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ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct internal and external research to determine viable solutions that could be implemented to solve an identified problem.
For this assignment, you will create an Excel spreadsheet that summarizes the data collection you have completed. The spreadsheet should indicate the date on which particular data were collected, the source of the data collected, the type of data (qualitative or quantitative), and a one- or two-sentence summary of the data findings.
Please note that as part of the research process, taking the initiative to speak with management and then requesting and reviewing business metrics and operations reports will allow you to find the data you need for the project while also showing your employer that you can be proactive and use critical thinking to solve problems within the organization.
Part 1:
The first step in data collection is to conduct research. You are looking for specific, measurable data (statistics and numbers) related to how the problem is affecting the organization. This information should be recorded in the form of a chart or graph that presents the data so key decision makers can see the “cost” of failing to address the problem.
Part 2:
Next, conduct additional research to learn what has already been done to address this problem within the organization. Ask questions and interview individuals who assisted with the implementation of previous solutions used to address the problem. Prior to meeting with individuals, develop a list of questions about previous solutions. Consider factors such as customer importance, efficiency, quality, employee satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness. You will want to make sure you ask questions that allow you to gather measurable data and include information about how successful previous solution options were in addressing each of the problems. When you have completed your research, the findings should be summarized in an illustration using at least one chart or graph that represents the data you have collected. Use the study materials for assistance with creating Excel graphs and charts that can be used to illustrate your findings.
Part 3:
The last step in determining potential solutions is to conduct external research. Using the Internet and industry resources, research ways other companies have addressed this issue or one very similar to it. Look for specific information related to customer response, efficiency, quality, employee satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness of solutions others have implemented. Find at least five potential solutions you can consider for solving the problem you have identified. Your goal in conducting this research is to find practical examples and measurable data related to how other companies, and related industries, have resolved the same problem or one very similar to it. When you have completed your research, the findings should be summarized in an illustration using at least one chart or graph, representing the data you have collected. Use the study materials for assistance with creating Excel graphs and charts, as this will help illustrate your findings.
Submit the data collection Excel spreadsheet and the three data summary charts/graphs you have created from the research conducted.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines.
HOW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (EXAMPLE ESSAY / DRAFT)
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct research to identify viable solutions that can solve an identified problem. The research involves both internal and external sources and aims to collect specific, measurable data that can be summarized in an Excel spreadsheet. The spreadsheet should indicate the date, source, type of data, and a one- or two-sentence summary of the findings.
In Part 1 of the research, specific, measurable data related to how the problem is affecting the organization should be collected. This information should be recorded in the form of a chart or graph that presents the data so that key decision makers can see the “cost” of failing to address the problem.
In Part 2 of the research, additional research should be conducted to learn what has already been done to address this problem within the organization. This involves interviewing individuals who assisted with the implementation of previous solutions and developing a list of questions about previous solutions. The findings should be summarized in an illustration using at least one chart or graph that represents the data collected.
In Part 3 of the research, external research should be conducted using Internet and industry resources to find ways other companies have addressed this issue or one very similar to it. Specific information related to the customer response, efficiency, quality, employee satisfaction, and cost effectiveness of solutions others have implemented should be gathered. At least five potential solutions should be found and summarized in an illustration using at least one chart or graph, representing the data collected.
Submitting the data collection Excel spreadsheet and the three data summary charts/graphs that represent the findings from the research is required. While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines. The research process involves taking the initiative to speak with management and requesting and reviewing business metrics and operations reports to find the data needed for the project. This not only helps with finding data but also shows employers that critical thinking skills are being utilized to solve problems within the organization.
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