Question $2$

Problem$-$Solving Assignment in Malaysian Manufacturing Management: Utilising Cause and Effect Analysis

In the dynamic landscape of Malaysian manufacturing, effective problem$-$solving is a crucial managerial skill. As a consultant entrusted with preparing a strategic plan for top management, you are required to employ the "cause and effect" diagram, a powerful method for analysing complex situations within the workplace.

Your task is to develop a comprehensive report $(15001750$ words, excluding references$)$ that strategically applies the "cause and effect" technique to address a pertinent issue in your organisation: the challenge of "high employee resignation rate" within the Malaysian manufacturing industry.

Support your analysis with relevant citations and structure your report with the following key sections:

i$.$ Explore the advantages of utilising the 'Cause and Effect' technique and describe the common categories of causes in the workplace.

$$ Provide a comprehensive overview of the benefits of employing the 'cause and effect' technique in problem$-$solving within a manufacturing context, including a description of common categories of possible causes used in the corresponding diagram within a work environment.

ii$.$ Application to high employee resignation rate:

$$ Apply the 'cause and effect' technique to comprehensively analyse the various contributing factors to the specific problem of high employee resignation rate in your organisation, utilising diverse cause categories.

iii. Conclusion:

$$ Summarise key insights and strategic recommendations derived from the application of the "cause and effect" technique to the high employee resignation rate.

$[$Total: $20$ marks$]$