Requirements of the "Business Report" is an extension of the Business Report Outline.
Complete a FINAL BUSINESS REPORT based off the Business Report Outline.
Purpose: This assignment provides an opportunity to practice and improve writing major reports with instructor feedback.
Outcomes: By completing this assignment you will be able to:
- Compose effective business reports that are professionally written and scholarly researched
- Identify, select and compile information using appropriate technology and information systems
- Apply ethical standards of business communications
Process:
Your objective is to identify a workplace problem or issue, research the issue and make recommendations to address the issue. You are writing this report for a management team and your goal is to have this team say ‘yes' to your recommendations. Consider the management team is a ‘general business audience' who may not have detailed knowledge of the topic and issue. The workplace issue you choose may be from personal experience, trending workplace topics, or Canadian periodicals or websites.
Follow the process outlined in the text (pages 405 - 410) on writing formal business reports.Your business report must be 6-8 pages long (single spaced, Times New Roman font, size 11). The report must include:
- A title page (not included in the 6-8 page count)
- A table of contents (1 page)
- An executive summary (1 page)
- Use of the "Introduction, Body and Conclusion" format (3-5 pages) (see pages 407 - 409 for elements included in each section)
- Clear recommendations that address the issue
- Bibliography (1 page)
- Note: Your sources of information must be cited throughout the report. For information on how to cite sources, see the "Documentation Formats" section in the Style Guide that came with your text.
Examples of a workplace issue from your personal experience include:
- the impact of outsourcing a business function in your company
- making your workplace more health and safety friendly
- the benefits and costs of implementing a new program, system, process or service
- improving environmental sustainability in the workplace
- pros and cons of implementing a cost saving idea at your workplace
- the impact of telecommuting in your workplace
- the impact of diversity programs in your workplaceIntroduction
To address ways to make theworkplaceahealthier and safer environment, as it is an integral part of an organization. By ensuring the health and safety of the workplace and its employees, the company is contributingto the general health of society. Every employeeis responsible for contributing their part to ensuringthe workplace is a healthier and safer environment for everyone.
Personal Health
Most people spend almost 2/3rd parts of their day at work, which makes it difficult to maintain personal health and well-being, which could negatively affect job performance. It is a concern when employees engage in bad habits or do not put effortinto maintaining their general health conditions. There areseveral health conditionsthat can also affect job performance such as, thestress of work related environment, alcoholism, drug addiction, chronic illness, and mental healthEtc. (Ladou, J., 2006). Therefore, it is pertinent that health and safety policies and procedures are being adhered to in the workplace.
Workplace Safety
Precautions should be taken to ensure that accidents do not occur because of irresponsibility. Work environments with heavy machinery, chemicals, heights, poor housekeeping or loose electrical wires are more likely to have an accident. (Koester, F., 1912). Therefore, management is responsible for ensuring that employees are prepared with the right education and resources tobetter adhere to the safety policies and procedures within the working environment.
Programs
There are Occupational Safety and Health programs which teach about the health and safety of individuals at work. Program goals include fostering an environment of a safe workplace and to protect co-workers, employees, their family members, assist with therapy, medications, and financial aid. There are seminars which teach general awareness of physical and mental illnesses which all contribute to maintaining employee health. Safetyprocedures and routine safety checks should also be adhered to, to safeguard against accidents. (Roughton, J., 2002).
Employer Responsibility
It is important to understand the role of the employer who is responsible for taking reasonable careto protect the safety and welfare of each employee, such as:
- Focus on evaluating work environments, development,education and implement measures that safeguard employee health and safety.
- Knowledge of the systems, company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for facilitating that all machinery and equipment are ingood working order
- Routine follow-up and inspections of control measures to avoid hazardous exposure to employees.
Conclusion
Health and safety programs are an important part of preventing injury and illness in the workplace. Health programs help employers and employees understand the potential hazards they are exposed to on a daily basis.Taking important steps to safeguard the health and safety of the workplace and the employees is an important role in an organization. Therefore, it is not only the responsibility of the employer, but every employeeto contribute to his or her own health and safety both within and beyond the workplace.