Applied Content Paper Three

Context, Directions & Assignment Details

Context:

In this course, you will research/write four papers dealing with a formal Human Resources (HR) formal sponsored Telecommuting work arrangement program. The purpose of these papers is to demonstrate you knowledge of key course concepts by applying them to a real life situation.

Directions:

You are expected to research each topic thoroughly. Use the course textbook as one source for your paper. You will need to use additional sources as well. Please Note: Use of other student work, regardless of how it is accessed, is a violation of the University Academic Integrity Policy. If you need to review this policy, check your course syllabus for the proper link.

1. Paper Requirements

0. Please use the Calibri font.

0. Paper length is expected to be five pages MINIMUM; however, your guide should be that the length should be as long as needed to cover each required topic in a thorough manner. The minimum should not be your goal.

0. Footnote all use of sources.

0. Use the MLA format for a list of all sources cited within your paper. Do not include any sources not cited. This list should be placed at the end of your paper. It should not be counted toward a minimum length of the paper.

0. Edit your work for grammar, spelling and logical flow.

0. Use paragraphs effectively. Do NOT write in single, overly long paragraphs. Each paragraph should be 2-4 sentences in length. A paragraph should deal with ONE central idea.

Assignment Details:

Please follow the following format. Each of the (bold) titles should be section headers for your paper.

1. Purpose of this Paper (Explain what you will cover in this paper.)

2. Expected Benefits of a formal Telecommuting Program to the Company

· Please note:

· We are not interested in the ecological or traffic impact.

· We are not interested in the benefits to the worker.

· We only want to view this from the perspective of the company.

3. Issues for the Manager of a Telecommuting Worker

· Please include the importance of each.

4. Detailed Real Life Experience of a Company

· Research a write-up of the experiences of a real company dealing with a formal telecommuting program.

· Review the issues faced in detail.

· What actions were taken by the company?

· Be thorough.

5. Works Cited

· Only include those sources actually cited in your paper.

· MLA format preferred.