Purpose
This assignment will enable you to examine the increasing interdependence between the work life and family life, the challenges it presents to companies in retaining employees, and the strain endured by families.
Directions
- Why is conflict between family life and work more common today than it was a century ago? What 2 factors are involved in this change? On balance, do you see these changes as good or not? Why?
- As a sociologists, what 2 practical suggestions would you offer a CEO on how to make the workplace more family friendly in order to retain their best employees, and to help them minimize family and work life conflicts.
- Find, link, (cite and reference) a journal article to your analysis.
Formatting: It is important that you cite and reference all your sources following the APA (7th edition) standardsLinks to an external site..
Length: about 2-3 pages. Strive for quality over quantity.
Submission:
Submit your essay as an attachment (.doc or .docx) by clicking the Start Assignment button above.
Grading
This assignment is worth 25 points toward your course grade and will be graded according to the essay grading rubric below.
Rubric
SOC 268 Essay 8 Grading Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAddresses the required questions, issues, problems, etc. of the essay topic. |
| 6 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplies related sociological concepts, theories, terminology, etc. |
| 6 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresents beliefs, opinions, viewpoints, etc. substantiated by data, information, etc. |
| 6 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDraws data information, etc. from research-based and peer-reviewed reference sources. |
| 4 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUses APA Style to write essay and cite reference sources |
| 3 pts | ||||
Total Points: 25 |
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