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WRITING: ADVANCED PRACTICES ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW Building on the last discussion, conduct research to identify examples of innovative benefit practices. A great example is SAS, Inc. A useful starting point is an Internet search using phrases such as “best companies to work for.” What are some of the more innovative benefits practices that you found? Search for research articles examining any two of these innovative benefits. What did you find about their influence on employee retention, engagement, or satisfaction? Beyond those three outcomes how are employee benefits being used in a broader strategic sense. For instance, how might we use our benefits to reflect the type of organizational culture we want our employees to experience. Now, imagine you hold a decision-making position for an organization. We are in what we believe to be at least a 3 year slow down. How might you suggest that adjusting our benefits offering brings the best in cost reduction but the least in terms of damage to morale?
INSTRUCTIONS Respond to the discussion questions provided. Each assignment requires 3 – 4 full pages and at least 5 peer-reviewed resources within 5-years to substantiate your position in your answer. You must carefully read the requirements below, noting the expectations beforehand. These exercises are meant to foster your comprehensive research and writing skills.
The specific requirements are as follows: • As a graduate student, the expectation is quite high for your required quality and effort. Your work must be written near the standard and quality of journals and other published materials. • Cover page, abstract, and reference page do not count toward the minimum page length requirement. • Add biblical integration which contain 1) a quoted Bible verse that is correctly cited and 2) integration that ties verse to topic by using a minimum of 3 sentences. • At least 5 peer-reviewed sources within the last five years are required. • Correctly cite your sources and quotations using current APA format. • The use of sources such as Wikipedia, Investopedia, blogs, personal, consulting or corporate websites are discouraged and will not count toward the required 5 references. • Use of term paper or solutions-type websites is not allowed and will be treated according to the terms of academic honesty requirements. • Use of headings are required to differentiate distinct sections of the paper; however, students should not use the questions as a heading/sub-heading. Note: Meeting the minimum specifications will result in the minimum passing grade. You are expected to provide an in-depth, analytical review of the topic. Assignments that do not meet the minimum criteria will not receive a passing grade.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.