Data Collection

Tiffany Bates, Teresa Ivey, Vanessa Lopez, Ray Martinez, Rachel Ortiz, Natasha Shuemake Samuels

QNT/351

May 26, 2014

Vahid Keyhani

Data Collection

Problem, Purpose, Research Questions, and Hypothesis

Ballard Integrated Managed Services, Inc. created a study to gain a better understanding of the high turnover rate at Douglas Medical Center (DMC). The data collection has recommendations for Barbara Tucker, general manager, and will help with workplace improvements. The report includes data and recommendations to understand and reduce the company's high employee turnover rate.

The turnover rate for DMC has been at industry standards of 55 to 60%. However, in the last four months it has risen to over 64%. The use of sick time has increased and a large number of...