3,000 words (+/-) 5% not including title page, table of contents, references page. the work must be a comprehensive paper t.
Q: How the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the workplace environment you must explore in detail the major transformation of the established workplace environment both during and post-pandemic. Sectional themes include: (all 1 to 4 must be covered)
1. The impact and challenges of employees working from home (WFH) or offsite during long periods, the emotional, psychological, physical wellness implications, plus implications on organizational teamwork and camaraderie.
2. The impact of working offsite on organizational effectiveness including an organization’s culture, structure, systems, workplace climate, and workplace actions (productivity, effectiveness).
3. At least two different sectors of industry must be showcased (e.g. technology, finances, government, resource sector). 2
4. The continual impact of the WFH experience on current workplace practices, including an examination of such terms as the “great resignation,” and revisions to successful organization cultures, structures, systems, workplace climate, and actions.
rubrics
30% Comprehension
• Content shows a clear understanding of the assignment and what is expected. Content applies relevant theories, models, discussions, and readings from class. This means that EXAMPLES OF AT LEAST FOUR AREAS OF the leadership in the global context main subject. CONTENT AND APPLIED KNOWLEDGE OF SAME MUST BE IN ALL ASSIGNMENTS. All questions are also answered in a comprehensive fashion (bulleted paragraphs of between 3 to 4 lines are allowed).
40% Critical thinking • Critical thinking means presenting far more than just a repetition of facts or knowledge. You must show that they are showing “critical thought” by at times questioning facts and assumptions by using evidence-based counterpoints, questions that logically expose a missing point, and/or showing how one fact or set or events connect to other facts and events. Short, examples from your personal or work life that speak to the assignment’s topics are encouraged.
10% Formatting / sections • APA MANDATORY: APA is followed within body of paper, adjacent to the content referenced and then expanded on within REFERENCES PAGE. The two must match. 3 • pay attention to the palgrisim. Plagiarism . “Paraphrasing” means re-wording content from an identified and credible source that is immediately refenced in APA style. “n.d.” is NOT acceptable. If it’s a web site with no clear author or date of publication, look for the copyright year. • Tables, charts, graphics MUST appear in the body of the paper NOT in the appendix, with a clear introduction, number, and title at the top.
10% Content headings (not providing any of the following may result is a loss of 10%)
• TITLE PAGE:
• TABLE OF CONTENTS includes the key content and associated page number (do not put into a separate bordered box
• EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (abstract). Maximum 250 words. This must quickly and succinctly state what the assignment is about and the key findings.
• INTRODUCTION: Provides a concise background to, and the importance of the topic.
• RESEARCH FINDINGS: All key research findings answering WHAT is going on including any connections among findings (not analysis). Table and charts etc. must have a number and title. •
ANALYSIS & IMPACT: to show
understanding of the importance and application of the research findings, WHY results are what they are, and the possible future impact.
• CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATIONS: What you have concluded from the research and analysis plus recommendations for next steps forward.
10% Grammar and writing • Grammar, sentence structure, plus spelling MUST follow standard English rules with very little to no error (up to four minor instances are accepted). Content is clear and precise with no ambiguity. Absence of colloquial or “slang” language. Minimum use of paraphrasing. The best examples are those that “paint a picture in the mind,” in other words the reader can “see” what you are talking about.
