Overview of the Analytical Report
This report requires conducting research, collecting viable source material, reporting gathered information, and compiling it into a visually-enhanced report with the expected front matter and end matter (Successful Writing at Work, Chapter 15).
Description of Assignment
Select an event somehow related to a field of study that is of interest to you as your starting point of investigation for this report. The topic you select is thus to be an industry-related event involving possible ethical workplace infractions, misconduct, conflicts, etc. You will examine a particular issue/event to determine what caused the ensuing problem/conflict. And, finally, you will offer recommendations to ensure a similar incident does not reoccur.
Possible Workplace Issues to Investigate for the Analytical Report
- Instances of Workplace Violence
- Enron Scandal
- Financial and Housing Crisis of 2008+
- Unionization
- Outsourcing
- Case of Sexual Harassment
- Mishandling of Finances
- Insider Trading
- Poor and/or Dangerous Working Conditions
- Unfair/Illegal Hiring Practices
- Unfair/Unethical/Illegal Termination Practices
- Product Recalls
Analysis
There are three main types of analytical reports: “causal analysis” (Why does X happen?), “comparative analysis” (Is X or Y better for our needs?), and “feasibility analysis” (Is this a good idea?). Your report should develop from one of these three approaches. A model report (Figures 15.2 and 15.3) appears on pages 606-621; consult Appendix A for information on grammar usage.
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