BIMS Data Collection
Jesse Gillen, Melroy Hyman, Joseph Boots, Michael Richards, Megan Hudspeth
QNT/351
February 10th, 2015
Mohammad Sharifzadeh, Ph.D

BIMS Research Analysis
Introduction
This report and the two studies conducted within it are to determine the reason for the increased turnover rate at Ballard Integrated Management Systems, Inc.. This report contains how the studies were conducted, the information that was gathered, interpretations of the data and recommendations for management.
Study I
Overview
Ballard Integrated Management Systems, Inc. (BIMS) is experiencing an increased turnover rate with no clear answer why this is happening. The purpose of this study is to investigate why the turnover rate at BIMS has increased. The question that the research is attempting to answer is: What are the factors that may be contributing to the increased turnover rate in each region?
Hypothesis
Our hypothesis is that each region is going to show a spike of negative feedback to a specific problem. For example, employees working in the hospitality division may show more displeasure for their supervisor than the employees working in the food service division. This spike may indicate the reason for the increased turnover rate.
BIMS
One of the problems BIMS faces at its Douglas Medical Center site is a 4 percent increase in employee turnover. The root cause of the increased turnover rate has not yet been determined, and the exit interviews have been unsuccessful in giving the management team any information as to the cause of the problem. Debbie Horner, the Human Recourses Manager has suggested they conduct a survey to collect the data. The surveys, which will be given to all employees with the exception of the senior staff members, will handed out along with the paychecks. The survey will be in the form of several questions where employees are asked