Milestone (610)

Competency Statement: Apply systemic and sustainable solutions to complex business problems.

Final Assessment Title: Final Assessment

Program Learning Outcomes:

OL MA 3) Cognition and Application: Apply systemic and sustainable solutions to complex business problems using critical thinking and applied through organizational studies and leadership conceptual frameworks and theories, particularly those exhibiting knowledge of diverse cultures, cross-cultural communication, the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the uses of power between groups.

Competency Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

1. Justify what style of leadership is needed in various organizational scenarios and settings to maximize operational efficiencies.
2. Support a systems view of operations and the role a leader plays in the accomplishment of goals.
3. Design analytical tools and the ability to develop an integrative point of view.
4. Evaluate how individual elements of an organization fit together and work to create the larger outcome.

Purpose of the Assessment

The final assessment aims to measure your understanding of the course material. To succeed, you must demonstrate proficiency or excellence in each course learning objective (CLO), as outlined in the final assessment rubric.

Submission Artifacts:

Final For the final assessment, you are encouraged to submit a 3,000 ~ 5,000-word APA-style reflection essay that integrates all milestones while offering additional solutions and insights to address the central themes of this course. Additionally, a 35-minutes reflection video summarizing the key points from your essay is required to enhance your overall presentation.

Step 1: Identify a Meaningful ProblemSelect a relevant issue that aligns with this course and offers potential for innovative solutions. The problem may stem from personal experience or research. If associated with a well-known organization, publicly available data can provide valuable insights.

Step 2: Research and Document Information Gather credible, well-documented sources, including academic studies, industry reports, and real-world cases. Ensure all references are cited in APA format.

Step 3: Develop a Comprehensive AnalysisWrite a 3,000 ~ 5,000-word APA-formatted essay that:

• Defines the problem and its significance.
• Analyzes contributing factors.
• Applies relevant theories and frameworks.
• Proposes well-researched solutions.
• Discusses potential challenges and implementation strategies.

Step 4: Support with Scholarly ResearchUse at least three scholarly sources to strengthen your arguments. Properly integrate and cite them in APA format.

Step 5: Final Review of Your Essay Ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to academic standards. Your essay should be well-structured, logically developed, and thoroughly proofread.

Step 6: Create a Reflection Video Record a 3~5-minute video (PPT voiceover or video) summarizing key insights, explaining your thought process, evaluating your proposed solutions, and discussing real-world applications.

Step 7: Submit Your Final Work Double-check both files before submission:

• Essay: Well-organized, properly formatted, and meeting all requirements.
• Video: Clearly articulated and aligned with your written analysis.

Complete Checklist for Submission

Did you…

• Ensure your final submission is clear, engaging, and well-structured.
• Present a compelling and logically developed analysis of the selected issue.
• Incorporate innovative solutions and critical thinking in your evaluation.
• Support your analysis with at least three scholarly sources, properly cited in APA format.
• Demonstrate a strong connection between course concepts, research findings, and proposed strategies.
• Review for clarity, coherence, and alignment with assessment criteria.
• Verify that your insights effectively address the identified problem with well-reasoned solutions.
• Ensure your reflection video concisely summarizes key findings, evaluates your logic, and proposes real-world applications.
• Double-check the accuracy of composition, adherence to APA formatting, and overall completeness before submission.

Additional Resources

Below are additional resources to aid you in the development of your product or service plan.

1. Using APA when referencing
4. PowerPoint Voiceover presentation
6. Creative Presentation Ideas
8. Adding narration to PowerPoint