Final Analytical Business Report Instructions

Scenario:

The CEO of your company, Rebecca Clary, is considering more flexible work practices. Choose one of the following options currently under consideration:

1) Telecommuting one or two days per week or

2) A modified work schedule, such as four ten-hour days per week, nine nine-hour days per two week period, or flexible start and end times

The Human Resources Department conducted a survey to collect primary data from employees regarding their flexible work practice preferences for both option 1 and option 2. The results of the surveys for both option 1 and option 2 are provided within the Module.

Ms. Clary asked you to evaluate the survey data (primary data) and supplement these data with outside research (secondary sources) that would help her determine if switching schedules is a good business decision. The secondary sources should include credible data from third party researchers or from companies that have implemented work schedule changes.

Well-thought out arguments for and against the option you choose to research are required. Ms. Clary also expects your recommendations to reflect the research and data presented in the report. Personal opinions are irrelevant.

Your final deliverable is a well-researched, unbiased analytical report evaluating the feasibility of one of the two listed options above.

You must use the Final Analytical Business Report template provided as a Word document in the Module. Not only is the template a good example of a technical business report writing format, it also contains suggestions on how to organize your final analytical report.