Getting the Right Data

informed decision. Knowing what employees believe and feel is essential to an organization achieving its mission, goals, and
objectives. It is crucial to decision making concerning recruitment, retention, engagement, productivity,
and all aspects of the employer–employee relationship. To influence organizational leaders, HR
professionals must be sensitive to, and aware of, employee attitudes. One way to “take the temperature” of an organization is through employee surveying. Seemingly a
simple process, it requires significant critical analysis and strategy to develop an effective and intended
measurement. When the data is accurately and effectively collected and analyzed, it likely yields
actionable recommendations for leaders and managers to execute. Critical steps in developing a survey
include who should receive it, what it should contain, how it should be distributed, and when it should
be sent to respondents. The ability to create targeted and effective surveys is vital to human resources
practice.
Assignment Introduction Scenario You are an HR professional that is on a team responsible for employee relations in a 30,000-strong
organization that has been experiencing a quadrupling of turnover rate in one business unit of 2,025
employees. There are a number of complaints about manager abuse, improper use of overtime,
favoritism, and bullying. The leadership turnover in this business unit is almost negligible. Part of this
business unit builds a very unique national defense item and is the only maker in the nation. The
company is a major contractor with the Department of Defense. The head of HR has asked for your help
in figuring out the cause of these issues. She has created a template for demographic information and
the actual survey. Your Challenge In order to make an informed decision, the head of HR has tasked you with giving her a report
addressing the issues. Use the Sample Employee Survey [DOC] document, as well as the Sample
Demographic Data [DOC] to complete the report. Assignment Instructions Prepare a 3–4-page report that states your recommended course of action. Along with your
recommendation, include the following:
• Evaluate the role of HRIS and the role of metrics in the practice of human resources.
• Analyze how the use of an employee survey supports HR in this organizational scenario.
• Evaluate the survey to determine which questions would be the most useful for HR
professionals in the given organization scenario.
• Evaluate the survey to determine which questions would be the most useful for managers and
executives in the given organization scenario.

• Explain why the selected questions offer value in the given scenario to each organizational
stakeholder.
o Provide references to support your assertions as to why they would be valuable to some
groups but not to others.
• Justify why some survey questions could be removed for the given scenario.
o Use your own rationale for this task.
o References are not required but may well be useful. Review the HR Challenge: Getting the Right Data Scoring Guide to see the criteria by which your
assignment will be evaluated. Before submitting your assignment for evaluation, review your draft
in SafeAssign to check your use of source material. Submission Requirements The deliverable for this assignment applies professional skills in human resources management (HRM) to
workplace situations which you will likely encounter in your day-to-day work in HRM. As part of your
learning, we focus on the development of effective professional communication skills for the workplace.
Your assignment should meet the following additional requirements:
• Length: Your report should be 3–4 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the cover and
resources pages.
o The first page should be a cover sheet with your name, the course number, assessment
title, and date. No other information is required on this page.
o The last page should be the reference list.
• Organization: Make sure that your assignment writing is well-organized, using headings and
subheadings to organize content for the reader.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point font.
• Resources: Use a minimum of 4 references from trade or peer-reviewed publications.
• Evidence: Support your assertions with data and/or in-text citations.
• APA formatting: Format resources and in-text citations according to current APA Style and
Format guidelines.
• Written communication:
o Support main points and recommendations with relevant and credible evidence.
o Address the appropriate audience, using familiar, discipline-specific language and
terminology.
o Use spell-check and other tools to ensure correct spelling and grammar. ePortfolio

You should consider adding this assignment to your personal ePortfolio. This assignment demonstrates
your ability to interpret data to support making informed decisions. This skill is necessary in a
professional setting when you are trying to make strategic recommendations. You will want to organize
your assignments to easily support future reflection and completion of your HRM capstone project as
well as for showcasing your knowledge with employers after graduation. For more information on
ePortfolio, visit the Campus ePortfolio page. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following
course competencies:
• Competency 1: Apply models of decision making to HR issues.
o Evaluate the role of HRIS and the role of metrics in the practice of human resources.
o Analyze how the use of an employee survey supports HR in this organizational scenario.
• Competency 2: Apply the use of data and evidence-based decision making in HR decision
making.
o Evaluate the survey to determine which questions would be the most useful for HR
professionals in the given organization scenario.
o Evaluate the survey to determine which questions would be the most useful for
managers and executives in the given organization scenario.
o Explain why the selected questions offer value in the given scenario to each
organizational stakeholder.
o Justify why some survey questions could be removed for the given scenario.
• Competency 4: Communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally in the HR field.
o Support main points, assertions, arguments, conclusions, or recommendations with
relevant and credible evidence.
o Address the appropriate audience, using familiar, discipline-specific language and
terminology.