Flexible Work Schedule
Flexible Work Schedule Survey
Kasey Taylor
LeTourneau University
BUSI 4623OL: Business Research Methods
October 29, 2012
Abstract
The purpose of this survey was to determine whether or not flexible work schedules would have a positive impact on productivity at Air System Components. The survey was given to all employees at the end of a training class and turned into the instructor to give to the human resource department. The written survey consisted of ten questions ranging from demographics to personal needs. We found employees with spouses and or children under the age of eighteen were in favor of flexible work schedule having a positive impact for them personally on their productivity. The survey also revealed the need for individuals to feel they have some control and flexibility in their work schedules, which leads to a balanced personal and business life.
Flexible Work Schedule
The purpose of this survey was to determine whether or not flexible work schedules have a positive impact on productivity in the workplace. “Flexible work schedules” refer to choices pertaining to the location and/or time that work is conducted, whether it is formal or informal. With formal choices being policies from the HR department, which is in writing and informal meaning the immediate supervisor has approved a flexible arrangement. The survey will be emailed to 2,000 employees. The survey consists of several questions ranging from the use of flexible work arrangements to employees’ level of knowledge about work-life and dependent-care situations.
Sample
The survey will be sent via email to all 2000 Air System Component employees’. Men, women, all ages, and ethnicities will be included as prospected participants.
Measures
Survey Questions
October 25, 2012
Target: Air System Component Employees
1. Are you satisfied with your work schedule/arrangement? 1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly agree
2. Are
Kasey Taylor
LeTourneau University
BUSI 4623OL: Business Research Methods
October 29, 2012
Abstract
The purpose of this survey was to determine whether or not flexible work schedules would have a positive impact on productivity at Air System Components. The survey was given to all employees at the end of a training class and turned into the instructor to give to the human resource department. The written survey consisted of ten questions ranging from demographics to personal needs. We found employees with spouses and or children under the age of eighteen were in favor of flexible work schedule having a positive impact for them personally on their productivity. The survey also revealed the need for individuals to feel they have some control and flexibility in their work schedules, which leads to a balanced personal and business life.
Flexible Work Schedule
The purpose of this survey was to determine whether or not flexible work schedules have a positive impact on productivity in the workplace. “Flexible work schedules” refer to choices pertaining to the location and/or time that work is conducted, whether it is formal or informal. With formal choices being policies from the HR department, which is in writing and informal meaning the immediate supervisor has approved a flexible arrangement. The survey will be emailed to 2,000 employees. The survey consists of several questions ranging from the use of flexible work arrangements to employees’ level of knowledge about work-life and dependent-care situations.
Sample
The survey will be sent via email to all 2000 Air System Component employees’. Men, women, all ages, and ethnicities will be included as prospected participants.
Measures
Survey Questions
October 25, 2012
Target: Air System Component Employees
1. Are you satisfied with your work schedule/arrangement? 1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly agree
2. Are
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