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BUS 5910 Management Capstone

Final Project Assignment Guidelines

Assignment Overview

The final written assignment requires a substantive effort and is required to successfully pass this course. The final written assignment will be a written paper which is at about 12-pages in length, exclusive of the reference page, double-spaced. The paper should cite at least six sources independent of the course assigned textbooks and readings.

In this paper students will comprehensively discuss a case study they have selected. The case study selection should represent a number of the topics covered by the Master’s Program at the University of the People. In the case analysis, students should demonstrate synthesis of their acquired knowledge from the various disciplines applied to the case study selected. In doing so, students should strive to introduce into the discussion creative solutions and flexible-critical thinking. The final paper also represents an integration of the work performed with Written Assignments 1 and 2 (see the Appendix in this document for more information.) The requirements of Written Assignments 1 and 2 are restated in the appendix of this assignment guide. In those written assignments the student has:

(1) Selected a case study and identified the problem

(2) Discerned the cause of the problem,

(3) Analyzed the case and formulated alternatives to arrive at a recommendation, and

(4) Described a plan of action to implement the student’s recommendation.

In addition, all of these steps are supported by research independent of the course assigned readings.

· Section One – Problem Statement

· Section Two – Literature Review

· Section Three – Case Elements

· Section Four – Case Solution

· Section Five – Case Conclusions

Assignment Detail

Section One – Problem Statement: This section should provide an introduction to the case study selected for the final assignment. It should introduce the case and provide detailed background of the subject - company. It should also provide a description of the problem situation in which the subject company finds itself. There should be sufficient detail of the subject and its situation to provide the basis for identifying the problem it faces.

Section Two – Literature Review: This section provides a review of the research sources used to research and support the case analysis. Most of the research has already been conducted by the student, in preparing the prior two written assignments. In this section, students should take research performed for prior assignments, adding any newly found research and compose a coherent review.

Section Three – Case Elements: From the Problem Statement (Section 1), the third section will logically follow. This section of the paper should identify and provide analysis the root cause of the organization’s problem. The root cause should be described in such detail as to provide sufficient information for a discussion within this section of the paper and of proposed solutions/recommendations to be discussed in the next sections.

Section Four – Recommended Action Plan: From the prior section -- Case Elements--the fourth section will select, from the alternatives discussed in Section Three, the best alternative and present it as the recommended solution. This section will provide a narrative as to why the recommended solution is the best alternative, with supporting logic and research. A high-level action plan which provides a description of implementation steps concludes this section.

Section Five – Case Solution: This section discusses the importance of the case study. This discussion takes the form of highlighting the issues discussed as well as their relevance and importance to the business world.

1. Portfolio Activity (One and half pages)

WE FIRST NEED TO SUBMIT A REVIEW THE BELOW WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT AND THE BUS 5910 COURSE GUIDE FOR FINAL PAPER AND PRESENTATION.

This area will be used for communication about the major papers due during the course. For this portfolio activity, please advise the instructor of the following:

1. Provide a brief list of research references you might use (you are not committing to using the resources) for the written assignment below. Please also describe the content of the resource (in one or two sentences) in order to demonstrate the relevance and usefulness of each.

2. Written Assignment 1 (Instructor-Graded) 4-5 pages

This written assignment is a substantive effort on your part and represents a component of your final paper. Please see the above document: BUS5910 Course Guide for Final Paper and Presentation to review and understand the entire assignment.

For this paper:

Submit a written paper which is at 4-5 pages in length, exclusive of the reference page, double-spaced. The paper should cite sources independent of the textbooks and course readings.

In this paper, please discuss the case study you have selected and plan to use for your final assignment. This paper should contain the following two sections: Section One – Problem Statement and Section Two – Causes of the Problem.

Section One

Problem Statement should provide an introduction to the case study you have selected for the final assignment. The introduction should provide a detailed background of the subject company or enterprise. It should also provide a description of the problem situation in which the subject company or enterprise finds itself. There should be sufficient detail of the subject and its situation to provide the basis for identifying the problem it faces.

Section Two

Statement of Cause(s) will logically follow the Problem Statement. This section of the paper should provide analysis of what the root cause of the company/enterprise’s problem is. The root cause should be described in such detail as to provide sufficient information for a later discussion of proposed solutions/recommendations. Superior written essays will mention and explain the following elements when responding to the assignment question:

Section One – Problem Statement:

1. Provide an introduction to the case study selected for the final assignment due in Week 8.

2. Provide a detailed background of the subject company or enterprise.

3. Provide a description of the problem situation in which the subject company or enterprise finds itself.

4. Provide sufficient detail of the subject and its situation to provide the basis for identifying the problem it faces.

Section Two – Statement of Cause(s):

1. Provide analysis of what the root cause of the company/enterprise’s problem

2. Provide sufficient descriptive detail to provide adequate information for a subsequent discussion of proposed solutions/recommendations.

This paper will be graded by the course instructor.

Papers will be assessed on the following elements:

· Introduction to case study

· Detailed background of the subject company

· Description of the problem situation in which the subject company or enterprise finds itself

· Sufficient detail of the subject and its situation provides the basis for identifying the problem being faced by the company

· Analysis of what the root cause of the company/enterprise’s problem

· The paper: (A) Provided sufficient descriptive detail to provide adequate information for a subsequent discussion of proposed solutions/recommendations; and (B) Supported its observations with research and logic

3. Portfolio Activity (One and half pages)

For this portfolio activity, please advise the instructor of the following:

4. Written Assignment 2 (4-5 pages)

Submit a written paper which is at 4-5 pages in length, exclusive of the reference page, double-spaced. The paper should cite sources independent of the textbook.

In this paper, please discuss the case study you have selected and plan to use for your final assignment. The paper should contain the following two sections: Section One – Possible Alternatives and Section Two – Recommended Action Plan.

· Section One – Possible Alternatives should provide a narrative that comprehensively explores the possible solutions to the problem identified in the student’s Week 3 written assignment. It should briefly restate the problem statement and cause(s) of the problem discussed in Week 3’s written assignment. The narrative should then connect the problem/cause to the alternatives being suggested.

· From the Possible Alternatives section, the next section: Section Two – Recommended Plan of Action will logically follow. This section of the paper should provide an analysis and evaluation of each alternative and provide a final recommendation. The section should also include a high-level implementation plan stating what steps should be taken.

As an appendix to this paper, please provide a brief list of research citations you might use (you are not committing to using these citations) for the written assignment due at the end. Please also describe the content of the citation (in one or two sentences) in order to demonstrate the relevance and usefulness of each citation.

Papers will be assessed on the following:

· Provides a restatement of the problem and cause(s) discussed in the first written assignment.

· Provides a narrative that states alternative solutions to the problem and logically connects the problem/cause to the alternatives being suggested.

· Provides an analysis and evaluation of each alternative.

· Provides a final recommendation.

· Provides a high-level implementation plan stating what steps should be taken.

Please all should be in APA 7 FORMAT AND AFTER THE ABOVE 4 ASSIGNMENT

WE WOULD PUT THE PAPER TOGETHER AS A FINAL PAPER.

THE ABOVE PAPER IS NOW FUSED INTO THE FINAL PAPER BELOW.

Written Assignment (Instructor Graded)

Taken from BUS5610 Course Guide for Final Paper and Presentation

In this paper, students will comprehensively discuss a case study they have selected. The case study selection should represent a number of the topics covered by the Master’s Program at the University of the People. In the case analysis, students should demonstrate synthesis of their acquired knowledge from the various disciplines applied to the case study selected. In doing so, students should strive to introduce into the discussion creative solutions and flexible-critical thinking. The final paper also represents an integration of the work performed with Written Assignments 1 and 2 (see the Appendix in this document for more information.) The requirements of Written Assignments 1 and 2 are restated in the appendix of this assignment guide. In those written assignments the student has:

1. Selected a case study and identified the problem

2. Discerned the cause of the problem,

3. Analyzed the case and formulated alternatives to arrive at a recommendation, and

4. Described a plan of action to implement the student’s recommendation.

In addition, all of these steps are supported by research independent of the course assigned readings.

· Section One – Problem Statement

· Section Two – Literature Review

· Section Three – Case Elements

· Section Four – Case Solution

· Section Five – Case Conclusions

Assignment Detail

· Section One – Problem Statement: This section should provide an introduction to the case study selected for the final assignment. It should introduce the case and provide a detailed background of the subject company. It should also provide a description of the problem situation in which the subject company finds itself. There should be sufficient detail of the subject and its situation to provide the basis for identifying the problem it faces.

· Section Two – Literature Review: This section provides a review of the research sources used to research and support the case analysis. Most of the research has already been conducted by the student, in preparing the prior two written assignments in units 3 & 6. In this section, students should take research performed for prior assignments, adding any newly found research and compose a coherent review.

· Section Three – Case Elements: From the Problem Statement (Section 1), the third section will logically follow. This section of the paper should identify and provide analysis the root cause of the organization’s problem. The root cause should be described in such detail as to provide sufficient information for a discussion within this section of the paper and of proposed solutions/recommendations to be discussed in the next sections.

· Section Four – Recommended Action Plan: From the prior section -- Case Elements--the fourth section will select, from the alternatives discussed in Section Three, the best alternative and present it as the recommended solution. This section will provide a narrative as to why the recommended solution is the best alternative, with supporting logic and research. A high-level action plan which provides a description of implementation steps concludes this section.

· Section Five – Case Solution: This section discusses the importance of the case study. This discussion takes the form of highlighting the issues discussed as well as their relevance and importance to the business world.

Papers will be assessed on the thoroughness of each of the above sections, as well as the interview. Your interview will be based on your ability to present a summary of your case and addressing the above sections. Your interview is worth 15% of your overall paper grade.

ALL COURSE ASSIGNED READING

Laegaard, J. & Bindslev, M. (2006).Organizational Theory. Bookboon.com

· Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, Section 6.

Case Studies

Hurst, D. (n.d.). Young Entrepreneurs -- Seizing Opportunities and New Directions. Acadia Institute for Case Studies. Acadia University. Case study: Retrieved from: http://aics.acadiau.ca/pronet_business_connections.html

· The Acadia Institute of Case Studies (AICS) is a non-profit center in the School of Business Administration, Acadia University. The purpose of the Institute is to develop educational resource materials to assist educators and instructors in the classroom by providing innovative and enhanced "teaching tools" which reflect "real-world" situations. The Institute's focus is on entrepreneurship and small business operations.

Lamprinakis, L. (2013). The Transformation of Valio: A Case Study. Journal of Business Case Studies, 9(1), 85-88. Retrieved from: http://cluteinstitute.com/ojs/index.php/JBCS/article/view/7549/7615

Nanyan, J. M. & He, W. (2015). The Organizational Change Dilemma of ERP Implementation in a Small Manufacturing Company. Journal of Business Case Studies, 11(3), 95-104. Retrieved from: http://cluteinstitute.com/ojs/index.php/JBCS/article/view/9273/9323

· The Journal of Business Case Studies (JBCS) is a widely cited, completely open access journal that is available for business educational professionals.

Laegaard, J. & Bindslev, M. (2006).Organizational Theory. Bookboon.com

· Chapters 3, 4, and 5.

Senyucel, Z. (2009). Managing the Human Resource in the 21st Century (2009), Bookboon.com.

· Chapters 3, 4, and 5.

Case Studies

Marshall, T., Mottier, E., Lewis, R. (2015). Motivational Factors and the Hospitality Industry: A Case Study Examining the Effects of Changes in the Working Environment. Journal of Business Case Studies, 11(3), 123-132. Retrieved from: http://cluteinstitute.com/ojs/index.php/JBCS/article/view/9289/9325

Ross, G. (1995). The Cambridge Suites Halifax. Acadia Case Study Institute. Acadia University. Copyright ©1995, the Acadia School of Business Administration, Acadia University. Retrieved from: http://aics.acadiau.ca/case_studies/cambridgesuites.html

Laegaard, J. & Bindslev, M. (2006).Organizational Theory. Bookboon.com

· Chapter 2

Jessen, S.A. (2010). Project Leadership -- Step by Step: Part I. Bookboon.com

· Chapter 1

Case Study

Fullerton, G.L. (1995). Atlantic Waterfowl Celebration. Acadia Institute of Case Studies. Acadia University.Copyright © 1995, the School of Business Administration, Acadia University. Reproduction of this case is allowed without permission for education purposes, but all such reproductions must acknowledge the copyright.

Heisinger, K., & Hoyle, J. B.(2012). Accounting for Managers. Saylor Foundation. Creative Commons by-nc-sa 3.0.

· Chapter 13 pp. 1,030 – 1,129.

Introduction to Business (2012). Lardbucket.org.

· Chapter 12 - The Role of Accounting in Business, Chapter 12, section 4 pp. 653-666.

Case Studies

Causseaux, W. & Caster, B. (2016). Blaze Manufacturing: An Ethical Analysis. Journal of Business Case Studies, 12(1), 13-18.

Roberts, G.S. & Hendry, L.P. (1991). Atlantic Lumber Traders. Acadia Institute for Case Studies. Acadia University. Copyright 1991, the Atlantic Entrepreneurial Institute, an Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency funded organization. Reproduction of this case is allowed without permission for educational purposes, but all such reproductions must acknowledge the copyright. This permission does not include publication.

Introduction to Business (2012). Lardbucket.org.

· Chapter 12 - The Role of Accounting in Business, Chapter 12, section 4 pp. 653-666.

Knowles, G. (2011). Quality Management. Bookboon.com

· pages 90 – 108 and 177 - 184.

Knowles, G. (2011)/ Six Sigma. Bookboon.com

· pages 71 – 135 and 137 - 150.

Case Studies

Erer, M. (2013). The Improvement Project of Science Construction PLC. Journal of Business Case Studies, 9(1), 227-234.

King, W. & Stapleton, D. (1993). Improving Production at Bioethic Fish Processors, Ltd. Acadia Institute for Case Studies. Acadia University. Copyright © 1993, the Atlantic Entrepreneurial Institute. Reproduction of this case is allowed without permission for educational purposes, but all such reproduction must acknowledge the copyright. This permission does not include publication.

Klimza, L. (2014). Business Ethics. Bookboon.com

· Chapters 5 & 6

Sarna, L. (2012). Law for Business Students. Bookboon.com

· Chapter 6

Case Study

Morgan, A. R. & Burnside, C. (2014). Olympus Corporation Financial Statement Fraud Case Study: The Role That National Culture Plays on Detecting and Deterring Fraud. Journal of Business Case Studies, 10(2), 175-184.

Senyucel, Z. (2009). Managing Human Resources in the 21st Century. Bookboon.com.

· Chapters 7 - 9

Case Studies

Fischer, A.K. (2012). Corporate Human Resource Management in an International Setting. Journal of Business Case Studies, 8(6), 621-626.

Mento, A.J., Cougnet, J.E., De Vader, C.L. (2012). Now What Do I Do with Brad and Kerry? Journal of Business Case Studies, 8(1), 51-66.

Zamborsky, P. (2016). International Business and Global Strategy. Bookboon.com

Case Study

Wu, W. & Lee, Y. (2014). From OEM Supplier to A Global Leading Company. Journal of Business Case Studies, 10(3), 225-230/

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