CSCE 4561 Business Capstone Project

CSCE 4561 Business Capstone Project
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Section 1
 
Introduction

Description of Organization (Template guide: Do not identify the name specific name of your organization)

Clearly and concisely describe the organization that is the focus of your paper. You should use an anonymous name for the organization and describe it as best as possible using at least the following attributes:

Evolution of the organization (history)
Core Functions
Enabling Technologies
 
Business Problem 

Describe the business problem that is being faced or perceived by the organization you work for or are studying. Identify what parts of the organization are affected by the problem and what benefits might be gained by the resolution of the problem. Do not present solutions here; just describe what the problem is, its affects, and how a solution to it will improve the situation.

Supporting Research (Template guide: You must include a minimum of 3 sources)

In this section, present information about the extent to which this type of problem affects other companies. Determine whether this is perceived as a larger problem that affects companies providing similar products or services. Use the library or other online resources to determine if anything has been published that describes the problem or offers an understanding of how significant it is beyond the individual company you are investigating. Remember to cite your sources within your narrative and in your reference list!

Section 2

Impact

Organizational Impact
 
In this section discuss how the overall impact of the problem on this organization.  

Key Stakeholders (Template guide: Identify roles of the organization affected by the problem – do not name the individuals) 
In this section, describe the effects of the problem on the employees and/or customers. If there are financial or operational implications, discuss them here. This section may require you to interview someone in the organization that is directly affected by the problem, or someone who has been given responsibility to address the problem.
 
Section 3

Solutions

Potential Solutions (Template guide You may use a table to show how you evaluated your options)

There is usually more than one way to address a problem. However, the results and risks vary with each proposed solution. Investigate possible solutions by using the online library or interviewing people given the responsibility to resolve the problem. Describe as well as possible at least 2-3 different approaches to the problem. Remember to cite the sources of your information both within the narrative and the reference list, including interviews!

In this section, if applicable, you may also describe any previous attempts the organization has made to resolve this problem. Describe the success or failure of these attempts. Analyze why these attempts may have or have not worked. This section may require you to conduct interviews from different perspectives to get a true picture of what went right or wrong.