B7532 Advanced Operations Management Week 6

Assignment 1: Discussion—Exploring Potential Research Topics

Based on your business experience and the information  accumulated in this course, identify three possible research topics  related to the subject of the course. What managerial problems or  opportunities would each of the three topics address?

Provide a short description for each research topic, highlighting the following:

• The problem or opportunity in organizations that needs to be addressed
• The purpose of the research
• The question(s) that, if answered, will help in solving the problem or seizing the opportunity

Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Your response should be  thorough and address all components of the discussion question in  detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the  APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation
 

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• Make sure your writing

• is clear, concise, and organized;
• demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and
• displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Grading Criteria

     Discussion Grading Table  Maximum Points    Quality of initial posting, including fulfillment of assignment instructions   16    Quality of responses to classmates  12    Frequency of responses to classmates  4    Reference to supporting readings and other materials  4    Language and grammar  4    Total:  40