRADE
90-100% A+
(4.33)
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Excellent: Demonstrates a comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of subject
matter and achievement of learning
outcomes at high levels of performance in
almost all of the evaluation criteria.
Very good: Demonstrates a
comprehensive knowledge and
understanding of the subject matter and
achievement of learning outcomes at well
above average levels of performance in
most of the course evaluation criteria.
Good: Demonstrates substantial
knowledge and understanding of the
subject matter and achievement of
learning outcomes at average to above
average performance levels in most of the
course evaluation criteria
Satisfactory: Demonstrates sufficient
knowledge and understanding of the
subject matter and achievement of
learning outcomes at average levels of
performance in most of the course
evaluation criteria.
Pass: Demonstrates acceptable knowledge
and understanding of the subject matter
and achievement of learning outcomes at
low to average level of performance in
many of the course evaluation criteria.
Fail: Unacceptable performance in most or
all of the course evaluation criteria
85-89% A (4.00)
80-84% A- (3.67)
76-79% B+ (3.33)
72-75% B (3.00)
68-71% B- (2.67)
60-67% C (2.00)
0-59% F (0)
Given the nature of “relative grading” (competition), your grades will normally follow
a normal distribution curve which means Grade A and A+ will be very rare and few as
will Fail Grades.
Step 4.
Put the Assignment Through Turnitin only Once With a Similarity
Score of 20% Or Less and an AI Score of 10% or Less
This course requires you to submit your assignment in electronic form. The electronic
material will be submitted to a service to which UCW subscribes, called Turnitin. This
is a service that checks textual material for originality. Turnitin.com is used increasingly
in North American universities. For additional information please visit:
https://turnitin.com/static/resources/documentation/turnitin/sales/Turnitin_FAQ_Questi
ons_and_Answers.pdf
If you are still unsure what plagiarism means, then please visit www. Plagiarism.org
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The Turnitin Company has recently re-launched Plagiarism.org, an educational and
informative resource on plagiarism and best practices for ensuring originality in written
work. This site, geared toward students and writers in general, offers a wealth of
information specifically about plagiarism, as well as information on how to properly
attribute and cite sources. On Plagiarism.org, you’ll also find an “Ask the Experts”
feature, FAQs, and a resource section with downloadable handouts. Also please visit
the UCW Library website.
On the LMS-Brightspace page for this course part and assignment you will find the
location where you upload the assignment to Turnitin. You can only submit it Once
to Turnitin by the due date.
If you look at the assignment of a previous student who took this course, even just as a
reference, this is still plagiarism and cheating. Always use your own words and your
own voice as it’s your assignment and your ideas only. Even if your English is not
perfect it is always best to put in your own words rather than risk breaching academic
integrity. During exam, you’re not allowed to look at other people’s work under any
circumstances and the same rules apply for assignments.
Consequences and Penalties of Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct: See UCW’s
Academic Integrity Policy: No. 5006. This policy is strictly enforced, and a breach
may ultimately lead to you failing the course and the program.
https://www.ucanwest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/UCW-Policy-5006-AcademicIntegrity-2023-07-04.pdf
o UCW is a relatively small academic community of faculty and students where
everyone knows each other. Any blemish or damage to your reputation and your
personal and academic integrity will impact your professional standing and future
academic and professional options.
o If you are found guilty of cheating, you will be labelled as a “cheater” and you will
carry this reputation for the rest of your stay in this school and it may appear on your
academic record/transcript when looking for academic references in order to pursue
further studies and or when seeking employment.
Troubleshooting Turnitin:
If you encounter difficulties with your Turnitin submission, try one of these two
strategies (solves it 99% of the time)
1. Wait an hour or two or three and try submitting again.
2. Try using a different web browser or computer.
Important: Please note the Instructor has no control or authority over the Turnitin system
so they are unable to help you if you have trouble with submission. You must contact
the IT department. So, allow sufficient time for any obstacles or delays. It is wise to
submit your assignment couple days before the due date, so you still have time to fix it
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if you experience submission problems. If you submit your assignment at the last
moment and experience submission problems, there is nothing the instructor can do, and
you will incur a penalty for a late submission. If you email an Instructor on the weekends
with problems, they will not be able to reply to you until Monday. So, resolve issues in
a timely manner before the weekend and during the office hours of the Instructor and
UCW IT Department.
Turnitin Similarity Score 20% or Less and an AI Score of 10% or Less:
You may upload your assignment only Once by the deadline so that you are below the
20% comparability score.
An assignment with a comparability score of greater than 20% will be penalized. So
please ensure you have a score of 20% or less before final submission.
Over 30% is normally an automatic failure of the assignment and this will be reported
to the Head of Department and the AIC (Academic Incident Committee) for review
and further action and possible sanctions.
If you use Grammerly as an initial check for similarity score, remember that Turnitin
will add a minimum of extra 15%-20% to the score you get from Grammerly so don’t
rely on it or trust the result.
If you believe you completed an honest assignment but still went over 20%? Then you
need to revisit your refences. If you did an inadequate job of researching for
references, you will end up including many references that other students have already
used, and this will increase your similarity score. There are millions of articles
available to enable you to complete a robust and rigorous literature review and a
systematic research process. Consult the UCW Librarians for help. They are the
experts on finding resources and they are there to help you and make you a better
researcher.
Tips on Lowering Similarity Scores
1. No direct quotes from references (not even one sentence). Always paraphrase.
everything and include proper citation. It is only fair that you acknowledge and give
credit to where you got the idea or concept from.
a. In other words, DON’T COPY ANY QUOTES from the references.
b. DO NOT directly copy the assignment questions to your assignment as this will
increase your similarity score.
2. Carry out a comprehensive review in researching so your references are not going to
overlap with other students’ assignments,
a. If it only took you 30 minutes to find a particular reference, chances are very.
high that previous students already used those so if you use the same reference, it.
will increase your similarity score. That is why Google Scholar should not be your first
port of call.
b. Avoid searching through Google and even Google Scholar and don’t include online
news articles and magazines.
c. Go to the library (not just our school but also other libraries) and search for
books
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d. Search for online for peer reviewed journal articles from scholarly portals and
databases such as EBSCO and JSTOR
e. Sign up for “Journal Article Alerts” from such journal article publishers as “Wiley
Online”.
Step 5.
Submit the Final Assignment Online Via Student Portal (LMSBrightspace) by the Stipulated Deadline.
The stipulated deadline for this assignment is on the cover page as well as in the syllabus.
It is usually Wednesday midnight of the stipulated week. But please double check on
LMS-Brightspace and with your Instructor. Please double check the date and submit it
on time. Put the date in your cell phone calendar. Please build sufficient time into your
planning to allow for Turnitin to produce a comparability report and % in time.
Submit on the LMS-Brightspace page for this course section, on the Turnitin link.
Late Assignments will be penalized at a rate of 10% of the final assignment grade, per
day.
Start Your Assignment NOW! – One Step at a Time! Only 5 Steps!
Do not wait until your assessment topic is covered in a lecture, if applicable, as it may
be too late. So, start your essay NOW with planning and information gathering. Work
on it every day, even if only for 15 minutes.
Be pro-active in your planning and not to rely on JIT (Just in Time) or last-minute
syndrome which is often part of the deadline-procrastination doom loop. Please read
these articles below to gain more insight into the psychology of procrastination and the
negatives of a last-minute approach to work.
1. Thompson, Derek (2014) The Procrastination Doom Loop—and How to Break It?
Delaying Hard Work is All about Your Mood. In the Atlantic August 26th Access full
article at:
http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/08/the-procrastination-loop-andhow-to-break-it/379142/
2. Jaffe, Eric (2014) Why Wait? The Science Behind Procrastination: After a Long
Delay, Psychological Science is beginning to Understand the Complexities of
Procrastination in Association for Psychological Science Access full article at:
http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/publications/Employee
Satisfaction
and
Engagement
server/2013/april-13/why-wait-the-science-behindprocrastination.html
How to Create Instant Motivation and Break the Procrastination Habit
Marking/Grading and Feedback Timeline:
Assuming a class size of 20 students it will take two weeks for the Instructor to grade
your assignment and longer with larger classes.
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Feedback from the Instructor will be posted usually within the Turnitin version of the
submitted assignment on the LMS-Brightspace.
Instructor, Contact Details and Appointments:
Dr. Pauric P. O’Rourke
PhD, MSc, MBS, LLM, B.A, CTLHR, PGC (Blended Learning), Fellow HEA, CMBE,
CPHR (Canada), SPHR (USA), Chartered MCIPD (UK)
E-Mail: pauric.o39rourke@myucwest.ca
Do Not use MS Teams to communicate with the Instructor.
If you wish would discuss any issue with the Instructor, please speak to them before or
after class and see their posted Office Hours on LMS-Brightspace. Face to face
communication is easier, quicker and clearer. If you need to set up an appointment to
meet in person or on Zoom with the Instructor please give adequate notice and indicate
at least two suitable times within the advertised office hours. . Please use the e mail
message facility on My UCW on LMS-Brightspace if you have to communicate in
writing with the Instructor and Not MS Teams. Please cite in the e mail subject line, the
Subject Name and Section (the most important element), Your Full Name and Student
Number in all correspondence to ensure a timelier response.
E-Mail Etiquette:
If you choose to contact the Instructor by e mail, please ensure that the e mail is written
in a professional, courteous and business-like manner with proper business English and
format, such as Dear Pauric and Best regards etc. Cell phone Text English/Slang is not
acceptable. Failure to do so, will mean that you will not receive a reply. Sending of any
inappropriate or disrespectful communication, attachments or commentary via e-mail or
any form of social media, such as Twitter etc, will be automatically reported to the UCW
authorities for further action and possible discipline and sanction.
When the Instructor answers your e mail and addresses your issue, it is considered
professional courtesy and basic good manners to reply with an e mail of thanks and
appreciation. Always cite your subject name, your own name and student number in all
correspondence to ensure more timely response.
*****
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Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this assignment the student will be able:
1. To develop abilities to gather, analyse, interpret and evaluate information on
Employee Satisfaction and Engagement related process, practice and laws.
2. To strengthen conceptual and analytical skills in the study of Employee
Satisfaction and Engagement.
3. To apply a range of Employee Satisfaction and Engagement principles and
concepts.
4. To build tangible links between the theory and practice of Employee Satisfaction
and Engagement.
5. To heighten awareness and understanding of Employee Satisfaction and
Engagement in action
6. To develop and present thoughts, arguments and informed opinions in a logical
and coherent way.
7. To demonstrate academic and management research, report writing and
composition skills with academic integrity.
8. To consistently apply the APA system of academic referencing.
9. To demonstrate word processing and IT skills
10.To develop project and time management and execution skills.
11.To develop healthy and functional work habits in progressing confidently and
consistently towards a defined submission deadline date.
Individual Written Assignment
Based on the Scenario below, design an employee satisfaction survey and develop a
follow up employee satisfaction strategy and plan to promote employee engagement.
Scenario – Stacey is the vice president of HR at ‘ITFast’, a midsized IT sector company.
She has called for an urgent meeting of HR department staff as nearly 100 employees
had given the notice to leave the company in recent weeks. “This is a long list of
escapees….we’re losing them faster than your people can bring them in,” she said,
turning to John, the head of recruiting. “Our turnover rate is up to 35%.” “We are
growing —in revenue, profitability, and reputation, I just don’t understand why people
are leaving us fast” said Stacey. “I need to present these numbers to Mr. Richard Leo
(CEO) at the end of the week, and I can’t do that without a theory on what’s happening
and a solution to propose. That’s why I called this meeting,” said Stacey. “This is even
surprising given that our work culture is our biggest selling point. We don’t treat our
employees just as a cog in the machine, and our company and its managers — Richard
included — will listen to them. That everyone at ‘ITFast’matters.”
PART A -Task: Stacey has hired you as their HR consultant to create and roll out an
employee satisfaction survey that will help her uncover the reasons behind employee
turnover so that she can put new policies in place. Your task is to carefully design the
questionnaire (15 questions) in the light of theories/concepts/Canadian Laws discussed
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in the class. You can use any rating scale to design your questionnaire (for example
Likert, creating ranges for each question – very satisfied to not satisfied at all – refer to
the image given below). Use your creativity to design the questionnaire. • Keep in mind,
you cannot ask any discriminatory questions prohibited by law, in the survey. • For every
question include a line or two to explain the purpose of this question and how will this
question help you to know the causes of employee dissatisfaction and in turn boost
engagement. Avoid lengthy explanations Include at least 1-2 references for each
question you are asking or to support the question rationale and explanations. • You will
also be marked down for every question that seems irrelevant/off the topic. • Create your
own questions from scratch any copied questions from the internet and other sources
will be marked down. You can check secondary sources only for brainstorming not for
copy-pasting. Follow the best practices in survey design.
PART B -Task: based on areas of improvement (identified through survey questions)
in part A – create an employee engagement/satisfaction strategy and plan for ITFast that
will help them reduce employee turnover and boost employee engagement. • Your plan
should have clearly identified strategies/programs (3 strictly), each
5 Steps to successfully completing this assignment:
1.
Research The Scenario and Underlying Theories, Concepts and Frameworks.
2.
Write up the Assignment using the Suggested Format.
3.
Double check your assignment against the marking and assessment rubrics.
4.
Put assignment through Turnitin with a Similarity Score of 20% Or less and an
AI score of 10% or less
5.
Submit the final assignment online via LMS-Brightspace by the stipulated
deadline.
Step 1.
Research The Scenario and Underlying Theories and Frameworks
Finding relevant information about the Employee Satisfaction and Engagement systems
and practices of an industry and company can be challenging and requires you to utilize
the skills of an investigative business journalist. It is critical to understand the industry
first and the dynamics of the sector. It’s like you cannot under a family member unless
you understand the family unit. Read generally on the topic first starting with your core
textbook and then funnel your research into the specifics and micro-aspects of the
topic(s).
Finding Relevant Information:
There is a significant number of resources to draw from and should include the
following: Note: Google should not be your first port of call. Google, Wikipedia will
not be considered as authentic sources you will be marked
down for using them. You can use company websites, Job Market analysis taken from
Statista and
other reliable sources.
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UCW Library – on shelf and academic online resources should be your first post
of call. UCW library databases
Industry trade magazines and professional body publications
Company website and HR and career portals
Best Place to Work – Canada, website and league tables.
Please explore all the usual sources such as Google Scholar,
-See Core Textbook and Other Texts Books on Employee Satisfaction and
Engagement and Human Resources Management.
On Line and On Shelf Journals, preferably peer reviewed.
Online Databases and Portals which contains many relevant Employee
Satisfaction and Engagement information in peer reviewed journals.
Set up a “Google Alert” or a “Journal Article Alert” Updates” to get information
on a particular topic be mailed to you on a regular basis.
Secondary References: chase up relevant references listed in the Footnotes &
Bibliographies of Journal Articles and at the back of Textbooks.
Also consider YouTube and Social Media searches.
Ask the UCW Librarian, they are the experts in information finding and retrieval
and are there to help.
Attend the various UCW Library workshops on such topics as “Doing Industry
Research” which are held synchronously and asynchronously.
Step 2.
Write up the Assignment using the Suggested Format.
Writing Up the Assignment: The 2 Ss: Style and Substance are both important.
Substance and Body of Assignment:
Ensure all requirements and parts of the assignment are fully addressed and satisfactorily
fulfilled. Infuse your creativity into the assignment especially in designing a
questionnaire that is graphically appealing and has rating scales of some sort. Research
the best practice and tools in survey design. The use of graphics and/or colors will reflect
creativity. Demonstrative robustness of your research by using at least 10 references –
Google, Wikipedia will not be considered as authentic sources you will be marked down
for using them. You can use company websites, Governmental & provincial websites of
Canada, Labour laws both federal and provincial, updated textbooks, and industry
papers, etc., •
Ensure to Include:
Table of Contents (how to automatically create a table of contents in Word – https://youtu.be/0cNJX6HP7c (7 min you tube clip)
Introduction (a short introduction about the aim and purpose of the report and what you
hope to achieve. Signpost what you are going to do in the assignment and so lead and
guide the reader.
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Conclusion
Key takeaways
References/Bibliography (at least 10 references)
Appendices: Will contain any support documentation you wish to include such as
complicated diagrams or tables or v
