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Competencies

In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies:

• Recommend opera�ons management methods and techniques to increase value for customers

• Evaluate how opera�ons management generates value for an organiza�on

• Explain local, na�onal, and global sustainability in rela�on to func�onal areas of business

Scenario

You work as the chief supply‐chain officer at the large interna�onal corpora�on, Na�onaliTeas. Na�onaliTeas manufactures and sells tea worldwide. Its mo�o is “Keeping people and their taste buds awake (when they

want to be awake).” Its mission is “Make the world more awake through rejuvena�ng and refreshing beverages and sustainable prac�ces that upli� workers, communi�es, and souls.” Its vision is “to be the most respected

tea manufacturer across at least three con�nents for our tea and our ac�ons, which will be driven by a commitment ethical sourcing, minimal waste, and empowerment of our employees.”

You would like to establish an opera�onal goal of having your corpora�on apply for a B Corp Cer�fica�on within the next two years. You believe this would add value to the organiza�on and help it to priori�ze a stronger

focus on sustainable opera�onal prac�ces. You have conducted a preassesment based on the recommenda�ons for applying for B Corp Cer�fica�on, and you’ve evaluated the corpora�on’s current strengths and areas for

improvement.

Now you need to develop a proposal for the board of directors that explains why priori�zing the triple bo�om line (TBL) through working toward B Corp Cer�fica�on has organiza�onal value. You must also propose three

high‐impact ini�a�ves to help strengthen the corpora�on’s commitment to people, planet, and profit based on your evalua�ons.

Direc�ons

1. Part One: Jus�fica�on of Benefits: Jus�fy the value of working toward more inten�onally incorpora�ng the TBL framework into organiza�onal decision making, specifically how ethical business prac�ces

regarding people, planet, and profit can benefit society, the environment, and the company’s profit. Specifically, address the following:

A. Key Components: Explain the three key components of the TBL framework and how each component benefits businesses and society.

B. Organiza�onal Value: Provide a jus�fica�on regarding the value and benefits of using the TBL framework to inform corporate decision making, and explain connec�ons between the organiza�onal mission

and the organiza�onal vision.

C. B Corpora�on Benefits: Briefly describe the organiza�onal benefits of a�aining B Corp Cer�fica�on.

2. Part Two: Opera�onal Recommenda�ons: Read through the Preassessment Evalua�on Summary (located in the Suppor�ng Materials sec�on) for each aspect of the TBL (people, profit, and planet). You will need

to provide a detailed descrip�on of the ini�a�ves that will create the needed improvement. You should note the organiza�onal and societal value of the ini�a�ve along with the opera�onal management

techniques recommended to plan and complete each ini�a�ve. For each of your three ini�a�ves, address the following:

A. Organiza�onal Impacts: Describe the organiza�onal benefits of each ini�a�ve, specifically no�ng the expected posi�ve impact of comple�ng each. Examples of posi�ve impacts include be�er alignment to

the organiza�on’s mission, vision, and culture statements; increased amounts of funds or resources saved; and improvements to the organiza�on’s brand.

B. Societal Impacts: Describe the societal benefits of each ini�a�ve, specifically no�ng the expected posi�ve impact of comple�ng each. Examples of posi�ve impacts include increased community building

and posi�ve environmental impact.

C. Customer Impacts: Describe the consumer benefits of each selected ini�a�ve, specifically no�ng the expected posi�ve impact of comple�ng each. Examples of posi�ve impacts include increased alignment

to target markets, improved product access and availability, and improved customer sa�sfac�on.

D. Business Risks: Explain the business risks associated with priori�zing, planning, and resourcing each ini�a�ve and how these risks will be considered and monitored.

E. Opera�onal Management Techniques: Recommend an opera�onal management strategy or technique (e.g., project management, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma) that is appropriate to implement for each

selected ini�a�ve, and explain why.

F. Defining Requirements and Scope: Define the requirements for the successful implanta�on of each selected ini�a�ve as well as the scope of each. Describe how changes to the requirements and scope

would impact �melines, budget, and risk.

G. Roles and Responsibili�es: Explain the key internal and external stakeholders who would be involved in planning and implemen�ng each selected ini�a�ve, as well as why each iden�fied stakeholder is

needed to successfully implement the ini�a�ves.

What to Submit

To complete this project, you must submit the following:

Submit your project using one of the two formats listed below. Please note that your submission should include both Part One and Part Two of your project. For either format, sources should be cited according to APA

style.

• Wri�en Report: Submit a 1,500‐ to 1,700‐word Word document. Use APA style.

• Slideshow Presenta�on: Submit a 10‐ to 12‐slide presenta�on with speakers notes. Your slideshow should be submi�ed as a PowerPoint or PDF document. Example tools that could be used to create your

slideshow include:

◦ PowerPoint

Canva

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◦ Canva

◦ Prezi

Suppor�ng Materials

The following resource support your work on the project:

Reading: Project Preassessment Evalua�on Summary PDF

This document presents the results of Na�onaliTeas’ preassessment for a�aining B Corp Cer�fica�on.

Project Rubric

Criteria Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value

Jus�fica�on of Benefits: Key Components

Exceeds proficiency in an excep�onally clear, insigh�ul, sophis�cated, or crea�ve manner

Explains the three key components of the TBL framework and how each component benefits businesses and society

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include adding further details and examples to fully explain one or more key components of the TBL

Does not a�empt criterion 10

Jus�fica�on of Benefits: Organiza�onal Value

Exceeds proficiency in an excep�onally clear, insigh�ul, sophis�cated, or crea�ve manner

Provides a jus�fica�on regarding the value and benefits of using the TBL framework to inform corporate decision making and explains connec�ons between the organiza�onal mission and the organiza�onal vision

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include adding more or more relevant reasons to incorporate the TBL in decision making or further explaining how the TBL helps an organiza�on’s mission and vision

Does not a�empt criterion 5

Jus�fica�on of Benefits: B Corpora�on Benefits

Exceeds proficiency in an excep�onally clear, insigh�ul, sophis�cated, or crea�ve manner

Briefly describes organiza�onal benefits of a�aining B Corp Cer�fica�on

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include providing further organiza�onal benefits of a�aining B Corp Cer�fica�on

Does not a�empt criterion 5

Opera�onal Recommenda�ons: Organiza�onal Impacts

Exceeds proficiency in an excep�onally clear, insigh�ul, sophis�cated, or crea�ve manner

Describes the organiza�onal benefits of each ini�a�ve, specifically no�ng the expected posi�ve impact of comple�ng each

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include clarifying how each ini�a�ve benefits the organiza�on, for example, through alignment to the organiza�on’s mission, vision, and culture statements; increased amounts of funds or resources saved; and improvements to the organiza�on’s brand

Does not a�empt criterion 10

Opera�onal Recommenda�ons: Societal Impacts

Exceeds proficiency in an excep�onally clear, insigh�ul, sophis�cated, or crea�ve manner

Describes the societal benefits of each ini�a�ve, specifically no�ng the expected posi�ve impact of comple�ng each (e.g., increased community building or posi�ve environmental impact)

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include clarifying how comple�ng each ini�a�ve benefits society and the posi�ve impact of comple�ng each (e.g., increased community building or posi�ve environmental impact)

Does not a�empt criterion 10

Opera�onal Recommenda�ons: Customer Impacts

Exceeds proficiency in an excep�onally clear, insigh�ul,

Describes the consumer benefits of each selected ini�a�ve,

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or

Does not a�empt criterion 10

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Customer Impacts excep�onally clear, insigh�ul, sophis�cated, or crea�ve manner

of each selected ini�a�ve, specifically no�ng the expected posi�ve impact of comple�ng each (e.g., increased alignment to target markets, improved product access and availability, or improved customer sa�sfac�on)

proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include clarifying how each ini�a�ve benefits customers, no�ng the expected posi�ve impact of comple�ng each (e.g., increased alignment to target markets, improved product access and availability, or improved customer sa�sfac�on)

Opera�onal Recommenda�ons: Business Risks

Exceeds proficiency in an excep�onally clear, insigh�ul, sophis�cated, or crea�ve manner

Explains the business risks associated with priori�zing, planning, and resourcing each ini�a�ve and how these risks will be considered and monitored

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include iden�fying more relevant business risks associated with each ini�a�ve or adding more detail to clarify the poten�al risks

Does not a�empt criterion 10

Opera�onal Recommenda�ons: Opera�onal Management

Techniques

Exceeds proficiency in an excep�onally clear, insigh�ul, sophis�cated, or crea�ve manner

Recommends an opera�onal management strategy or technique (e.g., project management, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma) that is appropriate to implement for each selected ini�a�ve, and explains why

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include providing a stronger ra�onale to support using the suggested opera�onal management strategy based on the strategy, ini�a�ve, and company informa�on

Does not a�empt criterion 10

Opera�onal Recommenda�ons: Defining Requirements and Scope

Exceeds proficiency in an excep�onally clear, insigh�ul, sophis�cated, or crea�ve manner

Defines the requirements for the successful implanta�on of each selected ini�a�ve as well as the scope of each, and describes how changes to the requirements and scope would impact �melines, budget, and risk

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include iden�fying more cri�cal requirements or more relevant metrics to evaluate the success of the ini�a�ves or the impact of changes to scope on ini�a�ve planning and resourcing

Does not a�empt criterion 10

Opera�onal Recommenda�ons: Roles and Responsibili�es

Exceeds proficiency in an excep�onally clear, insigh�ul, sophis�cated, or crea�ve manner

Explains the key internal and external stakeholders who would be involved in planning and implemen�ng each selected ini�a�ve, as well as why each iden�fied stakeholder is needed to successfully implement the ini�a�ves

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include iden�fying more relevant stakeholders or further explaining the relevance of the iden�fied internal and external stakeholders to the ini�a�ves

Does not a�empt criterion 10

Ar�cula�on of Response Exceeds proficiency in an excep�onally clear, insigh�ul, sophis�cated, or crea�ve manner

Clearly conveys meaning with correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, demonstra�ng an understanding of audience and purpose

Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, nega�vely impac�ng readability

Submission has cri�cal errors in grammar, sentence structure, and spelling, preven�ng understanding of ideas

5

Cita�ons and A�ribu�ons Uses cita�ons for ideas requiring a�ribu�on, with few or no minor errors

Uses cita�ons for ideas requiring a�ribu�on, with consistent minor errors

Uses cita�ons for ideas requiring a�ribu�on, with major errors

Does not use cita�ons for ideas requiring a�ribu�on

5

Total: 100%

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