Create a 2-3 page project summary that describes your chosen organization, a business problem or opportunity, the kind of data you will need, and how your topic allows you to demonstrate the MBA program outcomes.IntroductionThis course revolves around the creation of a single, significant capstone project. In other words, a project that caps off your learning and your program, allowing you to demonstrate the competencies of leadership and collaboration, ethical and evidence-based decision making, and innovative and strategic thinking. For your capstone, you will choose a real company and analyze it in a way that demonstrates your understanding of the MBA program outcomes. You will turn your analysis of that company into a written report with recommendations and a formal presentation for your intended audience.Having a solid, doable scope is an important part of creating a successful capstone project, and the exact scope is up to you. To help you establish a realistic scope, you will start with the project summary. Be careful to consider the scalability of your project scope, ensuring that it demonstrates your ability to lead in a business environment and showcases your achievement of all MBA program outcomes.ExamplesA scope that is poorly defined: I want to write a general analysis of the bookseller, Barnes & Noble. This topic is too broad, and it would probably require hundreds of pages to address all of the possible analyses. A scope that is better defined: I want to focus on how Barnes & Noble has managed to survive the Internet age while Borders has crumbled. What makes this a better scope? The scope is grounded in a problem (such as how to survive Internet competition) or opportunity (such as the area lacking a business that you plan to open), which allows you to focus the analysis. It must also allow for you to analyze and suggest evidence-based recommendations, takeaways, or actionable next steps as the crux of your project. Preparation Read the MBA Capstone Project Description [PDF]. Assessment DescriptionFor this assessment, introduce the organization you have chosen to research, why you chose it, and how it will allow you to demonstrate all of the MBA program outcomes.Write a 2–3 page paper, in an academic writing style, that details the topic and scope of your capstone project. Your project summary should be clear and concise yet thorough enough for faculty to provide feedback and guidance. Your project summary should be well organized and include the following sections: Describe the background of your chosen organization. Provide a brief background of your selected organization. For instance, discuss its product lines, number of years in business, organization structure, location, et cetera. If you choose an organization for which you work, your introduction must include a statement that you received permission to use the company from a supervisor. Describe a business topic, problem, or opportunity that you intend to research. Describe the problem or opportunity you see that makes this company a good choice. Explain the scope of your project by clearly identifying the topics or areas you intend to research. Explain the level of accessibility to data necessary to examine the chosen business topic, problem, or opportunity. Address how you will go about obtaining the data. Identify any special requirements that you might need to meet to access the data you will need. Explain risks you think will be encountered and the mitigation plan to manage those risks. Explain how your topic will allow you to showcase your leadership ability by demonstrating each MBA program outcome. List out each program outcome clearly, and then explain in 3–4 sentences how your topic will allow you to demonstrate each. The MBA program outcomes are listed in the MBA Capstone Project Description. Identify specific items of your project summary that you believe demonstrates the outcome. Wrap up your paper with a clear, concise conclusion that summarizes your plan. Just a couple sentences is fine. Your project summary should have these sections: Introduction. Statement of scope. Demonstration of outcomes. Conclusion. Submission Requirements Style: Your paper should follow the corresponding MBA Academic and Professional Document guidelines (available in the MBA Program Resources) for academic style. It should be double spaced, use subheadings, and be well organized and well written. Communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message and quality. APA guidelines: Format your paper according to current APA style and formatting. Resources: At least one resource should be a scholarly article or other content found in the Capella library, and one should be from the Wall Street Journal. If using Internet sources, evaluate them appropriately to make sure they are credible resources. Length: Your paper should be between 2–3 pages. Font and font size: Use 12 point, Times New Roman. EvaluationBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through corresponding scoring guide criteria: Competency 2: Integrate information across disciplines and from differing perspectives. Describe the background of the chosen organization. Competency 3: Think critically and analytically to provide evidence-based solutions to business challenges and opportunities. Describe an intended business topic, problem, or opportunity to research. Explain the level of accessibility to data necessary to examine the chosen business topic, problem, or opportunity. Explain how the topic will allow showcasing of leadership ability by demonstrating some MBA program outcomes. Competency 7: Communicate clearly and effectively in a business environment. Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a business professional.

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GO16_AC_VOL1_GRADER_CAP2_AS - Supplier Data Project Description: In this project, you will apply skills you practiced from the Objectives in Access Chapters 1 through 3. You will create a database for Gina Gomez, Sales Manager, that contains inventory and supplier information. In addition, you will create queries that answer specific questions relating to the inventory items and suppliers, forms for entering and updating information, and reports. Instructions: For the purpose of grading the project you are required to perform the following tasks: Step Instructions Points Possible 1 Start Access. Download, open, and save the database named go_acc_grader_capstone2_Supplier_Data.accdb. 0 2 Open the Cap2 Inventory table in Design View. Rename the ID field to Item ID and change the Data Type to Short Text. Continue adding the following fields as Short Text except for Cost, which should have a Currency Data Type, and Quantity, which should have a Number Data Type: Item Name Department Cost Quantity Supplier ID 7 3 Switch to Datasheet view. Enter the following two records into Cap2 Inventory: Item ID: H102 Item Name: Hair Brush Set Department: Hair Care Cost: 9.99 Quantity: 92 Supplier ID: S-186 Item ID: M089 Item Name: Pedicure Kit Department: Hands & Feet Cost: 22.59 Quantity: 71 Supplier ID: S-133 5 4 Close the table. Append a copy of the records from the downloaded aCap2_Inventory.xlsx workbook to the Cap2 Inventory table. Accept all defaults in the wizard and do not save the Import steps. Open the table, verify there are 24 records, and apply Best Fit to all fields. Save and close the table. 4 5 Import the source data from the downloaded aCap2_Suppliers.xlsx workbook into a new table in the current database. In the wizard, click the First Row Contains Column Headings option and set the primary key to Supplier ID. Name the table Cap2 Suppliers. 6 6 Open the Cap2 Suppliers table in Design view. Delete the Office Manager field and save the table. Switch to Datasheet view and apply Best Fit to all of the fields. Save and close the table. 4 7 On the Navigation Pane, group the objects by Tables and Related Views. 2 8 Create a relationship between the two tables in the database using Supplier ID as the common field. Enforce Referential Integrity and select both Cascade options. One supplier can supply many inventory items. 6 9 Create a relationship report. Save the report with Relationships as the name. Close the Relationships window. 4 10 Create a query in Design view, using your Cap2 Inventory table to answer the question, What is the item name (in alphabetical order), Cost, and Quantity for the department of Hair Care? Do not display the Department field in the query results.Run the query, save it as Cap2 Hair Care Query, then close the query. Three records match the criteria. 6 11 Create a copy of Cap2 Hair Care Query named Cap2 Hair Care or Easy Wear Query. Redesign the query design to answer the question, What is the department, item name, cost, and supplier ID where the department is hair care or easy wear? Arrange the fields in the order in which they're mentioned in the question. Sort the records first in ascending order by Department and then in ascending order by Item Name. Run and then close the query. Seven records match the criteria. 6 12 Create a query in Design view, using both tables to answer the question, What is the department, supplier name, item name, and phone, for a supplier name that begins with the letter B for the department of bath? Add the fields in that order. Sort the records first in ascending order by the Supplier Name field and then in ascending order by the Item Name field. Run the query, save it as Cap2 Wildcard Department Query, and then close it. Seven records match the criteria. Hint: To display all category items that begin with the letter B, you must use a "wild card" in the criteria. If you do not remember how, review the Access Week 2 Training about "wild cards" since this could be an exam question. In your file, in the Criteria cell for the Supplier Name field, type Like "B*". Then design the rest of the query to display only items from the bath department. 6 13 Create a query in Query Design view, using your Cap2 Suppliers table and your Cap2 Inventory table to answer the question, What is the supplier name, item name, department, and cost (in that order) for items that have a cost of $25 or greater? sorted first in ascending order by department and then in descending order by Cost? Six records match the criteria. Save the query as Cap2 Cost $25 or More Query and close it. 6 14 Create a query in Design view, using the Cap2 Inventory table to answer the question: For Supplier ID S-186, for each Item Name, if the Markup is calculated as 62% of Cost, then what is the Selling Price if Cost and Markup are added together? Add the Supplier ID, Item Name, and Cost fields (in that order), then create the calculated fields. Name the first calculated field Markup and name the second calculated field Selling Price. Run the query and apply Best Fit to all of the fields. All numeric fields should be formatted as Currency, 2 Decimal Places. Save the query as Cap2 Markup Query and close it. Hint: You need to create "calculated fields" telling Access the type of calculation you want it to do. If you do not remember how, review the information in the Access Week 2 Training about "calculated fields" since this could be an exam question. Enter Markup: [Cost]*0.62 as the first calculated field and Selling Price: [Cost]+[Markup] as the second. Then finish the query. 6 15 Use the Query Wizard to create a crosstab query using the Cap2 Inventory table. Set the Supplier ID field as the row headings, and set the Department field as the column headings. Sum the Quantity field, and do not include row sums. Name the query Cap2 Crosstab Query and then finish the query. Run the query and apply Best Fit to all of the fields. Save and close the query. 7 16 Create a query in Design view using the Cap2 Inventory table that prompts you to enter the Department, and then answers the question, What is the department, item name, and Cost for inventory items, sorted first in ascending order by Department and then in ascending order by the item name? Add the fields in that order. The query should prompt an individual to Enter the Department. Run the query, and type Face & Neck when prompted for the criteria. Five records match the criteria. Save the query as Cap2 Parameter Query and close it. 7 17 Based on the Cap2 Suppliers table, use the Form tool to create a form. Switch to Form view, and then using the form, add a new record as follows: Supplier ID: S-152 Supplier Name: Springfield Supply Co. Address: 146 Lincoln Drive City: Springfield State: IL Postal Code: 62707 Phone: (217) 555-2543 Use the Filter By Form tool to create a filter that displays records with a State of IL or TX. After verifying that three records match this criteria, toggle the filter to display all 6 records. Save the form as Cap2 Supplier Form and close it. 7 18 Based on your Cap2 Suppliers table, use the Report tool to create a new report. Delete the following fields from the report: Supplier ID, Address, City, State, and Postal Code. Delete the Page Number control. Apply the Gallery theme to this object only. Sort the Supplier Name field in ascending order. For the Phone field, change the Width property to 1.25. For the Supplier Name field, change the Left property to 1 and then close the Property Sheet. Save the report as Cap2 Suppliers Report and then close the report. 5 19 Use the Report Wizard to create a report based on the Cap2 Inventory table. Add the following fields to the report: Department, Item Name, and Quantity, in that order. Group by the Department field. Sort in ascending order by the Item Name field. Find the Sum of the Quantity field. Be sure that the Layout is Stepped and that the Orientation is Portrait. For the report title, type Cap2 Inventory by Department Report and then switch to Layout view. Delete the controls that begin with Summary for 'Department'. Under Item Name, click any text box control, and then set the Width property to 2.5. For the Quantity label control, set the Left property to 6.5. Save and close the report. 6 20 Close all database objects. Open the Navigation Pane. Close the database and then exit Access. Submit the database as directed. 0 Total Score 100