Learning Team assignment is the third part of the cumulative Learning Team project.  This part of the assignment gives students the chance to determine the best approaches to the design of the research such as qualitative versus quantitative and then looks at the sampling process.  Students continue using their same study and look at real world business issues that can be related back to their own work or desired employment.

Assignment Steps

Create a 700-word assessment of the nature of the research design.

Include the following:

1. Determine how to obtain the sample including the sampling method and approach.

2. Discuss the insights each type of design might generate and the importance of those insights in solving the business problem.

Topic: Management and employee relations regarding performance and efficiency numbers in a warehouse. The issue is that the management team wants to write people up or terminate people for not hitting the performance number that the management team wants. However, it is unacceptable since the employees are contracted only to hit the performance target of 85%, and these standards are currently being met. Management is trying to require employees to go over the 85% mark by giving employees an ultimatum. Perform above 85% or get a write-up.  Managers are trying to get employees to perform above and beyond because when employees are more productive, the managers on that shift will get a bonus.