Mission College UPS Failure to Deliver Packages Analysis Report

This assignment will consider as my first draft. So if my professor give me feedback after I submit, please help me edit if he needs change. (Turnitin enable)

Instructions: Select a company (preferably the one that you’re planning to work for) and write an analysis on the issue/or topic that the particular company is faced with. For example, I would like to write an analysis report on the “parking problem” that SJSU is facing.

Note: What is the problem or opportunity that your analysis report will address?

For Example:

To analyze the benefits of adopting a new employee dress code…

To analyze market data and present opportunities for growth

To introduce an alternative approach to a current problem

To propose solutions to declining sales

To justify a current change in the workplace

Overview.

• Approximately 2000 words, but 10-13 pages (please see attachment below for sample)
• MLA or APA (pick 1) format for in-text citations and Reference page
• Minimum of 5 references from reputable business sources. All references, tables, and charts must be cited in the report.
• Must include at least 2 visuals (e.g. graphs, pictures, charts).
• Must follow the format from the book: See page 300.
• Times New Roman and 12 font size.

General Outline.

1. Cover page and Memorandum:

A memorandum, more commonly known as a memo, is a short message or record used for internal communication in a business. Being able to write clear memos certainly can serve you well in writing internal business emails, as they often serve the same purpose.

• Table of Contents:
• Executive Summary: In a realistic business environment, upper management of a company may not have time to read an entire report. This section is about 1 page long and summarizes the key points of the report, including conclusions and recommendations. Use short, clear paragraphs with headings to preface and summarize the entire report.
• Introduction: 2 paragraphs that cover the following,

Purpose

Background

Sources and Methods

Scope

Limitations

• Body (The analysis): The main content of the report. Relevant and informative headings are used to help the reader navigate from one topic to another. This is useful for business people who may need to refer to one particular section of your report during a meeting or presentation. Must include visuals.
• Conclusions: Based upon a logical evaluation of the evidence provided, you must clearly state your conclusion while providing reasons based upon the information you’ve gathered.
• Recommendations (if applicable): Propose a recommended plan of action by

Establish the need for action by reemphasize the problem or opportunity

List the steps required to achieve the benefit

Summarize costs and benefits

• References (Work Cited): Either MLA or APA format: Minimum of 5 sources.

I attached a sample of analytical report below. Please take a look for more understanding, and follow step by step.