Cost-benefit analysis involves considering the positive outcomes (or benefits) in comparison to the costs. Supporting analysis should be provided in terms of a cost-benefit statement - The Investment...

Cost-benefit analysis involves considering the positive outcomes (or benefits) in comparison to the costs. Supporting analysis should be provided in terms of a cost-benefit statement - The Investment – a summary of the investment required by the proposal - The Savings/Productivity/Profit – a summary of the savings or profits generated by the proposal Notes: (1) you will need to use your experience or imagination here. (2) provide a reference(s) for cost-benefit analysis processes. 3. Return on Investment (ROI) Begin writing here and then delete the textbelow… For this assignment I suggest that you estimate a Return on Investment of X% over one year. You will NOT need to do detailed calculations. However, for those with the necessary expertise a well developed ROI proposal will be welcomed. Note: (1) provide a reference(s) to support your points about the ROI. 4. Evaluation Begin writing here and then delete the text below… Your evaluation plan is a very important part of your Business Case. You will need to provide an evaluation process, including both short-term and long-term evaluation criteria. Example of an Evaluation Plan for monthly workshops for six months: monthly workshop evaluation. At the end of the program an evaluation of program impact (e.g. improved productivity, improved customer satisfaction, reduced absenteeism, etc.) Remember that evaluating HR initiatives, such as talent acquisition, supervisor/manager development etc. usually is a longer term process. Note: (1) provide a reference(s) to support your points about Evaluation. 5. Business Case Summary Begin writing here and then delete the text below … Summarise the outcomes of your Business Case Analysis and your conclusions/recommendations about the chosen HRM initiative. Remember that you do not need to provide detailed, number-based working of the case. But you should indicate the grounds on which the initiative should proceed. 6. Critical Reflective Analysis Begin writing here and then delete the text below … The reflection is written in first person language - The Critical Reflective Analysis will summarise what you have learnt through writing about a Business Case, including the puzzles you have confronted and the insights you have developed. Critical Reflective Analysis applies both at the task level and at the personal development level. You need to comment on both levels. - The questions below will may help you to focus your reflection:  What difficulties did you face in writing about a Business Case?  How did you solve the difficulties?  What major lessons did you learn about the process? References are not required References Provide your reference list here and then delete the text below … • List all references included in the body of the assignment (alphabetical order). • Your “Bibliography” (all the stuff you have read) should not be included in an academic assignment. All references included in the Reference List MUST be used in the body of the assignment and you will be assessed on your ability to use the references to support your discussion/argument. • Use the Harvard referencing guide used in the School of Business and Tourism. • Avoid using references from the internet (Wikipedia, google, blogs) and do not rely too much on the textbook/study guide – it limits your research capabilities and your critical analysis. • The reference list should be included in the next page, after the Conclusion. Appendix 1 – Type the title of Appendix 1 here Include your Appendix 1 here (next page after the reference list) (IF REQUIRED) Appendix 2 – Type the title of Appendix 2 here Include your Appendix 2 here (IF REQUIRED)  Note:List all appendices mentioned in the body of the assignment. “Tables” or “Figures” should not be included in the body of the report. They should be included as appendices. Please analyse carefully the appendices you include to ensure that they are really relevant to your assignment. (Maximum 3 appendicesof no more than one page each). Notes: 1. Check the marking rubric for Assignment 3 as you prepare your assignment 3. 2. Remember that the length of your assignment should be 2500 words = +/- 10% (excluding references). 3. Please read ‘Session on Assignment 3’ carefully. 4. Check your Turnitin report before your final submission of the assignment. Contact the IT support if you have problems to see your Turnitin report.All assignments will be checked for plagiarism.You will be rewarded for originality so please do not copy. See Rules Relating to Awards – PLAGIARISM below: Rule 3 Section 18 – Academic Misconduct Including Plagiarism as contained in the SCU Policy Library. You need to understand the penalties that apply for plagiarism and agree to be bound by these rules. The work you submit electronically must be entirely your own work. http://policies.scu.edu.au/view.current.php?id=00140#s18