The assessment item is based on the case study titled The Probuild Constructions Story. The case itself, and

assignment requirements are presented in the document and can also be accessed through the course website under

Assessments tab. You should read, and carefully analyse, the case and respond to the issues presented at the end

of the case study within the context of an argumentative/ academic essay. You are required to support your

argument with appropriate theoretical discussion and references.

The assignment should be a properly constructed academic essay.

It should contain an effective 1. introduction,
2. discussion body (answering the three questions) and 3.conclusion.

Task:
Based on the above case study, write an essay that answers all the questions:

1. Why do employees value opportunities for workplace flexibility? Would this strategy work in all organisations

and industries?
You should critically analyse your answer in terms of work-life balance theories.

2. Is it possible for companies to be competitive and at the same time create a workplace that provides for

flexibility and work-family balance?
You may relate your answer to the flexible work arrangement theories, business competitiveness theories.

3. What other flexibility and work-family balance strategies could Probuild have adopted? What do you believe the

productivity outcomes and benefits of such a program would be to Probuild?

You may develop your arguments in terms of work life balance/ contextual, culture and job restructuring at the

workplace, impact of work-life balance on employee wellbeing, performance, satisfaction, employee retention

strategies etc.