Motivational Techniques for Student Retention in Australian Universities

Running head: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Human Resource Management
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author note

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Annotated Bibliography
Article 1
Full reference of the article- West, D., Heath, D., Huijser, H., Lizzio, A., Toohey, D.,
Miles, C., ... & Bronnimann, J. (2015). Learning analytics: Assisting universities with student
retention.
Objective and research question
The main objective of the research article is relating to the different reasons which
affects the retention of the different employees and students in the various universities in
Australian economy.
The research question which has been analyzed in the article is relating to the
assisting of the different universities in the retention of the students which will be suitable for
the growth of the company in a positive manner.
Method
The methodology which has been used in the respective article is relating to the SPSS
analysis wherein the different questionnaires have been provided to the different students
who will be providing with the suitable examples as it will be beneficial in understanding the
viewpoints effectively and it can be suitable for generating suitable results.
Findings and discussion
From the respective article, it can be analyzed that there are different kinds of tools
which can be suitable for motivating the employees and it will be enhancing the growth of the
companies and universities appropriately. As commented by the author, there should be
inclusion of the praise and feedback provided to the different students who are studying in the
respective universities as it will be providing them with set of clear objectives and goals

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which will be enhancing their effectiveness and save time in meetings as well. The scope
should be future driven as it will be suitable for managing the different aspects in a positive
manner and it will be enhancing the growth of the companies appropriately. There can be
seeking of the inputs and ideas which will be playing suitable role in managing the
effectiveness in the growth as it will be beneficial in giving the continual feedback which can
be enhanced for the further continual of the different activities positively which will be
setting of the objectives appropriately.
In addition, there can be extrinsic rewards such as praise along with internal
satisfaction such as helping them in understanding the tasks which are performed by them as
it can enhance their effectiveness while performing the tasks and solve the queries
appropriately which will help them in saving times in their growth and it will be suitable for
the prospects related to growth. There should be appropriate training procedures as it will be
suitable for managing the effectiveness and reward for the attitude should be given which will
be beneficial in understanding the efficiency in understanding the tasks and its importance.
Conclusion
Therefore, it can be concluded that there are different kinds of aspects and platforms
which can be provided to the different students and the professors working in the different
universities in Australia to understand their viewpoints on measuring the level of satisfaction
and it can be playing a suitable role in gaining competitiveness in the market which is
competitive in nature.
How this article will contribute
The respective article will be suitable in analyzing the different motivational tools
such as giving of the continual feedback which can play a major role in improving the

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effectiveness of the growth of the company suitably. The setting of the clear objectives as
well as goals can be playing vital role in satisfaction of the employees.
Article 2
Full reference of the article- Agllias, K., Howard, A., Cliff, K., Dodds, J., & Field, A.
(2016). Students' Experiences of University and an Australian Social Work Program:
Coming, Going, Staying. Australian Social Work, 69(4), 468-480.
Objective and research question
The major objective of the research article is to understand the different kinds of
experiences of the students in the different universities in Australia and due to the same, it
has affected the growth prospects of the universities in a negative manner as well.
The research question is the analysis of the different issues faced by universities in
attracting the students from different other countries in a suitable manner which will impact
the growth of the universities in a suitable manner.
Method
The methodology which has been used in the respective article is related to the
analysis of the SPSS through providing questionnaires to the different students in the
universities for showcasing their viewpoints regarding the negative aspects of the education
system which can affect the growth of the company in a negative manner.
Findings and discussion
From the respective article, it can be identified that in the different schools and
universities, there has been no such usage of the different kinds of platforms for the students
to showcase their skills that has affected their motivation in performing the tasks and due to
which it affects the overall effectiveness of the universities. As commented by author, it can