Unit 7 Assignment: Case Analysis

I have highlighted the questions in yellow below that are to be covered in the paper.

 

 

Read the “CASE: Xcel Energy Pays for Employees Who Excel” at the end of Chapter 12. Answer the three questions at the end of the case in a 2-page paper. Follow the project guidelines below.

 

Requirements:

 

1. Complete a 2-page paper (not including the title and reference pages).

 

2. Answer each question thoroughly by examining and providing specific examples of concepts and topics.

 

3.. Demonstrate your understanding of the information presented in the weekly reading assignments by defining terms, explaining concepts, and providing detailed examples to illustrate your points.

 

4. Include at least two references from your reading assignments, or other academic sources, to reinforce and support your own thoughts, ideas, and statements.

 

 

 

Unit 7 Assignment: Case Analysis

 

Read the “CASE: Xcel Energy Pays for Employees Who Excel” at the end of Chapter 12. Answer the three questions at the end of the case in a 2-page paper. Follow the project guidelines below.

 

 

 

Requirements:

 

1. Complete a 2-page paper (not including the title and reference pages).If you go over on the pages, that will be perfectly fine.)  I want that deal that was advertised, guaranteeing an A. 

 

2. Answer each question thoroughly by examining and providing specific examples of concepts and topics.

 

3. Demonstrate your understanding of the information presented in the weekly reading assignments by defining terms, explaining concepts, and providing detailed examples to illustrate your points.

 

4. Include at least three references from your reading assignments, or other academic sources, to reinforce and support your own thoughts, ideas, and statements.

Specifically:  Based on the information given, do you agree with management’s conclusion that merit pay can support Xcel’s strategy better than paying for suggestions? Why, or why not?  How might Xcel continue to encourage suggestions as it aligns incentive pay more closely with its strategy? How do you think employees might react to these changes?  Imagine that Xcel has asked you to be a consultant advising on how to improve its merit-pay system. Make three suggestions for ensuring that merit pay at Xcel is effective as an incentive.	50%	25
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Review the Assignment Rubric (below) before starting this Assignment.

 

Criteria

 

Weighting

 

Possible Points

 

Grammar and Spelling

 

 Proper use of grammar and punctuation

 

 Proper spelling

 

Style and Coherence

 

 Sentences are complete in thought

 

 Sentences are concise, eliminating unnecessary words or phrases

 

 Sentences vary in structure

 

 Sentence transitions are present

 

 Words used are precise, unambiguous, and used properly

 

 There is an appropriate tone for the Assignment

 

Organization

 

 There is clear structure to the paper

 

 There is a central theme or thesis

 

 It is written for the appropriate audience

 

 Logical flow of ideas

 

 Appropriate introduction to the paper or topics being covered

 

 Logical conclusion that results from the thesis

 

Format

 

format

 

 Orderly presentation of materials, following general format requirements (Margins, header, footer, font size, and general amount of work)

 

 Use of headings, italics, and other aids (e.g., appendices, tables of contents, when appropriate) to improve the flow of the paper

 

 Proper citations and references to resources, following APA format. Times Roman 12