2024 – RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT Background Knowing what benefits are offered by the competition in an industry is an important part

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT

Background

Knowing what benefits are offered by the competition in an industry is an important part of the human resource manager’s job. A good benefit package can be a big factor in the hiring

decision for many potential employees. Many companies use the phrase “Complete Benefit Package” in their new-employee recruiting literature.

Procedure

Your assignment is to evaluate the benefit packages of three similar companies: AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon. Which, in your opinion, offers the most comprehensive benefit package, and why? Compare each company’s history and demographics as well as the employee benefits it offers. Your report should include evidence (such as financials, employee turnover rate, benefit cost, and so on) to support why the company you selected has the best “Complete Benefit Package.”

 

Goal

Your goal for this assignment is to apply what you’ve learned about employee benefits in this course. Use this research assignment to practice identifying and evaluating benefit packages commonly found in the marketplace.

Writing Guidelines

1. Type your submission, double-spaced, in a standard print font, size 12. Use a standard document format with 1-inch margins. (Do  not use any fancy or cursive fonts.)

2. Include the following information at the top of your paper:

a. Name and address

b. Student number

c. Course title and number (Employee Benefits:

HRM 320)

d. Research project number (41200900)

3. Read the assignment carefully and address the issue

suggested.

4. Be specific. Limit your submission to the topic or issues

mentioned.

5. Include a reference page that lists websites, journals, and

any other references used in preparing the submission.

6. Proofread your work carefully. Check for correct spelling,

grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.

 

Grading Criteria

Your project will be based on the following criteria:

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Content 80%

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Written communication 15%

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Format 5%

Here’s a brief explanation of each of these points.

 

Content

The student

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Provides a clear discussion of the assigned topic or issue

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Addresses the subject in complete sentences, not just

simple yes or no statements

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Supports his or her opinion by citing specific information

from the references used

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Stays focused on the assigned issues

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Writes in his or her own words, and uses quotation

marks to indicate direct quotations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Written Communication

The student

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Includes an introductory paragraph, a body, and a

concluding paragraph

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Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and

sentence structure

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Provides clear organization by using words like

first,

however, on the other hand, and so on, consequently,since, next, and when

■Makes sure the paper contains no typographical errors

 

Format

The student’s paper is double-spaced and typed in font size 12.

It includes the student’s

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Name and address

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Student number

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Course title and number (Employee Benefits: HRM 320)

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Research assignment number (41200900