PSC 495 Week 2 Assignment Internal and External Research
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The
purpose of this assignment is to conduct internal and external research to
determine previously attempted solutions and potential solutions that could be
implemented to solve identified problem.
For this
assignment, you will need to 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. Name the Excel spreadsheet as follows:
lastname.firstname.datacollection.xlsx
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 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. Use
the Topic Materials for assistance with creating Excel graphs and charts that
can be used to illustrate your findings.
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 using at least one
chart or graph that represents the data you have collected. Use the Topic
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
Internet and industry resources, research ways that other companies have
addressed this issue or one very similar to it. Look for specific information
related to the 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 using at least one chart or
graph that represents the data you have collected. Use the Topic Materials for
assistance with creating Excel graphs and charts that can be used to illustrate
your findings.
The data
collection Excel spreadsheet and the three data summary charts/graphs you have
created from the research you have conducted should be submitted to your
instructor.
The
three charts/graphs you create will be used again in your Business Proposal
Presentation in Topic 7 and the Final Business Proposal you will submit in
Topic 8.\
General
Requirements:
APA
format is required for essays only. Solid academic writing is always expected.
For all assignment delivery options, documentation of sources should be
presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style
Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This
assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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