Process Innovation Case Assignment

Assignment Overview

Process Redesign (BPR) is characterized by different models and methodologies. This concept is also available as a Research Design for DSP research projects. Some previous research projects have used this research design which is discussed in the DBA Handbook. Understanding BPR and reviewing works of literature about this concept provides you with knowledge about how it is has been applied to solve major process problems, but also knowledge about how this might be a research design for you to employ in your DSP. A key concern of any process design project is how it creates resistance and how change management can be utilized for a successful implementation.

Case Assignment

Choose at least one of the Required Readings. You may choose two or all three, but you must have three works of literature to review. If you choose only one or two of the Required Readings, then search for other literature so that you have three total works to review. These works of literature items can be a research paper, scholarly article, magazine article (e.g., Harvard Business Review), website article (check the validity of the source), book or book chapter, newspaper article, or other and must discuss this main topic.

Prepare a 5- to 7-page paper in accordance with the Assignment Expectations on the topic:

“Process Redesign and How Resistance Requires Change Management “

Use the How to do a review of a work of literature provided in the Case 2
Assignment Overview.

Assignment Expectations

Length: The written component of this assignment should be 5-7 pages long (double-spaced) without counting the cover page and reference page.

Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to the questions.

Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted for minor errors, assignments are expected to adhere to standard guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity. We encourage you to use tools such as grammarly.com and proofread your paper before submission.

As you complete your assignment, make sure you do the following:

• Answer the assignment questions directly.
• Stay focused on the precise assignment questions. Do not go off on tangents or devote a lot of space to summarizing general background materials.
• Use evidence from your readings to justify your conclusions.
• Cite at least five credible resources.
• Reference your sources of information with both a bibliography and in-text citations.
  See the Introduction to APA 7 (Lib Guide). Also refer to the Graduate Writing Handbook in Doctoral Resources: COB: DBA: Resources for Students. And another resource is the “Writing Style Guide,” which is found under “My Resources” in the TLC Portal. 

Your assignment will be graded using the following criteria:

• Assignment-Driven Criteria: Student demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment.
• Critical Thinking/Application to Professional Practice: Student demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem, and analyzing information. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice in an exceptional manner.
• Business Writing and Quality of References: Student demonstrates mastery and proficiency in written communication and use of appropriate and relevant literature at the doctoral level.
• Citing Sources: Student demonstrates mastery applying APA formatting standards to both in text citations and the reference list. 
• Professionalism and Timeliness: Assignments are submitted on time.