INSTRUCTIONS Write a 15-page paper in APA format that focuses on the business problem or quality improvement initiative that you have selected. Be clear and concise in your presentation of information (not including the title page or references). The headings below should be used when completing this final project. You must use at least 20 references in this paper; 15 of these references need to be sources not provided in the course; 10 of these sources must be scholarly peer-reviewed journal articles; and 10 references can be white papers published by professional organizations (e.g., Society for Human Resources Management). No blogs, wikis, or news websites will be accepted. Make sure that you appropriately cite and reference data collected. Introduction [maximum 1 page] Introduce the entire paper (not just the problem). Use the following two resources to assist you: How to Write a Good Introduction APA Manual: Section 3.4–Introduction Standards Organizational Problem [maximum 1 page] Provide a concise overview of the organizational context and identify the ways in which you are evaluating the organizational context. Context for the Study [maximum 2 pages] Define the scope of the problem and decision(s) that need to be made related to the organizational context. Theoretical Framework for Analysis [maximum 3 pages] Investigate and utilize one theory to form your theoretical frame for analysis of the decision. Apply this framework to your selected problem to provide perspective on how the decisions were made. Methods: Define Data Collection and Analysis Plan [maximum 2 pages] Defining how you will collect appropriate data to explore your defined problem is critical to successful decision-making. Use a table and narrative to define and explain the data types, where you will find the data, permissions needed, and expected timeline for collection. Discussion [maximum 4 pages] Based on your exploration of the problem, the theoretical frame, and data needed, what will the impact of the organization’s culture and risk tolerance levels have on the complexity of the situation? Subheading: Implications [maximum 4 pages] What implications would your findings have on future practice within your organization? Based on your expected findings from this research into the problem and use of the theoretical frame, how would you use what you learned from this analysis to improve future practice in a similar situation? Using the research data, describe forward-looking organizational strategies. What should others learn from your experience? Conclusion [maximum 1 page] Clearly and concisely wrap up the paper. Use the following to assist you: Conclusions. Note: Students integrate financial, operational, and cultural data analysis in organizational strategic planning and management. Students conduct research that synthesizes theory, technologies, and experiential data to inform evidence-based decisions. Your work on this assignment should reflect your ability to: Investigate and utilize two or more approaches to decision modeling and analysis. Design forward-looking organizational strategies using evidence-based research data. Capably organize, analyze, and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative data to make evidence-based decisions.
Write a 15-page paper in APA format that focuses on the business problem or quality improvement initiative that you have selected. Be clear and concise in your presentation of