InstructionsComponent Three: Professional Reflection is due in this module. This 1–2-page essay is your chance to reveal and discuss your thoughts about the process and outcomes of this project. Writing reflectively allows you to think deeply and consciously about your experiences. This process is also a self-assessment measure, allowing you to address your experiences and what you have learned about yourself.GUIDELINES ATTACHEDRESOURCES:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HiRTdOy4Q4&feature=emb_titleIn this final module, you will complete a professional reflection essay and share your thoughts about the campaign process with your peers. The essay is your chance to reveal and discuss your thoughts about the process and outcomes of this project. Writing reflectively allows you to think deeply and consciously about your experiences. This process is also a self-assessment measure, allowing you to address your experiences and what you have learned about yourself.This essay should reflect on the process you just completed:What did you learn about yourself?What does the completion of a capstone experience tell you about what you have learned during your M.A. experience?What did you learn about your personal work processes?What, if anything, would you do differently next time?Did you find the assignment useful?Do you feel you have achieved the learning outcomes?

For this Assignment, you will analyze an organization’s quality management practices according to the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award criteria. You will rate the organization on seven different criteria, with supporting examples, and will make recommendations for quality improvements.  You are an analyst in the Operations department at XYZ Corporation. The leadership team of another company (your “client”) is seeking XYZ’s services because they are considering making improvements to their operations using the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award criteria. You have been tasked with creating a report to inform the client’s decisions. The first part of the business analysis will cover the dimensions and importance of quality. The second part will cover the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award and how the client company can improve its operations by following the criteria laid out in the award. For this part, you will analyze the company and include some recommendations for how the company can make some improvements based on your analysis. Note: The “client” in this scenario will be the company in which you are currently employed. If you are not currently employed or if there are circumstances that prevent you from performing research on your current company, use Walden University or your most recent job instead. Use the template provided in Week 6 to complete your analysis. To prepare for this Assignment: Review this week’s Learning Resources. Review the Week 6 Assignment and complete an Internet search to confirm which organization/company you will analyze for Part 2. Refer to the Academic Writing Expectations for 2000/3000-Level Courses as you compose your Assignment. By Day 7 Submit Part 1 of your report according to the following prompts. Executive Summary (1 page) Part 1: Dimensions of Quality (6–9 paragraphs) Describe what the eight dimensions of product quality are and provide a brief example of each. (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs)  Describe what the five dimensions of service quality are and provide a brief example of each. (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs) Using the company you selected for Part 2, describe which dimensions of quality would be most important for the company’s main product (from the eight dimensions) or service (from the five dimensions). Explain why you selected these particular dimensions. (75 words, or 1 paragraph) What are some challenges that organizations encounter in regard to managing quality? (75 words, or 1 paragraph) Explain why organizations should prioritize quality. Specifically: (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs) How can an improvement of quality impact an organization’s productivity and production costs, as well as its profits? What are other benefits to the organization from pursuing quality? What are the potential negative effects on the organization of failing to pursue quality? Note: Your report should adhere to the template provided. Be sure to incorporate properly formatted references to a minimum of three scholarly sources to support your work. Use the Week 5 Assignment Template, provided in this week’s Learning Resources, to complete this Assignment. Resources: https://blog.lnsresearch.com/blog/bid/197400/top-4-challenges-quality-leaders-face-and-how-they-re-solving-them https://www.ibaset.com/uncategorized/solve-4-common-quality-management-issues-with-qms/

Case Study & Discussion questions Please read the Case-3.2 “Horizon Consulting.”from Chapter 3 “Organization: Structure and Culture” given in your textbook – Project Management: The Managerial Process 8th edition by Larson and Gray page no: 101-103 also refer to specific concepts you have learned from the chapter to support your answers.  Answer the following questions for Part-1, Part-2. Part-1: Case study questions How successful was the post-meeting? Explain in 100 words (1 Mark). What factors contributed to the success or failure of this meeting? Explain in 100 words (1 Mark). What kind of project management structure does Horizon use? Is it the right structure? Explain in 300 words (4 Marks) Going to college is analogous to working in a matrix environment in that most students take more than one class and must distribute their time across multiple classes. What problems does this situation create for you? How does it affect your performance? How could the system be better managed to make your life less difficult and more productive? (2 Marks) (150-200 words) You work for Barbata Electronics. Your R&D people believe they have come up with an affordable technology that will double the capacity of existing MP3 players and use an audio format that is superior to MP3. The project is code named KYSO (Knock Your Socks Off). What kind of project management structure would you recommend they use for the KYSO project? What information would you like to have to make this recommendation and why? (2 Marks) (150-200 words). Part-2: Discussion questions Please read Chapter 3 “Organizaton: Structure and Culture” carefully and then give your answers on the basis of your understanding.