International School of Business
International School of Business
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT ON THE THESIS PROPOSAL SUBMITTED
1. General comments
2. Overall assessment:
3. Other remarks:
Supervisor’s signature
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER 1 – PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
1.1. Company background
1.1.1. Company introduction
1.1.2. Company structure
1.2. Symptom
1.3. Possible problems
1.3.1. High workload
1.3.1.2. High workload and work-life balance
1.3.2. Person – organization unfit
1.3.2.2. Person – job fit
1.3.3. Pay – work expectation unmet
1.4. Main problem
CHAPTER 2 – PROBLEM JUSTIFICATION
2.1. Problem definition
2.2. Problem existence
2.3. Problem consequences
2.3.1. Unattractive working environment
2.3.1.2. Work-life imbalance
2.3.2. Low professional efficacy
2.3.2.2. Learners dropping out
CHAPTER 3 – CAUSES VALIDATION AND SOLUTIONS
3.1. Lists of potential causes
3.1.1. Increase workload
3.1.2. Unsuitable work allocation
3.1.3. Weak collaboration from other Departments
3.2. Root cause: increased workload
3.3. Possible solutions
3.3.1. Solution 1: Work outsourcing
3.3.1.2. Outsourcing service for new curriculum
3.3.1.3. Overall cost
3.3.1.4. Outcome benefits
3.3.2. Solution 2: Increase the manpower
3.3.2.2. Hire a new staff
3.3.2.3. Overall cost
3.3.2.4. Outcome benefits
3.3.3. Solution 3: Information Technology integration
3.3.3.2. Camera system installation in the classrooms
3.3.3.3. Overall cost
3.3.3.4. Outcome benefits
3.3.4. Solution 4: Combination of Outsourcing and IT Integration
3.3.4.2. Work outsourcing and Camera system installation
3.3.4.3. Overall cost
3.3.4.4. Outcome benefits
3.4. Action plan
3.4.1. Best possible action: Solution 4
3.4.2. Work breakdown schedule
3.5. Conclusion
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
List of the respondents taking part in the in-depth interviews
Interview Transcript – Summary of finding