Much of the Case Project will be an exercise in developing your skill at following instructions. Therefore, be sure to read all assignment instructions (All Units – 3, 4 and 5) very carefully before starting the writing process.

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Unit 3 Assignment

Case Study Part 1: Details and Rubric

GB519: Measurement and Decision Making

Initial NOTES:

1. Only the Title Page, Abstract, Headings and Subheadings for the final analysis paper and preliminary Reference List are due in Unit 3.

2. The Full Case Study will be due in Unit 4.

3. A PowerPoint Presentation for the Case will be due in Unit 5.

4. The Case Project is developed over 3 Units: 3, 4 & 5. The Case Project should be considered a single assignment, not 3 separate assignments. Therefore, do not overemphasize the score on any single component of the Case. Rather, take a broader, and more accurate view, of the Case as a single, unified assignment worth a total of 215 points. The Case point distribution is as follows:

a. Part I (Due Unit 3) -The Initial formatting/outline = 40 Points

b. Part II (Due Unit 4) - The Full Paper (Analysis) = 100 Points

c. Part III (Due Unit 5) - The Case PowerPoint Presentation = 75 Points

Total Case Assignment Points = 215 Points

5. The Textbook, Assignment Instructions, Classroom/course assignment instructions, etc. use several terms interchangeably. The following terms can be understood as referring to your Project or individual elements of the project: Case Project, Project, Case. If you have any questions about any of the terminology, please do not hesitate to ask in the Virtual Office.

6. Much of the Case Project will be an exercise in developing your skill at following instructions. Therefore, be sure to read all assignment instructions (All Units – 3, 4 and 5) very carefully before starting the writing process.

Very Important Initial Gentle Reminder: If you do not understand Plagiarism and how to avoid violating the rules of Academic Integrity, please review the tutorial in the classroom title "Plagiarism". It can be found under the "Academic Tools" tab. All written papers (and many of the Discussion Posts) will be submitted to Turnitin to determine originality of content.

In particular, do NOT simply "cut and paste" ANY content from ANY source unless you intend to use the material as a properly formatted and attributed Direct Quote. If you do not understand the rules for proper attribution of unoriginal sources, please carefully review the information available in the Writing Center in the material related to "Using Sources."

Unit 3 Case Part 1 Assignment Specifics:

Part 1 of the Case, due in Unit 3, includes creating the Title Page, Abstract and preliminary Reference List for a formal analysis paper.

But, you should preview the Unit 4 & 5 Assignment Instructions also.

The order of presentation MUST follow the grading rubric order.

You should use the grading rubric as a basic "Outline" (ie, Headings and Subheadings) for your paper. You may use the Main Rubric Parts and their sub-parts to build your headings and subheadings. The rubric is provided at the end of this document.

Be thorough! Short answers do not provide the necessary analysis or critical thinking. Be sure to complete all required rubric sections for all parts.

Important Notes:

1. Your Unit 3 Assignment should ONLY include sufficient page length to include: Title Page, Abstract, Full Paper Headings and Subheadings (for the full analysis) and a preliminary Reference List.

2. Use the APA Template provided in the classroom as the basis for constructing your Unit 3 Assignment.

As a preview: The final paper must be presented in a single Word document. The full paper due in Unit 4 must be between 6 to 8 pages in length, not including the title and reference list pages. The paper must use proper APA

Unit 3 Assignment

GB519: Measurement and Decision Making

Publication Manual, 6th Edition formatting, including title page, running head, abstract and reference list with properly formatted citations in the body of the paper. Headings and sub-headings are Required.

Additional NOTES:

1. Use the APA Template here.

2. Part 2 is an Analysis; do NOT present an "Interview" format with "questions and answers". Do not simply provide "short-answers," use a more formal approach in the communication style. In case you do not understand the difference between formal and informal styles, please review the information provided by the Writing Center in their link related to "Formal versus Informal Writing."

3. A properly formatted Title Page with Running head and abstract is required.

4. Do NOT include a table of contents.

5. Do NOT repeat or copy the assignment question narratives. You may use abbreviated versions of the questions as headings and sub-headings. Anything that artificially increases the length of the paper but does not add value to the analysis will result in a reduced score.

6. The Unit 5 Case PowerPoint cannot be submitted until the Unit 4 Case Paper has been completed and the feedback returned to you. The Unit 4 Case Paper cannot be submitted until after the Unit 3 Case Part I Outline has been completed and the feedback returned to you.

7. For more specific information and guidance, please access the following resources available in the Writing Center:

a. How to Write an Abstract.

b. How to Get Help with Your Writing.

c. APA Headers and Title Page Tutorial.

d. Using Headings and Subheadings in APA.

e. APA Reference Page.

f. Formal versus Informal Writing.

g. Using Sources (or, unoriginal content)

After you have completed the Unit 3 Case Paper Title Page, Abstract, Outline and Preliminary Reference List, upload your Word document to the Unit 3 Assignment Dropbox before 11:59 PM (ET), on Tuesday of Unit 3.

Name your assignment filename using this format: LastName_FirstName_Unit#_AssignmentName

For example, this assignment will be named: Smith_Joan_Unit03_CasePaper Part 01

Assignments submitted late will be subject to the Late Policy described in the Syllabus. GB519 Unit 3 Assignment Grading Rubric

Category/Description

Points Possible

Points Earned

Instructor Additional Comments (If necessary)

NOTE: Please review all guidance and feedback presented in the margins and within the paper

Part 1) Create the Continuing Problem Case Title Page:

Properly formatted Running head with page numbers in upper right corner, only.

2

Properly formatted Title Page body.

2

Are ONLY the 3 required elements for the Body of the Title Page included?

2

Other considerations, as appropriate. For example, no graphics or color in Title Page

2

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GB519: Measurement and Decision Making Unit 3 Assignment Case Study Part 1: Details and Rubric Initial NOTES: 1. Only the Title Page, Abstract, Headings and Subheadings for the final analysis paper and preliminary Reference List are due in Unit 3. 2. The Full Case Study will be due in Unit 4. 3. A PowerPoint Presentation for the Case will be due in Unit 5. 4. The Case Project is developed over 3 Units: 3, 4 & 5. The Case Project should be considered a single assignment, not 3 separate assignments. Therefore, do not overemphasize the score on any single component of the Case. Rather, take a broader, and more accurate view, of the Case as a single, unified assignment worth a total of 215 points. The Case point distribution is as follows: a. Part I (Due Unit 3) -The Initial formatting/outline = 40 Points b. Part II (Due Unit 4) - The Full Paper (Analysis) = 100 Points c. Part III (Due Unit 5) - The Case PowerPoint Presentation = 75 Points Total Case Assignment Points = 215 Points 5. The Textbook, Assignment Instructions, Classroom/course assignment instructions, etc. use several terms interchangeably. The following terms can be understood as referring to your Project or individual elements of the project: Case Project, Project, Case. If you have any questions about any of the terminology, please do not hesitate to ask in the Virtual Office. 6. Much of the Case Project will be an exercise in developing your skill at following instructions. Therefore, be sure to read all assignment instructions (All Units – 3, 4 and 5) very carefully before starting the writing process. Very Important Initial Gentle Reminder: If you do not understand Plagiarism and how to avoid violating the rules of Academic Integrity, please review the tutorial in the classroom title “Plagiarism”. It can be found under the “Academic Tools” tab. All written papers (and many of the Discussion Posts) will be submitted to Turnitin to determine originality of content. In particular, do NOT simply “cut and paste” ANY content from ANY source unless you intend to use the material as a properly formatted and attributed Direct Quote. If you do not understand the rules for proper attribution of unoriginal sources, please carefully review the information available in the Writing Center in the material related to “Using Sources.” Unit 3 Case Part 1 Assignment Specifics: Part 1 of the Case, due in Unit 3, includes creating the Title Page, Abstract and preliminary Reference List for a formal analysis paper. But, you should preview the Unit 4 & 5 Assignment Instructions also. The order of presentation MUST follow the grading rubric order. You should use the grading rubric as a basic “Outline” (ie, Headings and Subheadings) for your paper. You may use the Main Rubric Parts and their sub-parts to build your headings and subheadings. The rubric is provided at the end of this document. Be thorough! Short answers do not provide the necessary analysis or critical thinking. Be sure to complete all required rubric sections for all parts. Important Notes: 1. Your Unit 3 Assignment should ONLY include sufficient page length to include: Title Page, Abstract, Full Paper Headings and Subheadings (for the full analysis) and a preliminary Reference List. 2. Use the APA Template provided in the classroom as the basis for constructing your Unit 3 Assignment. As a preview: The final paper must be presented in a single Word document. The full paper due in Unit 4 must be between 6 to 8 pages in length, not including the title and reference list pages. The paper must use proper APA GB519: Measurement and Decision Making Unit 3 Assignment Publication Manual, 6th Edition formatting, including title page, running head, abstract and reference list with properly formatted citations in the body of the paper. Headings and sub-headings are Required. Additional NOTES: 1. Use the APA Template here. 2. Part 2 is an Analysis; do NOT present an “Interview” format with “questions and answers”. Do not simply provide “short-answers,” use a more formal approach in the communication style. In case you do not understand the difference between formal and informal styles, please review the information provided by the Writing Center in their link related to “Formal versus Informal Writing.” 3. A properly formatted Title Page with Running head and abstract is required. 4. Do NOT include a table of contents. 5. Do NOT repeat or copy the assignment question narratives. You may use abbreviated versions of the questions as headings and sub-headings. Anything that artificially increases the length of the paper but does not add value to the analysis will result in a reduced score. 6. The Unit 5 Case PowerPoint cannot be submitted until the Unit 4 Case Paper has been completed and the feedback returned to you. The Unit 4 Case Paper cannot be submitted until after the Unit 3 Case Part I Outline has been completed and the feedback returned to you. 7. For more specific information and guidance, please access the following resources available in the Writing Center: a. How to Write an Abstract. b. How to Get Help with Your Writing. c. APA Headers and Title Page Tutorial. d. Using Headings and Subheadings in APA. e. APA Reference Page. f. Formal versus Informal Writing. g. Using Sources (or, unoriginal content) After you have completed the Unit 3 Case Paper Title Page, Abstract, Outline and Preliminary Reference List, upload your Word document to the Unit 3 Assignment Dropbox before 11:59 PM (ET), on Tuesday of Unit 3. Name your assignment filename using this format: LastName_FirstName_Unit#_AssignmentName For example, this assignment will be named: Smith_Joan_Unit03_CasePaper Part 01 Assignments submitted late will be subject to the Late Policy described in the Syllabus. GB519 Unit 3 Assignment Grading Rubric Category/Description Points Possible Points Earned Instructor Additional Comments (If necessary) NOTE: Please review all guidance and feedback presented in the margins and within the paper Part 1) Create the Continuing Problem Case Title Page: Properly formatted Running head with page numbers in upper right corner, only. 2 Properly formatted Title Page body. 2 Are ONLY the 3 required elements for the Body of the Title Page included? 2 Other considerations, as appropriate. For example, no graphics or color in Title Page 2 GB519: Measurement and Decision Making Part 2) Write an Abstract Properly formatted Abstract page. i. Proper Length (150 to 250 words). 3 ii. Proper margins and paragraph format. 2 Is the Abstract Content appropriate? 5 Other considerations, as appropriate. 2 Part 3) Heading and Subheading Outline. Are ALL CC Problem Narrative elements represented in the Outline as Headings or Subheadings? 2 Are the Headings and Subheadings appropriately formatted in Level One and Level Two APA style? 2 Other considerations, as appropriate. 2 Part 4) Preliminary Reference List: Heading centered and properly formatted. 2 Proper “Hanging Indent” paragraph format used. 2 Minimum of Four or 5 Initial References included. 2 Preliminary References formatted properly. 3 Preliminary References include all required reference list elements. 3 Preliminary References in alphabetical order. 2 Other considerations, as appropriate. 2 Content Subtotal 40 Deduct Late Penalty in accordance with Syllabus if Necessary 0 Final Score 40 Unit 3 Assignment
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Running head: MEASUREMENT AND DECISION MAKING

Measurement and Decision Making
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Measurement and Decision Making

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Introduction

The BSC is significant action plan for any organization in implementing strategies since
it helps translate the vision and strategic goals of an organization into key measureable
performance indicators. The indicators depict the financial performance of the organization in
relation to other firms in the industry. The organization, Sigmatech, is service-based. It provides
multiple services to the United States Department of Defense. Employees constitute the key
assets of the organization. It’s BSC is the backbone of its strategy and ensures that all are moving
toward the same goals and the vision of total customer satisfaction. The BSC concept corporates
both mission and vision statement into a powerful strategy as seen through the customers, with
the federal government being its main customer base. Sigmatech is dependent on the federal
government. Sigmatech needs to diversify its operations. Sigmatech needs to expand its
capability into new areas such as sustainability consulting among other areas.
Balanced Scorecard Framework
The BSC framework and all related concepts as well as its application can translate the
vision and strategic goals of an organization into various measureable performance indicators.
The performance indicators provide the framework for implementing strategy. The BSC balances
financial and non-financial performance. The four measureable indicators are financial,
customer, internal processes, and the organization’s learning and growth. These performance
indicators depict a rough picture of the organization in terms of its financial performance and its
ability to meet the set goals and objectives.
BSC provides a complete analysis of the organization that financial data alone cannot
provide. The BSC allows the organization to not only track financial results but monitor the

Measurement and Decision Making

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organization’s financial progress. An important BSC element is to match strategically all
measureable indicators to the strategic goals and vision of the organization (Blocher, Stout, Juras
& Cokins, 2012).
Balanced Scorecard Application
The industry in which the company operates provides a number of different service to the
US Department of Defense. Doing business with the Department of Defense is a highly
competitive service in the market. Founded in the 1980s, Sigmatech is estimated to be worth 400
million. Sigmatech has 250 employees. The headquarters for Sigmatech is located in Huntsville,
Al with additional offices in Colo...


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