The purpose of this assignment is to begin drafting an internal business proposal that outlines how you will implement the solution to the problem you have identified in your organization.
There are several parts to this assignment, and each part has been explained and briefly outlined in the “Business Proposal Project Summary” document in the Topic Materials. The document should be used as a guide to assist you with constructing key elements of the proposal. Word count guidelines are provided for each section of the business proposal. For this assignment, you will complete the Purpose Statement, Problem Statement, Data and Research Findings, Proposed Solution, Stakeholder Analysis and Benefits, and Implementation Methods sections of the Business Proposal. Much of this content has been generated in the Topic 1-4 assignments, as noted below.
- Purpose Statement (100-250 words) provides clear statement of why the business proposal is being made.
- Problem Statement (revised as needed from Topic 1 assignment feedback) including specific data (statistics and numbers) related to how the problem impacts the business. This part of the proposal should include the graph/chart/data you collected in Part 1 of the Topic 2 assignment.
- Data and Research Findings (250-500 words) should include a summary of what you learned from conducting research related to what has already been done to address the organizational problem. This part of the proposal should include the graph/chart/data you collected in Part 2 of the Topic 2 assignment.
- Proposed Solution (250-500 words) should include a summary of the top three problem solutions you considered to address the problem. In addition to including the graph/chart/data you collected in Part 3 of the Topic 2 assignment, this section should provide a succinct discussion of the pros and cons of implementing each of the top three solutions being considered to address the problem.
- Stakeholder Analysis and Benefits (500 words, revised as needed from Topic 3 assignment feedback)
- Implementation Methods (250-500 words) summarize specific strategies that will used to implement the problem solution including time and costs associated with implementation.
It is important to include specific data throughout the business proposal. Include statistics that support the problem statement; can be used to establish and track goals; relate to specifics of implementation, timing, and cost; and illustrate stakeholder benefits. Keep in mind that the proposal is an internal document that will be read by stakeholders within the organization where the problem exists. Focus on this audience as you write. Within the Word document, include subsection titles to organize content according to the categories listed above to provide easy reference points for the reader.
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Business Proposal Project Summary
Throughout this course you will be completing an action research project based on a real organizational problem that you identify. The assignments for each week build on one another, so it is important to complete each one. Content from each assignment will be used to complete the final business proposal in Topic 8.
There are several parts to the business proposal, and each part has been explained and briefly outlined below. The descriptions provided should be used as a guide to assist you with constructing each section of the business proposal. Word count guidelines are provided for each section of the business proposal.
It is important to include specific data throughout the business proposal. Include statistics that support the problem statement; can be used to establish and track goals; relate to specifics of implementation, timing, and cost; and illustrate stakeholder benefits. Keep in mind that the proposal is an internal document that will be read by stakeholders within the organization in which the problem exists. Focus on this audience as you write. Within the Word document, include subsection titles to organize the content according to the categories listed below to provide easy reference points for the reader.
1. Executive Summary (250 words) provides a short summary of the entire proposal so key stakeholders can see an overview of the proposal and understand it without reading the entire document.
2. Purpose Statement (100-250 words) provides clear statement of why the business proposal is being made.
3. Problem Statement (revised as needed from Topic 1 assignment feedback) includes specific data (statistics and numbers) related to how the problem affects the business. This part of the proposal should include the graph/chart/data you collected in Part 1 of the Topic 2 assignment.
4. Data and Research Findings (250-500 words) should include a summary of what you learned from conducting research related to what has already been done to address the organizational problem. This part of the proposal should include the graph/chart/data you collected in Part 2 of the Topic 2 assignment.
5. Proposed Solution (250-500 words) should include a summary of the top three problem solutions you considered to address the problem. In addition to including the graph/chart/data you collected in Part 3 of the Topic 2 assignment, this section should provide a succinct discussion of the pros and cons of implementing each of the top three solutions being considered to address the problem.
6. Stakeholder Analysis and Benefits (500 words, revised as needed from Topic 3 assignment feedback) summarize all data and information related to the key stakeholders affected by the proposed problem solution along with a summary of benefits to be gained by stakeholders if the problem solution is implemented.
7. Change Management Plan (250-500 words) clearly articulates specific methods and strategies to be utilized to manage organizational changes associated with the selected solution implementation.
8. Implementation Methods (250-500 words) summarize specific strategies that will be used to implement the problem solution, including time and costs associated with solution implementation.
9. Evaluating Success (250 words) summarizes specific measures you will use to evaluate the success of the problem solution.
10. Conclusion/Call to Action (100 words) provides specific steps you would like key stakeholders/sponsors to take in the implementation of the proposed solution.
Rubic
| Course Code | Class Code | Assignment Title | Total Points | |||||
| PSC-495 | PSC-495-O101 | Business Proposal Part 1 | 80.0 | |||||
| Criteria | Percentage | Unsatisfactory (0.00%) | Less than Satisfactory (65.00%) | Satisfactory (75.00%) | Good (85.00%) | Excellent (100.00%) | Comments | Points Earned |
| Content | 100.0% | |||||||
| Purpose Statement | 5.0% | Purpose statement is not included. | Purpose statement is incomplete or incorrect. | Purpose statement is included but lacks clarity about why the proposal is being made. | Purpose statement is complete and includes a clear statement of why the proposal is being made. | Purpose statement is expertly crafted. | ||
| Problem Statement | 10.0% | Problem statement is not included. | Problem statement is incomplete or incorrect. | Problem statement is included but lacks evidence of revision, specific data, or a related graph or chart. | Problem statement is complete, shows evidence of revision, and includes specific data and a related graph or chart. | Problem statement and supporting graph or chart is expertly crafted. | ||
| Data and Research Findings | 20.0% | Data and research findings are not included. | Data and research findings are incomplete or incorrect. | Data and research findings are included but lack details related to what was learned from conducting the research. Related chart or graph is included but lacks clarity or relevant data. | Data and research findings are complete and include details related to what was learned from conduncting the research. Related chart or graph is complete and correct. | Data and research findings are expertly summarized and supporting chart or graph is expertly crafted. | ||
| Proposed Solution | 20.0% | Proposed solution is not included. | Proposed solution is incomplete or incorrect. | Proposed solution summarizing top three solutions and the pros and cons of each is partially complete but lacks details and explanation. Related chart or graph is included but lacks clarity or relevant data. | Proposed solution summarizing top three solutions and the pros and cons of each is complete and includes details and explanation. Related chart or graph is complete and correct. | Proposed solution and pros and cons are expertly summarized and related graph or chart is expertly crafted. | ||
| Stakeholder Analysis and Benefits | 20.0% | Stakeholder analysis and benefits are not included. | Stakeholder analysis and benefits are incomplete or incorrect. | Stakeholder analysis and benefits are partially complete and show some evidence of revision. | Stakeholder analysis and benefits are complete and show evidence of revision. | Stakeholder analysis and benefits show evidence of revision and are expertly crafted. | ||
| Implementation Methods | 15.0% | Summary of implementation methods is not included. | Summary of implementation methods is incomplete or incorrect. | Summary of implementation methods is included but lacks explanation or details related to the time and costs associated with implementation. | Summary of implementation methods is complete and includes explanation and details related to the time and costs associated with implementation. | Summary of implementation methods is extremely thorough and includes substantial explanation and details related to the time and costs associated with implementation. | ||
| Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) | 5.0% | Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used. | Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. | Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. | Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. | Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. | ||
| Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) | 5.0% | Sources are not documented. | Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. | Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. | ||
| Total Weightage | 100% |