write a 4–5 page paper (excluding title and reference pages) of the following

Unit 1 Assignment

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Applied Research Project — Statement of the Problem

View an introduction and summary of this Assignment. The first step in research methodology is to identify and articulate a statement of the problem. In the Unit 1 discussions, you are practicing how to evaluate the difference between the problem and the symptoms of the problem. Often, managers and leaders spend a great deal of time and energy putting out organizational fires. Yet these fires are just the symptoms of the problem. What is missing is a way to properly address the underlying organizational problem. Your applied research project is designed with a research methodology to properly investigate the problem. In your MSML educational journey, you have developed unique strengths and interests in the study of management and leadership. Your capstone applied research project offers the opportunity to perform and write a capstone research paper. In this paper, you will synthesize knowledge and understanding by focusing on an organizational problem that is relevant in your career path. Return to the lessons learned in your previous MSML courses and draw from the knowledge you have already gained from specific texts and readings. Next, add to your knowledge by digging deeper into the body of management literature in peer-reviewed journal articles found in the Library. Please follow the guidance of the grading rubric. It is important to remember that this is a growing document, and that in each unit, other research components will be added to move the applied research project forward.

The construction and development of your applied research project in GM599 is ongoing. It began in Unit 1 and will continue to expand and improve through Unit 6. Moving forward in each unit, you will be adding new sub-heading sections to expand the research process. At the same time, you will be responding to comments and critiques from your professor in order to make improvements in past sections. Step 1: Prepare by studying the Reading assigned to this unit. Practice specific research concepts by engaging in unit discussions. Step 2: Design your applied research project in the following manner. Title Page: Develop a unique title for the paper that captures the essence of the problem that is under investigation. Sub-Heading Sections

 Introduction

 Statement of the Problem

 Intended Audience

 Value to the Audience

 Summary

 Reference Page Use the Library and ABI/INFORM Collection. As you take next steps in constructing your applied research project, please use this Library service to assist and support your capstone research project. The ABI/INFORM Collection is a useful Library tool. View this video on the ABI/INFORM Collection. Here is the script. Here is a step-by-step tutorial for your reference. Directions for Submitting Your Assignment

Unit 1 Assignment

Before you submit this Unit 1 Assignment, save your work on your computer and on an external drive. Make sure your Project is in the proper format (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint). Submit the statement of the problem component to the Unit 1: Assignment Dropbox.

Make sure to click on "Looking Ahead" to review all of the components involved in your applied research project.

GM599: Applied Research Project — Statement of the Problem

Item criteria

Areas to be evaluated Points

Possible Points

Earned

Title Page

 Created a unique title for the paper that captures the essence of the organizational problem.

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Introduction

 Described the objective or purpose in writing your applied research

project.

 Informed the reader on the logical flow of your paper.

 Set the stage in how this applied research project will advance understanding of the investigation of a real-world organizational problem.

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Statement of the Problem

 Stated the nature of the problem clearly and succinctly.

 Generalized the problem that is common in a wide range of organizational settings.

 Assessed the distinction between symptomatic issues and what is truly the

underlying problem to be investigated.

 Convinced the reader of your paper on the development of a formal and comprehensive plan to advance the applied research project.

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Intended Audience

 Identified and described what person or group would be interested,

receptive, and motivated in reading the applied research project.

 Discussed the nature of the problem and how stakeholders are affected.

8

Value to the Audience

 Informed the reader how the applied research project will advance greater understanding of the organizational problem. Identified and described key lessons the reader of this paper can take away.

8

Summary

 Summarized key points.

 Connected back to the nature of the problem and convinced the reader that the investigation of the problem is moving forward.

 Identified the components coming up in the next steps in the research process.

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Unit 1 Assignment

Reference Page

 Cited relevant course reading sources.

 Cited at least two other peer-reviewed journal articles outside of the course

readings that support the investigation of the problem.

 Included citation and reference page per APA 6th edition.

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Paper Length:

 Write 4 pages (1,200 words), double spaced, not including the title page and

reference page.

4

Writing Style: Appearance, Spelling, Grammar, Originality Organization, Clarity, and

APA 6th Edition Format and Style 20

LATE Paper Deduction -X

Total Points 100