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Assignment Description

In this assignment, you will act as the manager responsible for initiating an employee satisfaction

survey in a manufacturing company. You will outline the steps involved in conducting the

survey and develop a work breakdown structure $($WBS$)$ to ensure a systematic approach to the

project.

Instructions

Identify the Steps in Conducting an Employee Satisfaction Survey

a$.$ Research and familiarize yourself with the process of conducting an employee satisfaction

survey.

b$.$ Identify the key steps involved, starting from the planning stage to the analysis and reporting of

survey results.

c$.$ Enumerate and briefly describe each step, ensuring a logical sequence and consideration of

important factors such as confidentiality and anonymity.

Develop a Work Breakdown Structure $($WBS$)$

a$.$ Create a hierarchical structure that breaks down the steps identified in the previous section

into smaller, manageable tasks.

b$.$ Start with the main phases or major deliverables of the project, and then further divide them into

sub$-$phases or tasks.

c$.$ Use a tree$-$like structure, with main categories at the top and more detailed tasks branching out

beneath.

d$.$ Assign appropriate names or codes to each task to ensure clarity and ease of reference.

e$.$ Include dependencies between tasks, if applicable, to indicate the order in which they should be

completed.

Provide Descriptions for Key Tasks

a$.$ Select at least three key tasks from the WBS and provide a detailed description for each.

b$.$ Explain the purpose and objectives of each task, as well as the specific activities or actions

involved.

c$.$ Highlight any resources or tools required for the completion of each task.

Illustrate the WBS

d$.$ Use a visual format, such as a hierarchical diagram or a Gantt chart, to illustrate the developed

WBS$.$

e$.$ Clearly display the main phases, sub$-$phases, and tasks, along with their relationships and

dependencies.

f$.$ Reflect on Project Management Considerations:

g$.$ Discuss the importance of effective project management in ensuring the success of the employee

satisfaction survey.

h$.$ Consider factors such as budgeting, timeline, resource allocation, and stakeholder

communication.

i$.$ Identify potential risks and challenges that may arise during the survey process and propose

strategies to mitigate them.

Report Writing

a$.$ Compile your findings and analysis into a well$-$structured report.

b$.$ Include an introduction, steps in conducting the survey, developed WBS$,$ descriptions of key

tasks, WBS illustration, project management considerations, and a conclusion.

c$.$ Ensure that your report is well$-$referenced using appropriate citation and referencing style.

Note: Your assignment will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

o Identification and explanation of the steps involved in conducting an employee satisfaction

survey

o Development of a comprehensive and well$-$structured work breakdown structure $($WBS$)$

o Clarity and relevance of the descriptions provided for key tasks

o Accuracy and coherence of the WBS illustration

o Analysis and reflection on project management considerations

o Structure, organization, and clarity of the report

o Proper citation and referencing