Integrative Learning Project Assignment Instructions For the Integrative Learning Project Assignment, you will research a particular, authentic company/industry or a fabricated company/industry. (No one in this course should write anything regarding their government or organizational relationship that could create doubt about crossing lines that would disclose confidential information of any kind.  It would be better to create a fictional situation. It is up to you to use your informed judgment.) The ILP must be written in current APA format and must include the following major elements: · Title Page · Table of Contents · Abstract · Introduction · It should be no more than ½ page in length. · Reference the APA Publication Manual, 7th edition, section 3.4 for suggested components of an introduction and section 2.27 for formatting. · Organizational Setting · In at least 2 pages: · Describe the mission of your organization (e.g., what product or service is provided, to what intended markets, and how the product or service is distinct from those offered by competitors) · Define your customers are (internal and external) · Identify what value you add to the organization (how you help the organization achieve its mission) · Highlight the role Christianity currently plays in this organization (if it is a secular organization, what Christian values are built into the organization?). · The student must clearly state if the company/industry is fabricated (not statement required for authentic company/industry. · Integration of Chapter Concepts to the Organizational Setting · Select 8 different key concepts from the textbook that seem to be most applicable to your organizational setting. Some examples of key concepts include supply chain management, Six Sigma, innovation, etc. Provide an in-depth discussion of each of your chosen key concepts and its application to your organizational setting. · For each concept, provide a comprehensive description, what benefit it may offer to your organization, and what needs to be done in order to successfully implement this topic into your organization. · For each concept, integrate appropriate biblical references. Explain how these concepts magnify God’s plan for you. · This section of your project requires at least 14 pages of graduate-level content and analysis. No more than 1 block quote is allowed in the paper. · Conclusion · It should be no more than ½ page in length. · Provide major recommendations and summative conclusion for the organization. · References: You must include at least 15 scholarly sources formatted in current APA style. Each reference must be current, having been published within the last 3 years, or, if older, must contribute important information relevant to historical background. · Appendices: Include at least 3 well-developed and professional documents. Appendices often include information that is somewhat confidential, detail-oriented, and/or tends to change often. Some examples inclu ...

1. Integrative Learning Project Assignment Instructions
For the Integrative Learning Project Assignment, you will
research a particular, authentic company/industry or a
fabricated company/industry. (No one in this course should
write anything regarding their government or organizational
relationship that could create doubt about crossing lines that
would disclose confidential information of any kind. It would
be better to create a fictional situation. It is up to you to use
your informed judgment.) The ILP must be written in current
APA format and must include the following major elements:
· Title Page
· Table of Contents
· Abstract
· Introduction
· It should be no more than ½ page in length.
· Reference the APA Publication Manual, 7th edition, section
3.4 for suggested components of an introduction and section
2.27 for formatting.
· Organizational Setting
· In at least 2 pages:
· Describe the mission of your organization (e.g., what product
or service is provided, to what intended markets, and how the
product or service is distinct from those offered by competitors)
· Define your customers are (internal and external)
· Identify what value you add to the organization (how you help
the organization achieve its mission)
· Highlight the role Christianity currently plays in this
organization (if it is a secular organization, what Christian
values are built into the organization?).
· The student must clearly state if the company/industry is
fabricated (not statement required for authentic
company/industry.
· Integration of Chapter Concepts to the Organizational Setting

2. · Select 8 different key concepts from the textbook that seem to
be most applicable to your organizational setting. Some
examples of key concepts include supply chain management,
Six Sigma, innovation, etc. Provide an in-depth discussion of
each of your chosen key concepts and its application to your
organizational setting.
· For each concept, provide a comprehensive description, what
benefit it may offer to your organization, and what needs to be
done in order to successfully implement this topic into your
organization.
· For each concept, integrate appropriate biblical references.
Explain how these concepts magnify God’s plan for you.
· This section of your project requires at least 14 pages of
graduate-level content and analysis. No more than 1 block
quote is allowed in the paper.
· Conclusion
· It should be no more than ½ page in length.
· Provide major recommendations and summative conclusion for
the organization.
· References: You must include at least 15 scholarly sources
formatted in current APA style. Each reference must be current,
having been published within the last 3 years, or, if older, must
contribute important information relevant to historical
background.
· Appendices: Include at least 3 well-developed and
professional documents. Appendices often include information
that is somewhat confidential, detail-oriented, and/or tends to
change often. Some examples include:
· Action Planning: This specifies objectives, responsibilities,
and timelines for completion of objectives.
· Description of Strategic Planning Process Used: This
describes the process used to develop the plan, who was
involved, the number of meetings, any major lessons learned to
improve planning, etc.
· Strategic Analysis Data: This includes information generated
during the external analysis (e.g., environmental scan) and

3. internal analysis (e.g., SWOT analysis). It also includes a list of
strategic issues identified during these analyses.
· Goals for Board and Chief Executive Officer: Goals of the
board and CEO must be directly aligned with goals identified
during strategic planning. This appendix will list goals for the
board and can also include recommendations for redesigning
board committees associated with strategic goals. These can be
used (along with the CEO job description) to form the basis for
performance evaluations of the CEO.
· Budget Planning: This depicts both the resources as well as
the required funding for obtaining and using the resources
needed to achieve the strategic goals. Budgets are often
depicted for each term of the year of the strategic plan.
· Operating Plan: This describes the major goals and activities
to be accomplished over the coming fiscal year.
· Financial Reports: These include last year's budget (with
estimated expenses and the actual amounts spent), this year's
current budget (again, with estimated amounts and actual
amounts spent), a balance sheet (or, in the case of a nonprofit
organization, a statement of financial position), an income
statement (or, in the case of a nonprofit organization, a
statement of financial activities), etc.
· Monitoring and Evaluation of Plan: This includes criteria for
monitoring and evaluating as well as the responsibilities and
frequencies of monitoring the implementation of the plan.
· Communication of Plan: This describes the actions that will be
taken to communicate the plan and/or portions of it and
describes to whom the plan will be communicated.
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Criteria Ratings Points

4. Content 53 to >48.0 pts
Advanced
Includes all of the major
headings (APA levels 1,
2, and 3). Each Key
Concept listed in order of
appearance. Includes
title for each appendix.
48 to >39.0 pts
Proficient
[Insert Content Includes most
of the major headings. Each
Key Concept listed in order of
appearance. Includes title for
each appendix. here for
Proficient marks.]
39 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Includes some of the
major headings and some
subheadings. Each Key
Concept listed in order of
appearance. Includes title
for some appendices.
0 pts
Not

5. Present
53 pts
Format
and
Mechanics
22 to >20.0 pts
Advanced
Proper spelling, grammar
and APA are used.
20 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
Between 1-2 spelling,
grammar and APA are
present.
16 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Between 3-4 spelling,
grammar and APA are
present.
0 pts
Not
Present

6. 22 pts
Total Points: 75
Integrative Learning Project: Outline Grading Rubric |
BUSI650_D01_202140
Integrative Learning Project: Outline Assignment Instructions
You will create a well-developed outline including all paper
headings and subheadings. Review the Integrative Learning
Project Assignment Instructions. Use it as a guide for what
headings need to be included in this outline. At a minimum, the
APA level 1, 2 and 3 headings should be in the outline and it
must show which Key Chapter Concepts will be in your
Integrated Learning Project as well as the titles of the
appendices. Please review the Integrated Learning Project
General Instructions. Current APA format must be used.
Company: Google
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