Top of Form ment Project: Phase I 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 2 Less than Satisfactory 74.00% 3 Satisfactory 79.00% 4 Good 87.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 70.0 %Content 40.0 %Quality Tool Analysis A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used to identify and vet the problem is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant. An explanation of quantitative and qualitative tools you used and a summary of how you arrived at the problem is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant. A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used to identify and vet the problem makes weak connections with several gaps in presentation. An explanation of quantitative and qualitative tools you used and a summary of how you arrived at the problem makes weak connections with several gaps in presentation. Supporting sources are present and that show limited understanding of the content. A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used to identify and vet the problem makes connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps. An explanation of quantitative and qualitative tools you used and a summary of how you arrived at the problem is at a cursory level and makes connections containing minimal gaps. Supporting sources are present and show some understanding of the content. A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used to identify and vet the problem is clear and integrated, and makes meaningful connections with no gaps. An explanation of quantitative and qualitative tools you used and a summary of how you arrived at the problem is clear and integrated, and makes meaningful connections with no gaps. Supporting sources are present that illustrate the understanding of the content. A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used to identify and vet the problem is thorough and well integrated and makes meaningful connections with no gaps. An explanation of quantitative and qualitative tools you used and a summary of how you arrived at the problem is thorough and well integrated, and makes meaningful connections with no gaps. Supporting sources are present that illustrate a deep understanding of the content. 30.0 %Stakeholder Analysis A stakeholder analysis that includes a power interest grid and a summary of all considerations for all stakeholders is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant. A stakeholder analysis that includes a power interest grid and a summary of all considerations for all stakeholders makes weak connections with several gaps in presentation. Supporting sources are present and that show limited understanding of the content. A stakeholder analysis that includes a power interest grid ...

1. Top of Form
ment Project: Phase I
1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
2
Less than Satisfactory
74.00%
3
Satisfactory
79.00%
4
Good
87.00%
5
Excellent
100.00%
70.0 %Content
40.0 %Quality Tool Analysis
A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-
cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used
to identify and vet the problem is absent, inappropriate, or
irrelevant. An explanation of quantitative and qualitative tools
you used and a summary of how you arrived at the problem is
absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.
A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-
cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used
to identify and vet the problem makes weak connections with
several gaps in presentation. An explanation of quantitative and
qualitative tools you used and a summary of how you arrived at
the problem makes weak connections with several gaps in
presentation. Supporting sources are present and that show

2. limited understanding of the content.
A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-
cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used
to identify and vet the problem makes connections at a cursory
level and contains minimal gaps. An explanation of quantitative
and qualitative tools you used and a summary of how you
arrived at the problem is at a cursory level and makes
connections containing minimal gaps. Supporting sources are
present and show some understanding of the content.
A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-
cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used
to identify and vet the problem is clear and integrated, and
makes meaningful connections with no gaps. An explanation of
quantitative and qualitative tools you used and a summary of
how you arrived at the problem is clear and integrated, and
makes meaningful connections with no gaps. Supporting sources
are present that illustrate the understanding of the content.
A quality tool analysis that includes a problem statement, root-
cause analysis, and explanation of which quality tools you used
to identify and vet the problem is thorough and well integrated
and makes meaningful connections with no gaps. An
explanation of quantitative and qualitative tools you used and a
summary of how you arrived at the problem is thorough and
well integrated, and makes meaningful connections with no
gaps. Supporting sources are present that illustrate a deep
understanding of the content.
30.0 %Stakeholder Analysis
A stakeholder analysis that includes a power interest grid and a
summary of all considerations for all stakeholders is absent,
inappropriate, or irrelevant.
A stakeholder analysis that includes a power interest grid and a
summary of all considerations for all stakeholders makes weak
connections with several gaps in presentation. Supporting
sources are present and that show limited understanding of the
content.

3. A stakeholder analysis that includes a power interest grid and a
summary of all considerations for all stakeholders makes
connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps.
Supporting sources are present and show some understanding of
the content.
A stakeholder analysis that includes a power interest grid and a
summary that of all considerations for all stakeholders is clear
and integrated, and makes meaningful connections with no gaps.
Supporting sources are present that illustrate the understanding
of the content.
A stakeholder analysis that includes a power interest grid and a
summary of all considerations for all stakeholders is thorough
and well integrated, and makes meaningful connections with no
gaps. Supporting sources are present that illustrate a deep
understanding of the content.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not
clear.
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper.
Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and
appropriate to the purpose.
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper.
Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The
conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is
incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks

4. consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some
sources have questionable credibility.
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The
argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument
logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources
used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the
thesis.
Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of
argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of
claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are
authoritative.
Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim
in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are
authoritative.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation,
grammar, language use)
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.
10.0 %Documentation

5. 10.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and
style)
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.
100 %Total Weightage
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Week 7 and 8 Assignment
**This is a three-part assignment and needs to be separated*
Process Improvement Project

6. For this assignment select either your own organization or an
organization about which you know enough to review the supply
chain processes and identify a process that can be improved in
your sphere of influence.
Phase I: Improvement Opportunity
Write 500-750 words on improvement opportunity in your
sphere of influence. Address each of the following sections:
Quality Tool Analysis
Identify your problem statement and complete a root-cause
analysis. Identify which quality tools you used to identify and
vet the problem. Explain the quantitative and qualitative tools
you used and provide a summary of how you arrived at your
problem.
Stakeholder Analysis
Complete the interactive "Stakeholder Analysis: Winning
Support for Your Projects," located on the Mind Tools website.
In Step 2, select the “Interactive Screen App” hyperlink.
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newPPM_07.htm,
Provide a Power/Interest Grid of your completed chart (using
either a picture format or a handwritten document). In addition,
provide a summary that includes considerations for all
stakeholders. These considerations will form your
communication plan in Part II.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please
refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Phase II: Planning and Implementation
In Phase II of the Process Improvement Project you will be
creatinga project timeline to help you implement the proposed
solution to the problem statement defined in Phase I. As a
project leader, you will need to consider several things before

7. you start the project. The project leader must preplan, plan, and
kickoff the project.
Planning of the Project
As the project leader, write 500-750 words that address these
items:
1. Identify which methodologies and strategies you will
implement to meet your goals. Provide rationale for why you
did not select some of the other methodologies and strategies.
2. Which business functions will be impacted by your action
plan? What tactics will you use to manage implementation
across business functions? What can you do to enhance
collaboration/cross-functionality to ensure the success of your
plan?
3. Timeline: Create a timeline to implement the proposed
improvement to the problem and identify the critical path
components.
4. Communication plan:Using your completed quality tools
analysis and stakeholder analysis, create a communication plan
for disseminating your action plan to all of the stakeholders.
Which strategies do you plan to utilize and why? Your plan
should demonstrate how you plan to use formal and informal
communication channels to implement the plan. In addition,
explain how the communication plan addresses what you are
hoping to achieve with your goal.
Project Kickoff and Implementation of the Project
Successfully improving the value chain requires the willingness
of required stakeholders to participate. Imagine you are
presenting your project plan in a meeting to all the essential
stakeholders for approval. Effective oral communication is
essential in the business setting so you will need to present your
project plan logically and comprehensively to the stakeholders.
Create a PowerPoint presentation (7-10 slides) specifying the
problem statement, stakeholders, proposed solution, timeline,
and communication plan to implement the project. Record
yourself presenting the plan and then post your video using
YouTube, Vimeo, or any other video site that allows you to post

8. your video. Be sure to address the "why" and "how" in your
narrative. Refer to the materials section of Topic 8 for privacy
settings when using YouTube.
Phase III: Evaluation
In the final step for your plan, state in 250-300 words the
metrics you will use to determine project implementation
success. Please justify why you have selected those metrics.
Include specific metrics that will be used to evaluate the
success of the implementation. How long will the project team
monitor project implementation?
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to
beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please
refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
General Project Requirements
While APA format is not required for the body of this
assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and
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.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please
refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
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