Business Finance - Management LSS Tools Assignment
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LSS Tools Assignment Instructions
Overview
LSS tools are used in research to collect quantitative data. In a Liberty University ADRP Consulting project, LSS tools are used to frame, collect, and analyze data. In this assignment, you will describe LSS and characteristics of LSS tools used in a research study.
Instructions
After reviewing the required material stated in this week’s module, address the following in a written paper using the current APA format:
· Define Lean Six Sigma and the possible benefits of using Lean Six Sigma
· Identify seven LSS tools, describe the characteristics of each tool, and state how the tool would be used to in a case study (i.e. what phase of research)
· Explain how Lean Six Sigma brings a hint of all three traditional types of research (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods) to bear on Case Study research and business solutions.
Required Format
Cover page
Abstract
Introduction
LSS and Possible Benefits
LSS Tools, Characeristics, and Uses
Application of Lean Six Sigma Through All Types of Research
Conclusion
References
Additional Requirements
Use the provided LSS Tools Assignment Template.
This 1,000 minimum, 1,500 maximum word paper needs to be written to include these guidelines:
· The required title, abstract, running head, table, and reference pages are not included in the required assignment word count but are required as part of your paper.
· Materials submitted to fulfill requirements in one course may not be submitted in another course. Concerns about the propriety of obtaining outside assistance and acknowledging sources should be addressed to the instructor of the course before the work commences and as necessary as the work proceeds.
· In addition to the course texts, this paper must include at least 6 references from peer-reviewed scholarly articles that have publication dates no older than 5 years. Do not use any books other than the course texts.
· All parts of the assignment must be based on peer-reviewed scholarly sources and course texts.
· In-text citations are required to support your (a) statements, (b) points, (c) assertions, (d) issues, (e) arguments, (f) concerns, (g) paragraph topic sentences, and (h) statements of fact and opinion. Refer to Section 8.1, Appropriate Level of Citation on pages 253 and 254 in the APA Manual (7th ed.).
· Do not provide any personal opinions.
· The introduction and summary sections should not be longer than ½ page each since the assignment is short in the word count.
· Refrain from using phrases such as, “in this paper.”
· Sources of information from Wikipedia, dictionaries, websites, blogs, and encyclopedias will not be accepted.
· A paragraph is defined in this course as being at least 4 sentences in length and structured in a cohesive manner. Consider using the MEAL approach for writing paragraphs:
· M – Main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
· E – Evidence to support the main topic using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
· A – Analysis (e.g., for and against) of the evidence using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
· L – Lead back to the main topic or to the main topic in the next paragraph using peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
· Avoid (a) clichés, (b) slang, (c) jargon, (d) exaggerations, (e) abbreviations, (f) figurative language, and (g) language that is too informal and too subjective.
· Submit your final document for grading with file name syntax: LastNameFirstInitial Assignment Name. For example: SmithJ_Assignment Name.doc (no .pdfs)
Grading Metrics
Consult the accompanying rubric for how this assignment will be graded. Also, any form of plagiarism, including copying and pasting, will result in zero points for the entire assignment. All quoted materials must be properly cited in the current APA format.
Note: The Turnitin plagiarism tool will be used to check your assignment for originality. The tool is a starting point for instructors to check overall Academic Integrity; higher scores generally indicate a higher probability of Academic Misconduct. The higher the score, the higher the probability that there are too many quotations included in the narrative, and/or there are passages that have not been properly cited.
Grading Rubric
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Overview of Case Study Types |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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Introduction |
5 to >4.0 pts Advanced A complete introduction and abstract are present. Flow is logical. |
3 to >2.0 pts Proficient A partial introduction and abstract are present. Flow is mostly logical. |
2 to 0.0 pts Developing An introduction or abstract is not provided. Flow is not logical. |
0 pts Not present
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5 pts |
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Discussion of Six LSS Tools |
12 to >10.0 pts Advanced A complete discussion of six different LSS tools is present. Flow is logical. |
9 to >7.0 pts Proficient A partial discussion of six different LSS tools is present. Flow is mostly logical. |
6 to 0.0 pts Developing The discussion of six different LSS tools is inaccurate and/or insufficient. Flow is not logical. |
0 pts Not present
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20 pts |
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Discussion of Six LSS Tools’ Characteristics, Measurability, and Alternatives |
12 to >10.0 pts Advanced A complete discussion of characteristics, measurability, and alternatives is present for each of the six different LSS. Flow is logical. |
9 to >7.0 pts Proficient A partial discussion of characteristics, measurability, and alternatives is present for each of the six different LSS. Flow is mostly logical. |
6 to 0.0 pts Developing The discussion of characteristics, measurability, and alternatives for each of the six different LSS is inaccurate and/or insufficient. Flow is not logical. |
0 pts Not present
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20 pts |
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Summary |
5 to >4.0 pts Advanced A complete summary of the discussion with highlights of key points is present. No new information and/or personal opinions are present. |
3 to >2.0 pts Proficient A partial summary of the discussion with highlights of key points is present. Some new information and/or personal opinions are present. |
2 to 0.0 pts Developing A summary is present but does not contain highlights of key points. Mostly new information and/or personal opinions are present. |
0 pts Not present
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10 pts |
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Sources |
10 to >9.0 pts Advanced Six or more peer-reviewed scholarly sources are provided. |
8 to >6.0 pts Proficient Four to five peer-reviewed scholarly sources are provided. |
5 to 0.0 pts Developing One to three peer-reviewed scholarly sources are provided. |
0 pts Not present
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15 pts |
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APA Format and Structure, References, and Citations |
10 to >9.0 pts Advanced APA formatting and structure are followed, all references and citations correspond to each other and are formatted according to APA 7th ed. guidelines, and all assertions are supported by peer-reviewed scholarly sources. |
8 to >6.0 pts Proficient APA formatting and structure are mostly followed, most references and citations correspond to each other and are formatted according to APA 7th ed. guidelines, and most assertions are supported by peer-reviewed scholarly sources. |
5 to 0.0 pts Developing APA formatting and structure are not followed, most references and citations do not correspond to each other and/or are not formatted according to APA 7th ed. guidelines, and most assertions are not supported by peer-reviewed scholarly sources. |
0 pts Not present
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15 pts |
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Total Points |
85 pts |
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