QMBR8 2025 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025 QMBR8 2025
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Question 1: Research Title, Problem Statement, and Objectives
Theoretical Foundations
5Ws Framework (Who, What, Why, Where, When) (Bryman & Bell, 2019)
Problem Statement Formulation (Creswell & Creswell, 2023)
Research Objectives & Questions (Saunders et al., 2023)
Breakdown & Approach
1.1 5Ws Analysis
o Who? Employees at ABC Limited (South African telecoms firm).
o What? Impact of hybrid working on productivity, well-being, and
performance.
o Why? To assess benefits and challenges of hybrid work models.
o Where? ABC Limited (South Africa).
o When? Post-pandemic hybrid work adoption (2024).
1.2 Research Title
o Must be concise (≤18 words) and 5W-compliant.
For example: "Evaluating the Impact of Hybrid Work on Employee Productivity and
Well-being at ABC Limited."
1.3 Problem Statement
Problem: Hybrid work adoption lacks empirical validation in South Africa.
Impact: Unclear effects on productivity and employee satisfaction.
Benefit: Helps ABC Limited optimize hybrid work policies.0717513144
1.4 Aim & Significance
Aim: To assess hybrid work’s impact on productivity, well-being, and performance.
, QMBR8 2025 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025 QMBR8 2025
Significance: Informs HR policies, enhances employee satisfaction, and improves
business performance (IWG, 2024).
2. 1.5 Research Objectives & Questions
Objective 1: To examine productivity changes under hybrid work.
RQ1: How does hybrid work affect employee productivity?
Objective 2: To assess well-being impacts.
RQ2: What are the effects of hybrid work on employee well-being?
Objective 3: To evaluate organizational performance.
RQ3: How does hybrid work influence ABC Limited’s performance?
Model Answer
Title: "Evaluating the Impact of Hybrid Work on Employee Productivity and Well-being
at ABC Limited."
Problem Statement
"ABC Limited has adopted hybrid work, but its effects on productivity and well-being
remain unclear. Without empirical evidence, the firm risks inefficiencies and employee
dissatisfaction. This study assesses hybrid work’s impact to guide policy
improvements, enhancing both workforce satisfaction and business performance."
Aim
The main aim of this research is to analyse hybrid work’s effects on productivity, well-
being, and performance.
Significance
This research helps ABC Limited refine hybrid policies (Gartner, 2024). It also
contributes to South African hybrid work research (PwC, 2023).
DISCLAIMER
THE DOCUMENT PRESENTED IS A DEMOSTRATION ON HOW STUDENTS CAN
APPROACH THE ASSIGNMENT FOR QMBR8 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025. IT IS BASED
ON PRESCRIBED MATERIAL AND EXTERNAL RESEARCH. THE DOCUMENT
CONTAINS BOTH SHORT NOTES AND A RESPONSE EXAMPLE FOR EACH
QUESTION. STUDENTS ARE THEREFORE ADVISED NOT TO COPY AND PASTE
BUT USE THE DOCUMENT AS A RESEARCH GUIDE THAT WOULD HELP THEM
DRAFT THEIR OWN FINAL COPIES.
,QMBR8 2025 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025 QMBR8 2025
Question 1: Research Title, Problem Statement, and Objectives
Theoretical Foundations
5Ws Framework (Who, What, Why, Where, When) (Bryman & Bell, 2019)
Problem Statement Formulation (Creswell & Creswell, 2023)
Research Objectives & Questions (Saunders et al., 2023)
Breakdown & Approach
1.1 5Ws Analysis
o Who? Employees at ABC Limited (South African telecoms firm).
o What? Impact of hybrid working on productivity, well-being, and
performance.
o Why? To assess benefits and challenges of hybrid work models.
o Where? ABC Limited (South Africa).
o When? Post-pandemic hybrid work adoption (2024).
1.2 Research Title
o Must be concise (≤18 words) and 5W-compliant.
For example: "Evaluating the Impact of Hybrid Work on Employee Productivity and
Well-being at ABC Limited."
1.3 Problem Statement
Problem: Hybrid work adoption lacks empirical validation in South Africa.
Impact: Unclear effects on productivity and employee satisfaction.
Benefit: Helps ABC Limited optimize hybrid work policies.0717513144
1.4 Aim & Significance
Aim: To assess hybrid work’s impact on productivity, well-being, and performance.
, QMBR8 2025 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025 QMBR8 2025
Significance: Informs HR policies, enhances employee satisfaction, and improves
business performance (IWG, 2024).
2. 1.5 Research Objectives & Questions
Objective 1: To examine productivity changes under hybrid work.
RQ1: How does hybrid work affect employee productivity?
Objective 2: To assess well-being impacts.
RQ2: What are the effects of hybrid work on employee well-being?
Objective 3: To evaluate organizational performance.
RQ3: How does hybrid work influence ABC Limited’s performance?
Model Answer
Title: "Evaluating the Impact of Hybrid Work on Employee Productivity and Well-being
at ABC Limited."
Problem Statement
"ABC Limited has adopted hybrid work, but its effects on productivity and well-being
remain unclear. Without empirical evidence, the firm risks inefficiencies and employee
dissatisfaction. This study assesses hybrid work’s impact to guide policy
improvements, enhancing both workforce satisfaction and business performance."
Aim
The main aim of this research is to analyse hybrid work’s effects on productivity, well-
being, and performance.
Significance
This research helps ABC Limited refine hybrid policies (Gartner, 2024). It also
contributes to South African hybrid work research (PwC, 2023).
